AURORA Joins Anime World with Poignant Single “You Can’t Run From Yourself”

AURORA releases new track for anime Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, capturing deep emotion and identity.

AURORA brings her unmistakable sound to the world of anime with the surprise release of “You Can’t Run From Yourself (from Kaiju No. 8),” an original song created for the opening theme of the show’s upcoming second season.

The track reflects the internal battles of protagonist Kafka Hibino, a man torn between duty and identity. Released by Capitol Records, the song connects anime and music audiences through AURORA’s emotionally intense style.

AURORA explains the heart of the track: “‘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…”

Set to premiere July 19, Season 2 of Kaiju No. 8 will be available on TV Tokyo and streamed globally on X. The latest trailer, which features AURORA’s song, has drawn over 1.5 million views and heightened the buzz around both the anime and the single.

The anime, adapted from Naoya Matsumoto’s bestselling manga, has quickly gained global recognition for its emotionally grounded storytelling and cinematic battles. Season 2 deepens the stakes with Kafka facing Gen Narumi and escalating Kaiju threats.

“You Can’t Run From Yourself” expands AURORA’s catalog into a new realm while staying true to her thoughtful lyrical style. For fans of anime and music alike, this release is more than a theme song — it’s an emotional bridge.