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kfarhanah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nymphie's review against another edition
4.0
The story is interesting and the interactions between the two leading characters can be very sweet. Kitagawa is constantly encouraging Gojo to not only continue to enjoy his interests, but to not be ashamed of them and be unapologetically himself. I really enjoy the idea of a cosplay-loving girl pairing up with an awkward guy who loves to sew doll clothes.
This book was definitely heavy on the fanservice, and the male lead falls too hard into that “overly freaked out over a woman’s attention” stereotype. Does he seriously have to stammer fifteen times in one sentence EVERY single time they interact? It gets a bit annoying after a while and I found myself skipping over chunks of his dialogue to bypass those moments.
This book was definitely heavy on the fanservice, and the male lead falls too hard into that “overly freaked out over a woman’s attention” stereotype. Does he seriously have to stammer fifteen times in one sentence EVERY single time they interact? It gets a bit annoying after a while and I found myself skipping over chunks of his dialogue to bypass those moments.
tartbarbie's review against another edition
4.0
Wakana Gojou keeps to himself till he unintentionally puts himself into Marin Kitagawa's path. Finding that he can sew she ropes him into making a cosplay costume for her to wear to events. Raised to make traditional dolls has made him have a gift for details and skilled with making clothes comes naturally. Together they find an unlikely friendship bonding over the art of cosplay which is only just the beginning.
My bestie picked out this series for us to read together I didn't know anything about it before we started it but quickly turned into a fan. I love the story it's sweet each installment is loaded with new characters and new cosplay adventures. It's a very addicting series I ended up reading three volumes in a row only stopping to have to do real life stuff. My Dress-Up Darling is an adorable story with cute art. I loved every moment. Can't wait to finish the series and watch the anime next.
My bestie picked out this series for us to read together I didn't know anything about it before we started it but quickly turned into a fan. I love the story it's sweet each installment is loaded with new characters and new cosplay adventures. It's a very addicting series I ended up reading three volumes in a row only stopping to have to do real life stuff. My Dress-Up Darling is an adorable story with cute art. I loved every moment. Can't wait to finish the series and watch the anime next.
winnisanderaon's review against another edition
5.0
This is actually really sweet, cute and very funny. Lots of moments where the mangas art is ‘pg-13’ but the. The reaction of the guys is very funny. Loved the story!
psykobilliethekid's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
beorn_101's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute start to a romance story, with some fanservice/smut moments.
My Dress-up Darling at it's core is about our protagonist and the love interest connecting over shared interest and respect, which I loved. There is some classic, quiet "loser" meets and falls for hot popular girl with quirky interest vibes here, but honestly I didn't care.
The tone is comedic and self-aware of what it is doing, which works pretty well. I loved the artstyle, particularly the use of outfits throughout the series.
Overall, this first volume was a lot of fun and I will be reading further!
My Dress-up Darling at it's core is about our protagonist and the love interest connecting over shared interest and respect, which I loved. There is some classic, quiet "loser" meets and falls for hot popular girl with quirky interest vibes here, but honestly I didn't care.
The tone is comedic and self-aware of what it is doing, which works pretty well. I loved the artstyle, particularly the use of outfits throughout the series.
Overall, this first volume was a lot of fun and I will be reading further!
sunnydee's review against another edition
5.0
Es geht hier um Gojo. Er geht noch in die Oberschule und ist ein totaler Außenseiter, weil er ein ausgefallenes Hobby hat. Er näht gern und liebt Puppen. Sein Opa stellt Puppen her und Gojo will dies eines Tages auch können. Er hilft bereits beim Nähen der Kleider aber das Anmalen braucht noch viel Übung.
