Say Goodbye To Crunchyroll’s Major Hit Anime Of 2025

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Crunchyroll has seen a surge in popular new anime recently, with series like Solo Leveling, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and The Apothecary Diaries becoming instant hits. Fans are also buzzing about Kaiju No. 8, which became a sensation when it was released two years ago. The first season aired in 2024 and was so popular that a second season is coming in 2025.

The anime series will conclude with its upcoming season, as announced to fans late last year. Many viewers are surprised and disappointed by the news, feeling like the show just began. However, the animation is based on the manga, and the studio can only adapt the available source material. This means Kafka’s story will soon reach its official end in the anime.

Kaiju No. 8 Was One Of Crunchyroll’s Biggest Hits

As a huge anime fan, I spend a lot of time on Crunchyroll – it’s the go-to place for almost everything outside of Japan! While they have tons of series, some really grab your attention. Lately, with big shows like Jujutsu Kaisen taking breaks, it’s been amazing to see so many new anime step up, especially in 2024. One that really stood out to me was Kaiju No. 8, which started as a super popular manga on Shonen Jump+. They’ve already given us two full anime seasons, and I can’t wait for more!

The first season of Kaiju No. 8 quickly gained a lot of fans and, despite only having 12 episodes, became incredibly popular. Its high quality was even recognized with nominations for several awards at the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards.

Chasing a dream requires continuous sacrifice – constantly giving up things you value most, moment by moment. – Kafka Hibino

A second season of Kaiju No. 8 premiered on Crunchyroll in 2025. While it didn’t receive as much attention as the first season, fans still enjoyed the 11-episode run and were left eager to see what happens next with their favorite characters and the story’s world. Unfortunately, it appears the series may be ending sooner than fans had hoped.

Kaiju No. 8 Is Officially Coming To An End On Crunchyroll

The popular anime series Kaiju No. 8 has been a hit with its first two seasons, but unfortunately, it’s coming to an end. An announcement in December 2025 revealed that the upcoming third season, titled Kaiju No. 8: The Final Chapter, will be the last. Many fans were surprised by this news, as three seasons over approximately three years feels like a short run for such a compelling story.

Currently, there’s no official release date for Kaiju No. 8 Season 3. But, because the announcement came in 2025, many expect it to arrive in late 2026. It might be delayed until early 2027 at the latest, which would mean the end of the series for fans. It’s disappointing, as Kaiju No. 8 has been considered a leading shonen anime in recent years.

Why is Kaiju No. 8 Ending So Soon?

As an anime fan, I’ve seen a lot of shows hit that three-season mark, but honestly, the world of Kaiju No. 8 feels like it has so much more to offer! The first two seasons just flew by – only 23 episodes combined – and left me wanting way more. It seems the anime is wrapping up relatively quickly because it’s closely following the pace of the original manga.

Fans of the Kaiju No. 8 manga were surprised by its quick ending. The announcement that the series would conclude just two chapters after chapter 127 came as a shock to many, who felt the story hadn’t run its course. Ultimately, Kaiju No. 8 finished with chapter 129 on Shonen Jump+.

I’ve had enough of avoiding the truth. While I believe there’s a time to let things go, I strongly believe you should never deceive yourself. — Kafka Hibino

The reason Naoya Matsumoto ended Kaiju No. 8 so abruptly isn’t officially known. While there hasn’t been any statement from Matsumoto himself, fans have speculated about the cause. One common theory is that Matsumoto may have been experiencing health problems and wanted to complete the series quickly. This isn’t unusual at Jump, where creators sometimes choose to finish a series rapidly rather than letting it run for years with frequent breaks. He may have decided to wrap things up in one continuous push.

I’ve seen a lot of discussion about why Kaiju No. 8 ended, and a rumor going around is that Shueisha cancelled it. But that’s not what happened at all. The series wasn’t cancelled – it wasn’t ‘axed’ by the magazine. In fact, Kaiju No. 8 did really well for a series on Shonen Jump+. It sold over 19 million copies in just 16 volumes, which works out to an average of 1.2 million copies per volume. That’s a fantastic number for most series, so cancellation definitely wasn’t the reason.

It’s also possible the author of Kaiju Number 8 simply wanted to finish the story. Creating manga is incredibly demanding and puts a lot of stress on artists. Many don’t aim for extremely long series like One Piece or Naruto. Instead, like the creator of Demon Slayer, most authors prefer to conclude their stories at a point they feel is right.

Unlike Demon Slayer, the ending of Kaiju No. 8 felt quite rushed. Many fans would have appreciated a few more chapters to fully resolve the final battle. While some are hoping the anime adaptation will expand on the story, it’s probably going to stick closely to the original manga.

Ultimately, Kaiju No. 8 feels like a missed opportunity, largely because so many important questions about its world—like where the Kaiju even come from—are never answered.

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2026-01-28 15:35