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その着せ替え人形は恋をする [Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru] #11
Láska ve střihu cosplaye 11
Den před plánovaným skupinovým cosplayem na základě hororové hry Rakev se Marin s přáteli sejdou s Džudžu, pro kterou mají přichystané překvapení. Tím je možnost vyzkoušet si cosplay postavy, které se doposud vyhýbala. Džudžu přes počáteční odpor souhlasí, a nakonec poodhalí i trochu ze své minulosti. Zbývá už jen jedna záhada – proč se Akira vlastně vyhýbá Marin?
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2023
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April 16, 2024
I’m kind of getting impatient with the romance
May 2, 2024
It's always one of the first volumes I pick up when I buy the new one! And it will 100% be the same for the next volume! Can't wait!!
August 9, 2025
Oh, this volume is fun! The group cosplay is amazing. They're all wonderful characters.
But what got me the most is Haniel’s "proof of love" that was introduced for Gojo and Marin's next cosplay. It was said that this love consumes, blurring the line between awe and surrender. And Marin has a similar effect on Gojo. Like Haniel’s allure, her presence is irresistible, but instead of erasing him, it inspires him to grow. I believe the author did great showing that parallel knowing that Marin is finally going to confess. The previous volumes are lowkey boring me out, so now I'm excited!
But what got me the most is Haniel’s "proof of love" that was introduced for Gojo and Marin's next cosplay. It was said that this love consumes, blurring the line between awe and surrender. And Marin has a similar effect on Gojo. Like Haniel’s allure, her presence is irresistible, but instead of erasing him, it inspires him to grow. I believe the author did great showing that parallel knowing that Marin is finally going to confess. The previous volumes are lowkey boring me out, so now I'm excited!
May 3, 2024
Loved the discussions about how there is no age limit to cosplay or with any other hobby. Though I am really wishing we could get to the confession
April 30, 2024
Marin’s absolutely going to confess to Wakana. Any second now. Until that happens, it’s time for a little nunsense and figuring out the real reason why Akane can’t stand to be around Marin.
I think the only thing more awkward than gathering a pile of unfamiliar characters together is then putting ninety percent of them in cosplay that looks nothing like them and having the costumes be almost all similar.
This nun cosplay is a great idea, except there’s more black and white on the go here than a couple of zebras joyriding in a police car. With no cast page and my lack of time to hop back and re-read the old stuff, this shoot doesn’t do a ton for me.
Most of the good stuff is focused on Juju, but less her devotion to her sister that lets her tolerate her utter aversion to horror, and instead a very important conversation that she has with two of the people who helped plan things out.
In one of those statements that should be obvious, but I feel more people need to hear, they flat-out tell her that just because you’re not a certain age doesn’t mean you have to give up on your hobbies.
It’s a real moment for Juju to know that just because she gets older doesn’t meant she can’t cosplay, the thing that she loves, and that’s really nice. As an avid manga reader in his mid-40s, the sentiment was appreciated.
Everything outside the shoot is a lot of prep and planning for the next one, minus Marin trying to confess and Wakana being hopeless. When he gives her a chin tilt during a makeup application and nearly wrecks her, it might be the cutest moment of the volume.
And it also makes perfect sense that later he accidentally sabotages his own romantic future by rushing off to start work on their next project together. Sometimes too much dedication can be a bad thing.
The whole Akane thing ends up being not at all what it seemed, which is really appreciated, even if the end result is pretty funny by virtue of how utterly silly it is. That’s okay though - this version is more interesting than the millionth iteration of everybody learning a valuable lesson.
Sometimes I love the genre spoofs they do in here, but I wasn’t wowed by the fallen angel thing they’re doing as the next cosplay. It has the goods to let Wakana learn more about making stuff that isn’t sewn together, at least, but it wasn’t as compelling as other media they’ve added in.
This is a pretty interstitial volume, mostly because it does have a photoshoot, but said shoot doesn’t turn out to be particularly memorable except for how hard to follow it gets. What’s coming next shows potential and the next volume preview looks like things are going to redress how tame this volume was.
