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Ready to go down a cosplay rabbit hole with Marin and Wakana? The English dub of My Dress-Up Darling returns for Season 2 on Crunchyroll from Saturday, July 19 , thanks to the below cast and crew. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 English Dub Episode 1 Cast Marin voiced by AmaLee Gojo voiced by Paul Dateh Nowa voiced by Dani Chambers Kensei voiced by Zeno Robinson Rune voiced by Natalie Rose Kashiwagi voiced by Brandon Loera Daia voiced by Madeleine Morris Usami voiced by Doug Jackson My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Jonathan Rigg Producer: Samantha Herek Adaptation: Macy Anne Johnson Mixer: James Baker Engineer: Paola Guzman Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Dubs Include Gachiakuta and More Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of My Dress-Up Darling at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs by Kazumasa Ishida...

One of the many shows joining Crunchyroll's Summer 2025 season is the long-awaited return of My Dress-Up Darling ! With the anime's second season kicking off, it's time to take a look at what's in store for us all as we figure out just what in the heck we're going to wear during today's premiere. My Dress-up Darling Season 2 Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Coming Out? My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Release Date and Time English Sub Release Date: - My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 premieres on July 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Pt Territories: Worldwide excluding Japan, China, Korea and Mongolia Related: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Recruits New Idol Unit PiKi for Ending Theme Song Where Can I Watch My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ? You can watch My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 right here on Crunchyroll.

Cosplay cuteness returns this weekend! My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 kicks off today at 9:30am Pt , and everyone's celebrating — including original manga artist Shinichi Fukuda. To mark the occasion, the creator of the series has penned an adorable piece of premiere day art. The new art features Marin and Nowa looking cute and cozy in leopard-print accessories, holding up signs featuring the name of the show and the start date: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Premiere Day Art Related: Here’s the Exact Time My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Premieres on Crunchyroll Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of My Dress-Up Darling at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs by Kazumasa Ishida and music by Takeshi Nakatsuka ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). Shinichi Fukuda created the original manga, which ran from January 2018 to March 2025 for 14 volumes. Crunchyroll currently streams...

Marin and Wakana’s adventures in cosplay continue as the newest season of My Dress-Up Darling premieres next week! You can catch the first episode of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 starting July 5 at 9:30 a.m. Pt right here on Crunchyroll . Read on for everything you need to know about the premiere. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Sub Release Date and Time: July 5 at 9:30 a.m. Pt Where will it be available: Worldwide excluding Japan, China, Korea and Mongolia Series synopsis: When Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo met, they grew close over their love for cosplay. Through interacting with classmates and making new cosplay friends, Marin and Wakana’s world keeps growing. New developments arise as Marin’s love for Wakana continues to be filled with endless excitement. In their ever-expanding world, Marin and Wakana’s story of cosplay and thrills continues! Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of...

Marin’s cosplay antics continue next week with My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 anime, continuing the adaptation of the manga of the same name by Shinichi Fukuda. To get people excited for next week, a new trailer was released, previewing the opening and ending theme songs, announcing two new cast members, and showing off the main key visual. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Main Trailer and Key Visual Joining the cast of My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 are: Amane Himeno voiced by Ayumu Murase (Kage in Ranking of Kings ) Shiki Kashiwagi voiced by Shohei Komatsu (August von Earlshide in Wise Man's Grandchild ) Amane Himeno character visual Shiki Kashiwagi character visual Related: All Three CloverWorks Summer Anime Come Together for One Collab Visual Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of My Dress-Up Darling at studio CloverWorks, with series composition written Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs drawn by Kazumasa Ishida and...

This upcoming anime season will see three CloverWorks-produced anime appear on our screens with Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus , My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity , all airing this summer. To celebrate the three works, a collaboration visual drawn by the anime studio was released along with details on a special featuring the voice actors behind the girls. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus , My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Collaboration Visual The special, titled “Summer is Youth! Aoharu Anime Fes.” will have the voice actors for Mai Sakurajima, Marin Kitagawa and Kaoruko Waguri come together to talk about the anime they’re in. It will air on July 5 at 8 Pm on Aniplex’s official YouTube channel. Related: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Recruits New Idol Unit PiKi for Ending Theme Song Soichi Masui directs Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus...

