Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2

After Marin Kitagawa introduced Wakana Gojou to the world of cosplay, he has been creating her outfits with ease. Even so, he still has a lot to learn, and every new lesson seems to strengthen his love for sewing and for the hina dolls his grandfather taught him to make.

Meanwhile, Kitagawa finds it harder and harder to hide her feelings for Gojou. Friends and strangers alike constantly mistake them for a couple, much to Gojou's embarrassment. After all, in his eyes, their worlds are far too different for anyone to think they could be romantically linked. However, as Gojou spends more time with Kitagawa and realizes that his passions are not ridiculed by other people, a relationship between the two no longer seems so far-fetched.

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Kitagawa, Marin Main

Suguta, Hina Japanese

Gojou, Wakana Main

Ishige, Shouya Japanese

Inui, Sajuna Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi Japanese

Inui, Shinju Supporting

Youmiya, Hina Japanese

Sugaya, Nowa Supporting

Takeda, Larissa Tago Japanese

Ogata, Akira Supporting

Kawase, Maki Japanese

Gojou, Kaoru Supporting

Ono, Atsushi Japanese

Kasai, Seira Supporting

Wakayama, Shion Japanese

Himeno, Amane Supporting

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Liz Supporting

Kuno, Misaki Japanese

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Fukushima, Yuuichi Producer

Matsumoto, Miho Producer

Nagamine, Rieko Producer

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Sep 20, 2025

Stark700

Recommended

Season 2 of My Dress-Up Darling was destined to happen. Despite the four year gap between the first and second season, fans' support made it happen, like a cult classic reborn. The first season was also well reviewed and with the manga's growing popularity, this was just a matter of time. My Dress-Up Darling has established itself as an iconic anime franchise but does set the standard for today's rom-coms.

CloverWorks has been known to produce multiple anime every season in recent years, and it appears to be on a trajectory to establish itself as a powerhouse studio. The first season of My Dress-Up Darling had ... its imperfections from time to time but the animation quality was always stellar. Let's be honest, for a franchise like this to succeed, it needed uniqueness, diversity, style, and artistic expression. After all, it's based on a story about cosplaying and any show revolving that theme needs to make a strong impression right out of the park. Season 2 is no different as the first few episodes remind us the colorful cast of character we grew fond of.

Anime lover Marin Kitagawa returns as not only the poster girl but continously devote her time into her love and interests. By love, it also reaches to the romantic side when it's obvious she fell for Wakana Gojo. If you remember from the first season, the two built a bond from a common interest that slowly but surely grew into a close friendship. However, Marin wants more than just being friends and the mixed signals she sends to Gojo becomes more and more noticable with every episode. Gojo himself also feels the stress of his work this season. Just from the first episode alone, he deals with multiple problems that stems from Marin's Halloween themed outfit. Indeed, season 2 tests Gojo not just in his skill to make cosplay outfits but challenges of his relationship with Marin. It's tested throughout the entire season ranging from misunderstandings from both sides. Truly, a rom-com like this can't be complete without those.

My Dress-Up Daring has a creative character cast that you know would exist in this type of rom-com. Marin's friends are gyarus who shares a common interest of cosplaying. Even though some of their ideals differ from one another (noticably Juju), they are supportive of her. Season 2 introduces Amane Himeno, a character who can be somewhat relatable to Gojo. As a crossdresser, he had to step out of his comfort zone and be who he wants to be rather than feel like being judged. Gojo was in that position before as he felt he couldn't live up to expectations. This season sees his confidence grow more not only through his experience but also because of his commitment to Marin and the world of cosplay. It's inspiring but also slightly sad knowing Gojo overworks himself at times. Because let's face it, his life is far from relaxing with the presence of cosplaying, Marin, and everyday drama revolving around him.

Some might call this anime as a cash-in for the popularity based off of the first season. However, My Dress-Up Darling has established itself as its own brand with the diverse range of colorful cosplaying outfits. The show truly respects the world of cosplaying with its vivid details and outfits. Marin is the poster girl and represents the very fabric of cosplaying. There's no better role she'd be in as the main female protagonist as she adds endless possibilities about what its truly like to be a cosplayer. Gojo's character bond with her emphasizes on their importance through that important connection, and potentially developing into something more. Whether Gojo is experimenting with new ideas or remaking projects into something better, the two are the heart and soul of the franchise. With season 2 here, this was the ideal show to put two characters together in a world of cosplaying.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Sep 21, 2025

Tharr

Mixed Feelings

Oh, boy. "I loved 1st season and couldn't wait for this one". "I fkin' love cosplay, it was an amazin' anime". I'm sure most of the positive reviews have something like this. The same sh***y arguments you find for every title. Instead of thinking for themselves, its easier to copy/paste opinions. God forbid you say that the new stuff sucks... Spoiler alert: even though it has a higher rating, this anime is worse than the 1st season. And that one wasn't that amazing either.