4 stars - a strong entry, but not the home runs of the earlier ones. Still a great time with our leads, but there are a few too many cooks in this kitchen that make it harder to just sit back and enjoy.
I think the only thing more awkward than gathering a pile of unfamiliar characters together is then putting ninety percent of them in cosplay that looks nothing like them and having the costumes be almost all similar.
This nun cosplay is a great idea, except there’s more black and white on the go here than a couple of zebras joyriding in a police car. With no cast page and my lack of time to hop back and re-read the old stuff, this shoot doesn’t do a ton for me.
Most of the good stuff is focused on Juju, but less her devotion to her sister that lets her tolerate her utter aversion to horror, and instead a very important conversation that she has with two of the people who helped plan things out.
In one of those statements that should be obvious, but I feel more people need to hear, they flat-out tell her that just because you’re not a certain age doesn’t mean you have to give up on your hobbies.
It’s a real moment for Juju to know that just because she gets older doesn’t meant she can’t cosplay, the thing that she loves, and that’s really nice. As an avid manga reader in his mid-40s, the sentiment was appreciated.
Everything outside the shoot is a lot of prep and planning for the next one, minus Marin trying to confess and Wakana being hopeless. When he gives her a chin tilt during a makeup application and nearly wrecks her, it might be the cutest moment of the volume.
And it also makes perfect sense that later he accidentally sabotages his own romantic future by rushing off to start work on their next project together. Sometimes too much dedication can be a bad thing.
The whole Akane thing ends up being not at all what it seemed, which is really appreciated, even if the end result is pretty funny by virtue of how utterly silly it is. That’s okay though - this version is more interesting than the millionth iteration of everybody learning a valuable lesson.
Sometimes I love the genre spoofs they do in here, but I wasn’t wowed by the fallen angel thing they’re doing as the next cosplay. It has the goods to let Wakana learn more about making stuff that isn’t sewn together, at least, but it wasn’t as compelling as other media they’ve added in.
This is a pretty interstitial volume, mostly because it does have a photoshoot, but said shoot doesn’t turn out to be particularly memorable except for how hard to follow it gets. What’s coming next shows potential and the next volume preview looks like things are going to redress how tame this volume was.
4 stars - a strong entry, but not the home runs of the earlier ones. Still a great time with our leads, but there are a few too many cooks in this kitchen that make it harder to just sit back and enjoy.
September 9, 2025
Volume 11 lives up to my expectations, especially with the direction the 'Coffin' cosplay group took. I loved how the story delved into the mind of a fangirl outside of just Marin, giving us a fresh perspective on the passion and dedication that goes into cosplay. It's a great reminder that this hobby is about so much more than just the end result.
The visual storytelling in this volume was a standout for me. Some of the shots of the photo-taking sessions were fantastic, in particular, the creepy one Marin did was truly awesome and showcased both the fun and the art of their hobby.
This volume feels like a great build-up, setting the stage for what I assume will be the final arc of the series. It handles character development beautifully while still delivering the charm and humor we've come to expect. A solid 4 out of 5 stars from me!
The visual storytelling in this volume was a standout for me. Some of the shots of the photo-taking sessions were fantastic, in particular, the creepy one Marin did was truly awesome and showcased both the fun and the art of their hobby.
This volume feels like a great build-up, setting the stage for what I assume will be the final arc of the series. It handles character development beautifully while still delivering the charm and humor we've come to expect. A solid 4 out of 5 stars from me!
January 6, 2025
I NEED HER TO TELL HIM THAT SHE LIKES HIM OR I MIGHT DIE
August 11, 2025
[3.75] A fun return to what I love about My Dress-Up Darling. The cosplay shoot had that spark that instantly makes the story feel alive again. Akira’s big “I hate you because I love you” reveal was ridiculous in a fun way and while her logic is still kind of wild to me at least it gave her some personality beyond being the quiet new girl. Gojo was back in full dedication mode, obsessing over making that prop for Marin and I adore him most when he’s that focused. That said, I’m getting impatient with the romance. I’m really hoping the Haniel cosplay will finally nudge him into realizing what’s been in front of him this whole time.
