My Dress-Up Darling. My Dress-Up Darling is finally receiving its long-expected second season this summer, set to come out on July 5 on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
The shojo genre, which My Dress-Up Darling is a part of, has grown wildly popular in the past few years, with series like Fruits Basket and A Sign of Affection entering the public eye at a greater rate than before. Considering the three-year wait after season one, season two could not be coming at a better time.
My Dress-Up Darling Season Two is Coming July 5, 2025
The Anime’s Second Season Will Be Available Streaming on Crunchyroll in the Late Summer
The story of My Dress-Up Darling follows an unlikely romance between Marin Kitagawa, a bubbly girl who loves fashion and cosplay with all her heart, and Wakana Gojo, her shy classmate with a ion for dolls. Once they discover each other's talents, they come up with a way to blend their skills and interests through Gojo deg outfits for Marin to model. During their time spent together deg and immersing themselves in the world of fashion, they begin to develop feelings for each other, adding a romance element to the anime.

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My Dress-Up Darling season one originally debuted on March 27, 2022, leaving a three-year hiatus between seasons one and two. Because of this sizable break, fans will no doubt be thrilled by the return of their favorite series and the continuation of the 14-volume manga on the big screen. The shojo genre was originally intended for teenage and young adult women mostly, but its fandom has since expanded to all ages and genders, and innovative series like My Dress-Up Darling have played a large part in that expansion.
My Dress-Up Darling’s Creators Express Gratitude for the Recognition
Keisuke Shinohara Posted a Thank You Message on X, Acknowledging This Accomplishment
The anime director of the My Dress-Up Darling anime took to X to thank The New York Times for recognizing the series, posting a message of gratitude. A few other anime series were referenced in The New York Times' report, alongside recommendations for live-action and Western animated cartoons, including Dan Da Dan and Nyaight of the Living Cat. Anime has earned itself a more prominent place on mainstream lists like these, pointing to the entertainment medium's impressive takeover of the entertainment industry.
My Dress-Up Darling season two will be streaming on Crunchyroll on July 5, 2025.
My Dress-Up Darling is a treat for both romance anime fans and fashion enthusiasts alike, and there is truly something for everyone to enjoy within the story. Other shojo animes like Kamisama Kiss and Fruits Basket have also been heavily praised lately, and My Dress-Up Darling's inclusion on The New York Times' list is even further proof that shojo is the most sought-after anime genre right now.
Source: The New York Times, X

My Dress-Up Darling
- Release Date
- 2022 - 2022
- Directors
- Keisuke Shinohara
- Writers
- Shinichi Fukuda, Yoriko Tomita
Cast
- Paul Dateh
- AmaLee
- Franchise(s)
- My Dress-Up Darling
- Creator(s)
- Shinichi Fukuda
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