The wait is over, cosplay fans! My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) is officially making its stylish return this summer, and the hype train has left the station. Ahead of its Season 2 debut on July 5, 2025, the production team has unveiled a stunning new main visual, a full-length trailer, theme songs, and several exciting cast additions.
Studio CloverWorks is once again behind the animation, and Crunchyroll has confirmed it will be streaming the second season worldwide.
Main Visual & Trailer Tease What’s to Come
The new Season 2 visual features everyone’s favorite cosplay power duo—Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo—striking a pose that reflects both their growing bond and continued adventures into the world of anime-inspired fashion. The trailer showcases heartfelt moments, beautifully animated cosplay sequences, and the unmistakable chemistry between Marin and Gojo that made the first season such a standout.
Theme Songs: Catchy New Tracks from Familiar and Fresh Voices
The upcoming season will feature:
- Opening Theme by spira spica
(Known for performing Season 1’s energetic “Sun Sun Days”) - Ending Theme: “Kawaii Kaiwai” by PiKi, a new idol duo made up of Karen Matsumoto and Haruka Sakuraba
The musical tone will continue to blend upbeat pop energy with emotionally resonant moments—matching the show’s unique ability to balance comedy, romance, and sincerity.
New Characters and Voice Cast Joins My dress up daring
Season 2 isn’t just a continuation—it’s an expansion. Joining the returning cast are two new characters:
- Ayumu Murase as Amane Himeno
- Shohei Komatsu as Shiki Kashiwagi
These fresh faces will add depth to Marin and Gojo’s world, especially as the cosplay community they’re part of continues to grow.
Returning Voice Cast
All your favorites from Season 1 are back for more fashion-fueled fun:
- Hina Suguta as Marin Kitagawa
- Shoya Ishige as Wakana Gojo
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Sajuna Inui
- Hina Youmiya as Shinju Inui
- Atsushi Ono as Kaoru Gojo
- Larissa Tago Takeda as Nowa Sugaya
- Misaki Kuno as Liz
- Sakura Tange as Mirai Tengeji
- Akira Sekine as Rune
- Yusuke Shirai as Kaname
Production Staff: CloverWorks Returns with the Same Creative Team
The animation is once again in the trusted hands of CloverWorks, the studio responsible for fan-favorite titles like Horimiya and The Promised Neverland. The core staff from Season 1 returns, ensuring continuity in visual tone, narrative pacing, and heartfelt character work.
Returning Staff:
- Director: Keisuke Shinohara
- Series Composition: Yoriko Tomita
- Character Designers: Yusuke Yamamoto and Kazumasa Ishida
- Music Composer: Takeshi Nakatsuka
This team’s understanding of both the emotional beats and the cosplay-centric visuals is a huge reason the first season resonated so strongly.
My Dress up Darling Plot
Based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda, My Dress-Up Darling ran from January 2018 to March 2025, wrapping up with a total of 14 volumes. The manga is published in English by Square Enix, who describe the story as:
“A high school boy with a passion for traditional dolls and a talent for sewing gets roped into making cosplay outfits for one of the prettiest, most popular girls in his class! As the odd couple grows ever closer, they find themselves in ever racier situations!”
The first season charmed viewers with its balance of heartfelt character development, cosplay accuracy, and flirtatious fun—earning praise from both romance anime fans and the cosplay community alike.
Final Thoughts: Why Season 2 Is Worth the Hype
Season 2 of My Dress-Up Darling promises to deliver more of what fans fell in love with: the shy but talented Gojo navigating the wild world of cosplay thanks to the bold and bubbly Marin. With new characters, returning staff, and original music, this season could be even stronger than the first.
Whether you’re a cosplay nerd, romance anime fan, or just love watching two awkward teens fall in love through wigs and sewing machines, this sequel is shaping up to be a must-watch of Summer 2025.
Source: My Dress-Up Darling Official Website
© Shinichi Fukuda / SQUARE ENIX, “Kisekoi” Committee
