AstroNerdBoy takes a look at the high school, romantic comedy, seinen series "My Dress-Up Darling", written by FUKUDA Shinichi-sensei.
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Jun 22, 2022 • Subscribe
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First Look: My Dress-Up Darling
Wakana Gojo is a first-year high school student who’s made not a single friend all throughout his academic life because of a shameful secret: his love of dolls…
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My Dress-Up Darling – 01 [First Look]
You never know what shows will end up instantly grabbing your attention. But I’m glad to say this one definitely did for me. The setup is a pretty…
Manga Spotlight: My Dress-Up Darling
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My Dress-Up Darling (Episode 12) – My Dress-Up Darling
Warning – This post is Not Safe For Work! Proceed with caution!!! The summer is almost over and Marin hasn’t done her homework. If she finishes it all…


My Dress-Up Darling
An excellently executed delight with fantastic characters, warm fuzzies, and a fascinating dive into the cosplay hobby.


My Dress Up Darling
Acceptance is a wonderful idea. To be received, and included, as you are. This message resonated with me, as I hope people in my life feel accepted. The…
My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling surprised me with its heart and layers. I watched it on a whim, expecting the usual tired ecchi nonsense, but I quickly connected with the…


My Dress-Up Darling
Only god (and the manga readers, I suppose) could have seen it coming. This absolute powerhouse of an anime quickly rose right to the top of the charts.…


My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling was one of the standout anime of the winter 2022 season. But, is it actually that good? Or is it overrated?


My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation....


My Dress-Up Darling – 09
The payoff scene at the end of this episode was well worth the time spent getting there. I did expect that Shinju would end up cosplaying eventually. But…


My Dress-Up Darling – 06
This episode could be summed up with “sorry for misunderstanding you.” The characters often were left feeling this way. And honestly the same goes for me. At points…


My Dress-Up Darling – 11
Things continue to move along fairly quickly for this show. I didn’t think that we’d get right into the next cosplay in this episode. Or at least I…


My Dress-Up Darling – 07
This show has definitely found a good balance. There is time for the characters to fall further in love with each other. But they also are giving a…


My Dress-Up Darling – 08
This cast being very likable isn’t a new thing in the slightest. But I still find myself appreciating how enjoyable they are to watch each week. While Marin…
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[Review] My Dress-Up Darling
The creators of My Dress-Up Darling couldn’t have named this series any better, because it accurately summarizes the adoration this show’s heroine received this winter. No other girl…


My Dress-Up Darling – 02
This might be the perfect example of a great episode with only a few different scenes. A fantastic second episode for My Dress-Up Darling. And it really was…


My Dress-Up Darling – 03
To say Gojo is overwhelmed at times is putting it lightly. But that’s good in a sense. He needs these pushes out of his comfort zone. Otherwise, he’s…


My Dress-Up Darling – 05
No surprise that this show once again delivered a good episode. Things were set up nicely with the previous episode with the Shizuku cosplay being completed. And it…


My Dress-Up Darling – 10
I am glad this episode gave quite a bit of time to that cosplay session. Part of me was worried they’d rush right past it to get to…


My Dress-Up Darling – 04
Yet another week where this show brings forward an excellent episode. This time it was really Gojo’s show and he did well with it. Of course, the biggest…


Let’s Watch MY DRESS-UP DARLING Episode 12 – “My Dress-Up Darling” (SEASON FINALE)
In My Dress-Up Darling’s hopelessly romantic finale, Gojo and Marin hit up a local festival.


A look at My Dress-Up Darling / Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Vol. 6
This is an unusual post for this site. It’s rare enough that I write about manga since I hardly ever read it — the only post I’ve made…


My Dress-Up Darling Has a Fantastic Moral
“It’s okay to like the things you like.”


My Dress-Up Darling Episode Guide
My Dress-Up Darling: Introverted Wakana Gojou paints dolls; Extroverted Marin Kitagawa wants to cosplay. Who knew they had so much in common?


My Dress-Up Darling ep11 – Click
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.


Winter Supernova: My Dress-Up Darling
Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san Kitagawa-san As we enter the end of the 2022 season there is one thing we all ca…


Initial Results: My Dress-Up Darling
The show’s first few episodes are somewhat disappointing, but not without potential.
My Dress-Up Darling ep5 – Beautiful
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.


My Dress-Up Darling – Episode 1
This has the makings of an exceptional rom-com, with a couple of caveats.
My Dress-Up Darling ep8 – Precious
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.


First Impression: My Dress-Up Darling
Wakana was introduced to the beauty and wonder of traditional Japanese hina dolls by his grandfather when he was but a slip of a boy. Gramps runs the…


My Dress-Up Darling Review — B
A boy who makes hina dolls switches to making cosplay for a girl who loves cosplay and they fall in love.
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My Dress-Up Darling – 12 [Final]
This show really got to end on a strong note. They journey of the main pair has been enjoyable to follow and that wasn’t any different in the…


My Dress-Up Darling (Season One)
Gojou loves Hina dolls and dreams of becoming a kashirashi. He has no friends or interests outside of his art, but that all changes when he meets Marin.…


First Impressions: My Dress-Up Darling
An unnecessary panty-shot and horny animation means I’m not watching this anymore. For those who don’t care about that sort of thing, this is your basic awkward teen…


My Dress-Up Darling ep2 – Flushed
I've been seeing a lot of peplum praising the first episode of My Dress-Up Darling and I want to add to that!


My Dress-Up Darling ep4 – Smile
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 1
y Shinichi Fukuda. Released in Japan by Square Enix, serialization ongoing in the magazine Young Gangan. Released in North America by Square Enix Manga. Translated by Taylor Engel.…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 464: My Dress Up Darling
In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic comedy that surrounds the art of cosplay. How cute is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the…


My Dress Up Darling Episode 10 – Marin’s Not The Only Dress Up Darling
My Dress Up Darling splits the episode with the first half finishing the photo shoot and wrapping up loose ends there before the OP plays and the second…


My Dress-Up Darling – 12 (Fin) – Not Nuts at All
I respect the hell out of Dress-Up Darling for not making Marin and Wakana’s love hotel, er, experience, like, a big thing. In fact, it’s not even mentioned this week! What…


My Dress-Up Darling – 08 – Love at First Fries Thrown at Hawk
Wakana is impressed and Marin is in awe of how talented and mature Sajuna’s little sister Shinju is, and how adept and knowledgeable she is about photography. By the…


Anime Series Like My Dress-Up Darling
Living with his grandfather who makes beautiful Hina Dolls, Wakana Gojo has loved them since he was a child. He aspires to one day make Hina Dolls as…
Smile Down the Runway, Welcome to the Ballroom, Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki, Horimiya, My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling Volume 1 Review
While My Dress-Up Darling is an incredibly ecchi series, the relationship between the two main leads is cute in this unique cosplay manga.


Why We Love My Dress-Up Darling
The prophecies speak of a Best Girl to end all best girls, and of the one Best Boy worthy of her Bestness. Marin Kitagawa IS that girl. Waakana…


My Dress-Up Darling ep3 – Already Friends
I've been seeing a lot of peplum praising the first episode of My Dress-Up Darling and I want to add to that!
My Dress-Up Darling ep6 – Shoujo Sparkles
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.
My Dress-Up Darling ep12 – Clear Sailing
My Dress-Up Darling has been quite the darling of the anime season so far. Let me tell you all about the latest episode.


My Dress Up Darling Makes Everyone Horny
I’ve seen so many people making memes of Marin Kitagawa’s fanservice scenes within a day after Episode 2 came out.