November 25, 2025
The gang’s “Coffin” group cosplay commences with lots of bloody good anticipation and pictures after all their prepping. It definitely gets very personal as the cosplay unexpectedly gets Juju to open up about her love for cosplay while we learn the real reason why Akira is distant towards Marin.
Later she gives Gojo an idea for her next cosplay based on a popular dark manga from a divisive author and is very drawn towards on one of its characters. A (100%/Outstanding)
Later she gives Gojo an idea for her next cosplay based on a popular dark manga from a divisive author and is very drawn towards on one of its characters. A (100%/Outstanding)
June 4, 2024
Such a great series!
I like seeing how all these experiences are helping him become a better doll designer. I look forward to seeing their relationship grow closer, it's too bad she's struggling to confess. I'm hoping that things will come to a head in the next volume.
I like seeing how all these experiences are helping him become a better doll designer. I look forward to seeing their relationship grow closer, it's too bad she's struggling to confess. I'm hoping that things will come to a head in the next volume.
April 29, 2024
I will say it got a little confusing once they were all in the nun outfits to know who was who, but this was a cute filler volume! There’s tips for the irl cosplayers and full page shots of the group getting their pictures taken. A big chunk of it was them also talking about the game and their group cosplay with one of the older girls confessing her fandom to Marin as a cosplayer, which then turned into a “valuable lesson” in telling it like it is… letting people know you like them! And Marin gets so inspired to want tell Wakana but of course! They get interrupted 😫 im hoping volume 12 is the Big One.
June 22, 2024
This one was kind of a filler book for me. They went through the entire Coffin photoshoot and had a lot of love and respect for each other. We found out that Juju was considering quitting cosplay because she hadn't known that adults do it (really? I've almost only exclusively seen adults doing cosplay, but maybe that is American sensibilities of Halloween Costume vs Cosplay IDK) and Akira is obsessed with Marin (which is the reason she doesn't want to be around her, not unexplained hatred). We also set up the next arch: Christmas time; Feelings confession; and cosplaying a fallen angel at a con.
Overall, I do enjoy this manga, but I would really like to get back to the Gojo and Marin stuff and not so much others.
Recommend.
Overall, I do enjoy this manga, but I would really like to get back to the Gojo and Marin stuff and not so much others.
Recommend.
March 12, 2023
This volume is mostly about a horror group cosplay that Marin and the gang are doing. Like the new characters coming up this group cosplay. These new characters are going into community colleges (unlike Marin and Gojo who are still in high school). The new characters add flair to the series, and even give advice to Juju how not to let go of her cosplay passions even if she’s older. That is some good piece of advise there. Volume 11 ends in Chapter 87 where the “bisque doll” phrase comes into play. I like where the series is going: Gojo might delve into bisque dolls (gorgeous unglazed Western dolls) and those dolls strongly tie to Marin herself! 😄
July 19, 2024
Something good. Something bad. And . . . more of the same? MY DRESS-UP DARLING v11 won't surprise any reader who has stuck with the manga series for this long, but the current volume does offer some earnest, sentimental flair where needed. Marin's group cosplay event proceeds as planned, and Wakana, also as planned, helps out as a props and photography assistant.
What MY DRESS-UP DARLING v11 does well is what the manga series, in general, does well: expose its readers to the diverse and humbling exploits of characters too frequently suffering from the insecurities and drama of fandom to truly enjoy their interests. Overcoming the barriers and boundaries of socialized bias, alone, is nearly impossible. Better to have a group of friends to help one get up and over that final hurdle.
