Kimihiko Kimizuka
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Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual73%Detective72%Aliens50%Dissociative Identities50%Human Experimentation20%Body Horror20%Orphan20%Shapeshifting20%
TVRELEASINGRelease date TBA 7.2 / 10 AniList score
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2
探偵はもう、死んでいる。Season2• Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru. Season 2
Synopsis & Story
After thwarting a hijacking with beautiful, silver-haired detective Siesta, Kimihiko leads a life of globe-trotting and crime-solving—until Siesta dies. A year later, a new case will open old wounds as it threads murder, conspiracy, and his dead partner! (Source: Crunchyroll)
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The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 54% of 521 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #86 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #15 highest-rated anime of Fall 2026, and #11 most popular anime of Fall 2026 on AniList.
Of the 6.3K AniList users who started it, 3.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 176 have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Mystery — especially heterosexual, detective.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Detective Is Already Dead (2021)
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Nigojuu
- Director
- Manabu Kurihara
- Series composition
- Hitomi Mieno
- Character design
- Yousuke Itou
- Music
- 40mP
- Music
- Yuuyu
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Kono Shinzou ni Hanataba wo” by Koume · eps 1-
Endings
- ED1“Hakuchuumu” by Kagura Nana
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The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 FAQ
- How many episodes does The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 have?
- The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 has 13 planned episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2?
- About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- What should I watch before The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2?
- Watch The Detective Is Already Dead first — The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 is a direct sequel.
- Is The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 based on a manga?
- No. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2?
- The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 was animated by ENGI and directed by Manabu Kurihara.
- Who sings the opening of The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2?
- The opening, "Kono Shinzou ni Hanataba wo", is performed by Koume.
- Where can I watch The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2?
- The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.