“My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2, which premiered on July 5, 2025, released its eighth episode on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This episode is sequentially referred to as “Episode 20” when considering the entire series run, including the 12 episodes of the first season. The second season is confirmed to have a total of 12 episodes, with new installments airing weekly on Saturdays.
The popular anime, adapted from Shinichi Fukuda’s manga, continues to follow the burgeoning friendship and cosplay adventures of high school student Wakana Gojo and his classmate Marin Kitagawa. Season 2 has been eagerly anticipated by fans, building on the success and character development established in the first season.
Season 2 Overview and Release Schedule
“My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2 debuted on Crunchyroll globally, with new episodes released weekly. The season is part of the Summer 2025 anime lineup and is produced by studio CloverWorks, which also animated the first season.
The episode release schedule for Season 2 is as follows:
- Episode 1 (Episode 13 overall): July 5, 2025
- Episode 2 (Episode 14 overall): July 12, 2025
- Episode 3 (Episode 15 overall): July 19, 2025
- Episode 4 (Episode 16 overall): July 26, 2025
- Episode 5 (Episode 17 overall): August 2, 2025
- Episode 6 (Episode 18 overall): August 9, 2025
- Episode 7 (Episode 19 overall): August 16, 2025
- Episode 8 (Episode 20 overall): August 23, 2025
New episodes are typically released at 5:30 PM BST, 12:30 PM EST, or 9:30 AM PDT on Saturdays.
What to Expect from Season 2
The second season continues to delve into the deepening relationship between Wakana and Marin, with Wakana gaining confidence and Marin showcasing new cosplay creations at fan conventions and a school beauty pageant. The series is known for its detailed craftsmanship scenes and exploration of the characters’ emotions. Despite some fans hoping for a longer run, Season 2 maintains the 12-episode format of its predecessor. Viewers can anticipate the conclusion of the second season in late September 2025.
