My Dress-Up DarlingHigh schooler Wakana Gojo wants to become a kashirashi—a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls. Though he's gung-ho about the craft, he knows nothing about the latest trends, and has a hard time fitting in with his class. The popular kids—especially one girl, Marin Kitagawa—seem like they live in a completely different world. That all changes one day, when she shares an unexpected secret with him, and their completely different worlds collide.
WritersShinichi Fukuda, Yoriko Tomita
Someone Who Lives in the Exact Opposite World as Me
Jan 9, 2022
Wakana Gojo is a high school student who dreams of becoming a kashirashi for hina dolls one day. Because his life is all about making hina dolls, he has a hard time fitting into his class because his interests are so different than anyone else’s. His classmate, Marin Kitagawa, is always at the center of attention and from another world. One day, they both end up on classroom cleaning duty and…
Wanna Hurry Up, and Do It?
Jan 16, 2022
After seeing how passionate Marin is about the things she loves, Wakana decides to help her with making outfits. He decides to help her out in making a cosplay for Shizuku Kuroe-tan from the game "Slippery Girls 2." They had planned to reconvene later to get the measurements started, but Marin couldn't wait and ends up coming to Wakana's house over the weekend.
Then Why Don't We?
Jan 23, 2022
Marin and Wakana start to grow closer as he helps her create her cosplay. Though he's happy about the fact that Marin treats him the same way at school as anywhere else, he also starts to worry about the fact that other people think it's weird that they're hanging out. Despite that, Marin takes Wakana shopping so they can look for materials needed for her cosplay.
Are These Your Girlfriend's?
Jan 30, 2022
Wakana felt relieved just for a moment after they got all of the materials they needed for Marin's cosplay, but then he's shocked to find out that he needs to finish the cosplay in two weeks. On top of that, his grandfather, Kaoru, hurts his back, so Wakana has to run the shop and he also has midterms. Wakana feels overwhelmed and gets depressed, wondering if he'll ever actually become a kashirashi at this point.
It's Probably Because This Is the Best Boob Bag Here
Feb 6, 2022
Wakana finally completes the Shizuku cosplay. Marin is super excited that she gets to dress as her beloved Shizuku-tan and suggests that the two of them go to a cosplay event the next day. Even though it's her first time at a cosplay event, Marin gets requests for photos left and right. Wakana is overwhelmed with feelings as he watches over Marin, but...
For Real?!
Feb 13, 2022
Marin and Wakana have a successful first cosplay event. Because of something Wakana said, Marin's mental and emotional state starts to change a little. Even though she was just spending time at the Gojos' home with Wakana and Kaoru to wash her outfit, she can't seem to calm down. Meanwhile, a certain person comes to Gojo Dolls after seeing the photos Marin posted onto social media of her Shizuku cosplay.
A Home Date With the Guy I Wuv Is the Best
Feb 20, 2022
Marin is going to do a group cosplay with her idol, the cosplayer "Juju," whose real name is Sajuna Inui, and they're going to cosplay as Black Lobelia and Black Lily from the magical girl anime "Flower Girl Blaze!!". Wakana heads over to Marin's home so that he can borrow the "Blaze!!" DVDs for research to make the outfits for them.
Backlighting Is the Best
Feb 27, 2022
Juju's photographer and younger sister, Shinju Inui, meets Wakana and Marin for the first time. They're shocked at how opposite her appearance is to Sajuna, but they quickly become closer when they excitedly talk about cameras. Later on, Sajuna suggests that they check out the abandoned hospital that they'll be using for their group cosplay but...
A Lot Happened After I Saw That Photo
Mar 6, 2022
Gojo is able to complete the Black Lobelia and Black Lily cosplays thanks to Marin's help. Both Marin and Sajuna try on their cosplays and they're both excited about how nicely they turned out, and Marin is even more excited about their upcoming group cosplay. When the day finally arrives, Marin and Sajuna get an unexpected visitor.
We've All Got Struggles
Mar 13, 2022
Wakana and Shinju's secret plan was a success, which added to the success of their first group cosplay photoshoot. As Juju and Shinju look through the photos from the photoshoot, the sisters find out how they both feel. Meanwhile, Marin and Wakana are enjoying their summer vacation. They were preparing Marin's cosplay for a fighting game character named Veronica-tya, but then a problem arises...
I Am Currently at a Love Hotel
Mar 20, 2022
Liz is a succubus who appears in one of Marin's favorite slice of life series, "SuccIDK." Marin had some interest in cosplaying Liz-kyun but didn't think she could pull it off until Wakana gave her a little push. With the cosplay ready, they head to a studio for a photoshoot, but the studio happened to be a rather unexpected location.
My Dress-Up Darling
Mar 27, 2022
Summer vacation is coming to a close. Wakana received an SOS from Marin, who hadn't finished her homework, so he ended up helping her study at her house. They later realize that Marin had forgotten some math drills at school, so they go to get them. While alone at the school, Marin and Wakana make plans to go to a summer festival together. And when that day finally arrived...
