Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 14, titled “The Next Generation’s Trial,” premiered on July 26, 2025, marking a significant point in the new season’s narrative as it throws the Defense Force’s new recruits into a challenging scenario against massive ant-type Kaiju. This episode focuses on the rigorous trials faced by the Defense Force’s next generation, promising intense action and character development following the highly anticipated return of the anime.
Season 2 Premieres and Streaming Information
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 officially premiered on July 19, 2025, with a special stream kicking off simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast. Regular streaming on Crunchyroll began at 7:30 AM PT on the same day. Crunchyroll is the exclusive streaming platform for Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, with new episodes releasing every Saturday. The anime is also airing weekly on TV Tokyo in Japan. Prior to the Season 2 premiere, a special prequel episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” was livestreamed on July 5, 2025, and is available on Crunchyroll.
Episode 14: “The Next Generation’s Trial”
Episode 14, “The Next Generation’s Trial,” challenges the Defense Force’s new recruits as they face off against giant ant-type Kaiju. This episode, released on July 26, 2025, builds upon the events of the Season 2 premiere and sets the stage for further developments within the “Kaiju Weapon Arc” and “Compatible User Arc.”
Story and Preview
The story and preview images for Episode 14 were released shortly before its air date, indicating a fierce trial for the next-generation members of the Defense Force. The episode puts a challenge before the Defense Force’s new generation, with the synopsis highlighting a focus on this trial.
Global Accessibility
Episode 14 aired on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time). It was made available on streaming platforms worldwide and was also broadcast simultaneously across the globe on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). For viewers in different time zones, the episode was available for regular viewing on July 26 at 7:30 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), and 3:30 PM British Summer Time (BST). Crunchyroll provides the episode with both English subtitles and various dubs, including English, German, Latin American Spanish, Spanish (Spain), French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Season 1 Overview and Episode Count
The first season of Kaiju No. 8 consisted of 12 episodes, airing from April 13 to June 29, 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the first season as it aired in Japan, also providing dubbed versions an hour after the televised premiere. The first season followed Kafka Hibino, who gains the ability to transform into a Kaiju after ingesting a small parasitic creature, and his journey to join the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force alongside his childhood friend Mina Ashiro.
What to Expect in Season 2
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is set to adapt the “Kaiju Weapon Arc” and the “Compatible User Arc.” Fans can anticipate intense training sequences, the introduction of new key characters like Gen Narumi, and high-stakes battles. The season promises improved animation and a deeper dive into the lore of the Kaiju No. 8 universe. The anime’s blend of action, comedy, and emotional depth is expected to intensify, with more Kaiju encounters and strategic developments.
