TV Anime "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs 2" to Premiere July 8, 2026 — Second Key Visual Featuring New Characters Revealed

"Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs" — the rags-to-riches isekai fantasy by original author Yomu Mishima and artist Monda, with over 4.5 million copies in circulation across the series. Following the first TV anime season that aired in April 2022, the premiere date for Season 2, "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs 2," has been set for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The series will air on AT-X, TOKYO MX, and BS Nippon TV, with first-and-fastest streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store ahead of broadcast. Alongside the announcement, a newly drawn second key visual by character designer Masahiko Suzuki was unveiled.



The second key visual depicts protagonist Leon and his classmates Olivia, Angelica, and Marie of the Kingdom of Holfort's academy, alongside Hertrude — the princess of the Principality of Fanoss who tormented Leon's group during the school-trip assault in Season 1 — and the black knight Vandel. It also introduces a new character: Hertrauda, Hertrude's younger sister and fellow princess.

■ Broadcast & Streaming Information

<Broadcast>
AT-X: From July 8, 2026, every Wednesday at 23:30 (rebroadcasts: Fridays 11:30 / Tuesdays 17:30)
TOKYO MX: From July 8, 2026, every Wednesday at 25:00
BS Nippon TV: From July 9, 2026, every Thursday at 25:00

<Streaming>
ABEMA / d Anime Store (first-and-fastest, ahead of broadcast): From July 8, 2026, every Wednesday at 24:30
Other services: From July 13, 2026, every Monday at 24:30

*Broadcast and streaming dates and times are subject to change.

■ New Characters & Setting Illustrations Revealed

For Season 2, the character designs have been newly redrawn, and setting illustrations and profiles for Kyle, Mylene, Hertrude, Hertrauda, and Vandel have been released.

<Hertrauda (CV: Yui Ogura)>
The second princess of the Principality of Fanoss and Hertrude's younger sister. A new character who seeks to accomplish the role her sister could not, plotting revenge against the Kingdom in place of her sister, who is studying abroad there.



<Hertrude (CV: Sora Amamiya)>
The first princess of the Principality of Fanoss. After failing in her assault on Leon's group during their school trip, she now attends the academy as an exchange student from the Kingdom. She commands monsters using the Lost Item known as the Magic Flute. Cool in demeanor, yet her hatred for the Kingdom runs deep.



<Vandel (CV: Hidenari Ugaki)>
The Principality of Fanoss's mightiest hero, known as the "Black Knight." Sworn in loyalty to the Principality and burning with vengeance against the Kingdom, he rides a great-sword-wielding suit of armor and once gave Leon a hard fight.



<Mylene (CV: Sayaka Ohara)>
The queen of the Kingdom of Holfort and Julius's mother. Brimming with beauty and grace, she carries the dignity befitting a queen — though Leon's remarks occasionally make her blush.



<Kyle (CV: Junko Takeuchi)>
The elf boy who serves as Marie's attendant. A prickly little-brother type who doesn't hesitate to bluntly call out his own mistress, Marie.



■ Special Program with Cast Members Also Confirmed

To commemorate the premiere, a special program featuring cast members, "Mobseka Season 2 Launch Celebration: A Packed Special," will air on AT-X from 22:00 on Thursday, July 2. Joining MC Tenshinhan Taro are Takeo Otsuka (Leon), Kana Ichinose (Olivia), and Fairouz Ai (Angelica), who will introduce the show's highlights and compete against one another in a "ranking game."
Airdate: July 2 (Thu) 22:00–23:00 (rebroadcasts: July 6 (Mon) 10:00–11:00 / July 8 (Wed) 16:00–17:00)



■ Present Campaign Underway

To celebrate the second key visual, a follow-and-repost campaign is being held. Follow the official anime X account (@mobseka_anime) and repost the designated post for a chance to win one of five B2 posters (not for sale) featuring the second key visual. The application period runs from Wednesday, June 3 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 23:59.



Official site: https://mobseka.com/
Official X: https://x.com/mobseka_anime

©Yomu Mishima, Monda / Micro Magazine / Mobseka 2 Production Committee