Overview

• The series will conclude with chapter 129 on June 19, marking the end of its five-year serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+.
• Readers have criticized the final arc’s rapid pacing and extensive battles for glossing over key explanations and character developments.
• The climactic confrontation with the series’ ultimate threat has drawn comparisons to other Shonen finales criticized for rushed endings.
• Season 2 of the anime adaptation is confirmed to premiere on July 19, 2025, and a special episode is set to air on July 5.
• Kaiju No.8 continues to stream on Crunchyroll and remains one of the platform’s most-watched titles as its manga approaches its finale.