Crunchyroll has acquired the theatrical distribution rights in North America for the movie Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon. In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the movie will premiere in theaters in the United States and Canada on April 13, 14, and 16. It will be available both in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English.
The Story Behind Kaiju No. 8
Based on the original manga by Naoya Matsumoto, the anime series Kaiju No. 8 premiered in April 2024. The plot takes place in a world where kaiju, giant monsters, attack humanity. The story follows a group of characters who fight to protect society from these creatures.
Exclusive Movie Content
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon offers a high-action recap of the first season of the series and includes an exclusive episode titled Hoshina's Day Off, which had not been seen before. Additionally, the movie features the new ending song, Invincible, performed by OneRepublic.
Production and Animation
The series Kaiju No. 8 is animated by Production I.G, with the kaiju art design and supervision handled by Studio Khara. Both companies are recognized for their work on high-quality anime projects.
Series Availability
The first season of Kaiju No. 8 is already available for streaming on Crunchyroll, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in this action-packed world of giant monsters before the movie's premiere.