My Dress-Up Darling is back next month with more romance, more cuteness, and more cosplay! Today, the series has locked in a performer for its new ending theme: the brand-new special idol unit PiKi. The duo consists of Karen Matsumoto of Fruits Zipper and Haruka Sakuraba of Cutie Street. The show's ending theme will be their first song, "Kawaii Kaiwai," which you can sample over on the duo's official TikTok . According to Sakuraba, a self-professed fan of the series, the lyrics embody Marin's dedication to both love and cosplay. To celebrate the announcement, series animator Saki Takahashi released this new piece of artwork depicting Marin and PiKi: Related: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directed the My Dress-Up Darling anime's first season at studio CloverWorks, with Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ) on series composition, Kazumasa Ishida on character designs...

With the spring 2025 anime season nearing its end, all eyes are now on the upcoming summer schedule filled with new and exciting premieres. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 has become the top-ranked anime of the summer 2025 season, before its official debut in July.

The Japanese website Anime! Anime! conducted a survey asking its readers which new or returning series they're anticipating the most from the summer 2025 season. According to the website, 567 people participated in the survey that ran from June 1 to June 7, 2025. The gender ratio was approximately 45 percent men and 55 percent women, with the age group being about 45 percent for those aged 19 and under, and about 15 percent for those in their 30s and 40s, respectively. Under these conditions, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 was crowned the winner of the summer 2025 anime season.

My Dress-up Darling Season 2 Ranked #1 as the Most Anticipated Summer 2025 Anime

Season 2 of My Dress-Up Darling is the most anticipated anime of the summer 2025 season,...

A report posted by The New York Times, entitled "30 Shows to Watch This Summer," mentions a surprising pick that could very well become the anime of the summer: My Dress-Up Darling. My Dress-Up Darling is finally receiving its long-expected second season this summer, set to come out on July 5 on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.

The shojo genre, which My Dress-Up Darling is a part of, has grown wildly popular in the past few years, with series like Fruits Basket and A Sign of Affection entering the public eye at a greater rate than before. Considering the three-year wait after season one, My Dress-Up Darling season two could not be coming at a better time.

My Dress-Up Darling Season Two is Coming July 5, 2025 The Anime’s Second Season Will Be Available Streaming on Crunchyroll in the Late Summer

The story of My Dress-Up Darling follows an unlikely romance between Marin Kitagawa,...

After three long years, a brand-new season of My Dress-Up Darling is almost here. However, even before its debut, the risqué anime romcom is already rising to the top of the summer's must-see TV lists, thanks to a surprising recommendation by a prestigious news publication.

The New York Times recently published its "30 Shows to Watch This Summer" list on its official website. While the list included the usual suspects, such as Netflix's Wednesday and Hulu's The Bear, as well as the upcoming revival of King of the Hill, it also featured some unexpected additions. Mainly, My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, mentioned alongside the likes of Squid Game Season 3 and The Sandman. As shocking as the recommendation was, it hasn't gone unnoticed by the anime staff.

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The X account for the My Dress Up Darling anime confirmed on June 3, 2025, that the second season of the series will begin airing in Japan on July 5 at 24:00 Jst.

To commemorate the announcement, the staff released new key visuals featuring Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo.

Keisuke Shinohara will return to direct the second season at CloverWorks, with Yoriko Tomita once again handling the series’ scripts. Kazumasa Ishida will design the characters, and Takeshi Nakatsuka will compose the season’s music.

Season 1 of the anime aired from January to March 2022.

My Dress-Up Darling is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. It was serialized in Square Enix’s seinen manga magazine Young Gangan from January 2018 to March 2025, and has been compiled in 14 volumes as of November 2024.

