Detective is Already Dead Season 2: Exciting Cast, Staff, and 2026 Release Revealed
Discover the latest updates with our exclusive teaser visual—stay ahead and get a sneak peek into what's coming next!
Second Season of The Detective Is Already Dead Teased by Kadokawa
Exciting news for fans of the series! Kadokawa has revealed a teaser visual for the upcoming second season of the popular anime The Detective Is Already Dead. The announcement also confirms the return of the cast, staff, and a debut set for 2026.
Key Details About the New Season
- Director: Manabu Kurihara returns to helm the season at ENGI.
- Series Scripts: Deko Akao is once again in charge.
- Character Design: Yōsuke Itō continues to design the characters.
- Cast: The main voice actors are reprising their roles:
- 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
Background and Previous Seasons
The second season was first announced in July 2022. The anime's debut featured a one-hour special in July 2021, followed by a 12-episode run. Funimation streamed the series, offering both subtitled and dubbed versions.
About the Series
The Detective Is Already Dead follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, a young man who often finds himself in trouble. He becomes the assistant to Siesta, a globe-trotting detective, and together they solve mysteries. After Siesta's mysterious death, her legacy continues to influence Kimihiko and others.
Light Novels and Manga
- The series originated from Nigojū's light novels, first published in November 2019 under Kadokawa's MF Bunko J imprint.
- The novels won the 15th MF Bunko J newcomer award.
- Kadokawa plans to release the 13th volume on July 25.
- Yen Press is publishing the novels in English.
- A manga adaptation by Mugiko ran from May 2020 to October 2023 in Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive magazine.
Spinoff and Additional Works
In May 2024, Hoko Hinachi and Minori Chigusa launched a new spinoff novel titled Charlotte wa Tada, Jiken o Tokitai. Tantei wa Mō, Shindeiru. Code:RED. Nigojū is credited as the original creator and supervisor.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series as it approaches its 2026 debut!
Source: Press release
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