What MY DRESS-UP DARLING v11 does poorly is what the manga series, in general, does poorly: dawdle on materially insignificant conversation, snatch situational drama from the jaws of intrigue, and rely on fluff and awkward humor in lieu of proper dialogue. This isn't a bad book, and this isn't a bad manga, but for multiple volumes in a row, readers have encountered the same rhythm of comedy and cosplay, with little view of character growth in the interim. The easiest example, in the current volume, rests in the shift of prop-maker Akira from quiet and dutiful cynic to zealous fangirl. The creative team's recasting of Akira's character personality is a genuine letdown, but that's just how it goes sometimes.
The book's best pages are reserved for those unusual, cross-cultural moments when the author takes direct aim at the lived-in experiences of manga, anime, and cosplay fandom writ large. For example, the characters are stepping away from cosplay-as-escapist-gaiety and closer toward cosplay-as-cultural-connection. What happens when a cosplayer steps into a character or media property because they possess a distinct and personal, emotional connection to that property? What happens when the act of inhabiting the character becomes more important than sharing a pebble of the representative fulcrum of capitalist entertainment? What happens when cosplay becomes an emotional vehicle unto itself?
Wakana and Akira discuss the inspirational peril of the august creativity of a bellicose manga artist whose work is startlingly singular. The manga-ka refuses any and all adaptations of his work, because all variations and editorializations, he believes, are inherently inferior. At what point, the duo asks, does one's sincere affection for originality spill into an affectation of control? At what point does one's belief in the credulity of imagination succumb to bold-faced privilege? These are conversations worth having. Whether teenage cosplayers are competent vectors for this dialogue is anyone's guess. One can only hope that future volumes of the manga won't shy away from the undoubtedly difficult discussions that will follow.
What MY DRESS-UP DARLING v11 does well is what the manga series, in general, does well: expose its readers to the diverse and humbling exploits of characters too frequently suffering from the insecurities and drama of fandom to truly enjoy their interests. Overcoming the barriers and boundaries of socialized bias, alone, is nearly impossible. Better to have a group of friends to help one get up and over that final hurdle.
What MY DRESS-UP DARLING v11 does poorly is what the manga series, in general, does poorly: dawdle on materially insignificant conversation, snatch situational drama from the jaws of intrigue, and rely on fluff and awkward humor in lieu of proper dialogue. This isn't a bad book, and this isn't a bad manga, but for multiple volumes in a row, readers have encountered the same rhythm of comedy and cosplay, with little view of character growth in the interim. The easiest example, in the current volume, rests in the shift of prop-maker Akira from quiet and dutiful cynic to zealous fangirl. The creative team's recasting of Akira's character personality is a genuine letdown, but that's just how it goes sometimes.
The book's best pages are reserved for those unusual, cross-cultural moments when the author takes direct aim at the lived-in experiences of manga, anime, and cosplay fandom writ large. For example, the characters are stepping away from cosplay-as-escapist-gaiety and closer toward cosplay-as-cultural-connection. What happens when a cosplayer steps into a character or media property because they possess a distinct and personal, emotional connection to that property? What happens when the act of inhabiting the character becomes more important than sharing a pebble of the representative fulcrum of capitalist entertainment? What happens when cosplay becomes an emotional vehicle unto itself?
Wakana and Akira discuss the inspirational peril of the august creativity of a bellicose manga artist whose work is startlingly singular. The manga-ka refuses any and all adaptations of his work, because all variations and editorializations, he believes, are inherently inferior. At what point, the duo asks, does one's sincere affection for originality spill into an affectation of control? At what point does one's belief in the credulity of imagination succumb to bold-faced privilege? These are conversations worth having. Whether teenage cosplayers are competent vectors for this dialogue is anyone's guess. One can only hope that future volumes of the manga won't shy away from the undoubtedly difficult discussions that will follow.