As of May 2024, the manga had more than 11 million copies in circulation.

A live-action television drama adaptation premiered on Mbs’s...

Marin and Gojo are finally getting back to crafting the finest cosplay after over three years away. The official accounts for the acclaimed rom-com anime My Dress-Up Darling announced that Season 2 will be hitting television screens in Japan on July 5, with Crunchyroll set to simulcast the series in the U.S. and beyond. Along with the date came an adorable new poster of the cosplay couple dressed to impress for their long-awaited return. Keisuke Shinohara will be back at the helm as director with animation studio CloverWorks producing the series once again.

Based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda, which just wrapped up in March, My Dress-Up Darling centers on Wakana Gojo, a student with a secret passion for creating traditional Japanese hina dolls that he keeps hidden from others out of fear of ridicule. However, everything changes when his popular classmate, Marin Kitagawa, learns about his craft and sees the amazing potential he holds.

The official website and accounts for the My Dress-Up Darling anime series today announced that Season 2 will begin airing in Japan on July 5 at 24:00 Jst (effectively July 6 at 0:00). Marin and Wakana are already dressed to impress alongside the release of the additional new character visual below. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Character Visual Related: My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Previews Opening Theme Song in New Trailer Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directs the second season of My Dress-Up Darling at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs by Kazumasa Ishida and music by Takeshi Nakatsuka ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). Shinichi Fukuda created the original manga, which ran from January 2018 to March 2025 for 14 volumes. Crunchyroll currently streams the first season and will stream the upcoming season, as well . Crunchyroll describes the story: Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who...

The long-awaited return of the beautiful cosplay queen is nearly over. Marin Kitagawa is back in the first full trailer for My Dress-Up Darling Season 2.

A brand-new trailer for My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 was released ahead of its July 2025 televised premiere. In the trailer, Marin teases her best friend and cosplay designer, Wakana Gojo, by trying to share a single stick of Pocky between them. In addition to the flirtatious moment, the latest trailer revealed Marin's new cosplay outfits, such as a risqué bunny costume, alongside new characters for Season 2.

My Dress-Up Darling Anime Finally Returns After 3 Years With Season 2 in Summer 2025

Spira Spica is returning to My Dress-Up Darling with a new anime opening theme song. Previously, the Japanese pop-rock band's single "Sansan Days" was used for Season 1's opening theme song, which ran for 12 episodes from Jan. 9, 2022, to March 27, 2022. "Blue and Sparkle," Spira Spica's new Season 2 theme song for My Dress-Up Darling,...

The official X account of My Dress Up Darling unveiled a new trailer on May 9, 2025, previewing the opening theme song.

Spira Spica, who performed the opening theme for the first season, will return to perform the theme song, “Ao to Kirameki (Blue and Sparkle),” for the second season.

In addition to the theme song reveal, the trailer also introduced new characters.

The second season is set to premiere in July 2025.

Season 1 of the anime aired from January to March 2022.

It was produced by CloverWorks and directed by Keisuke Shinohara, with Yoriko Tomita handling the series’ scripts, and Kazumasa Ishida designing the characters and serving as chief animation director. Takeshi Nakatsuka composed the series’ music.

My Dress-Up Darling is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. It was serialized in Square Enix’s seinen manga magazine Young Gangan from January 2018 to March 2025, and has been compiled in 14 volumes...

My Dress-Up Darling returns to our screens this July with a new anime season of cosplay antics, based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda. To celebrate that return, a brand new Season 2 trailer was released tonight announcing that Spira Spica, who performed the opening theme song “Sansan Days” for season one, will be returning for the second season opening theme song “Ao to Kirameki (Blue and Sparkle).” My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Anime Opening Theme Reveal Trailer Related: Feature: How My Dress-Up Darling Bridges Fandoms Across Generations with Ningyo Dolls Keisuke Shinohara continues to direct the My Dress-Up Darling anime at studio CloverWorks alongside series composer Yoriko Tomita, character designer Kazumasa Ishida and music from Takeshi Nakatsuka. Yusuke Yamamoto has been promoted to assistant director from episode director. The series will premiere in July. Crunchyroll streams the first season and describes the story as such: Wakana Gojo is a high school...

