Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 18 Story & Preview Images Released: Hoshina Receives a Proposal from Kaiju No. 10
The official story and preview stills for Episode 18 of the anime Kaiju No. 8 have been revealed. The new episode is set to broadcast on Saturday, August 23, at 11:00 PM (JST). After its Japanese airing, the episode will also be made available across various international streaming platforms. And for fans who just can't wait, a real-time global simulcast will be streamed on X.

Kaiju No.10 & Hoshina from Kaiju No. 8 TV anime (C) Third Division, Defense Force (C) Naoya Matsumoto / SHUEISHA
Episode 18 Story
Kaiju No. 10, who had been held in custody by the Third Division, regains consciousness and makes a proposal to Soshiro Hoshina, the division’s vice-captain. Meanwhile, at the Ariake Coastal Base, a meeting of the Eastern Division Command is convened. As strategies against the greatest threat, Kaiju No. 9, are debated, Hoshina reveals shocking information.

Mina Ashiro from Kaiju No. 8 TV anime (C) Third Division, Defense Force (C) Naoya Matsumoto / SHUEISHA
About Kaiju No.8

Kaiju No. 8 Key Visual (C) Third Division, Defense Force (C) Naoya Matsumoto / SHUEISHA
The anime has been named the first Japanese work to join TikTok Spotlight. Gaining popularity overseas, Kaiju No. 8 has featured world-renowned artists—YUNGBLUD and OneRepublic for Season 1, and AURORA and OneRepublic for Season 2—drawing global attention. This new collaboration aims to showcase the power of Japanese anime to fans around the world.
To commemorate the Season 2 launch, the “Anime Kaiju No. 8 TikTok Grand Operation” campaign will be held on TikTok. During the campaign period, users in Japan, North America, and Southeast Asia can earn exclusive items like profile frames by participating in hashtag missions. In Japan and North America, a special search feature will also appear when users search for related keywords.
Additionally, the exclusive Kaiju No. 8 Podcast: Neutralization Mission on Spotify, airing Sundays at noon, will return for Season 2. Hosted by Katsuya Fukunishi, who voices Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8, the first episode of the new season will feature Fairouz Ai (Kikoru Shinomiya) and Kōki Uchiyama (Gen Narumi) as guests. Episode 1 drops at noon on July 20.
Kaiju No.8 Main Trailer
Source : Kaiju No. 8 Official