Shonen Jump manga have had a string of popular anime adaptations released over the years. Most recently, notable series likeMy Hero Academia,Jujutsu Kaisen, andDemon Slayerhave all done exceptionally well, and nowKaiju No. 8will be getting its own adaptation.
The manga premiered July 21, 2025, and is nearing its 70th chapter. The story followsmain protagonist Kafka Hibino, as he tries to join Japan’s defense force which battles Kaiju. Though Kafka fails his entrance exam multiple times, he gains the ability to transform into a humanoid Kaiju when a Kaiju enters his body and uses that power to join the defense force and fight alongside his comrades.
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Along with the announcement comes a video and key visual. Neither really offer much of anything visually as the video shows numerous places within Japan as the number 8 flashes in the middle of the screen, ending with a glimpse of a Kaiju in the distance destroying a city. The visual is just one of the many images seen in the video. It serves more as a teaser, with more detailed trailers likely to be made available;e down the road.
There is not much else to be said about the announcement itself as no further details were given. The manga has been running for quite some time and is extremely popular, so the anime is expected to do just as well.Shounen anime tend to be extremely popularand garner a lot of attention and this battle series should be no different, following in the footsteps of the series which came before it.
The animation studio that will be in charge of the project, cast, the release date, and most other details are still unknown. Toho Animation is the distributor of the series, but that’s about the extent of what was announced. For now, what’s probably thesecond most anticipated anime announcement of the yearfinally happened and fans are sure to be delighted for quite some time.
