Fans of the hit anime series Kaiju No. 8 have a new reason to celebrate! Hot on the heels of a recent broadcast, the official anime website has unveiled three breathtaking new character visuals for the upcoming second season. These striking images feature beloved characters Gen Narumi, Kikoru Shinomiya, and Soshiro Hoshina, each proudly clad in their advanced new combat suits.
What makes these suits particularly fascinating is their origin: they are ingeniously engineered from the remnants of specific, powerful Kaiju. Gen Narumi’s gear incorporates elements from Kaiju No. 1, Kikoru Shinomiya’s from Kaiju No. 4, and Soshiro Hoshina’s from Kaiju No. 10, hinting at the unique abilities and challenges awaiting them.
The original Kaiju No. 8 manga, created by Naoya Matsumoto, captivated readers in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ digital magazine, serialized from July 2020 to July 2025. Its English translation is widely available, bringing the thrilling narrative to a global audience.
For the second season, the highly anticipated animation is helmed by Production I.G., with Shigeyuki Miya directing. Yuichiro Kido is responsible for the series composition, ensuring the story’s seamless flow. Tetsuya Nishio serves as chief animation director and character designer, bringing the distinct personalities to life, while Mahiro Maeda crafts the intricate Kaiju designs. Shinji Kimura handles the art direction, and Yuta Bando composes the evocative musical score.
For those new to the phenomenon, Kaiju No. 8 follows the extraordinary journey of Kafka Hibino. At 32, Kafka dreams of joining The Defense Force, an elite group dedicated to protecting humanity from monstrous Kaiju. His resolve is reignited by a promise made long ago to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro, and further fueled by his determined new coworker, Reno Ichikawa. While cleaning up Kaiju remains, Kafka unexpectedly becomes host to a small Kaiju, granting him superhuman strength and formidable powers. Now, transformed into a Kaiju himself, he must navigate the challenges of fighting alongside his human comrades, earning their trust, defeating increasingly powerful threats, and ultimately safeguarding the world, all while keeping his true identity a secret.