The opening theme for the upcoming Season 2 of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling (JP: その着せ替え人形は恋をする, Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru)—set to air this July—has been announced. The song, titled “Ao to Kirameki” and performed by returning artist Spira Spica, was featured in a newly released special promotional video.

Based on the manga serialized in Young Gangan from January 2018 to March 2025, My Dress-Up Darling follows Wakana Gojo, a high school boy training to become a “kashirashi”—an artisan specializing in making hina doll faces. While earnest and fully committed to his craft, Gojo struggles to relate to trends among his peers and has trouble fitting in. Marin Kitagawa, a lively and stylish classmate who is always at the center of attention, appears to inhabit a completely different world. However, one day, an unexpected encounter leads the two to share a secret, sparking a heartwarming cosplay romantic comedy.

The anime adaptation gained popularity during its first season airing from January to March 2022. Its success led to a live-action TV drama that aired from October to December 2024. With over 13 million manga copies in circulation, the series continues to expand its fanbase across various media.

OP Reveal PV

Season 2 Introduction

Following their first encounter, Marin and Gojo grow closer through cosplay. There are still many costumes they want to create, and new cosplay companions to meet. As they interact more with classmates and new friends, their worlds continue to broaden.

Will Marin’s pounding heart ever reach Gojo? The second season of this “cosplay-cute” love story unfolds with more sparkling moments and self-discovery.

Staff

Original Work: Shinichi Fukuda (Young Gangan, Square Enix)
Director: Keisuke Shinohara
Series Composition & Script: Yoriko Tomita
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kazumasa Ishida
Animation Production: CloverWorks

Cast

Marin Kitagawa: Hina Suguta
Wakana Gojo: Shoya Ishige
Sajuna Inui: Atsumi Tanezaki
Shinju Inui: Hina Yomiya
Kaoru Gojo: Atsushi Ono

Message from Spira Spica’s Vocalist, Mikiha

“Yahho! This is Mikiha from Spira Spica! I’m overjoyed to announce that we’re returning to perform the opening theme for My Dress-Up Darling Season 2! I was so happy when we got the offer that I couldn’t stop crying—I actually sobbed out loud! (laughs)
This song embraces everyone’s individual ‘likes’ and encourages us to step boldly into new possibilities. It’s a track that makes you want to sing out loud and high-five with a smile. Let’s enjoy this summer with My Dress-Up Darling, the never-ending blue, and those dazzling, fleeting moments together!”

Source : ORICON NEWS