Er schämt sich für das Hobby und als er von einer sehr hübschen und beliebten Mitschülerin beim Nähen erwischt wird, war es überrascht, dass diese es toll findet und sich mit ihm anfreundet. Marin ist ein echt herzensguter Mensch und ich mochte ihren Charakter sehr gern. Sie spricht einfach aus, was ihr auf der Seele liegt. Sie mag Gojo und fragt ihn, ob er ihr nicht helfen kann ein ganz bestimmtes Cosplay-Kostüm zu entwerfen und zu nähen. Sie erzählt ihm dabei so unbefangen von dem sexy Charakter, den sie nachspielen will, und das diese aus einem Sex-Game stammt. Überhaupt ist Marin sehr unbefangen und freizügig und damit kommt dann der Etchi/Fanservice Aspekt mit ins Spiel. Ich finde sowas nicht schlimm und mag den damit verbundenen Humor, da Gojo eben ein richtiger kleiner Nerd ist, der sonst nicht viel mit Mädchen zu tun hat. Da gerät er bei Marins Freizügigkeit oft ins Schwitzen.
Mir gefiel, dass Marin ihn wirklich nicht ausnutzte, sondern mit ihm zusammen das Kostüm erstellt und dass sie zu ihm genauso offen und freundlich in der Schule ist.
Der Zeichenstil ist der Hammer. Ich bin total begeistert von den süßen Gesichter, den der Abwechslung, der Kleidung und vor allem den witzigen Szenen. Einsame Klasse.
Ich werde die Reihe auf jeden Fall weiter lesen und werde mir gleich neue Bände kaufen.
Story 4,6/5
Emotionen 4,6/5
Charaktere 5+/5
Zeichenstil 5+/5
Lesegefühl 5+/5
Gesamt 5,0/5
keikoreadsmanga's review against another edition
4.0
The story is really cute! I adore Wacchan so much! But I'm not really comfortable with fanservice—so, that's the only thing that's keeping me from giving it a five-star. But I get it, totes necessary for seinen (manga for men) readers, right?
But I'll continue to keep reading because I find them so adorable together! I just really like shy guy-confident girl couples! Just like Horimiya, which I really loved! So, overlooking the fanservice, I think the plot of this seinen is really nice. I can't wait to see how Wacchan will deal with the new kind of world opened for him by Marin. I want to see him grow up, and get out of that comfort zone of his.
And yes, the art is so great! I love how the author drew Marin and Wacchan's characters! I felt weird calling Wacchan Gojou-kun though. I can't help but think about Gojo from JJK! Haha!
But I'll continue to keep reading because I find them so adorable together! I just really like shy guy-confident girl couples! Just like Horimiya, which I really loved! So, overlooking the fanservice, I think the plot of this seinen is really nice. I can't wait to see how Wacchan will deal with the new kind of world opened for him by Marin. I want to see him grow up, and get out of that comfort zone of his.
And yes, the art is so great! I love how the author drew Marin and Wacchan's characters! I felt weird calling Wacchan Gojou-kun though. I can't help but think about Gojo from JJK! Haha!
keikoreadsmanga's review against another edition
4.0
The story is really cute! I adore Wacchan so much! But I'm not really comfortable with fanservice—so, that's the only thing that's keeping me from giving it a five-star. But I get it, totes necessary for seinen (manga for men) readers, right?
But I'll continue to keep reading because I find then so adorable together! I just really like shy guy-confident girl couples! Just like Horimiya, which I really loved! So, overlooking the fanservice, I think the plot of this seinen is really nice. I can't wait to see how Wacchan will deal in the new kind of world opened for him my Marin. I want to see him grow up, as he was keeping himself in that comfort zone of his.
And yes, the art is so great! I love how he drew Marin and Wacchan's character! I felt weird calling Wacchan Gojou-kun though. I can't help but think about Gojo from JJK! Haha!
But I'll continue to keep reading because I find then so adorable together! I just really like shy guy-confident girl couples! Just like Horimiya, which I really loved! So, overlooking the fanservice, I think the plot of this seinen is really nice. I can't wait to see how Wacchan will deal in the new kind of world opened for him my Marin. I want to see him grow up, as he was keeping himself in that comfort zone of his.
And yes, the art is so great! I love how he drew Marin and Wacchan's character! I felt weird calling Wacchan Gojou-kun though. I can't help but think about Gojo from JJK! Haha!