The TV anime The Detective Is Already Dead announced to hold an audition for the opening theme song artist for the upcoming second season. Applications opens today, November 1. The first season of the TV anime adaptation of The Detective Is Already Dead mystery light novel series created by Nigoju (story) and Umibozu (illustrations) aired for 12 episodes from July to September 2021, and the second season is set to premiere in 2026. The first season's opening theme song "Koko de Ikiteru" was performed by Mary × jon-Yakitory, but the new theme song artist for the second season will be selected through a widely open audition. The new opening theme song will be produced by 40mP, a popular vocaloid producer who wrote, composed, and arranged the ending theme song for the first season, "Kodou" sung by Kagura Nana. The winner of the audition is guaranteed to make a debut as the theme song artist with the song by 40mP. Applications for the audition will be accepted from November 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, on the special website for the audition . The eligibility requirements are as follows: Women aged 15 or older as of April 1, 2026 Individuals not currently under contract with a production company or record label at the time of application (whether exclusive or developmental) Individuals able to participate in the in-person audition scheduled to be held in Tokyo RELATED: The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 Anime Broadcasts in 2026 The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 teaser visual Crunchyroll is streaming the anime's first season and describes the story as such: 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: "The Detective Is Already Dead" season 2 opening theme song artist audition special website , Press Release
