Gen Narumi may be Japan’s strongest anti-kaiju fighter, but his biggest battle this September is simply surviving a normal work week. The Kaiju No. 8 spin-off short anime Narumi’s Week at Work continues with Episode 2, titled “The Vice Captain’s Worries,” arriving on Saturday, September 12, 2026, across Crunchyroll and the TOHO animation YouTube channel.
The four-episode original short series puts the spotlight on Gen Narumi, captain of the Defense Force’s First Division, trading giant monster battles for desk duty and daily life at work. Episode 1 introduced viewers to Narumi’s less-than-heroic side, and Episode 2 shifts focus to the worries of his vice captain.
Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week at Work Episode 2 Release Date
Episode 2 of Narumi’s Week at Work releases on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The episode drops at 8:00 p.m. JST on the TOHO animation YouTube channel in Japan.
International viewers on Crunchyroll can watch the episode at the same moment, with the platform streaming the series across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS territories.
The remaining two episodes are scheduled for September 19 and September 26, 2026.
Episode 2 Exact Streaming Times for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, UAE
The simultaneous global release means fans worldwide can watch Episode 2 at the same moment. Here are the exact local times for major regions:
- USA (Eastern Time): 7:00 a.m. EDT on September 12
- USA (Pacific Time): 4:00 a.m. PDT on September 12
- Canada (Eastern Time): 7:00 a.m. EDT on September 12
- UK: 12:00 p.m. BST on September 12
- Germany: 1:00 p.m. CEST on September 12
- France: 1:00 p.m. CEST on September 12
- UAE: 3:00 p.m. GST on September 12
- India: 4:30 p.m. IST on September 12
- Australia (Sydney): 9:00 p.m. AEST on September 12
- Philippines: 7:00 p.m. PHT on September 12
- Brazil: 8:00 a.m. BRT on September 12
Crunchyroll’s simulcast of the spin-off runs on the same schedule as the Japanese broadcast, so subscribers in supported regions get the episode immediately.
How to Watch Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week at Work Episode 2 Worldwide
Japanese viewers can watch for free on the TOHO animation YouTube channel every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. JST.
International viewers need a Crunchyroll subscription to stream the series. Crunchyroll offers subtitles in English, German, LATAM Spanish, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and more, along with Japanese and German language audio options.
The spin-off is not a direct adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s original manga. The story draft comes from Kizuku Watanabe, who previously worked on the comedic Kaiju No. 8: Relax spinoff manga.
What Happens in Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week at Work Episode 2
Episode 2, titled “The Vice Captain’s Worries,” shifts attention to the vice captain of the First Division. The episode titles for the full four-episode run are:
- Episode 1: “The Platoon Leader’s Real Feelings”
- Episode 2: “The Vice Captain’s Worries”
- Episode 3: “That Guy From the West”
- Episode 4: “The Bond Between Classmates”
The official synopsis for the series explains that Gen Narumi spends his days skipping meetings, dodging paperwork, and playing online games during breaks. Even someone as powerful as Narumi faces unexpected problems during his not-so-peaceful work week.
The story presents Narumi’s daily life at work — his avoidance of responsibility, his gaming habits, and his relationships with his subordinates. But even Narumi’s routine doesn’t stay calm for long when an unexpected event forces him to deal with a more serious situation.
The spin-off is an original narrative rather than a straight adaptation of Matsumoto’s manga, with each episode focusing on a different part of Narumi’s chaotic work life.
Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week at Work Episode 1 Recap
Episode 1, “The Platoon Leader’s Real Feelings,” premiered on September 5, 2026. The episode follows Narumi while he is slacking off at a family restaurant. The platoon leaders of the First Division walk in, and Narumi eavesdrops on his subordinates’ conversation — only to hear them mention his own name.
While Narumi is slacking off at a family restaurant, the platoon leaders of the First Division walk in! He eavesdrops on his subordinates’ conversation — only to hear them mention his own name!!
The episode runs about 4 minutes long, keeping the short-form format consistent across all four episodes.
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Who Is Behind Kaiju No. 8 Narumi’s Week at Work
Production I.G handles animation for the spin-off, with Shigeyuki Miya returning as director from the main Kaiju No. 8 anime. Tetsuya Nishio returns for character design and chief animation direction. Mahiro Maeda supervises kaiju designs for Studio Khara.
Kōki Uchiyama reprises his role as Gen Narumi. The Japanese cast also includes Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino, Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro, Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya, and Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina.
The main Kaiju No. 8 anime aired Season 1 from April to June 2024, followed by Season 2 from July to September 2025. A final “conclusion arc” production was announced in December 2025, though a release date has yet to be revealed.
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