A new key visual has been released for The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2. The visual features Siesta, depicted as composed while surrounded by a range of emotions. The accompanying tagline for the visual reads, "And so, that dying wish will never die." This comes shortly before the second season's debut.

The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 is scheduled to begin airing on October 7. Fans in certain regions will be able to stream the series on Crunchyroll as it airs. Crunchyroll also provides access to the first season of the anime.

Production and Story Details

The production staff for the second season includes Manabu Kurihara, who returns as director at studio ENGI. Deko Akao is handling the series composition, while Yosuke Ito is responsible for the character designs. The music for the series is being composed by 40mP and Yuyu. The original light novels were created by nigozyu, who wrote the story, and Umibouzu, who provided the art.

The story of The Detective Is Already Dead follows Kimihiko, who, after an adventure with detective Siesta, finds himself leading a life of solving crimes globally. However, Siesta eventually dies. A year later, a new case emerges that reopens past events, involving murder, conspiracy, and his deceased partner.

Key points

  • A new key visual for The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 has been released.
  • The visual's tagline is "And so, that dying wish will never die."
  • The second season is set to debut on October 7.
  • Crunchyroll will stream The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 as it airs.
  • Manabu Kurihara directs at studio ENGI, with Deko Akao on series composition.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 5, 2026