After a long wait, My Dress-Up Darling (d)Sono Bisque Doll Wa Koi Wo Suru) is back and Japan could not be more excited. According to a recent survey by the Japanese site anime!, the second season of this popular teenage cosplay and romance series is officially the most anticipated anime of the 2025 summer season.
My Dress-Up Darling came back
The survey was carried out between June 1 and 7, 2025 and was attended by 567 readers of the site. Of the total, 45% were identified as men and 55% as women, while the dominant age group were those under 19 years of age, with a notable presence also in the range of 30 to 40 years (15%). This data helps to outline what kind of stories they are capturing both the new generations and the anime veterans.
And at that generational crossing, Marin Kitagawa and Gojo Wakana They have become dear figures alike. the first season of My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll Wa Koi Wo Suru) left a mark when it aired in 2022, with a charming combination of detailed cosplay, sincere romantic chemistry, and a heroine who quickly became an icon of modern anime. So it’s no surprise that your return is generating so much expectation.
What other anime stand out on the list?
Though My Dress-Up Darling 2 It was crowned with first place, it is not the only title with Hype. Here we leave you a quick look at some of the other animes that managed to enter the ranking of the most anticipated of summer 2025, according to anime!:
- The summer in which Hikaru died (d)Hikaru Ga Shinda Natsu): A long-awaited adaptation of the disturbing supernatural manga of Mokumokuren. With a mix of emotional tension and mystery, this series promises to be the big surprise of the season.
- Dandan Season 2: The crazy and chaotic story of hormonal aliens, spirits and teenagers returns with more force. His first season was a whirlwind of action and supernatural comedy that left many asking for more.
- Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2, Part 2: This series not only returns, but it does so in style. Its gothic aesthetic and its peculiar supernatural narrative have made HANAKO In a favorite among fans looking for something out of the ordinary.
- Rascal does not dream of a Santa Claus: This new episode of the universe of Seishun Buta Yarou It continues to expand the complex emotional relationships of its cast. It is ideal for those who love teen drama with a touch of the fantastic.
- Sakamoto Days Season 1, Part 2: the adaptation of the action and comedy manga of Yuto Suzuki It has been received with enthusiasm. This second part will continue the adventures of the most charismatic retired killer of the current anime.
what distinguishes My Dress-Up Darling of other romantic comedies is his sincerity. He doesn’t make fun of cosplay or use it as a simple excuse for the fanservice. The series takes seriously the creative process behind each costume, the love for fictional characters and, above all, the emotional connection that can arise when two people lean on their passions.
Marin Not only is she a charismatic and outgoing waifu, but also represents the freedom to be oneself without apologizing.. GOJO, for his part, is a sensitive boy, with an artisanal passion that we rarely see in male protagonists. Together, they form a couple who feel real, with dynamics of respect, admiration and tenderness.
With so many exciting titles to come, the 2025 Summer Anime Season is ready to be one of the most varied in recent years. But if there is something clear, it is that Japan has already chosen its favorite. And we too are ready to get excited again with Marin and GOJO. Cosplay, romance and butterflies in the stomach return stronger than ever.
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