My Dress-Up Darling 15

その着せ替え人形は恋をする [Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru] #15

by Shinichi Fukuda

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

After multiple twists and turns, trials and tribulations, it’s Marin and Wakana are dating! While neither their families nor their friends are surprised by the announcement, the happy couple are eager to celebrate their mutual feelings with a heap of outdoor activities! Eventually, the two find themselves back on the beach where they made a fateful promise one year ago. What new vows will they exchange under the shining sun in this final volume?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Young Adult, Comics, Fiction, Contemporary, Seinen

Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 21, 2026

Reviews

[Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really wish author was not rushed at the end because I so needed more of Gojo and Marin. Overall a really cute series, despite some of the fanservice moments

[Holly | Raise Your Words · Rating 5 out of 5]

| 5/5 Stars | ★★★★★

Trigger Warnings for My Dress-Up Darling (Full Series): Sexual Content, Partial Nudity, Body Image Issues, Mild Profanity.​

My Dress-Up Darling is a 15 volume manga series by Shinichi Fukuda. This series centers on Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojou, two seemingly complete opposites who find their way to one another through a shared interest: clothing. Over time, the two create majestic pieces of artwork on display through cosplay and maybe create some love along the way.

EEEEEEEE, ahem, strike that from the record. But seriously, I really loved this series! My Dress-Up Darling does it right in almost every way: Gojou and Marin feel like real high school students, the anime series is a faithful (so far) adaptation of the manga, and the story ends with no filler and a perfect bow. As someone who notoriously doesn't like romance or slice of life manga, I actually started this series opposite than how I normally would. My husband was watching the anime while I read something else and I slowly found myself putting the book down and tuning in. After catching up with the anime, I switched over to the manga and just devoured it on the Viz Media app.

My Dress-Up Darling is definitely one of those series that lives up to the hype. It is so worth reading or watching it. I can't say that reading it was any better than watching it because it's been so faithful so far. That being said, a benefit to reading it is that you can complete the series right now!

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There's this post online that says they believe Marin's wedding dress is personally made by Gojo, and that made me want to read this. Gojo has always poured his heart into his work, crafting pieces that reflect not just a character, but the person wearing them. A wedding dress made by his hands would be more than fabric and lace; it would be a love letter in stitches, shaped by years of shared laughter, growth, and quiet understanding. It’s not just a dress; it’s the embodiment of their love, worn once, remembered forever. I believe that's really beautiful.

The story and this (last) volume reminds us that the things we love are worth pursuing simply because they make us feel alive, and that the right people will celebrate that joy with us, not question it. I quite enjoyed their story a lot, even if there were times that I was bored. Still a good experience.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

H E R M O S O!
Todo lo que esta bien!!!

[Ivana Marcon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Il finale, rispetto al resto della storia, é un po' deludente... Mi sembra che il volume non metta il focus nei giusti puntini (Marin e Gojo)

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a 3.5 star rating;
I really like that we got to see Marin and Gojo go on a date and still act like their usual selves, and not seem overly nervous about the fact that they’re now dating. I also really liked that this last volume focused some on all of Gojo and Marin’s friends reacting to them now being in a relationship. It was adorable to see the different yet positive reactions from everyone and how much support the duo have.
Although with all of that said, I wish this series had a few more volumes just to flesh out Gojo and Marin’s romantic relationship more, show their wedding, and explore for Marin herself to look into the option of professional cosplay (even if she ended up not doing it, I would’ve liked it better if she personally made that decision).
Overall, this was a surprisingly sweet and very enjoyable manga series to read.

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I personally think the finale wasn't rushed at all. To me the Haniel costume already had a finishing feeling to it and the impact it had serves as a great finale cosplay. I would've loved to see more of Marin and Gojo's little family but that is a sign that I didn't want to let go of these characters.
I definitely had my ups and downs with this series since I will never be a fan of excessive fan service but as it got less as the series kept going, I got really invested in what cosplay Marin and Gojo would come up with next. I think it is also important to note that in comparison to other fan service-heavy male intended manga Marin felt like a real person and so did Gojo! In almost all of these manga the male protagonist serves as a self-insert but Gojo really got his own personality and story.
I will miss them but for next few years I'll hope the anime will continue keeping them alive.

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Aran Chandran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shinichi plays with the costumes we wear in life to tell a heartwarming nostalgic story of young budding love, friendship and passion for art expression. In doing so, she actually delves into identity, self acceptance and growth by collaboration.

I only read this manga series because I first fell in love in the anime. It starts slow and really doesn’t promise much, but it builds slowly and by the end, it’s such an earnest and wholesome story. It transported me back to how it felt being young and in love, decades ago.

