Crunchyroll Acquires ‘Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon’ North American Theatrical Rights

Adapted from the manga by Naoya Matsumoto, the omnibus film features a recap of Season 1 and an exclusive never-before-seen original episode; debuts April 13 in the U.S. and Canada.

‘Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon.’ Image © JAKDF 3rd Division © Naoya Matsumoto/SHUEISHA. Click on Image for full size version.

Crunchyroll has acquired the North American theatrical rights for the omnibus film Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, and partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment for an event-style release in the U.S. States and Canada on April 13, 14 and 16. The feature be available in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English.

Adapted from the original manga by Naoya Matsumoto, the anime series debuted in April 2024 and follows a group of characters living in a world where giant kaiju (monsters) attack humanity.

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon features a high-action condensed recap of Season 1 and includes the exclusive, never-before-seen episode “Hoshina's Day Off.” The film also debuts the new ending theme song, “Invincible” by OneRepublic.

Kaiju No. 8 is animated by Production I.G, with kaiju artwork and design supervision by Studio Khara.

Season 1 is now streaming on Crunchyroll.

Source: Crunchyroll