The slice-of-life series brought a different side to how cosplays are represented and gave an in-depth perspective on otaku culture as the female protagonist of the series, Marin Kitagawa, is an aspiring cosplayer who is into anime and video games. The series follows her journey after she encounters Gojo, who is the exact opposite of her in terms of personality. Together, the two of them explore the cosplay world, teaching viewers how to make their costumes, do make-up, and create other props.
How Much of My Dress-Up Darling Did the Anime Cover?
Based on the last episode of My Dress-Up Darling Season 1, we can say that the anime covered Chapters 1 to 39 of the manga. As of writing, there are a total of 85 chapters released, which gives the studio a lot of content to adapt for the upcoming season. We can also expect that the second season will cover about 39 to 40 chapters.
Where to Start Reading the My Dress-Up Darling Manga After the Anime
Since Season 1 of My Dress-Up Darling ended in Chapter 39, this means that those who wish to read the manga should start at Chapter 40. It is also good to read the manga from the beginning to see how some parts differ between the source material and the anime. Although the anime tried its best to stick to the original content, there are still some differences between the two that avid fans might appreciate.
Where to Read the My Dress-Up Darling Manga
Interested readers can go to Kissmanga and Mangadex to read the My Dress-Up Darling manga. The manga is still ongoing and is continuously being released in Japan, so fans can also find it in their trusted manga stores. The manga can be bought as a collector’s copy but there are also digital prints available for a discounted price. The manga proved to be a success as it immediately sold more than 1.5 copies the moment the anime was released. By September 2022, over 7.5 million copies of the manga have been sold. The manga also ranked third in Honya Club’s Nationwide Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics in 2020 and got 16th place in Kono Manga ga Sugoi! in 2020.
Where to Watch the My Dress-Up Darling Anime
After reading the manga, readers may watch the anime on Crunchyroll. The streaming platform offers the original Japanese version with English subtitles but the English, Portuguese, and Spanish dubbed versions are available as well. The show was also released on DVD and Blu-ray for those who prefer to collect the series that way. In fact, when Volume 1 was released, My Dress-Up Darling’s DVD and Blu-ray sales were high even in the first week, surpassing other well-loved anime. This clearly proves how popular My Dress-Up Darling is. Get the latest news and trends direct to your feed by following us on Twitter @epicstreamanime or on Facebook.
