The synopsis and preview images for anime "Kaiju No. 8" Episode 14 (Season 2 Episode 2), titled "A Fierce Trial for the Next-Gen Members," have been released!
Additionally, prepare for an exciting "Kaiju No. 8 Day" special broadcast on August 5th, featuring the talented voice cast, including Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8), Wataru Kato (Reno Ichikawa), Fairouz Ai (Kikoru Shinomiya), and Koki Uchiyama (Narumi Gen).
The second season of the TV anime "Kaiju No. 8" started airing on Saturday, July 19, 2025 and the streaming is currently available on Crunchyroll.
<The following content is quoted from the official announcement>
Episode 14: "A Fierce Trial for the Next-Gen Members"
Synopsis
The devastating attack by Kaiju No. 10 on Tachikawa Base has plunged Japan into a new era of crisis. While the fate of Kafka Hibino, detained as "Kaiju No. 8," remains uncertain, the rookie members of the Third Division have been reassigned to different units, each embarking on new missions in their respective postings.
Kikoru Shinomiya, now assigned to the elite First Division, known as the "strongest in the Defense Force," heads to greet her new captain, Gen Narumi. However...
Exciting News: Special Broadcast Confirmed for "Kaiju No. 8 Day"!
Mark your calendars, "Kaiju No. 8" fans! A special livestream event, "Anime GO! Game GO! Kaiju No. 8 Day Special," is officially happening on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM JST.
This annual "8th Day" celebration, known for dropping major announcements like anime adaptations and cast reveals, promises to deliver a ton of new information about both the ongoing "Kaiju No. 8" anime (currently in its second season) and the highly anticipated "Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME," set to release this summer.
You won't want to miss cast members Masaya Fukunishi (Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8), Wataru Kato (Reno Ichikawa), Fairouz Ai (Kikoru Shinomiya), and Koki Uchiyama (Narumi Gen) as they join forces to hype up everything “Kaiju No. 8.”
Tune in live on the official Kaiju No. 8 X account (@KaijuNo8_O) and the TOHO animation YouTube channel!
Program Details
Streaming Date and Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 20:00 JST
Featuring: Masaya Fukunishi Fukunishi, Wataru Kato, Fairouz Ai, and Koki Uchiyama
Streaming Platforms: Official "Kaiju No. 8" X account (@KaijuNo8_O) and TOHO animation YouTube channel
About "Kaiju No. 8" Season 2
Synopsis
Thanks to Isao Shinomiya, Kafka Hibino avoids being turned into a weapon. As new recruits head to their posts, Kafka meets Gen Narumi, the strongest man in the Defense Force and leader of the First Division. Kafka embraces the power of Kaiju No. 8 to force Gen to recognize his strength. Meanwhile, Kaiju No. 9 lurks in the shadows as the greatest threat the Defense Force has faced awaits.
Cast
Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8: Masaya Fukunishi
Mina Ashiro: Asami Seto
Reno Ichikawa: Wataru Katoh
Kikoru Shinomiya: Fairouz Ai
Soshiro Hoshina: Kengo Kawanishi
Iharu Furuhashi: Yuuki Shin
Haruichi Izumo: Keisuke Komoto
Aoi Kaguragi: Shunsuke Takeuchi
Konomi Okonogi: Sayaka Senbongi
Gen Narumi: Koki Uchiyama
Eiji Hasegawa: Hiroki Yasumoto
Rin Shinonome: Kana Hanazawa
Isao Shinomiya: Tessho Genda
Kaiju No. 10: Kenta Miyake
Kaiju No. 9: Hiroyuki Yoshino
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※Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
