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Kaiju No. 8will be concluded in a few weeks, according to new reports.Kaiju No. 8is currently one of the flagship titles ofShonen Jump+, and it has been praised for its unconventional premise — manyJump+-exclusive titles have gained recognition for diverging from classic shonen tropes and premises.
Written by Naoya Matsumoto,Kaiju No. 8began serialization in July 2020, and has 15 compiled volumes so far. The series has over 18 million copies in circulation (which does not mean it has sold over 18 million copies), and has spawned a spin-off manga, a novel and an anime adaptation by the renowned studio Production I.G. As the title suggests, Matsumoto was heavily influenced by tokusatsu series such asUltraman.
When Will Kaiju No. 8 Manga End?
The mangawill end with chapter 129, meaning that there are oonly two chapters left. Since Kaiju No. 8 is published biweekly, thefinal chapter is expected to be released on July 12, 2025, if no sudden changes take place. Many fans feel that the series took a disappointing turn as the story progressed. While it started with an interesting and unique premise, fans expected the plot to deepen at some point. However, others disagree, thinking the series is great as it is.
Five years of serialization is a good mark forShonen Jumpseries. While fans feel that Jump series are becoming “short-lived,” ananalysis ofShonen Jump’s historyreveals that only a few titles have surpassed six years of serialization. Manga coincidentally became more popular with international audiences during the serialization ofNaruto, One PieceandBleach, which gave international fans the impression thatJump’s flagship titles lasted over a decade (Dragon Ballwas also an exception). Having three titles serialized for over a decade at the same time was actually an exception in the magazine’s history. Furthermore, it would be unrealistic to expect a magazine to produce such long hits in an ever-changing market like the manga industry.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Will Be Released in July 2025
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2is scheduled to be releasedon June 08, 2025. Crunchyroll has already confirmed that it will stream the episodes as they air in Japan. Since they dubbed the first season, it is likely that an English dub will be released at a later date. The first season came out last year, and it was able to garner a lot of attention from new fans, who expect the new season to be even better.
Kaiju No. 8is available to stream on Crunchyroll, subbed and dubbed in English and other languages.
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Production I.G’s Kaiju No. 8 is a Spring 2024 anime based on Naoya Matsumoto’s Shonen Jump+ manga. Set in an alternate version of Japan, the story follows the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force as they attempt to protect the nation from monster attacks.