January 28, 2024
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Konnichiwa a todas, lectoras🌸
Hoy os traigo la reseña del onceavo volumen de «Sexy Cosplay Doll» de Shinichi Fukuda. Dicho esto, empezamos:
💖El volumen abre con Lady Juju y las reacciones a su traje de Black Lobelia, su personaje favorito. Empero, ella se plantea la posibilidad de dejar el cosplay por estar volviéndose una adulta, situación que nos expone que esta afición no entiende de edad. La escena cierra refrescándonos el problema de Akira con Marin.
💖En los capítulos centrales la acción se centra en la sesión fotográfica, donde conocemos más detalles del pasado de personajes como Amane y su impudor o el peso de Juju en la vida de su hermana Shinju.
Creo que el principal conflicto de la cena está en como ella se sacrifica por la felicidad de su hermana al hacer un cosplay de terror, un género que es superior a ella. Este detalle se remarca en las impresiones de las participantes en la simulación de la cena y en como son retratadas.
Empero, la mayor revelación surgida de esta trama viene por parte de Akira. La excusa de que le sea tomada una foto junto a Marin por parte de Shinju termina por acorralarla y la lleva a confesar el motivo por el que la evita. Akira da pistas acerca de ser una persona altamente sensible en el hecho de ser demasiado fanática de la imagen de Marin y su cosplay, pero en vez de decirle que la admira, decide reprimir sus emociones y ser una fan en silencio. En cuanto la protagonista se entera, esta estalla de alegría, llevándola a colapsar de la emoción.
💖En la recta final del volumen, aparece el siguiente objetivo, la «Comiket» de invierno, un evento de doujisin (manga fanzine) donde se juntan varios cosplayer. Tras decidirse Marin por el siguiente cosplay, Gojô inconscientemente la priva de la oportunidad de declararse.
🌸El volumen cierra con el artesano de las muñecas, documentándose sobre el ángel al que dará vida a través de las manualidades con ayuda de Akira.
Empero, el maquillaje de las muñecas europeas «Bisque» resuena tanto en él como en nosotros.
Valoración: 5🌸
Arigato gozaimasu por vuestro tiempo 🌸
Konnichiwa a todas, lectoras🌸
Hoy os traigo la reseña del onceavo volumen de «Sexy Cosplay Doll» de Shinichi Fukuda. Dicho esto, empezamos:
💖El volumen abre con Lady Juju y las reacciones a su traje de Black Lobelia, su personaje favorito. Empero, ella se plantea la posibilidad de dejar el cosplay por estar volviéndose una adulta, situación que nos expone que esta afición no entiende de edad. La escena cierra refrescándonos el problema de Akira con Marin.
💖En los capítulos centrales la acción se centra en la sesión fotográfica, donde conocemos más detalles del pasado de personajes como Amane y su impudor o el peso de Juju en la vida de su hermana Shinju.
Creo que el principal conflicto de la cena está en como ella se sacrifica por la felicidad de su hermana al hacer un cosplay de terror, un género que es superior a ella. Este detalle se remarca en las impresiones de las participantes en la simulación de la cena y en como son retratadas.
Empero, la mayor revelación surgida de esta trama viene por parte de Akira. La excusa de que le sea tomada una foto junto a Marin por parte de Shinju termina por acorralarla y la lleva a confesar el motivo por el que la evita. Akira da pistas acerca de ser una persona altamente sensible en el hecho de ser demasiado fanática de la imagen de Marin y su cosplay, pero en vez de decirle que la admira, decide reprimir sus emociones y ser una fan en silencio. En cuanto la protagonista se entera, esta estalla de alegría, llevándola a colapsar de la emoción.
💖En la recta final del volumen, aparece el siguiente objetivo, la «Comiket» de invierno, un evento de doujisin (manga fanzine) donde se juntan varios cosplayer. Tras decidirse Marin por el siguiente cosplay, Gojô inconscientemente la priva de la oportunidad de declararse.
🌸El volumen cierra con el artesano de las muñecas, documentándose sobre el ángel al que dará vida a través de las manualidades con ayuda de Akira.
Empero, el maquillaje de las muñecas europeas «Bisque» resuena tanto en él como en nosotros.
