Crunchyroll thrilled fans by announcing its plans to stream episodes of the highly anticipated Kaiju No. 8 anime concurrently with its Japanese television broadcast.
This means that eager viewers can catch the premiere of the first episode on the platform on Saturday, April 13, at 10 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), perfectly synchronized with the anime’s airing in Japan at 11 pm local time.
Furthermore, Crunchyroll has delighted international audiences by confirming same-day dubs for Kaiju No. 8 in multiple languages, including English, Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
These dubbed versions will be available for streaming at 11:30 am Eastern Daylight Time on the same day as the Japanese broadcast, ensuring that fans worldwide can enjoy the series simultaneously throughout its first season.
Accompanying this exciting news, Crunchyroll revealed an English dubbed trailer for Kaiju No. 8, along with an updated English dub cast list. While some key characters from the first season may be missing from the initial cast announcement, fans can anticipate their inclusion as the series progresses.
Better block off your calendars! Starting with the series premiere on April 13, Kaiju No. 8 episodes will stream on Crunchyroll at the same exact time they're airing in Japan!
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The exceptional treatment doesn’t stop there. Crunchyroll has revealed two distinctive broadcast conditions for Kaiju No. 8.
Firstly, the anime will air simultaneously in Japan and on Crunchyroll’s platform, offering viewers an immersive viewing experience. Secondly, fans can look forward to the same-day dubbing of the series, ensuring accessibility for international audiences.
Release Date & Where to Watch
Following its Japanese premiere on TV Tokyo on April 13, 2024, at 11 pm Japanese Standard Time (JST), Crunchyroll will stream the anime alongside its English and other language dubs at the specified timings.
Additionally, the series will be available for streaming worldwide on X platform in real-time alignment with its broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Directed by Shigeyuki Miya at Production I.G, with Ichiro Okouchi handling series composition and screenplay, Kaiju No. 8 promises to grab audiences with its thrilling storyline and dynamic animation.
With Tetsuya Nishio as character designer and chief animation director, and Mhiro Maeda designing the monstrous creatures, the anime boasts a talented team dedicated to bringing this exciting world to life.
