Get ready for more chaotic romantic entanglements! Fans of the delightful rom-com anime A Couple of Cuckoos (Kakko no Iinazuke) have received fantastic news: a second season is officially on its way and is slated to begin broadcasting in July 2025!
The exciting announcement arrived alongside the release of the first official trailer for A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2, which offers a tantalizing glimpse into the next chapter of this unconventional love story. The trailer, released by Kadokawa Anime’s official YouTube channel, premiered on April 6, 2025, and has already ignited anticipation among fans eager to see the progression of the five-person romantic comedy born from a hospital mix-up
The information revealed with the trailer dives deeper into the premise of the upcoming season: “Fiancée, crush, stepsister with no blood relation, and now a childhood friend who’s your first love!? Life and love intersect wildly! A ‘five-way relationship’ romantic comedy that begins with switched babies!”
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For those who enjoyed the first season, which aired in 2022, the core cast is set to return, bringing back the beloved dynamic between the central characters:
- Nagi Umino: Voiced by Kaito Ishikawa
- Erika Amano: Voiced by Akari Kitō
- Hiro Segawa: Voiced by Nao Tōyama
- Sachi Umino: Voiced by Konomi Kohara
- Ai Mochizuki: Voiced by Hina Yomiya
The trailer also unveils the key staff members behind the second season. Masakazu Hishida (Viral Hit) will be taking over as the director and will also handle series composition under the name Jou Aoba. The animation production will be handled by Okuruto Noboru, with Kyooko Kondo returning as the character designer.
The official synopsis for Season 2 teases even more complications for Nagi and Erika:
Nagi Umino and Erika Amano. The two were born on the same day and were switched as babies. Raised as the son of a diner owner and the daughter of a hotel magnate, the two are suddenly forced into an engagement by their respective parents Their life living together under one roof soon involves their classmate Hiro Segawa, and Nagi’s stepsister Sachi Umino, who followed her brother. Into this awkward ‘four-way relationship’ involving his fiancée, crush, and stepsister, now comes Nagi’s childhood friend, who is also his first love!? Life and love intersect wildly! A ‘five-way relationship’ romantic comedy that begins with switched babies! This summer, fate will move even more dramatically!
Adding to the melodic charm of the series, the ending theme song for Season 2 has been announced as “Anata de Nakucha” (It Has to Be You) by the idol group 22/7. The song will be available for digital pre-release on April 7, 2025. I have attached the song below to ease you ears and mind.
With a new director at the helm and the promise of even more intricate romantic developments, A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 is shaping up to be a highly anticipated addition to the Summer 2025 anime lineup. Fans can look forward to the chaotic yet heartwarming journey of Nagi and his ever-growing circle of captivating women when the series returns in July!
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