Valoración: 5🌸
Arigato gozaimasu por vuestro tiempo 🌸
April 17, 2024
This series just keeps getting better with every volume. I keep thinking the last volume is my favorite, and then another one will come out and take its place. This is just such a great story, and one of my favorite manga ships ever.
The "Coffin" cosplay finally happens in this volume, and the big mystery with whatever is up with Akira and Marin is finally explained. I love this group cosplay so much, especially since I'm a big horror fan, and they use lots of fake blood in the photo shoot. The pics look amazing, and I love how they are presented to the reader.
Marin is all set to finally tell Wakana how she feels about him after the shoot, but then the group starts to talk about the upcoming Comiket, and if Marin is going to cosplay for it, and what she is going to do. The pair didn't even realize the event was coming up, but Marin immediately knows that she wants to be Haniel from a controversial manga called Heaven's Will. Wakana immediately falls down a rabbit hole reading the Heaven's Will series, and he even has a long discussion about it with Akira, since he wants to make models for Marin's costume. I love all of the world building this volume does to make Heaven's Will feel like a real manga, and we even get to read some of it and experience a few pages like Wakana does while he is reading it. This costume is truly going to be a challenge for Wakana, but he definitely has the skills to pull off such a complex character.
Also, I need to mention that I practically teared up at the beginning of this volume when the characters are talking about how you are never too old to cosplay. For some reason it just struck a cord with me, and is yet another reason why I love this manga so much.
The "Coffin" cosplay finally happens in this volume, and the big mystery with whatever is up with Akira and Marin is finally explained. I love this group cosplay so much, especially since I'm a big horror fan, and they use lots of fake blood in the photo shoot. The pics look amazing, and I love how they are presented to the reader.
Marin is all set to finally tell Wakana how she feels about him after the shoot, but then the group starts to talk about the upcoming Comiket, and if Marin is going to cosplay for it, and what she is going to do. The pair didn't even realize the event was coming up, but Marin immediately knows that she wants to be Haniel from a controversial manga called Heaven's Will. Wakana immediately falls down a rabbit hole reading the Heaven's Will series, and he even has a long discussion about it with Akira, since he wants to make models for Marin's costume. I love all of the world building this volume does to make Heaven's Will feel like a real manga, and we even get to read some of it and experience a few pages like Wakana does while he is reading it. This costume is truly going to be a challenge for Wakana, but he definitely has the skills to pull off such a complex character.
Also, I need to mention that I practically teared up at the beginning of this volume when the characters are talking about how you are never too old to cosplay. For some reason it just struck a cord with me, and is yet another reason why I love this manga so much.
April 10, 2023
My Dress-Up Darling - started reading Volume 11 on Sept 4, 2022 up to Mar 12, 2023; read Chapters 80 to 87 (8 out of 8 chapters) 100% completion
This volume is mostly about a horror group cosplay that Marin and the gang are doing. I like the new characters coming up with this group cosplay. These new characters are going into community colleges (unlike Marin and Gojo who are still in high school). The new characters add flair to the series, and even give advice to Juju not to let go of her cosplay passions even if she’s older. That is some good piece of advise there! Volume 11 ends in Chapter 87 where the “bisque doll” phrase comes into play. I like where the series is going: Gojo might delve into bisque dolls (gorgeous unglazed Western dolls) and those dolls strongly tie to Marin herself! 😄
This volume is mostly about a horror group cosplay that Marin and the gang are doing. I like the new characters coming up with this group cosplay. These new characters are going into community colleges (unlike Marin and Gojo who are still in high school). The new characters add flair to the series, and even give advice to Juju not to let go of her cosplay passions even if she’s older. That is some good piece of advise there! Volume 11 ends in Chapter 87 where the “bisque doll” phrase comes into play. I like where the series is going: Gojo might delve into bisque dolls (gorgeous unglazed Western dolls) and those dolls strongly tie to Marin herself! 😄
January 11, 2025
I’ve said before that the volumes are starting to drag a bit. I understand it’s all about Marin cosplaying her favorite characters and Gojo helping her by making the costumes. Sometimes it changes up a bit like in this volume with a group cosplay. Some misunderstandings are cleared up but the relationship between Marin and Gojo is not going anywhere. It’s still all on her side and we get nothing from him, not even a hint of his feelings about her other than trying to make the best outfit. I would give this just a three but the ending made the story pick up a bit. We get Gojo reading this manga and exploring the author’s point of view for the characters and why he doesn’t want anyone touching his series. It sets a fire within Gojo to make and amazing outfit. He’s also looking for inspiration and it’s a more confident Gojo that I’m kinda excited to read about in the next volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2024
More of a 3.5 star rating;
I’m getting a bit impatient when it comes to Marin’s crush on Wakana and their future romance actually happening, but overall I still did enjoy reading this volume.
