Fans of heartfelt anime romances can’t get enough of My Dress-Up Darling. That perfect mix of cosplay creativity, awkward teen vibes, and slow-burn feelings has everyone hooked. Season 2 wrapped up just yesterday on September 21, 2025, leaving folks scrolling through forums and refresh buttons alike. The big question buzzing everywhere? Is Season 3 on the horizon, or will Marin and Wakana’s story fade into a cliffhanger? Here’s everything we know so far.
Quick Recap: Where Did Season 2 Leave Us?
Season 2 kicked off strong on July 6, 2025, dropping 12 episodes packed with more doll-making magic and cosplay chaos. Wakana Gojo, the shy hina doll craftsman, and Marin Kitagawa, the bubbly gyaru with a passion for dressing up, took their friendship to new levels. Think beach trips, festival mishaps, and those heart-fluttering moments that make you pause and sigh. The finale, “Dear My Dress-Up Darling,” hit all the emotional notes, teasing deeper bonds and bigger dreams. No wonder viewers are already craving more—Crunchyroll’s servers probably felt the heat.
Based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda, which wrapped serialization in March 2025 after 15 volumes, the anime has plenty of source material left. Season 2 adapted up to around chapter 67, leaving about 48 chapters of potential gold untouched. That’s enough for at least another full cour, if not more.
Is My Dress-Up Darling Season 3 Happening?
Here’s the straight talk—no official green light for Season 3 from CloverWorks or Square Enix as of today. The sequel (which turned out to be Season 2) got confirmed back in 2022 with a vague 2025 window, and it delivered big time. But right now, silence on a third installment. Some insiders whisper about a possible movie wrapping things up instead, especially since the manga ended recently. Reddit threads are full of debates, with users pointing out the leftover chapters could fuel episodes or a feature film.
That said, the buzz feels positive. My Dress-Up Darling racked up massive views on Crunchyroll, and the live-action drama adaptation in late 2024 kept the hype alive.If sales and streams stay hot, expect news soon—maybe at a fall anime expo or holiday reveal.
