The cosplay romance continues as My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 rolls out its latest promotional video, giving fans their most exciting look yet at the upcoming sequel. Released via Aniplex’s official YouTube channel, the new trailer not only teases fresh scenes from the highly-anticipated anime but also confirms the return of fan-favorite band Spira Spica to perform the new opening theme, titled “Ao to Kirameki.”
The one-minute trailer showcases intimate new moments between Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo, once again placing the pair’s heartfelt chemistry front and center. With July 2025 locked in for its premiere window, the new footage sets the tone for a summer season full of blushes, craftsmanship, and cosplay dreams.
Spira Spica Returns as Theme Song Performer
Spira Spica, who previously performed the Season 1 ending theme “Koi no Yukue,” is back to deliver the high-energy opening “Ao to Kirameki” for the sequel. The track is previewed in the new trailer, playing between key dialogue exchanges from Marin and Gojo. Though the ending theme remains under wraps for now, fans can expect that detail to be announced soon as the premiere draws near.
This marks the latest sign that Season 2 is staying true to the original’s winning formula—retaining not just the charm of the lead characters, but also the franchise’s signature musical flair. The trailer’s visuals blend familiar faces with crisp animation, reaffirming CloverWorks’ dedication to quality.
Staff Additions and Broadcast Details Confirmed
Keisuke Shinohara returns to direct the second season at CloverWorks, joined once again by script supervisor Yoriko Tomita. Kazumasa Ishida reprises his role as character designer and chief animation director, now joined by Jun Yamazaki and newcomer Yohei Yaegashi in the same capacity. The expanded staff lineup also includes:
- Assistant Director: Yusuke Yamamoto
- Music Composer: Takeshi Nakatsuka
- Main Animator: Naoya Takahashi
- Costume Design: Erika Nishihara
- Prop Design: Ayumi Nagaki
- Color Design: Mai Yamaguchi
- Art Director: Hiroyuki Nemoto
- Photography Director: Ruri Satō
- Technical Director: Yūya Sakuma
- CG Director: Jie Ren
- Editor: Daisuke Hiraki
- Sound Director: Akiko Fujita
- Sound Effects: Hiroki Nozaki, Airi Kobayashi
Once the sequel airs this July, it will broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and Hokkaido Broadcasting. The series continues to adapt Shinichi Fukuda’s hit manga, which wrapped up its run in Young Gangan in March 2025. All 14 manga volumes are available or planned for English release via Square Enix Manga & Books.
With a star-studded return behind the scenes and an electrifying theme to match, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 is shaping up to be one of summer 2025’s standout anime events.
