This is a list of story arcs in the My Dress-Up Darling manga series. Most of the arcs are named after the characters that Marin cosplays or if cosplaying in a group, the name of the show/manga they are cosplaying. Take note that these are not officially named arcs and are just fan-made names for easier recall and organization of the series.
Shizuku Kuroe Arc[]
Shizuku Kuroe Arc | |||
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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 Gojo 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?![1] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 14 | Number of Episodes | 5 |
Flower Princess Blaze Arc[]
Flower Princess Blaze Arc | |||
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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![2] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 16 | Number of Episodes | 5 |
Veronica Arc[]
Veronica Arc | |||
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Wakana is able to finish making Veronica's costume quickly due to the simple design. As he and Marin prepare for the photoshoot, they decide to postpone it, partly because of a mishap during their preparation, and also because Wakana is uncomfortable seeing Marin wearing something that showed too much skin. | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 3 | Number of Episodes | 1 |
Liz Arc[]
Liz Arc | |||
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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![3] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 3 | Number of Episodes | 1 |
Fireworks Festival Arc[]
Fireworks Festival Arc | |||
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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![4] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 3 | Number of Episodes | 1 |
Shizuku Kuroe, Part 2 Arc[]
Shizuku Kuroe, Part 2 Arc | |||
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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! 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![5] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 4 | Number of Episodes | TBA |
TBA |
Arisa Izayoi Arc[]
Arisa Izayoi Arc | |||
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After Marin decides what her new cosplay will be, Wakana has trouble getting the new outfit ready. Marin wears the costume to a Halloween Party. In this party, Wakana and Marin are asked about their relationship status. Wakana vehemently denies this, which makes Marin feel bad. Wearing the costume in the cold weather makes Marin catch a cold and miss class. Wakana nurses her back to health. Unfortunately, he catches a cold himself. | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 7 | Number of Episodes | TBA |
TBA |
Rei Kogami Arc[]
Rei Kogami Arc | |||
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Cosplay moves back to the top of the priority list over love, as the cultural festival rolls around. To Marin’s utter surprise and delight, it features an event that means cosplay at school! But while Marin may now have a lot of experience to go on, the type of cosplay required is totally new to her![6] With the cultural festival looming and a beauty pageant to win, Marin and Wakana’s days at school turn into a frenzy of activity! Though the pair are now old hands at cosplaying, Marin struggles to project masculinity in character for her first crossplay. Wakana, meanwhile, has jitters about his very first time working with his classmates! Can he overcome the doubts and negative voices in his head to make Marin number one in the pageant and help his class bring home the victory?![7] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 13 | Number of Episodes | TBA |
TBA |
New DSLR Arc[]
New DSLR Arc | |||
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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?![8] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 7 | Number of Episodes | TBA |
TBA |
Coffin Arc[]
Coffin Arc | |||
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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![9] 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![10] | |||
Manga | Anime | ||
Number of Chapters | 15 | Number of Episodes | TBA |
TBA |
Mandate of Heaven Arc[]
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Marin is unable to confess her feelings to Wakana as the latter is too focused on making the perfect Haniel costume for her. Wakana struggles to find the perfect fabric for the costume. He is consumed by self-doubt but is able to push through by using his own experiences and finds the fabric he is looking for. However, he is still not satisfied with his creation. After a lot of sleepless nights, Wakana is finally able to finish the Haniel costume. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Number of Chapters | TBA | Number of Episodes | TBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References[]
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 1.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 3.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 5.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 5.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 6.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 7.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 8.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 9.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 10.
- ↑ My Dress-Up Darling Manga — Volume 11.