AURORA Shares New Single “You Can’t Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8)”
AURORA SHARES NEW SINGLE
“YOU CAN’T RUN FROM YOURSELF (FROM KAIJU NO. 8)”
THE TRACK SERVES AS THE OPENING THEME FOR HIT ANIME SERIES—
KAIJU NO. 8 SEASON 2 — PREMIERING JULY 19th
July 18, 2025 — Norwegian artist, producer and songwriter AURORA shares her new single “You Can’t Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8)” today via Capitol Records. Written exclusively as the opening theme for Season 2 of the hit anime series, the track is an original composition inspired by the deep introspection and emotional journey of the protagonist, Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8. AURORA has publicly shared her love for anime, making this collaboration especially meaningful. Listen HERE.
AURORA explains, “‘You Can’t Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8)’ was written for those who know the struggle between light and darkness, angels and demons within themselves. It's about how hard it is to run away from the parts of ourselves that are also a part of who we are.”
Season 2 of the highly anticipated series premieres Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 PM (JST) airing weekly on TV Tokyo and available for worldwide real-time streaming on X. “You Can’t Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8) is also featured in the Season 2 main trailer: “A New Threat”, which has already surpassed 1.5 million views and can be viewed HERE.
Based on the popular manga by Naoya Matsumoto with over 18 million copies printed, the anime Kaiju No. 8 first aired in April 2024 and captured audiences worldwide with its emotionally resonant characters, intense Kaiju battles, and compelling stories of friendship and resilience.
With anticipation from fans around the globe, the long-awaited Season 2 sees Kafka Hibino confronting the overwhelming power of “Kaiju No. 8.” As the Defense Force begins to shake under his existence, an unprecedented new threat emerges. Now detained by the Defense Force as “Kaiju No. 8,” Kafka comes face to face with the strongest man in the Defense Force — Gen Narumi. As new, evolved threats surface, the Defense Force is pushed into an unprecedented predicament and the next chapter in this new-generation Kaiju action is set in motion once again.
Fresh off her recent set at Glastonbury Festival in the UK, AURORA continues to reach new heights globally — selling out arena shows in Mexico, London’s Wembley Stadium, and more. She will perform at festivals across the UK, Europe and the US throughout the summer, including Wilderness Festival (Oxfordshire, UK), Rock en Seine (Paris, France), Bumbershoot Festival (Seattle, US), and Corona Capital (Mexico City, MEX). View full tour itinerary HERE.
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