My Dress-Up Darling: Season 1
2022 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling
Wakana Gojo is an aspiring doll maker who lives isolated, both at home and at school, due to a childhood trauma related to traditional Japanese dolls. Marin Kitagawa, beautiful and popular, seems out of his reach. Everything changes when she discovers him sewing and approaches him because of his passion for cosplay. They are very different, and that difference is the starting point of the story. When their classmates start talking about their relationship, Wakana tries to keep his distance, but Marin makes it hard for him. Their costumes lead them to meet Juju, a cosplayer Marin idolizes, and her sister Shinju Inui, a photographer.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Someone Who Lives in the Exact Opposite World as Me
Wakana Gojo is a high school student who dreams of becoming a kashirashi for hina dolls one day. Because his life is all about making hina dolls, he has a hard time fitting into his class because his interests are so different than anyone else’s. His classmate, Marin Kitagawa, is always at the center of attention and from another world. One day, they both end up on classroom cleaning duty and…
Directing: Keisuke Shinohara · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Mai Kanno, Hiroshi Watanabe, Saho Shirasu, Yuki Inoue
1x02 Wanna Hurry Up, and Do It?
After seeing how passionate Marin is about the things she loves, Wakana decides to help her with making outfits. He decides to help her out in making a cosplay for Shizuku Kuroe-tan from the game "Slippery Girls 2." They had planned to reconvene later to get the measurements started, but Marin couldn't wait and ends up coming to Wakana's house over the weekend.
Directing: Yoshihiro Hiramine · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Ayuru Ohashi, Atsushi Ono
1x03 Then Why Don't We?
Marin and Wakana start to grow closer as he helps her create her cosplay. Though he's happy about the fact that Marin treats him the same way at school as anywhere else, he also starts to worry about the fact that other people think it's weird that they're hanging out. Despite that, Marin takes Wakana shopping so they can look for materials needed for her cosplay.
Directing: Hideyuki Satake · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Kanako Yanagihara
1x04 Are These Your Girlfriend's?
Wakana felt relieved just for a moment after they got all of the materials they needed for Marin's cosplay, but then he's shocked to find out that he needs to finish the cosplay in two weeks. On top of that, his grandfather, Kaoru, hurts his back, so Wakana has to run the shop and he also has midterms. Wakana feels overwhelmed and gets depressed, wondering if he'll ever actually become a kashirashi at this point.
Directing: Yuichiro Komuro · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Ayaka Shimizu, Shou Okumura, Rie Kawamura, Ryosuke Shukutani
1x05 It's Probably Because This Is the Best Boob Bag Here
Wakana finally completes the Shizuku cosplay. Marin is super excited that she gets to dress as her beloved Shizuku-tan and suggests that the two of them go to a cosplay event the next day. Even though it's her first time at a cosplay event, Marin gets requests for photos left and right. Wakana is overwhelmed with feelings as he watches over Marin, but...
Directing: Takashi Sakuma · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Marie Miyake, Shinya Takahashi, Natsuko Abe, Ryosuke Shukutani
1x06 For Real?!
Marin and Wakana have a successful first cosplay event. Because of something Wakana said, Marin's mental and emotional state starts to change a little. Even though she was just spending time at the Gojos' home with Wakana and Kaoru to wash her outfit, she can't seem to calm down. Meanwhile, a certain person comes to Gojo Dolls after seeing the photos Marin posted onto social media of her Shizuku cosplay.
Directing: Shinichiro Ushijima · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Misako Tomioka, Rumi Shishido, Cocoro Kikuchi, Tomoyo Takayanagi
1x07 A Home Date With the Guy I Wuv Is the Best
Marin is going to do a group cosplay with her idol, the cosplayer "Juju," whose real name is Sajuna Inui, and they're going to cosplay as Black Lobelia and Black Lily from the magical girl anime "Flower Girl Blaze!!". Wakana heads over to Marin's home so that he can borrow the "Blaze!!" DVDs for research to make the outfits for them.
Directing: Ken Sanuma · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Larissa Tago Takeda, Sakura Tange, Rumi Shishido, Cocoro Kikuchi
1x08 Backlighting Is the Best
Juju's photographer and younger sister, Shinju Inui, meets Wakana and Marin for the first time. They're shocked at how opposite her appearance is to Sajuna, but they quickly become closer when they excitedly talk about cameras. Later on, Sajuna suggests that they check out the abandoned hospital that they'll be using for their group cosplay but...
Directing: Yusuke Kawakami · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Tomoyo Takayanagi, Misako Tomioka, Atsumi Tanezaki, Hina Youmiya
1x09 A Lot Happened After I Saw That Photo
Gojo is able to complete the Black Lobelia and Black Lily cosplays thanks to Marin's help. Both Marin and Sajuna try on their cosplays and they're both excited about how nicely they turned out, and Marin is even more excited about their upcoming group cosplay. When the day finally arrives, Marin and Sajuna get an unexpected visitor.
Directing: Yuta Yamazaki · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Atsumi Tanezaki, Hina Youmiya
1x10 We've All Got Struggles
Wakana and Shinju's secret plan was a success, which added to the success of their first group cosplay photoshoot. As Juju and Shinju look through the photos from the photoshoot, the sisters find out how they both feel. Meanwhile, Marin and Wakana are enjoying their summer vacation. They were preparing Marin's cosplay for a fighting game character named Veronica-tya, but then a problem arises...
Directing: Kento Nakagome · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Akira Sekine, Toshinari Fukamachi, Houko Kuwashima, Kouki Miyata
1x11 I Am Currently at a Love Hotel
Liz is a succubus who appears in one of Marin's favorite slice of life series, "SuccIDK." Marin had some interest in cosplaying Liz-kyun but didn't think she could pull it off until Wakana gave her a little push. With the cosplay ready, they head to a studio for a photoshoot, but the studio happened to be a rather unexpected location.
