The year 2024 has been a grand one in terms of the anticipation upcoming animes have created, with Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling being no different. There was a long list of many shows that had been announced, however, not all were able to live up to the hype as many wanted. Anime such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and The Apothecary Diaries had just ended for the season, a lot was relying on others.
Kaiju No. 8 had already taken the world by storm after confirming that it would be the first to stream on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. However, Crunchyroll seems to have another update on the series as its premiere approaches.
One that fans most desperately need to overcome their feeling of nostalgia over Solo Leveling’s first season also ending.
Kaiju No. 8 to be Accessible to the Entire World
Kaiju No. 8 is one anime that fans have been holding close to their heart. Fans worldwide are waiting in line to experience the anime for the first time. While according to pattern, it would be coming for the Japanese version to release first, that would not be the case. As per Crunchyroll, Kaiju No. 8 will feature throughout 200 countries all at the same time.
According to Crunchyroll, Kaiju No. 8 would premiere being subbed in different languages including English, Latin American Spanish, German, French, etc. The anime will be streamed worldwide at the same time, which would be a first, considering that for most countries, wait is inevitable. Usually, it takes time for different subbed and dubbed counterparts for anime to be released. Kaiju No. 8 breaks that cycle. For the world, the series is what it exactly needs, seeing that Solo Leveling’s final episode for the first season premiered not too long ago.
Naoya Matsumoto’s anime will stream every Saturday from the 13th of April and it is not just limited to subs, but dubbed versions as well.
The Drought After Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling was only one of the many anime that was on the list of upcoming winter projects. However, it was the only one to gain fame of such magnitude. The hype surrounding the anime was only comparable to that of the big three. It gradually improved in quality, taking its time to set up the story and with it, a loyal audience.
With the series also coming to a temporary stop, fans are left in confusion. Kaiju No. 8 would take up that slot, also streaming on Saturdays.
With the disappointment surrounding other animes and the rise of this one, Kaiju No. 8 becomes a knight in shining armor for anime fans who will live in the nostalgia of what Sung Jinwoo’s presence brought upon them.