The My Dress-Up Darling stage event at Aniplex's AnimeJapan 2025 booth today officially confirmed that the previously announced anime sequel is a second season that will air in July 2025 . A special 'memories' video and an illustration were unveiled to commemorative the announcement. My Dress-Up Darling Memories Trailer My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Illustration Related: My Dress-Up Darling Anime Sequel Officially Confirms 2025 Release Based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda, Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directed the My Dress-Up Darling anime's first season at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs by Kazumasa Ishida and music by Takeshi Nakatsuka ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). Crunchyroll streams the series and describes the story: Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who 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,...

CloverWorks' My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 has teased plenty more to come for fans. The series has finally received an official new release window update via a new promotional video, with Season 1 having concluded its initial run in March 2022.

As revealed at AnimeJapan 2025, My Dress-Up Darling's official X (formerly Twitter) revealed that fans can expect Season 2 to return to air this coming July for the Summer 2025 anime season. A streaming release date for international viewers has yet to be confirmed. Readers can check out the official promotional video reveal below, alongside new footage near the end showcasing Marin cosplaying as a bunny (alongside a characteristically anxious Gojo). The account also released a Season 2 commemorative visual, featuring Marin and Gojo back-to-back and smiling over their shoulders at the viewer.

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Official staff of the fan-favorite My Dress-Up Darling anime series have joined the outpouring of fandom love and support following creator Shinichi Fukuda's end to the original manga series, vowing to do justice to the show's upcoming Season 2.

Following the conclusion of Fukuda's My Dress-Up Darling manga in Square Enix's Young Gangan, the anime's staff offered their congratulations and well-wishes, including series director Keisuke Shinohara. "Thank you Fukuda-sensei for completing the serialization of Kisekoi! I still can't believe Kisekoi is ending," he said. "I'm so sad. I received so much through this work. It's a shame that we won't be able to see the rest of Gojo-kun and Marin-chan's story, but I'll make sure to send them off properly. I'll keep my eyes on Fukuda-sensei's big back and do my best in the anime production."

My Dress-Up Darling Manga Ends After 7 Years Ahead of Anime's Season 2 Image via...

After 7 years of publication, the original My Dress-Up Darling manga is set to complete its serialization, with author Shinichi Fukuda's next chapter to be its last.

Via MangaAlerts on X (formerly Twitter), Shinichi Fukuda's My Dress-Up Darling manga series will sadly end on March 21, 2025, with next month's Young Gangan release. The final page of the latest Chapter 114 reads, "From now on too, we'll be together. Next time -- the final chapter." The series was first serialized in January 2018. Readers can check out MangaAlerts' post with images below.

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Original My Dress-Up Darling Series Is Set to End Publication in March 2025 For some reason the MangaUp!

The much anticipated sequel for My Dress Up Darling is officially set to premiere in 2025.

The announcement comes three years after the sequel was initially revealed on Sep 17, 2022.

Although specific details regarding its release were scarce until now, the latest update, which was announced on the official website of My Dress Up Darling, confirms its release window alongside a new teaser visual

Further details such as the sequel’s format, staff, and theme song artists are yet to be revealed.

Season 1 of the anime aired from January to March 2022.

It was produced by CloverWorks and directed by Keisuke Shinohara, with Yoriko Tomita handling the series’ scripts, and Kazumasa Ishida designing the characters and serving as chief animation director. Takeshi Nakatsuka composed the series’ music.

My Dress-Up Darling is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. It began serialization in Square Enix’s Young Gangan in January 2018, and...

