Fans of the beloved romantic comedy anime My Dress-Up Darling can rejoice as the second season officially premiered on July 5, 2025. The highly anticipated continuation of Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo’s cosplay adventures is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Release Details and Where to Watch
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 debuted on July 5, 2025, with new episodes airing weekly. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series globally, excluding Japan, China, Korea, and Mongolia, making it the primary platform for international viewers. In Japan, the anime broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV channels, with new episodes airing every Sunday at midnight JST.
The English dub of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 began rolling out on Crunchyroll from Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Season Overview and Production
The second season features the return of the main staff from the first season, including director Keisuke Shinohara and head writer Yoriko Tomita, with animation by studio CloverWorks. The original manga by Shinichi Fukuda, which ran from January 2018 to March 2025, serves as the source material for the anime. The first season covered the initial five volumes of the manga.
The new season is expected to consist of 12 episodes, released as part of a single cour during the Summer 2025 anime season. Director Keisuke Shinohara noted the “difficult” production process for Season 2, stating that it felt like they had been working on it for three years. Despite the wait, fans can anticipate more heartwarming moments, fresh cosplay challenges, and a deeper exploration of Marin’s feelings for Gojo. The opening theme song for Season 2 is “Ao to Kirameki” by Spira Spica, and the ending theme song is “Kawaii Kaiwai” by PiKi.
Cast Reprisals
The main voice cast members are reprising their roles for the second season. AmaLee returns as Marin, and Paul Dateh voices Gojo in the English dub. Other returning English dub cast members include Dani Chambers as Nowa, Zeno Robinson as Kensei, Natalie Rose as Rune, Brandon Loera as Kashiwagi, Daia as Madeleine Morris, and Usami as Doug Jackson.
