With the debut of the anime approaching, Kaiju No. 8 received its final trailer that showed just how epic this anime will be along with an official release date for the adaptation of one of Shonen Jump‘s most popular recent series.
It had already been confirmed before the event that the pop band OneRepublic would be performing in the anime, but they aren’t the only Western musicians on the show. English rockstar YUNGBLUD is also performing the opening song of the anime, which was co-written by Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons.
The spectacular trailer has also finally been confirmed that Kaiju No. 8 will be released on April 13, 2024. The anime is looking to be not only one of the biggest ones in the Spring season, but it’s also a strong contender in an already stacked 2024.
Kaiju No. 8 Release Info, Trailer, & Everything We Know So Far
Kaiju No. 8 brings hot shonen battle action in the world of giant monsters, and here’s everything to know about the upcoming series.
Kaiju No. 8 Recruits The Top Talent For Its Project
Based on the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, produced by Production I. G
The trailer was epic, to say the least, showing that the series is true to the violent and bloody nature of Naoya Matsumoto’s manga. The action also had incredible animation, and it seems that the highly anticipated moments of the series will be done justice as the teaser showed glimpses of it. Previous trailers have made fans question the character designs, but this one has sealed the deal that there is nothing to worry about in that aspect. Overall, there is very little to complain about and much, much to be excited about in this upcoming anime.
Although it is pretty unorthodox for an anime to feature not one but two musicians from the West, this is simply a testament to the growing popularity of the medium around the world. It also isn’t the first time, as Avril Lavigne has worked on the One Piece Film: Z at the behest of Oda, who is a huge fan. However, they aren’t the only talented staff working on the series, as Production I.G has brought on heavy hitters from the industry to do right by one of the most popular manga of our time.
Staff | Role | Previous Projects |
|---|---|---|
Production I.G | Animating Studio | Haikyu!!, Attack On Titan |
Shigeyuki Miya | Director | Ghost In The Shell, Vinland Saga |
Tomomi Kamiya | Director | Blue Exorcist, Chainsaw Man |
Tetsuya Nishio | Character Designer, Chief Animation Director | Naruto Shippuden |
Ichiro Okouchi | Screenplay, Composition | Code Geass, Spy X Family |
Shinji Kimura | Art Director | Akira, Dorohedoro |
Izumi Hirose | Color Design | Attack On Titan, Yuri On Ice |
The voice actors are equally accomplished and talented, and the trailer shows just that. The sheer amount of resources and marketing being put into this series is more than enough to excite fans for what is about to come, as Kaiju No. 8 shapes up to be one of the biggest anime seen in recent years. With a distinguished staff, a strong cast, and an epic story, Kaiju No. 8 is already a must-watch as the latest adaptation of a popular Shonen Jump series looks to make its debut this coming April.
Sources: Official website of Kaiju No. 8; @KaijuNo8_O_EN (X); TOHO Animation (YouTube)
Catch Kaiju No. 8 when it airs on April 13 on Crunchyroll.
