Fans of the critically acclaimed anime Kaiju No. 8 have eagerly anticipated the continuation of Kafka Hibino’s thrilling journey, and the second season has officially begun. However, for those searching for details on “Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 – Episode 18,” it’s important to clarify the current episode count and release schedule.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Has Premiered
The highly anticipated second season of Kaiju No. 8 officially premiered on July 19, 2025. New episodes are being released weekly, typically on Saturdays, across various streaming platforms like Crunchyroll globally and TV Tokyo in Japan. Crunchyroll offers both English subtitles and same-day English dubs for the new episodes.
Understanding the Season 2 Episode Count
Contrary to inquiries about an eighteenth episode, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 is currently slated to be a single-cour season, consisting of either 11 or 12 episodes. This aligns with the first season, which also comprised 12 episodes. Therefore, an “Episode 18” is not expected to be part of the confirmed Season 2 lineup.
Current Season 2 Episode Release Schedule
As of August 26, 2025, several episodes of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 have already aired. The general release schedule, with new episodes dropping every Saturday, is as follows:
- Episode 1: “Kaiju Weapon” – July 19, 2025
- Episode 2: “The Next Generation’s Challenge” – July 26, 2025
- Episode 3: “The Strongest Division” – August 2, 2025
- Episode 4: “The Man Called Isao Shinomiya” – August 9, 2025
- Episode 5: “I Want to Be Strong” – August 16, 2025
- Episode 6: “Compatible User” – August 23, 2025
- Episode 7: August 30, 2025
- Episode 8: September 6, 2025
- Episode 9: September 13, 2025
- Episode 10: September 20, 2025
- Episode 11: September 27, 2025
- Episode 12: October 4, 2025 (If 12 episodes)
It’s important to note that a special prequel episode titled “Hoshina’s Day Off” also aired on July 5, 2025, prior to the main season’s launch, providing additional content for fans.
While the excitement for more Kaiju No. 8 content is palpable, viewers can look forward to the remaining episodes of Season 2 as it unfolds, continuing to adapt the “Kaiju Weapon” and “Compatible User” arcs of the manga.
