Fans around the globe have been eagerly waiting for the second season of the beloved anime series, “Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs,” ever since the first season concluded. With its endearing characters, engaging storyline, and witty humor, this comedy Isekai show has won the hearts of viewers. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming season 2 of “Trapped in a Dating Sim.”
“Trapped in a Dating Sim” is adapted from the Japanese light novel written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Monda. The light novel was initially self-published as a web novel by the author on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform, running from October 1, 2017, to October 15, 2019, with a total of 176 chapters in seven parts. On May 30, 2018, Micro Magazine began publishing it as a light novel under their GC Novels imprint.
The manga adaptation of the series, illustrated by Jun Shiosato, began serialization on October 5, 2018, and was published by Fujimi Shobo under their Dragon Comics Age imprint.
Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2: Release Date
On December 26, 2022, the official Twitter account of the “Trapped in a Dating Sim” anime announced that the show’s second season is in the works. To celebrate this news, the esteemed anime character designer Masahiko Suzuki created a special illustration featuring the protagonist, Leon, and his companion, Luxion.
While an exact release date for “Trapped in a Dating Sim” season 2 has not been officially confirmed yet, some sources suggest it could come out in late 2023 or early 2024. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement from the production team to know the definitive release date.
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Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2: Expected Plot
“Trapped in a Dating Sim” season 1 covered the first two volumes of the light novel, so season 2 is expected to pick up with volume three, where Leon continues to climb the social ladder and earn accolades. However, his rise also brings new challenges, as other nobles see him as a threat, and his political rivals are conspiring to lock him up and throw away the key.
This is precisely what the Principality of Fanoss wants. Now that the Holfort Kingdom’s most powerful force is imprisoned and unable to prevent an attack, the Principality will launch an all-out assault. Leon must find a way to free himself and decide whether the country that betrayed him is worth saving.
Production Details and Cast
The first season of “Trapped in a Dating Sim” was animated by Studio ENGI, which is also responsible for other anime such as “Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!” and “Kemono Michi: Rise Up.” Kazuya Miura and Shin’ichi Fukumoto directed the anime, Masahiko Suzuki designed the characters, and Kenta Ihara composed the series. The second season’s production is expected to be handled by the same talented team.
The following voice cast members are expected to reprise their roles in “Trapped in a Dating Sim” Season 2:
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Leon | Takeo Ōtsuka |
| Olivia | Kana Ichinose |
| Angelica | Fairouz Ai |
| Luxion | Akira Ishida |
| Marie Fou Lafan | Ayane Sakura |
| Julius Rapha Holfort | Kenichi Suzumura |
| Chris Fia Arclight | Kouji Yusa |
| Brad Fou Field | Shinnosuke Tachibana |
| Jilk Fia Marmoria | Kousuke Toriumi |
| Greg Fou Seberg | Nobuyuki Hiyama |
Where to Watch Trapped in a Dating Sim
You can watch the first season of Trapped in a Dating Sim on Crunchyroll with English subtitles and dubbing. The next season is also expected to be available on the same platform upon its release.
About Trapped in a Dating Sim
The anime story follows an office worker who dies and unexpectedly reincarnates as Leon Fou Bartfort in the Holfort Kingdom of the Otome game that his sister compelled him to complete. In the game world, women rule supreme, and background characters like Leon struggle to survive.
But by finding the cheat item Luxion and enrolling at Holtfort Academy, Leon sets out to disrupt this world and its social hierarchy using his extensive knowledge of the game from his previous life. He seeks to live a peaceful life and find a life partner, but his actions cause him to become involved in a number of schemes with the nobility and other characters from the Otome game.
