A Couple of Cuckoos fans, get ready to flock together! The highly anticipated second season of the anime is officially taking flight, and the latest updates are music to our ears. A new promotional video has just dropped, revealing the opening song, and confirming the premiere date. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
July 8th: Mark Your Calendars!
The official premiere date for A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 is July 8, 2025, at 23:00 JST (Japanese Standard Time). Set your reminders, because you won’t want to miss the first episode!
A New Tune to Start the Season
The new promotional video unveils the opening theme song, “Kimi ga Kureta Mono” (“What You Gave Me”) by the talented singer asmi. This upbeat and catchy tune perfectly captures the lighthearted and chaotic energy of the series, promising a season filled with laughter, romance, and plenty of unexpected twists.
Previous Opening Themes
In case you’re feeling nostalgic, the first season featured the opening theme “Dekoboko” (Rough) by Kiyoe Yoshioka. For the second cour of the first season, the opening theme was “Glitter” by Sumika.
What to Expect in Season 2
A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 picks up where the first season left off, continuing the story of Nagi Umino and Erika Amano, two teenagers who were switched at birth. Their lives are thrown into further chaos when their parents decide to arrange a marriage between them to rectify the hospital mix-up.
A Five-Way Love Comedy?
Adding to the already complicated situation, Nagi finds himself caught in a love quadrangle with Erika, his school crush Hiro Segawa, and his adoptive sister Sachi Umino. Season 2 introduces a new character, Ai Mochizuki, Nagi’s childhood friend and potential first love, shaking things up even further and turning the romantic entanglements into a “five-way love comedy.”
Emotional Challenges and Romantic Decisions
As the characters navigate their complex relationships, they’ll face emotional challenges and difficult decisions. The season promises to explore the characters’ growing feelings, adding depth and realism to the comedic elements.
New Staff and Studio
Season 2 sees a change in the production team. Masakazu Hishida (Ensemble Stars!, King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars) takes over as the director at Studio OLM Team Inoue. Hishida will also be overseeing the series scripts under the pen name Jou Aoba.
Returning Composer
Rei Ishizuka returns to compose the music, ensuring that the new season retains the same musical charm as the first.
New Character Designer
Kyoko Kon (Classroom of the Elite secondary character design) is the new character designer.
New Character: Ai Mochizuki
Hina Yomiya (The Dangers in My Heart) joins the cast as Ai Mochizuki, a popular online singer and Nagi’s childhood friend. Her arrival is set to stir up the existing dynamics and add a new layer of complexity to Nagi’s romantic life.
Where to Watch
Crunchyroll streamed the first season of A Couple of Cuckoos as it aired in Japan, and it is expected that they will also stream the second season.
The Story So Far
Nagi Umino, a diligent high school student, discovers he was switched at birth. On his way to meet his biological parents, he encounters Erika Amano, a social media star who is trying to avoid an arranged marriage. They agree to pose as a couple, but things get complicated when they realize they are heading to the same meeting – their parents have arranged for them to marry each other!
Main Characters
- Nagi Umino: The main protagonist, a studious and hardworking student who finds himself in an unexpected engagement. Voiced by Kaito Ishikawa.
- Erika Amano: A popular and outgoing social media influencer who is also engaged to Nagi. Voiced by Akari Kito.
- Hiro Segawa: Nagi’s classmate and crush, a smart and composed honor student. Voiced by Nao Toyama.
- Sachi Umino: Nagi’s adoptive sister, who also develops feelings for him. Voiced by Konomi Kohara.
Manga Origins
A Couple of Cuckoos is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Miki Yoshikawa. The manga was first published as a one-shot in September 2019 before being serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine in January 2020.
Five Years of Cuckoos
The A Couple of Cuckoos manga celebrated its 5th anniversary on January 29, 2025. The anime cast shared congratulatory messages in the 9th issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine to mark the occasion.
Final Thoughts
With a confirmed premiere date, a catchy new opening song, and a fresh twist on the romantic entanglements, A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 promises to be a delightful and entertaining ride. Get ready to dive back into the chaotic and heartwarming world of Nagi, Erika, and their ever-growing circle of friends and rivals.
