Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 11 Review: The Second Season Concludes with Chaos as Kaiju No. 9 Tightens His Grip

I can honestly say that this was one of the few Kaiju No. 8 episodes that had me hooked from beginning to end. From the opening scene filled with tension and anticipation to the final cliffhanger, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 11 kept the pressure incredibly high. It made every single second count with thrilling developments that kept on entering the plot one after the other.

I started watching it with the expectation that the season finale of Kaiju No. 8 would wrap up the narrative and maybe leave a teaser for the next season. But what I got instead was a shocking escalation that turned the Defense Force upside down. And all of this was possible because of Kaiju No. 9’s precise planning of sending an incredibly dangerous second wave.

The Defense Force’s Confidence Shatters Against Kaiju No. 9’s Plan

While the Episode started with Mina Ashiro showcasing her true strength, the biggest surprise of the story came when the sudden arrival of Kaijus rated at fortitude 9.0 started taking down soldiers one after the other. As soon as they were introduced, I could sense that they were not ordinary monsters.

They were created by Kaiju No. 9 to directly counter the Defense Force’s strongest fighters, including Kikoru, Gen Narumi, and Hoshina. Each of them had an understanding of who they were fighting, and this added tension to their fights.

They moved with precision, striking the Defense Force in ways that pushed the soldiers to the brink of defeat. Kikoru, who recently got a new Numbers Weapon, was struggling under the weight of an enemy that seemed to anticipate her every attack. Narumi, who is known as one of the strongest soldiers within the Defense Force, was seen tensed as he couldn’t figure out his opponent’s moves. Even Hoshina, known for his adaptability, found himself cornered against an opponent who had the same fighting style as him.

I felt the weight of the difficulty they were facing, and I have a feeling that they won’t last long if they don’t get help. Sadly, there was no one to aid them, and when I saw Kaiju No. 9, I got the feeling that he has a lot more to offer as a villain in Kaiju No. 8. This means that the next season will witness the Defense Force go through even more difficult and dangerous opponents who will pose an even bigger threat to humanity.

Kafka’s Rescue Leads to a Stunning Cliffhanger for Season 3

Kafka finally transforming into Kaiju No. 8 | Credit: Production I.G.

I personally liked how the closing part of the Kaiju No. 8 episode shifted focus back to the protagonist of the series, Kafka Hibino. Just like in the first season when he saved the Third Division, this time he saved Shinonome by entering the scene at a crucial moment and once again becoming the last hope in a fight that seemed impossible to win. However, my only complaint is that it didn’t create as much thrill or urgency as it did in the first season of Kaiju No. 8, with the revelation of his secret.

Still, it managed to entice me with Kafka transforming into Kaiju No. 8 and Kaiju No. 9 instantly noticing his presence. It was the perfect cliffhanger to end the season on, as the third season will most likely start with a battle between Kafka and Kaiju No. 9, which is certainly the biggest element of the whole narrative. I am thrilled, I am excited, and I am ready for a third season in every way possible. Kafka’s fight is only just beginning, and he has a long way to go before he can actually take down the main villain of Kaiju No. 8.

The overall delivery of the episode was quite spectacular, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The developments of the final installment of Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 kept me glued to my seat, and I can’t wait to see the clash between the two strongest Kaijus within the series. Hopefully, we will get new updates for the third season of Kaiju No. 8 soon, and judging by the narrative progression, I think it might be the final one.

Kaiju No. 8 is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.