The official website and accounts for the My Dress-Up Darling anime today revealed that the previously announced sequel will be broadcast in 2025 , while also unveiling a teaser visual. A format for the new anime is yet to be confirmed. My Dress-Up Darling Anime Sequel Teaser Visual Related: My Dress-Up Darling Manga Gets Live-Action Drama in October 2024 Based on the manga by Shinichi Fukuda, Keisuke Shinohara ( Blackfox ) directed the My Dress-Up Darling anime's first season at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita ( The Elusive Samurai ), character designs by Kazumasa Ishida and music by Takeshi Nakatsuka ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ). Crunchyroll streams the series and describes the story: Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who 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...

Since its debut, My Dress Up Darling quickly became a hit in the anime world with its heartfelt portrayal of cosplay, friendship, and blossoming romance between its two leads. Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo’s growing relationship, grounded in their shared passion for artistry and craftsmanship, has captivated fans for its refreshing take on young love and self-expression.

Marin and Wakana from My Dress-Up Darling | Credit: CloverWorks

However, many early viewers and readers dismissed My Dress Up Darling assuming the series was little more than a typical romantic comedy with a lot of focus on fanservice. Even the anime director, Keisuke Shinohara is no exception to this. The misconceptions surrounding the series’ theme could have almost ruined the anime adaptation of this popular manga.

Keisuke Shinohara’s Early Impression of My Dress-Up Darling

Many viewers often label My Dress Up Darling as a superficial romantic comedy targeted towards a male audience.

The official website for the upcoming live-action drama adaptation of Shinichi Fukuda's cosplay-themed romantic comedy manga series My Dress-Up Darling today released a poster visual (see above) featuring the two main cast members — Kota Nomura as the male protagonist, Wakana Gojo, and Riko Nagase as the main heroine, Marin Kitagawa. In this visual, Nomura shows his samue (work clothes Wakana wears when he creates dolls and cosplay costumes) costume for the first time. The site also revealed four new cast members — Akana Ikeda as Sajuna Inui, a cosplayer who goes by the name "Juju," Kokoro Toyoshima as Shinju Inui, Sajuna's younger sister, Daichi Shiozaki as Chitose Amano, a cross-dressing cosplayer who goes by the name "Amane Himeno," and Meikyo Yamada as Kaoru Gojo, Wakana's grandfather and and a master of the Kashishi craft. Sajuna Inui played by Akana Ikeda Shinju Inui played by Kokoro Toyoshima Chitose Amano played by...

A live-action drama adaptation of My Dress-Up Darling , based on Shinichi Fukuda's cosplay-themed romantic comedy manga series, is set to premiere in Japan on October 8, 2024. The official website for the Mbs and TBS's "Dramaism" block announced the news today. 20-year-old Kota Nomura is cast as Wakana Gojo. This is his first leading role in a terrestrial drama series. 22-year-old Riko Nagase plays the main heroine, Marin Kitagawa. Cast visual "In the original manga story, there is Marin, who is innocent and cheerful and has her own core, and Wakana, who is shy but serious, pure-hearted, and just tries his best," said Nomura. "The pure and naive interaction between the two, who have different personalities but are both dedicated to what they love, was extremely cute, funny, and made my heart pound. I was also able to feel the importance of admitting that I like what I like. I...

Crunchyroll is releasing a limited edition Blu-release of My Dress-Up Darling, the risqué slice-of-life anime comedy that follows a beautiful cosplayer and her new high school friend/costume designer.

Per Crunchyroll's press release, My Dress-Up Darling - Limited Edition Blu-ray and its standard DVD release will be available on Nov. 7. The limited edition Blu-ray box set will include art cards, a calendar, a planner, an artbook and stickers. The home media release collects all 12 episodes of My Dress-Up Darling Season 1, which originally aired on Crunchyroll from Jan. 9, 2022, to March 27, 2022.

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My Dress-Up Darling - Limited Edition Special Features

My Dress-Up Darling: Dub Cast and Crew Q&A Marin's Cosplay Breakdown Promo Videos Textless Opening and Ending Songs

My Dress-Up Darling - Limited Edition Exclusives

9 Art Cards 16-Month Calendar & Cosplay Planner Sticker Sheet 104-Page Art Book

My Dress-Up Darling follows Wakana Gojo, a reclusive...