Akira’s rather intense admiration of Marin and her as a cosplayer is very cute, and seeing their odd yet friendly dynamic play out a bit in this volume was amusing to see. It was also really satisfying seeing the results of the group cosplay that everyone took part in. Wakana and Marin hearing about Comiket, and Wakana’s determination to make Marin a cosplay for the big event was very heartwarming to see; although his seemingly slight obsession with it is once again pretty concerning. As excited as I am to see the results of this, the poor boy needs to learn to not put too much pressure on himself.
I’m getting a bit impatient when it comes to Marin’s crush on Wakana and their future romance actually happening, but overall I still did enjoy reading this volume.
Akira’s rather intense admiration of Marin and her as a cosplayer is very cute, and seeing their odd yet friendly dynamic play out a bit in this volume was amusing to see. It was also really satisfying seeing the results of the group cosplay that everyone took part in. Wakana and Marin hearing about Comiket, and Wakana’s determination to make Marin a cosplay for the big event was very heartwarming to see; although his seemingly slight obsession with it is once again pretty concerning. As excited as I am to see the results of this, the poor boy needs to learn to not put too much pressure on himself.
August 22, 2024
Though a bit clunky in layout and dialogs, this volume sets up a lot of future plot devices and even gives a big sample treatment of Wakana's next task. I love this book and I think it's going to make the next few volumes work with all the things going on here. A lot of character development in this one and my one complaint is the way that some of the characters are drawn, they look so similar to one another. I dunno if it's new illustrators or poor character modeling choices or what. That made the discussions a bit more difficult to follow. But I'll definitely reread the whole series before 12 drops!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2025
Volume 11 is a gorgeous follow-up, and the art absolutely shines in the Coffin cosplay sequence. The gothic atmosphere, the detail in the costumes, and the balance between spooky mood and playful comedy make these scenes a highlight of the whole series so far. It’s hilarious, stylish, and very “Marin.”
I also really liked finally getting insight into why Akira feels the way she does about Marin, it added depth rather than cheap drama.
That said… the romance is dragging a bit. After the buildup in Vol. 10, I think many of us were hoping for more progress between Marin and Gojo here. Still, it’s a sweet, funny, and visually stunning volume that keeps the charm alive.
I also really liked finally getting insight into why Akira feels the way she does about Marin, it added depth rather than cheap drama.
That said… the romance is dragging a bit. After the buildup in Vol. 10, I think many of us were hoping for more progress between Marin and Gojo here. Still, it’s a sweet, funny, and visually stunning volume that keeps the charm alive.
June 4, 2024
I really like the story and the art. I love the healthy way some issues are handled . There is not a lot of development in this book though and there are quite long expositions. The group cosplay scene is also complicated to follow because of the number of characters that are wearing cosplay and thus have a different look. I could hardly tell who was who. I would also like to praise the translator for the notes at the end. It adds a lot of context to someone not familiar with Japan and its traditions.
