The second season of the anime Kaiju No. 8 has presented the versions no credits of its new opening and closing sequences, which can now be enjoyed online. The opening animation features the theme “You Can't Run From Yourself”performed by the artist AURORAwhile the ending uses the song “Beautiful Colors”by the renowned band OneRepublic.
A high-level creative cast
The new season is directed by Shigeyuki Miya under studio production Production IG. The series is composed by Yuichiro Kidowith Tetsuya Nishio as chief animation director and character designer. The design of the kaiju is done by Mahiro Maedathe art is directed by Shinji Kimura and the music is the work of Yuta Bando.
A story of struggle, promises and monsters
Both seasons of Kaiju No. 8 are currently available at Crunchyroll. The story follows Kafka Hibinoa 32-year-old man who longs to join the Defense Force to fulfill a childhood promise with his friend Mina Ashiro. While working to clean up kaiju remains, he meets Ichikawa Reindeerwhose determination inspires him to try again.
Everything changes when a small kaiju enters his body, giving him superhuman powers that make him a living weapon against these creatures. Kafka must earn the trust of his companions, face increasingly powerful enemies and protect humanity.
A manga that comes to an end
The original manga Kaiju No. 8written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumotowas published by Shueisha in the digital magazine Shonen Jump+ from July 2020 to July 2025. In the West, the publisher VIZ Media publishes the official version in English.
