Kaiju No. 8 Anime Renewed: Sequel Announced with Koki Uchiyama Joining Cast!

Fans of Kaiju No. 8 have a lot to celebrate! The 12th final episode of the anime’s first season aired on Saturday revealed exciting news. The anime will continue with a new sequel. It will be thrilling since many popular voice actors including Koki Uchiyama will join the cast. While he’s known for many acclaimed anime roles, Koki Uchiyama will be voicing the character Gen Harumi. Let’s learn more about the sequel release and the voice cast!

Kaiju No. 8 Sequel Streams on Crunchyroll

In another exciting update, Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will stream the sequel, ensuring that fans worldwide can keep up with the adventures of Kafka Hibino and his comrades. Crunchyroll has been streaming the first season with both English subtitles and an English dub, making the series accessible to a broader audience.

The first season premiered on TV Tokyo on April 13 and was also streamed in real-time worldwide on X (formerly Twitter), allowing fans to experience the anime simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast.

Creative Team and Production

The anime has been brought to life by a stellar creative team and production houses. Shigeyuki Miya, known for his work on Onihei, directed the series. The series composition and screenplay were handled by Ichiro Okouchi, famed for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Character design and chief animation direction were the responsibilities of Tetsuya Nishio, recognized for his work on Naruto. The kaiju designs and artworks were crafted by Studio Khara (Rebuild of Evangelion), with Mahiro Maeda (Shin Godzilla) designing the monsters. The art direction was led by Shinji Kimura (Tekkonkinkreet), and the music was composed by Yuta Bando (BELLE).

The animation production was undertaken by Production I.G, the studio behind Ghost in the Shell, ensuring high-quality animation and production values. This collaboration between seasoned professionals and prestigious studios has resulted in an anime that is both visually stunning and compelling in its storytelling.

The opening and ending themes of Kaiju No. 8 also feature international musical talents. British singer YUNGBLUD performed the opening theme song "Abyss," while American pop rock group OneRepublic provided the ending theme song "Nobody," adding a global appeal to the series' soundtrack.

Manga and Beyond

The Kaiju No. 8 franchise is not just limited to anime. Viz Media is releasing the manga in English, both digitally and physically, while Shueisha publishes it digitally on its MANGA Plus service under the title Monster #8. The manga, which began in July 2020, follows the story of a man who, despite working a mundane job far removed from his childhood dreams, gets a chance to transform into a monster and pursue his lifelong aspirations.

The franchise's popularity has led to a spinoff manga and an upcoming game for smartphones and PCs, expanding the universe of Kaiju No. 8 and offering fans multiple ways to engage with their favorite series.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Kaiju No. 8 sequel and all the exciting developments in this ever-evolving franchise!