My Dress-Up Darling Season 3: What We Know So Far

Production Team Speaks on Future of Season 3

Following the successful conclusion of its latest season, the CloverWorks team shared new insights into the production of Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2. In an interview with Anime! Anime!, key figures like Sho Someno, Shota Umehara, and Rikako Yamamoto discussed the technical challenges encountered while enhancing the show's visual quality.

Future of My Dress-Up Darling Season 3

When asked about the highly anticipated Season 3, production head Shota Umehara described its status as a "blank slate". He emphasized that any sequel would depend on maintaining high production quality:

"The production is a blank slate for now, but if everything aligns, I would love to do it again. I can't create a careless anime. I want to express my gratitude to all the viewers."

Technical Challenges in Season 2

One remarkable aspect of Season 2 was the increased volume of artistic work. Rikako Yamamoto revealed that the number of designs and setups quintupled compared to the first season, totaling nearly 200 distinct costumes. To achieve such precision, the team employed physical research methods:

• Movement Research: Yamamoto personally donned a traditional hakama to help designer Erika Nishihara capture the fabric’s real movement and layers.
• Textile Engineering: The team consulted sewing experts to ensure that Gojo's adjustments to Marin's costume in Episode 17 were both realistic and aesthetically pleasing.

Innovation and Emerging Talent

The production was also notable for the quality of its "animes within the anime," such as Moonlit Night Company. Shota Umehara explained that these mini-works allowed emerging talents from the studio to take on character design roles. In projects like Cosmo Lovers, they pursued a total realism akin to mobile games, focusing on differentiating textures and special effects from the series’s main world.

"Our team usually completes just one series per year, so these mini-works served as a creative playground," commented Umehara.

Evolution of CloverWorks Studio

Sho Someno highlighted that the advancements in this season were achievable due to the experience gained from previous projects like Bocchi the Rock! and The Elusive Samurai. This technical foundation helped manage the vast number of hairstyles and makeup without increasing the margin of error, focusing on visual expressiveness. The success of My Dress-Up Darling lies in treating each cosplay outfit not just as a design but as a textile engineering masterpiece.

What do you think was the most detailed costume for Marin in this second season?

Source: Anime News Network