My Dress-Up Darling's Marin Kitagawa has inspired yet another adorable cosplay.

Shinichi Fukuda's manga delves into the creative world of fabricating and showcasing cosplay, and as such, it's unsurprising that the story continually inspires costume makers. This latest cosplay, created by Redditor u/pearythecatapus_, features Kitagawa in her school uniform and captures the high schooler's fun and energetic personality perfectly.

Related: My Dress-up Darling Fan’s Stunning Cosplay Recreates the Manga’s Cover

[self] Marin Kitagawa from My Dress-up Darling Cosplay by u/pearythecatapus_ in cosplay

My Dress-Up Darling first appeared in Square Enix's Young Gangan in January 2018 and so far, the series has produced 11 volumes; the anime adaptation by CloverWorks debuted in January 2022. The story sees Kitagawa, who has a deep passion for video games and anime, team up with her shy classmate, Wakana Gojo, who has a secret hobby of making Hina Dolls, to pursue her...

My Dress-Up Darling continues to inspire fans to delve into the creative world of costume-making.

A talented cosplayer by the username Rory posted their interpretation of the series' female lead to Reddit. The outfit recreates Marin Kitagawa's blue and white school uniform, showcasing her blonde pink hair and colorful eyes. Rory has also brought several other modern anime icons to life through cosplay, including Reze from Chainsaw Man, Rebecca from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Jinx from Arcane.

Related: My Dress-up Darling Fan’s Stunning Cosplay Recreates the Manga’s Cover

Marin Kitagawa from “My Dress-Up Darling” by bbyrory by u/bbyrory in cosplay Why My Dress-Up Darling's Marin Resonates With Fans

Many other members of the cosplay and anime fan communities have been inspired by Kitagawa's upbeat and positive personality. Most notably, costume-making master Nymphahri shared their take on the character by uploading pictures of them recreating some of the high schooler's signature poses.

My Dress-Up Darling has inspired another meta-cosplay of a cosplay.

Created and uploaded on Reddit by JinxTheFunHouse, the Shizuku-tan cosplay accurately recreates the fictional video game character's signature maid costume and floral tights. My Dress-Up is a story about making cosplay. The dark purple-haired beauty serves as the inspiration for protagonist Marin Kitagawa's first attempt at costume-making.

Related: My Dress-Up Darling's Marin Comes to Life in Picture Perfect Cosplay

Marin Kitagawa as Shizuku-tan cosplay by JinxTheFunhouse by u/JinxTheFunhouse in cosplay My Dress-Up Darling and Meta-Cosplays

Of course, JinxTheFunHouse isn't the only prominent cosplayer who has taken a shot at making meta-cosplays for the award-nominated anime; notably, fellow Reddit user Sakura Kitsune posted their interpretation of Shizuku-tan on the website, explaining in the comments that "cosplaying a cosplayer's cosplay is totally my thing." Another costume maker posted stunning pictures of their take on a different one of Kitagawa's cosplays -- Black Lobelia,...

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Based on the homonymous manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda, “My Dress Up Darling” deals mostly with the world of cosplay, through an approach, thought, that is essentially a mash-up of genres.

Wakana Gojo fell in love with his grandfather’s hina dolls from his childhood, which has led him into becoming his apprentice, and now, in high school, living with him in his house/workshop, spending his time between honing his crafting skills and attending school. In general, he is happy, but his endeavors and a past trauma regarding his interest have led him into becoming essentially an outcast, not having friends, not to mention a girlfriend. All these however, change when Marin Kitagawa, a gorgeous rather popular classmate, discovers his talent, and convinces him to work on her new cosplay. Gojo takes the whole endeavor as seriously as his hina dolls, all the while trying to hide his attraction for Marin,...