The
official website of the second season of the anime My Dress-Up Darling (Sono
Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru), based on Shinichi Fukuda's manga,
revealed on Sunday the addition of Maki Kawase and Mayuko
Kazama to the cast. Both will debut in episode 20 of the series.
Details
of the new characters
Maki Kawase
will voice Asahi Ogata, a friend of Suzuka's who is passionate
about creating cosplay accessories.
Meanwhile,
Mayuko Kazama will play Miyako Honda, a veteran cosplayer and close
friend of Suzuka's.
The
second season on air
The new
season premiered on July 6, 2025 at 00:00 (Japan time), which
corresponds to July 5 at 17:00 (Spanish time), through the
Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV and Gunma TV channels.
Currently, Crunchyroll simulcasts the anime for the West.
A
success that transcends anime
Fukuda's
manga had already inspired an anime adaptation in January 2022, consisting
of 12 episodes. Back then, Funimation streamed
both the subtitled version and the English dub. In addition, a live-action
series based on the work was released in Japan in October 2024.
About
the original story
The plot
follows Wakana Gojō, a young man who, after being rejected in his
childhood for his fondness for traditional dolls, lives in isolation until he
meets the extroverted Marin Kitagawa. Marin discovers his talent
for sewing and convinces him to join his secret passion: cosplay. From there,
the two begin a unique relationship that combines friendship, self-improvement
and creativity.
Manga
Status
The manga
has been published in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine
since January 2018. Her most recent arc, "Tenmei," began
in September 2023 under a monthly format. The main work officially concluded
on March 21, 2025, although the publication of an additional
chapter and an epilogue was confirmed.
Volume 15
was released in Japan on July 25, while the English edition moves
forward with volume 14 scheduled for October 21.
