The Kaiju No. 8 anime is coming back — but in a tighter format than fans might expect. A new anime short was announced this week, with its trailer confirming a four-episode run starting September 5.

A Short But Focused Return

The four-episode arc follows the hugely popular first season, which adapted the early chapters of Naoya Matsumoto's manga about Kafka Hibino — a failed kaiju-cleanup worker who gains the power to transform into a kaiju himself. The short format suggests a self-contained story, likely adapting a specific arc from the manga or delivering a fresh side story.

Production studio Production I.G. returns, and the trailer shows the same blend of brutal kaiju action and Kafka's underdog energy that made the series a breakout hit.

Why the Short Format?

Shorts and compact seasons are becoming a trend in anime production — they let studios maintain quality while managing schedules, and they give streamers flexible release windows. For Kaiju No. 8 specifically, it keeps the IP in the spotlight while the manga continues.

Where to Watch

The short is expected to stream on the same platforms that carried season one. With September 5 confirmed, fans won't have to wait long to see Kafka back in action.