The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 Delayed To October 2026
The official X account for The Detective Is Already Dead anime series announced on March 15, 2026, that the upcoming second season has been delayed.
Originally scheduled to premiere in July 2026, the broadcast of Season 2 is now set to begin in October 2026.
Production committee members cited internal production circumstances as the primary reason for shifting the release window by three months.
Staff members expressed their apologies to fans for the delay and any concern caused by the change in the broadcast schedule.
Director Manabu Kurihara is returning to lead the production of the second season at studio ENGI.
The creative team also includes Deko Akao handling series composition and Yosuke Ito providing character designs for the new episodes.
The first season of the series is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll for viewers who wish to catch up on the story.
The narrative follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, a young man who became the assistant to a legendary detective named Siesta during a plane hijacking.
After three years of global adventures, the story picks up one year after Siesta’s death as Kimihiko encounters a new case that connects to his past partner.
Fans can expect more information regarding the specific October 2026 premiere date to be shared via official social media channels in the coming months.
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