My Dress-Up Darling

My Dress-Up Darling is CloverWorks' charming romantic comedy built around the beautiful niche of cosplay culture — a series that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of shared passions with infectious enthusiasm. The stoic, doll-making craftsman Wakana Gojo is recruited by the radiant, popular Marin Kitagawa to help create cosplay costumes for characters she loves from games and anime. Their creative collaboration quickly blossoms into genuine emotional connection. What makes the series exceptional is its portrayal of Marin — a female character who is enthusiastically sexual, completely unashamed of her interests, and never punished narratively for either quality — and the way the show treats otaku culture and cosplay artistry with genuine respect and technical detail. The costume creation sequences are actually informative. CloverWorks' beautiful animation brings Marin's iconic looks to life spectacularly. A warm, joyful romance that makes you want to make something.