The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 set for October 2026 premiere

New details and visual assets have been released for the second season of the anime series ‘The Detective Is Already Dead’ (Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Season 2). The upcoming season is scheduled to begin broadcasting on October 7, 2026, on TOKYO MX and other networks.

The first episode, titled ‘To Meet You Once More,’ follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, Nagisa Natsunagi, Yui Saikawa, and Charlotte Arisaka Anderson after they are abducted while on their way to visit Siesta’s grave. While held captive, they are forced to watch footage recorded by Siesta regarding the truth behind her death. The episode features the unexpected appearance of Siesta, who was previously believed to be deceased, appearing in a maid outfit.

Produced by studio ENGI and directed by Manabu Kurihara, the series is based on the light novel by Nigozuu. The new key visual carries the catchphrase: ‘That is why her will shall never die.’