To the author, I saw how much care, heart and effort you poured into Marin and Gojou; ありがとう 🙇🏽‍♂️

[Nicolo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm still waiting for the English final volume of this series, but I couldn't wait and got the original Japanese release. I got the deluxe package because it has a clear file featuring new art from the author of our favorite couple.

This volume is really just an epilogue. The real ending happened in volume 14. There is barely enough chapters to fill it out that it includes a one-shot which I hope is a backdoor pilot for a new manga from the author or just an extra side-story. I hope this is included in the English version.

I'm excited to get my hands on volume 15 and April 2026 can't arrive fast enough.

[Adam Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The penultimate Volume! Chapter 107!!!
The will they/won't they is over! After almost ending things completely over a misunderstanding, Wakana confesses his love to Marin and she gives it back. Now a couple, they must find their way through the next steps. Marin is being searched for by talent scouts after her overwhelming appearance at the last con, and Wakana is on the cusp of taking his role as officially making Hina Dolls.
Need the next one! Got to find out what happens.
Recommend. So glad the tension is broken.

[Kieran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review is a stand in for the entire series. I really loved this, although it is extremely ecchi in the beginning most of that is front loaded in the earlier volumes. Marin and Gojo are characters that perfectly complement each other and their partnership is truly heartwarming. While it does kind of play to the introverted guy falling for the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, it’s well released the characters are three dimensional and believable. It’s just a shame that the ending felt a little rushed.

[Anastasia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dopo alcuni volumi poco soddisfacenti, speravo almeno in un buon finale. Purtroppo mi è parso che i capitoli si siano susseguiti troppo in fretta. Raccontare il loro futuro con qualche salto temporale è legittimo e una scelta piuttosto tipica, ma alcuni momenti mi sono sembrati poco significativi. Anche i continui riferimenti al cibo e a quanto mangia Marin mi sono parsi ripetitivi e un po' pesanti.

[cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

this was really cute despite the copious amounts of fan service (I feel like it did get better tho in the last third lol)

marin and gojou are so cute and sincere!! it's a shame the haniel arc was the last one tho because of the author's health. I feel like the series was really at its climax during that arc and 5 chapters just isn't enough to wrap it all up

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fan service is definitely a little extra, but dies down a fair bit in the later volumes, and on the whole I liked the message that you can love and enjoy your hobbies without feeling the need to monetise it, and how it can help bring people together. Marin and Gojo are very cute together, and though the ending was a little rushed and wrapped things up quite quickly, it was still a good time.

[Maradoth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet love story about two individuals discovering each other and accepting one another’s hobbies, even though they are shunned by the majority. The female protagonist is weird and lacks a sense of civility, as she doesn’t mind getting half naked in front of the male protagonist during their first encounter, which is unusual. Aside from that, it is a sweet story.

[Jessica ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

~ 3.5 stars
This show really grew on me over the 2 seasons, and I was excited to see how it ended. The last arc was really interesting and I wish it went on for a bit longer, but I'm glad it had a satisfying end!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

La storia d'amore è un po'... boh. Fatta a caso, un po' male... mi piace, ma non è il classico romance, infatti non l'ho mai letto per la storia d'amore, ma per i vestiti, per il cosplay, perché è divertente, leggero e diverso dal solito.

[Carooool.lxxs]

Cute pero apuraron mucho el final, me hubiese gustado ver con mayor profundidad como se desarrollaba la relación de Wakana y Marin.

Además, el tema de ser cosplayer profesional tenia potencial para ser explotado y no solo tocar el tema superficialmente en dos capitulos.

[Egure_san · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finale tiepido come un caffè dimenticato sul tavolo della cucina. Negli ultimi volumi era diventata una storia matura con delle tematiche che lo elevavano dal classico shojo liceale. Ultimo volume della serie non all'altezza.

[ezgi · Rating 5 out of 5]

a masterpiece

[Shelby Zieke]

I’m so sad it’s over but so content with this ending 🥹🥹🥹

[Lucia Apaza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Los amo, no puede ser que me lo termine tan rápido😭

[★☆★Glowingz★☆★ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Nattapan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unique and surely memorable.

[Pranav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little epilogue tying everything up nicely

[cielo ଳ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peak.
Endgame.
Fluff.
Miscommunication with proper communication later.
Japanese gal.
Traditional guy.

FEMALE MANGAKA!

ABSOLUTE PEAK

[Shawnie Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Yay!!
I didn't want it to end but I am totally satisfied with the story.

[Michael Homem · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really hope Gojo created Kitagawa’s wedding dress 🥺

[Nathaniel Irvin]

Honestly I was kind of disappointed. It really felt like the author just quit and ended the story without really developing their relationship anymore.