November 28, 2025
Ammetto di essere partita a leggere da qui questo manga perchè avevo finito l'anime e mi avevano consigliato di ripartire da qui a leggere, allora gran parte l'avevo gia visto, però le immagini sono una super coccola anche perchè sono tutti cosplay che ti fa un sacco piacere vedere. Mi aspettavo un po meglio, nel senso che è carina l'idea di voler andare avanti a creare un nuovo cosplay , però l'ho trovata un po noiosa la parte in cui pensava a come doverlo forse dall'anime essendo un po piu scorrevole e fluido non ci avevo fatto caso. Devo solo abituarmi a questo switch forse :')
July 15, 2023
Do pewnego momentu bardzo dobrze mi się czytało, historia nie była jakoś mocno wyszukana, ale przyjemna i bliska memu serduszku, jako że sama doświadczyłam odrzucenia przez moje zainteresowana itd. Nie mniej 11 tom i historia zaczyna nużyć. Ostatni tom z zakonnicami nie wniósł w sumie niczego, postaci zaczęły błądzić w jednym kole i czuć, że historia zbliża się do końca, choć jeszcze czekamy na ostatni, profesjonalny cosplay.
July 11, 2024
MDUD continues to maintain a high quality bar. The group cosplay goes off with a couple minor hitches that give us insight to pair of the secondary characters. One of the main threads in the volume, is expressing your appreciation for a hero/celebrity figure, and how it could be perceived. Luckily, Marin takes it stride. I have basically given up the daydream, that Gojo will make the first move. Good luck Marine!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 26, 2025
TW again for uncensored self harm in this book, it’s honestly really gross.
That aside, I liked this volume. Even though honestly, it’s really really hard to tell the girls apart when they’re in cosplay. They all kinda look the same.
I liked the pep talk the older girls gave Juju, everything cute we found out about Akira in this volume, and Gojo’s renewed passion. I’m looking forward to where this arc will take us!
That aside, I liked this volume. Even though honestly, it’s really really hard to tell the girls apart when they’re in cosplay. They all kinda look the same.
I liked the pep talk the older girls gave Juju, everything cute we found out about Akira in this volume, and Gojo’s renewed passion. I’m looking forward to where this arc will take us!
September 27, 2023
Mi spiace dare 2 stelle perchè apprezzo questa serie, ma davvero deludente questo volume. Quasi 0 interazione fra i 2 protagonisti e per il resto si parla esclusivamente di cosplay (con qualche eccezione che poco mi importava).
In piú era difficile capire chi parlava durante lo shoot sul set, sembravano tutte uguali.
In piú era difficile capire chi parlava durante lo shoot sul set, sembravano tutte uguali.
May 19, 2024
The Coffin group cosplay wasn't as interesting as I'd hope. It didn't help that the generic nun costumes the group were wearing made it hard to distinguish between the cosplaying characters.
As relieved as I was that the group cosplay arc ended in this volume, it made me excited for the upcoming Haniel the angel cosplay.
Now, that's something to look forward in an upcoming volume.
As relieved as I was that the group cosplay arc ended in this volume, it made me excited for the upcoming Haniel the angel cosplay.
Now, that's something to look forward in an upcoming volume.
June 7, 2024
As the Coffin cosplay group goes into full effect, there are surprising emotional moments in it. One of the biggest is Juju and her trying to figure out where cosplay fits in with her life moving forward. It's the kind of mindset facing all Otaku at some point in their life and a very relatable storyline for the reader.
August 25, 2024
The group cosplay is finally in play. Honestly, I liked the whole cosplay it was eerie and quite good to look at. Though I had confusion at recognising who's who.
So it turns out Akira is just a huge fan of Marin and nothing else. That was a bit of a surprise. Honestly.
This volume wasn't that special, tbh I liked the build-up to the archangel Haniel cosplay though.
So it turns out Akira is just a huge fan of Marin and nothing else. That was a bit of a surprise. Honestly.
This volume wasn't that special, tbh I liked the build-up to the archangel Haniel cosplay though.
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