A high school boy with a passion for traditional dolls and a talent for sewing gets roped into making cosplay outfits for one of the prettiest, most popular girls in his class! As the odd couple grows ever closer, they find themselves in ever racier situations!

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Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojou passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who's always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin--never one to be shy--spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmante into her secret hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana's wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!

My Dress-Up Darling

My Dress-up Darling, Volume 1

Though training to become an artisan who makes hina doll heads, Wakana Gojo is instead making cosplay costumes for Marin Kitagawa, one of the most popular girls in class. As if this turn of events wasn't shocking enough, Wakana discovers that his first cosplay creation is due in...two weeks?! But with a reward like Marin's smile hopefully waiting at the end of it all, Wakana dives right in. Will the results of two short weeks of hard work be enough to satisfy Marin's high expectations?!

My Dress-up Darling, Volume 2

Wakana and Marin make it through their very first cosplay event, and not long after, Marin's heart undergoes a change...?! But that's not going to stop her cosplaying! To research their next project, the duo decide to watch the anime it's based on...but on screening night, they wind up alone together...?! And with JuJu, another gorgeous cosplayer, dropping by Wakana's house...it seems like a love triangle is abrew!

My Dress-up Darling, Volume 3

The preparations for Marin and JuJu's group cosplay steadily advance...until at long last, the costumes are complete!! That should just leave the photo shoot...but Wakana has a secret plan the other two don't know about!!

My Dress-up Darling, Volume 4

Wakana has spent every summer vacation on his own...until now! With a friend like Marin at his side, he's about to get a taste of everything summer has to offer and more—the pool, fireworks, extra homework…and of course, cosplay! Now that she's crossed off bronzed fighter Veronica-tya from her to-do list, Marin has set her sights on a succubus from one of her favorite manga series! But when she picks out a questionable location for the photo shoot, Wakana's the one about to be left red in the face and hot under the collar!

My Dress-up Darling, Volume 5

Ever since he got roped into helping Marin, Wakana has had his world and perceptions expanded by cosplay. In fact, it's even helped him find peace with himself! &nbsp; And that seems to be one of cosplay's superpowers, as Wakana and Marin discover at an Ikebukuro event. There, they meet crossplayer Amane and hear their cosplay origin story, which gives Marin the push she needs to decide on her next costume! &nbsp; Unfortunately for Wakana, getting the new outfit ready is going to be anything but easy... NOTE: If your purchased book has production defects and you would like a replacement copy, please contact at 1-800-733-3000 or ecustomerservice@penguinrandomhouse.com.

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 6

Marin's bestie and Wakana's classmate Nowa might seem a little flaky, but the girl has some serious instinct when love is in the air! When she tosses out a bombshell at karaoke by flatly asking Marin and Wakana if they're an item, it sends the two running! But before long, it's cosplay over love, as the school culture festival rolls around! To Marin's utter surprise and delight, their school features a unique festival event that means...cosplay at school?! And even though Marin's an old hand at cosplay now, the type of costume the event calls for is all new to her!

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 7

At their high school’s cultural festival, Marin tackles her first crossplay! While struggling with projecting masculinity in character, she prepares for the festival with the rest of the class. But while Marin is a pro at group activities, Wakana has jitters about his very first time working together with his classmates. Is there a light at the end of his tunnel of nerves and anxiety?!

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 8

To get the swanky DSLR camera of her dreams, Marin picks up more part-time work! And once she's scraped up the cash to buy her shiny new gadget, she attends a cosplay event...this time, as a photographer! Meanwhile, at the same event, Wakana expands his horizons by meeting up with an online acquaintance he idolizes! Will Wakana get more than he bargained for when he gets a closer look into the complex world of "afters" and sewing culture?!

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 9

Upon meeting up with Amane-san and his friends at a cosplay event, Marin and Wakana learn about a group cosplay shoot they’re putting together for Coffin, a horror game. Unfortunately, the older cosplayers have life commitments that get in the way of hitting the studio for their appointment! Cue Marin and her ever proactive mind! She rings up a certain someone to see if they’d be game for an impromptu cosplay collaboration, but it’s going to be a hard sell! When more bodies are needed, will Wakana have to pitch in to make up the numbers?!

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 10

At the Coffin group cosplay, a big surprise awaits JuJu-sama!! While wearing a costume she never thought she'd wear, she reveals to the others her shocking plans for her cosplay career! What will the older cosplayers have to say when they hear her out, never mind Marin and Shinju?! Later, Marin puts an uncomfortable question to the gang about Akira, and eventually the truth comes out about why she seems to be avoiding Marin! And before everyone knows it, Winter Comiket is right around the corner!

My Dress-Up Darling 11

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 11

The My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook is a must-have for fans of the sweet and spicy rom-com that took the world by storm! These 100 gorgeous, full-color pages contain: <ul> <li>Galleries of hard-to-find promotional art!</li> <li>Production materials from animation studio CloverWorks!</li> <li>Staff commentary on every episode of the first season!</li> <li>Exclusive interviews with the character designer, costume designer, lead voice actress, screenwriter, and series director!</li> <li>A special message and illustration from manga creator Shinichi Fukuda!</li> </ul>

My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook

While they work on making the "Heaven's Will" costume for Winter Comiket, Christmas rolls around... For the first time, a giddy Marin gets her lucky underwear ready. Meanwhile, creating Haniel's costume is proving trickier than Wakana anticipated, and he's at his wits' end...

My Dress-Up Darling 12

My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 12

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!