8 months ago
Kaiju No. 8 Conclusion Arc and Anime Short Announced
Kaiju No.
8, a popular anime and manga series, is getting a conclusion arc and a new short anime.
The announcement was made at Jump Festa 2026 in Chiba, Japan.
The conclusion arc will adapt the remaining chapters of the manga, up to Chapter 129, which concluded earlier in 2025.
The anime studio Production I.G is working on this final arc, and a new short anime titled Narumi's Week at Work will focus on a fan-favorite character, General Narumi.
The series has been a huge hit, blending exciting kaiju battles with deep character stories.
The anime's second season aired in 2025, and fans are excited about the upcoming conclusion and the new short anime.
Kaiju No. 8's conclusion arc will adapt the remaining chapters of the manga, including its climactic ending up through Chapter 129.
Production I.G has begun work on the anime's final arc, with an expected release in late 2026 or early 2027.
A new original anime short titled Narumi's Week at Work was announced, focusing on General Narumi, a fan-favorite character.
The announcement was made at Jump Festa 2026 in Chiba, Japan, and included a new key visual and promotional video.
The manga concluded its five-year run earlier in 2025 and has been a global phenomenon with millions of copies in circulation.
- Who
- Production I.G and the Kaiju No. 8 production team
- What
- Announcement of the conclusion arc and an original anime short for Kaiju No. 8
- Where
- Chiba, Japan
- When
- Announced at Jump Festa 2026, expected release late 2026 or early 2027
- Why
- To adapt the remaining chapters of the manga and provide additional content for fans
Key facts
- Series
- Kaiju No. 8
- Original Work
- Manga by Naoya Matsumoto
- Anime Studio
- Production I.G
- Event
- Jump Festa 2026
- Location
- Chiba, Japan
- Manga Conclusion
- Chapter 129
- Anime Short
- Narumi's Week at Work
- Expected Release
- Late 2026 or Early 2027