Directing: Yuusuke Yamamoto · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Misaki Kuno, Yusuke Shirai, Misako Tomioka, Tomoe Tamiyasu
1x12 My Dress-Up Darling Season Finale
Summer vacation is coming to a close. Wakana received an SOS from Marin, who hadn't finished her homework, so he ended up helping her study at her house. They later realize that Marin had forgotten some math drills at school, so they go to get them. While alone at the school, Marin and Wakana make plans to go to a summer festival together. And when that day finally arrived...
Directing: Yoshihiro Hiramine · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Takako Tanaka, Nanako Mori, Tasuku Kida, Yuya Murakami
1x13 Wakana Gojo, 15 Years Old, Teenager
Wakana helps Marin make a bunny girl outfit so she can cosplay as one of her favorite characters.
Directing: Keisuke Shinohara · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Larissa Tago Takeda
1x14 You Can Equip Boobs
Marin and Wakana go to a cosplay event and meet another cosplayer named Amane Himeno.
Directing: Yuusuke Yamamoto · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Ayaka Shimizu
1x15 I Wuuuuv Slice-of-Life Scenes! ♡♡♡
Amane tells Marin and Wakana about his past and how he got into cosplay.
Directing: Tomoki Yoshikawa · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Ayumu Murase, Akiha Matsui, Misato Matsuoka, Misako Tomioka
1x16 Has All My Measurements Memorized
Marin represents her class enters the school beauty pageant and finds out she gets to cosplay.
Directing: Takashi Sakuma · Writing: Keisuke Shinohara · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Ayaka Shimizu
1x17 800 Million
Wakana and Marin finish up the suit for the Rei-sama cosplay but Wakana realizes something is missing.
Directing: Yuichiro Komuro · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Larissa Tago Takeda
1x18 I'll Make It Happen, No Matter What with These Two Hands
Wakana finishes up Marin's suit for her Rei-sama cosplay and the day of the beauty pageant finally arrives.
Directing: Nobuhide Kariya · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Shuichi Uchida, Larissa Tago Takeda
1x19 Capture Those Delicious Memories!
Marin discovers the terrifying truth that she's gained weight and her cosplay no longer fits her.
Directing: Yuusuke Yamamoto · Writing: Yuusuke Yamamoto · Starring: Yuuka Amemiya, Akira Sekine, Marie Miyake, Larissa Tago Takeda
1x20 The Only Way I Can Think of to Express That Gratitude Is With Money
Marin and Wakana go to a cosplay event. Marin meets up with Amane and Suzuka and Wakana meets up with Akira.
Directing: Yuuki Gotou · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Marie Miyake, Misaki Kuno, Mutsumi Sasaki, Ayumu Murase
1x21 Because I Don't Intend to Sleep Tonight
Marin tries to convince Juju to join their "Coffin" cosplay group.
Directing: Haruka Tsuzuki · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Marie Miyake, Misaki Kuno, Yusuke Shirai, Ayumu Murase
1x22 So We're Gonna Do It All Right Now?!
Marin has a slight misunderstanding and Wakana has his first playthrough of "Coffin."
Directing: Yoshihiro Hiramine · Writing: Keisuke Shinohara · Starring: Marie Miyake, Larissa Tago Takeda, Sakura Tange, Rumi Shishido
1x23 I Didn't Think Anything Good Would Ever Happen to Me
Everyone is getting ready for the upcoming Coffin group cosplay but they also have a surprise for Juju.
Directing: Yuusuke Yamamoto · Screenplay: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Marie Miyake, Rumi Shishido, Misako Tomioka, Akiha Matsui
1x24 Dear My Dress-Up Darling Season Finale
Marin, Wakana, and the others finally have their "Coffin" group cosplay session.
Directing: Yuichiro Komuro, Keisuke Shinohara · Writing: Yoriko Tomita · Starring: Marie Miyake, Misako Tomioka, Ayumu Murase, Atsumi Tanezaki
Season 1 Cast
Hina SugutaMarin Kitagawa (voice)24 episodes
Shoya IshigeWakana Gojo (voice)24 episodes
Atsushi OnoKaoru Gojo (voice)14 episodes
Larissa Tago TakedaNowa Sugaya (voice)11 episodes
Misako TomiokaSena Ichijiku Cosplayer (voice)10 episodes
Akira SekineRune Yamauchi (voice)9 episodes
Yuuka AmemiyaDaia Yahiro (voice)8 episodes
Marie MiyakeSuzuka Ito (voice)8 episodes
Hina YoumiyaShinju Inui (voice)8 episodes
Shuichi UchidaKensei Morita (voice)6 episodes
Shohei KomatsuShiki Kashiwagi (voice)6 episodes
Tomoyo TakayanagiYoung Wakana (voice)5 episodes
Ayumu MuraseAmane Himeno (voice)5 episodes
Ayaka ShimizuTae Hanaoka (voice)4 episodes
Rumi ShishidoShion Nikaido (voice)4 episodes
Keito HironiwaKoki Murakami (voice)4 episodes
Mayuko KazamaMiyako Honda (voice)4 episodes
Cocoro KikuchiShion's Flower Pet (voice)3 episodes
Mutsumi SasakiHajime Usami (voice)3 episodes
Shion WakayamaSeira Kawanishi (voice)3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in My Dress-Up Darling season 1?
Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling has 24 episodes.
When Did Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling Premiere?
Released January 9, 2022.
Where to Watch Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling?
Available with a subscription on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 1x11, «I Am Currently at a Love Hotel», with a 8.4.