Visuals. Funny things. Same art style. A bit worse design, more simplistic, yet better animation. At one point, she's sitting on her ... bed and then falls on her side. Then, for a split second, she does the natural move of rearranging her hips. I'm weird to notice that, I know, but I was too impressed by their dedication. More so when their general, wide shots gives us legs without any form, roundness... Then, its the cinematography. A bit lacking. I don't know the sauce so I can't say why. Maybe the 1st season made better use and mirrored certain shots, or maybe they deliberately chose to do so, to focus on the story. Bad move as to why, but I'll get there. Still here, the attention for details regarding weirdest things. Like the teeth for a zipper of a pouch thats not even the main focus of one scene. Many times I went "what the fk is going on"? The most possible answer is that they tried a more "serious" approach and so they've cut corners (less time spent) regarding the "main" subjects, but the team responsible for the "simple" stuff, like background and such, did their job as asked. Overall, its gonna be up to you, what do you prefer.
Oh, I forgot the best part, I had to come back here. Besides the nice (or great) cinematography, the 1st season had lots and lots of "ecchi" shots (panties, side, weird zoom and angles on different body parts). And yes, that was great, my fellow men. This season is lacking. So, be warned. Just sigh and carry on.
Audio. I guess everything is good (or higher). Decent tracks used and the mixing is done ok. The OP and ED are good (both the songs and the visuals), on par with this anime's theme. You could even say that the ED is catchy, if you'll binge the whole season. The VA did good.
The pacing was ok, it took its time when it was needed, and it kinda rushed towards the end, but still ok, I guesss. Their focus was elsewhere. The world building is kinda meh, but it doesn't really bother. So, high production value.

And now the meh parts. Probably the weak point for the whole season was the so-called character development. Heavy focus on him and whats going on with him, heavy focus on her and whats going on with her feelings. Some might say its the same with the 1st season, why isn't that working now? Because the main difference is that the previous season make that while ALSO giving us their interaction, making them a pair (not lovers, just of characters). Here, the "virtual" separation is too wide. Again, I don't know if the source is the same, I don't really care. Yes, we got some nice arcs, for multiple characters (even supporting cast). Yes, we understand some stuff better. But all of that comes second (or should). We lost the romance. Those cute, funny moments that made us smile and, why not say it, gave us something to look forward to. No matter what the author tries to do, if failed. Yes, we know what the intention was, we're not re****s, we can unite the dots, but the author made a mistake in how to do it. Again, decent work on different segments of the story, those side characters, but I ( and also a lot of you, I hope) kinda liked to get more of the main couple. Plus, I knew how the season will end because there was no other way. The author doesn't have the balls to turn it that way, because it would mean more work for him.
Also, side note: the way the season started made me think that I missed some OVA or something, I had no idea who those characters were and why they were there. I had to rewatch the 1st season and realise that it was ok. Also, bad move for me, because all the good stuff from the 1st season became even more clear while watching the 2nd one.

So, thats about it. Although it looks the same, the main focus of the story makes it worse. This way of character development would've been good for a 1st season, but that also means that fewer people would've watched it. So, priorities I guess. And I'll stop here because this was its biggest flaw.
It gets a rating of 6, with mixed feelings. No rewatch value. More so because no ecchi stuff :) And because the above reasons. Oh, and because the MC is still a loser, even though the author tried to make it look like he's changed, he is still a wimpy loser.
So, you might like it or you might not. I consider this season fodder, just a way to pass time until the next one. I'm sure it will.
Have a lovely evening.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Oct 5, 2025

MinheeMiku

Not Recommended

I'll start by saying Season 1 was one of my favorite Anime.
Season 2 is so disconnected from what made everything good about season 1.
The start of season 2 just skips a bunch of chapters and continues to diverge from the main characters and the elements you loved in Season 1.
It's becomes a totally uninvolved with the main characters and just a slice of life, uninteresting anime.
All the intimate moments you loved between the main characters are gone.
In fact you will often be wondering what show you are even watching, many episodes are so derailed with endless annoying side characters that do not matter.
I would of ... never imagined watching S2 and thinking to myself "I hope the main characters in this show get some screen time together"

They have absolutely ruined this show, Turing it into a souless, heartless shell of what it was.
Even the main characters feel like lobotomized versions of themselves.

S2 is just skits, it tells no story.
They took a show full of heart and intimate meshing of the lives 2 unique people and threw it away.
I do not understand how anyone who loves S1 watched this and is giving it high review scores.
I'm willing to bet they haven't even watched it yet.

I'm aware of who will be the "people" who like season 2. They CLEARLY shifted who their target demographic was, and it's not the people who truly loves season 1.

I'm not sure what happen in 2025 but this has to be the worst year for Anime in a long time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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