Summary

• OneRepublic will perform the closing song for Kaiju No. 8 in a move that shows just how much effort is being put into the new anime.
• Kaiju No. 8 breaks tradition by having a popular American band contribute to the series.
• Anticipation for the anime's release in April 2024 is growing due to the manga's acclaim.

Kaiju No. 8 is one of the most anticipated anime of 2024, and it is showing just how much resources and marketing are being poured into it. The popular American rock band OneRepublic posted a cryptic message that all but confirmed their role in the project.

Ahead of a promotional event for the premiere of Kaiju No. 8, the band took to social media to post a tweet that alluded to them playing the closing song.

This event is set to reveal a new trailer that will feature a new song tied to the series, and given the fact that OneRepublic is a music group, it is safe to conclude that the giant band OneRepublic will perform the closing song for Kaiju No. 8. Luckily for fans, Toho Animation posted a short snippet of the song to their youtube which confirmed fans' suspicions.

Kaiju No. 8 Is Bigger Than Anyone Could Imagine

And OneRepublic's Involvement Proves it

Kaiju No. 8 is set to receive its final trailer as the series is preparing for its release in April 2024. It is customary for anime projects to release a trailer that features a snippet of the opening and ending song, but for Kaiju No. 8, it is a much bigger deal than most thought. OneRepublic is a very well-known pop band in the West, and their portfolio is excellent. Winning and being nominated for awards such as the Grammy, AMA, and Billboard Music Awards, this brilliant group has an excellent reputation, and participating in the anime will show just how big Kaiju No. 8 is.

There isn't an exact release date yet, but the anime will air in April 2024.

It is rare for Western musicians to play the closing song for anime series, as Japanese musicians usually take this role. This isn't the first time the series has broken tradition and set a new precedent, as Kaiju No. 8 will be the first to be streamed on the social media app X/Twitter. The marketing for the series has been huge, to say the least. Furthermore, there has been a monthly illustration of the anime, making sure the series remains relevant all the way up to the release date.

Kaiju No. 8 is One of the Most Exciting New Shonen Anime Series

Even Though it Hasn't Debuted Yet

Naoya Matsumoto's manga has garnered a huge fanbase, and the anime will propel the manga to incredible heights. Produced by the studio behind Haikyu!!, Ghost In The Shell and Attack On Titan, Kaiju No. 8 has all the making to dominate the 2024 anime scene, and this latest stunt proves it. Kaiju No. 8 is becoming a trailblazer even before it started, and fans would be wise to catch the weekly episodes when it airs in April.

Source: OneRepublic.

Catch Kaiju No. 8 on Crunchyroll when it airs in April.