The next season of the mystery anime The Detective Is Already Dead is inviting new talent to shape its sound. A public theme song artist audition has been launched to find the singer for the upcoming Season 2 opening theme, set to premiere in 2026.

Aspiring performers can submit entries starting November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, via the official audition site. The winning artist will debut with a brand-new track composed and arranged by 40mP, the well-known Vocaloid producer who also worked on Season 1’s ending theme, “Kodou”.

Audition Details and Eligibility

According to the announcement, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Women aged 15 or older as of April 1, 2026

• Not under contract with any music or talent agency at the time of application

• Able to attend in-person auditions in Tokyo

The winner will become the official theme song artist for Season 2’s opening, a major opportunity for undiscovered vocalists to launch their careers under the spotlight of a global anime release.

Season 2: What We Know So Far

The Detective Is Already Dead originally aired its first season in Summer 2021, spanning 12 episodes. Based on the light novel series by Nigoju and Umibozu, the story follows Kimihiko, a former assistant to the brilliant detective Siesta—until her sudden death ends their globe-trotting adventures.

Season 2, slated for a 2026 premiere, is expected to dive deeper into the aftermath of Siesta’s death as Kimihiko confronts new mysteries linked to his past. A teaser visual released earlier this year shows Siesta once again at the center, hinting that her legacy—or secrets—may play a key role in the next case.