My Dress-Up Darling
A heartfelt slice-of-life romance where the delicate artistry of traditional doll-making collides with the vibrant, expressive world of cosplay, creating a beautiful tapestry of burgeoning love and self-acceptance.
My Dress-Up Darling
My Dress-Up Darling

その着せ替え人形は恋をする

09 January 2022 — 21 September 2025 Japan 1 season 24 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (810)
Cast: Hina Suguta, Shoya Ishige, Atsushi Ono, Larissa Tago Takeda, Misako Tomioka
Drama Animation Comedy
Passion and Craftsmanship Self-Acceptance and Overcoming Insecurity Challenging Social and Gender Norms The Nature of Attraction and Intimacy

My Dress-Up Darling - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

好きなものを好きって言えないなんて…そんなの、絶対につまらないよ

— Marin Kitagawa

Context:

This is said in Season 1, Episode 2, "Wanna Hurry Up, and Do It?" Marin says this to Wakana when he is hesitant about her wanting to cosplay a character from an erotic game. Her statement dismisses his concerns about the source material being judged, focusing instead on the purity of liking something.

Meaning:

English: "If you can't say you like the things you like... that's just no fun at all." This quote encapsulates the core philosophy of the entire series. It's Marin's powerful assertion that one should never be ashamed of their passions, and it's this belief that helps Wakana begin to heal from his past trauma.

ごじょー君…好きだよ

— Marin Kitagawa

Context:

This line is spoken at the very end of Season 1, Episode 12, "My Dress-Up Darling." After they attend a summer festival, Marin calls Wakana. As he falls asleep on the phone, she quietly confesses her love, though he doesn't hear it.

Meaning:

English: "Gojo-kun... I love you." This is the culmination of Marin's emotional arc in the first season. It's a moment of pure, unguarded vulnerability that confirms the depth of her feelings for Wakana, transitioning their relationship from a simple friendship to a budding romance, at least from her side.