July 16th, 2025
The long-awaited new season of My Dress-Up Darling is finally blessing our screens, and yes—Marin is still best girl! This season has more Marin cuteness, more Gojo blushing, and a whole new wave of cosplay magic! Plus the opening is an ABSOLUTE BANGER!!
If you’re checking it out for the first time, here’s the scoop: the series follows Wakana Gojo, a quiet high schooler with an unusual passion—he dreams of becoming a traditional hina doll craftsman. He keeps to himself, afraid of being judged for his interests, until one day he crosses paths with Marin Kitagawa, the outgoing, stylish, and wildly confident classmate who lives for anime, games, and cosplay.
When Marin discovers Gojo’s sewing skills, she begs him to help her bring her favorite characters to life through cosplay. From there, the two dive into a creative whirlwind filled with costume-making, late-night prep sessions, and all the sweet, awkward moments that come from two people learning to understand each other’s worlds. It’s a story about finding confidence in your passions, breaking out of your shell, and the joy of connecting through creativity.
The show is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and genuinely touching. Marin’s infectious energy balances perfectly with Gojo’s gentle seriousness, and their growing friendship (and maybe something more?) feels incredibly real. Whether you’re into cosplay or not, it’s hard not to get swept up in the emotional beats and lovable characters.
While you’re swooning over the animation and those gorgeous cosplay scenes, let’s talk about why you should absolutely dive into the manga too:
💖 More Marin Moments
The anime is a beautiful adaptation, but the manga has so many extra moments—cute scenes, deeper thoughts, and quiet, emotional beats that just hit harder in black and white panels.
🧵 Fashion + Feels
If you love the cosplay and costume details in the anime, wait till you see how the manga breaks them down! It’s a love letter to craftsmanship and creativity, and it’s kinda addictive to see Gojo and Marin nerd out together.
📚 Stay Ahead of the Anime
Can’t wait to see what happens next? The manga is the perfect way to stay ahead, especially since it goes into arcs and characters that the anime hasn’t touched yet!
So while you’re enjoying all the cosplay cuteness and wholesome vibes on screen, don’t sleep on the manga—it’s got heart, laughs, and plenty of Marin magic you won’t want to miss. 💕
🪡✨ Ready to get stitched into something special? Grab the first five volumes here:
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
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