Season 2 of 'The Detective Is Already Dead' Set for July 2026

Kadokawa has unveiled an exciting teaser for the upcoming second season of the beloved anime The Detective Is Already Dead (Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru.), which is slated to premiere in July 2026. This announcement came during the MF Bunko J's Fall School Festival 2025 special livestream.

Character Designs Revealed

The event also featured new character designs for key figures Scarlet and Mia, along with younger versions of Alicia, Siesta, and Nagisa Natsunagi at 12 years old. Here are some of the designs:

• Scarlet
• Mia
• Alicia (age 12)
• Siesta (age 12)
• Nagisa Natsunagi (age 12)

Returning Crew and Cast

Manabu Kurihara is back to direct the season at ENGI, with Deko Akao handling series scripts and Yōsuke Itō designing the characters. The returning main cast includes:

• Arata Nagai as Kimihiko Kimizuka
• Saki Miyashita as Siesta
• Ayana Taketatsu as Nagisa Natsunagi
• Kanon Takao as Yui Saikawa
• Saho Shirasu as Charlotte Arisaka Anderson

Series Background

The first season of the anime premiered in July 2021, kicking off with a one-hour special before running for a total of 12 episodes. The storyline features a young man, Kimizuka Kimihiko, who works alongside the globe-trotting detective Siesta. After her mysterious death, Kimihiko continues to confront new challenges shaped by her legacy.

Originally published by Nigojū in November 2019, the light novel series has gained significant acclaim, winning the 15th MF Bunko J newcomer award. The 13th volume was released on July 25, with Yen Press publishing the English translations.

For fans eager for more content, a spinoff novel titled Charlotte wa Tada, Jiken o Tokitai. Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru. Code:RED was launched in May 2024, and a manga adaptation concluded in October 2023.

Source: Anime News Network