Marin Kitagawa was a breath of fresh air for the anime community as “Sleep Doll Bisque wa Koi wo Suru (My dear dress up)” quickly gained unprecedented popularity. It’s no surprise that a romantic comedy received so much attention compared to other genres, but the anime was far from your typical high school story. Series like “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” give fans hope to expect better and more realistic stories about young love. Instead of focusing on toxic relationships, one-dimensional characters, and poorly crafted stories, anime like this promise audiences something unique, moving, and less conventional. Therefore, the anime has been acclaimed as one of the best series of its kind, especially in the modern era.

While some of the best anime romantic comedies are one-season wonders, it should come as no surprise that “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” has been renewed for a second. It is a rare phenomenon for viewers to witness the story that comes after the confession. Although the ending of the anime was quite satisfying, it seems that the audience cannot get enough of this captivating story. As for a possible premiere date, here's everything you need to know about season two.

“Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” plays with the trope of the popular girl who likes the unpopular boy, but its plot isn’t as shallow as it seems. At its core, the anime is a high school romantic comedy, but it dares to explore the vulnerabilities of different personalities, whether it’s the introverted Gojo or the extroverted Marin Kitagawa. While under normal circumstances a girl like Marin wouldn’t look twice at a boy like Wakana Gojo, this is where the series finds its appeal. The interaction between Gojo and Marin is not the culmination of toxic personal agendas or an act of insecurity. It is a mutual transaction between two young people who eventually learn to love each other for who they are. Marin loves cosplaying, but sewing isn't her best skill. On the other hand, Gojo has an innate talent for designing the most beautiful looks thanks to his work with the Hina dolls. Fate makes Marin discover Gojo's talent and recruits him to fuel her ambition.

The series has highlighted Marin as a passionate cosplayer who takes pride in what she does without caring too much about what people think. That's the kind of mindset I wanted to instill in Gojo, especially when it comes to his sewing skills. Their appreciation for Gojo’s talent and innocence brings them closer to the point of affection. The series is a fun journey about the joy of youth, the complexity of gender roles, and the love for what we are passionate about. As the duo spends more and more time together, they begin to experience the chemistry between them, and it is Marin who notices it first. In this way, “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” was able to use familiar tropes and make them feel new and fresh, while also introducing modern romance anime tropes.

In the final episode, Marin stars in one of the anime's sweetest confessional moments, conveying her feelings to a sleeping Gojo. The illusion of lying next to each other over video chat is the perfect setting for a grand gesture, but it remains a mystery whether her feelings have reached Gojo. It's possible that season 2 will revisit Marin's confession, exploring the possibility that Gojo overheard it. Adapting the rest of the manga so far is the most likely option, and its development points to the future of the anime. While the premise of “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” season 2 is still unknown, it is rumored that the series will focus more on Marin’s cosplay and introduce other interesting characters, such as femboy Chitose Amano. It's these aspects of the manga that make this franchise so beloved and will undoubtedly make the second season even greater.

Fans are also hoping that the next season will cover the School Festival Arc from the original manga, which will be a great homage to Gojo and Marin's cosplay ideas. Since “sick” episodes are a shojo classic and fans didn’t get any in the first season, viewers will be thrilled if the sequel adapts the episodes where Gojo takes care of a sick Marin.

There was a lot of speculation surrounding the second season, given that the series producer stated that there were other more “important” projects. In September 2022 it was announced that a sequel was in the works and that the romantic story would continue. The news came with an illustration by author Shinichi Fukuda. The undeniable success of the anime series and its growing popularity led Aniplex to announce a second season, which is fortunately in the production phase. The production's official statement confirmed rumors of a sequel and asked for fans' support to make it a reality.

Unfortunately, the release date for the highly anticipated second season of “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” has not been made official. Fans are hoping that the anime will premiere in late 2024, but it is all speculation until the studios’ final verdict is known. It's also likely that season 2 will adapt the story after episode 40. There's still enough material left for a second season, especially since the last one ended on a cliffhanger.

What most delayed the production of the second season of “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” was the manga. The first season adapted the initial five volumes of the manga. When the second season was announced, the manga only had ten volumes. Now, the series has twelve volumes, which gives more than enough material for a new season. Waiting for this material to be created has kept the series from falling into the trap of other anime that adapted the manga too quickly. Hopefully this means that the anime series will be released soon and that the second season will give fans more of what they want.

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