One of the most anticipated anime releases of the spring 2024 season, Kaiju No. 8, officially debuted on April 13, 2024. Kaiju No. 8 (also known as Monster #8) is an anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s ongoing manga. According to the School Library Journal, the first volume of Kaiju No. 8 is one of the top ten manga releases of 2021.
This article provides the complete release schedule for Kaiju No. 8, along with streaming information.
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Kaiju No. 8 Release Schedule
The first season of Kaiju No. 8 is planned for a 12-episode run from April 13 to June 29, 2024. You can catch the latest episodes of the anime every Saturday on Crunchyroll with English subtitles at 7:00 a.m. PT (Pacific Time).
For your convenience, here are the release times in other time zones:
| Time Zone | Release TIme |
|---|---|
| Mountain Standard Time | 8:00 a.m. MST |
| Central Standard Time | 9:00 a.m. CST |
| Eastern Standard Time | 10:00 a.m. EST |
| Greenwich Mean Time | 2:00 p.m. GMT |
In addition, dubbed versions of the episodes will be available via Crunchyroll on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. PT in multiple languages, including English, Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Castilian Spanish, German, French, Italian, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
It’s worth noting that X (formerly known as Twitter) will also be streaming each new installment of Kaiju No. 8 on the same day and time as the official release.
This Shounen anime is being animated by Production I.G. Studio, which is also responsible for popular anime adaptations such as “Haikyu” and “Heavenly Delusion.”
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | April 13, 2024 |
| Episode 2 | April 20, 2024 |
| Episode 3 | April 27, 2024 |
| Episode 4 | May 4, 2024 |
| Episode 5 | May 11, 2024 |
| Episode 6 | May 18, 2024 |
| Episode 7 | May 25, 2024 |
| Episode 8 | June 1, 2024 |
| Episode 9 | June 8, 2024 |
| Episode 10 | June 15, 2024 |
| Episode 11 | June 22, 2024 |
| Episode 12 | June 29, 2024 |
The above-listed release dates are expected for each episode of Kaiju No. 8. However, delays are always a possibility. If any changes occur to the schedule, you can rely on Anime Dropz to provide the latest updates.
Synopsis
The show is set in a world where giant monsters called “Kaijus” wreak havoc. To counter these destructive creatures, humanity has established the Anti-Kaiju Defense. Kafka Hibino had a dream to join this force but failed repeatedly, and now works as a Kaiju corpse cleaner. However, everything changes when a tiny Kaiju enters Kafka’s body, giving him the ability to transform into a Kaiju. Will he now be able to fulfill his aspiration?
