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Season 1 – My Dress-Up Darling

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Wakana Gojo wants to become a kazaridoshi: a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls; Marin Kitagawa shares an unexpected secret with him.
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Kambole Campbell IGN Mar 29, 2022
9/10
My Dress-Up Darling shines through its characterisation. Its often heartrendingly sweet, fledgling romance is portrayed with animated performances that feel as genuine as they are entertaining. Go to Full Review Danae Stahlnecker Common Sense Media May 5, 2026
3/5
This playful but sincere teen romantic comedy tries something a little different with anime trends and is actually worth the watch for older viewers. Go to Full Review Charles Hartford But Why Tho? Apr 15, 2023
My Dress-Up Darling Season 1 delivered an amazing rom-com experience that left me smiling after every episode. Marin and Gojo are two of the most lovable characters I’ve discovered in a long time and hope they get only the best in the seasons to come. Go to Full Review Rafael Motamayor Slashfilm Mar 31, 2022
The show is not technical enough to turn the audience or the characters off, but enough that you can appreciate the very hard work that goes into cosplaying (or indeed, any hobby). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John L @TheFlameEmporor Aug 21, 2026 Probably one of my favorite animes. It’s relaxing and chill, but not boring. See more dont W @bgrishappy Jul 7, 2026 Really good romance anime 👍👍 See more Yan R @Yan1980 Jul 5, 2026 Great main 2 characters, you really root for them. It's a very slow-burn romance, but you get to see real healing of the Gojo during season 1. It is sexy, but it fits the show's storyline. Season 1 is the best. See more LABEL 2 @RT75584273 Jun 8, 2026 7.5/10ă€‚æ€»çš„æ„èŻŽèŽšé‡äžé”™ïŒŒçŹŹ8èŻç„žć›žçŹŹ9èŻć±Žć›žïŒŒç”·ć„łäž»äč‹é—Žé’æ˜„æœŸæ‡”æ‡”æ‡‚æ‡‚ă€æœ‰äș›çŸžæ¶©ćˆæœ‰äș›è„±çșżçš„æ„Ÿè§‰èĄšçŽ°ćŸ—ćŸˆć„œă€‚æœŸćŸ…ç»­äœœă€‚ See more Chris P @Xiao_Proxies Apr 14, 2026 My Dress-Up Darling offers a strong first season that perfectly sets the stage for its endearing characters and unique premise. Focusing on the unlikely friendship between shy doll-maker Wakana Gojo and outgoing cosplay enthusiast Marin Kitagawa, the show strikes a warm balance between light comedy, gentle romance, and slice-of-life appeal. Visually, CloverWorks delivers polished, vibrant animation that celebrates both the craft of costume-making and the joy of self-expression. The attention to detail in the cosplay designs and the lively character animation enhance the series' charm and make each cosplay reveal feel genuinely exciting. That said, the series leans into fan-service at times, which may not suit all audiences and can feel distracting when it interrupts otherwise heartfelt character moments. Despite this, the show's strengths outweigh its flaws, creating an enjoyable and heartwarming viewing experience. See more Liam Y @LiamBYoung Jan 15, 2026 This was such a good and engaging story I saw pieces of myself in both Kitagawa and Gojo beautifully made See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 9, 2022 Someone Who Lives in the Exact Opposite World as Me Wakana Gojo is a student that dreams of becoming a kashira-shi for hina dolls; his classmate, Marin Kitagawa, is always at the center of attention. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 16, 2022 Wanna Hurry Up, and Do It? Wakana decides to help Marin with making cosplay; the first cosplay is for Shizuku Kuroe from a game. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 23, 2022 Then Why Don't We? Marin and Wakana start to grow closer as they create her cosplay; he starts to worry that other people think it's weird that they hang out. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 30, 2022 Does This Belong to Your Girlfriend? Wakana felt relieved they got all the materials they needed for the cosplay; Wakana felt overwhelmed finding out he only had two weeks to work on it. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 6, 2022 Probably Because It's the Best Boob Bag Here Wakana completes the Shizuku cosplay; it's Marin's first cosplay event and gets requests for photos. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 2022 For Real?! Marin and Wakana have finished the first cosplay event; Marin's mental and emotional state starts to change. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 20, 2022 A Home Date with the Guy I Wuv Is the Best Marin is going to do a group cosplay with her idol "Juju;" Wakana heads over to Marin's home so that he can borrow the "Blaze!!" DVDs for research. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 27, 2022 Backlighting Is the Best Juju's photographer and younger sister, Shinju Inui, meets Wakana and Marin; Sajuna suggests that they check out the abandoned hospital that they'll be using. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 6, 2022 A Lot Happened After I Saw That Photo Gojo is able to complete the Black Lobelia and Black Lily cosplays; Marin and Sajuna try on their cosplays, and they're both excited about how nicely they turned out. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 13, 2022 We've All Got Struggles Wakana and Shinju's secret plan is a success, adding to the success of their first group cosplay photo shoot; Marin and Wakana enjoy their summer vacation; they prepare Marin's cosplay for a fighting game character. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 20, 2022 I Am Currently at a Love Hotel Things get steamy between Gojo and Kitagawa during a photo shoot at the love hotel. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 27, 2022 My Dress-Up Darling Wakana received an SOS from Marin to help her finish her homework. Details

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My Dress-Up Darling — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
TMXJP
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jan 9, 2022
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