Wakana Gojo, 15 Years Old, Teenager
Jul 6, 2025
Wakana helps Marin make a bunny girl outfit so she can cosplay as one of her favorite characters.
You Can Equip Boobs
Jul 13, 2025
Marin and Wakana go to a cosplay event and meet another cosplayer named Amane Himeno.
I Wuuuuv Slice-of-Life Scenes! ♡♡♡
Jul 20, 2025
Amane tells Marin and Wakana about his past and how he got into cosplay.
Has All My Measurements Memorized
Jul 27, 2025
Marin represents her class enters the school beauty pageant and finds out she gets to cosplay.
800 Million
Aug 3, 2025
Wakana and Marin finish up the suit for the Rei-sama cosplay but Wakana realizes something is missing.
I'll Make It Happen, No Matter What with These Two Hands
Aug 10, 2025
Wakana finishes up Marin's suit for her Rei-sama cosplay and the day of the beauty pageant finally arrives.
Capture Those Delicious Memories!
Aug 17, 2025
Marin discovers the terrifying truth that she's gained weight and her cosplay no longer fits her.
The Only Way I Can Think of to Express That Gratitude Is With Money
Aug 24, 2025
Marin and Wakana go to a cosplay event. Marin meets up with Amane and Suzuka and Wakana meets up with Akira.
Because I Don't Intend to Sleep Tonight
Aug 31, 2025
Marin tries to convince Juju to join their "Coffin" cosplay group.
So We're Gonna Do It All Right Now?!
Sep 7, 2025
Marin has a slight misunderstanding and Wakana has his first playthrough of "Coffin."
I Didn't Think Anything Good Would Ever Happen to Me
Sep 14, 2025
Everyone is getting ready for the upcoming Coffin group cosplay but they also have a surprise for Juju.
Dear My Dress-Up Darling
Sep 21, 2025
Marin, Wakana, and the others finally have their "Coffin" group cosplay session.
TheEnrichtifyer
@TheEnrichtifyer
Overall, this was a very pleasing and enjoyable anime. I am starting to get more into anime as a genre, and I decided to watch this since my Instagram feed was recommending me posts with this anime on it. So I got a Crunchyroll subscription to see, and I would say it was a good idea. I am finding myself to like anime more and I watch more of it cause I feel like a lot of the creators behind them have very strong material to work with or they are just very good at what they do coming up with a story and executing it well. And along with that, I think I am really enjoying these little slices of life stories that are set in an everyday world and has a story of characters interacting and getting to know each other. What I like most about this series is the characters. I think Gojo and Kitagawa have a really strong character from the start and their characteristics are consistent throughout. The audience is getting to know them as the characters get to know each other. You will remember the way they talk, act, and think. Personally, I think characters are the most important part of any story, movie, or TV show. And this show had some really memorable ones that kept me invested. I am also surprised how interesting I found the show for even things that you think wouldn't be, like when characters talk about their interests in detail. Speaking of, I commend the writers for actually researching about the stuff their characters are interested in because it makes the show feel more alive and authentic. I think overall, while the show isn't perfect, it was better than I anticipated and I really recommend this show for those who think they might have even remote interest. I hope also this comes out on a blu ray someday, I would definitely buy it.
DallasBob
@DallasBob
My Dress Up Darling _(Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru)_ is a Slice of Life anime that is about a young high school age man named Wakana Gojo. Wakana is a quiet boy due to taking up his grandfather's prized art talent of making hina dolls. Such is the detail and concentration needed for a doll's creation that perfecting the craft has kept Wakana in quiet isolation most of his young years all the way through middle school to high school. To say the least, his social skills suffered, and his confidence has regulated him to a self-imposed background character in his life. That is until he has reason to talk to her... Enter Marin Kitagawa the pretty, popular, and outgoing social butterfly, whose infectious personality soon has her seeking out Wakana for help with her cosplay costume when she discovers his skill for using a sewing machine. Not only does this tall, good-natured, well-behaved guy have a knack for making clothing, Marin is delighted he doesn't find her love for cosplay strange for a girl her age. Marin is just as happy when Wakana's hina doll skills will let him accept nothing less than perfection when it comes to his costume designs for her. The pleasant surprise as a result to their partnership is slow blend of friendship, excitement, obstacles, discovery of new techniques, and people as Marin associates Wakana with the world of cosplay. As events proceed, Marin is finding out about new and evolving romantic feelings she is having for her tall, quiet-spoken, costume designer. Unknown to Marin, Wakana also has developing feelings that are coming to the forefront now that he is socializing a lot more with the pretty part-time magazine model. Can cosplay make the young couple more than working partners? As a guy who likes plenty of explosions, sci-fi effects, and scantily clad women with shapely legs and heavy cleavage, I have to say I was not put out by the first season of this title and the way it proceeded. Good luck in your viewing! -- Bob -- P.S. - This review is for the FIRST season only.
