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Aug 10, 6:24 PM
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Jun 2021
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best ep of season2. it almost made me cry
Aug 10, 6:47 PM

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Dec 2023
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I loved this episode but why i got this feeling that something bad is gonna happen to the grandpa or something idk just got the feeling for no reason
Aug 10, 7:41 PM
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Dec 2016
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Aug 10, 9:20 PM
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Apr 2019
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It was the most beautiful display of animation and artistic intent. This episode moved me to tears.
Aug 11, 2:24 AM
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Aug 2024
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As a girl, I mean it when I say that this anime is more than a "gooner" one.

Yes, I can't deny that there is fan service involved in "My Dress-Up Darling" but I must say that the development between Gojo and Marin has progressed so much! Seeing this specific episode made me feel so giddy, as we got to see Gojo locked in when putting make-up on Marin (despite the pressure he felt) and Marin's cosplay skills advance with her performance. It was wonderful to not just see their hardwork pay off, but to witness their abundant appreciation and pride for each other's talent! 🥹 It was especially nice to see everyone thank the duo for leading their win, especially with how they treated the introverted Dojo. This specific episode felt really warm to me.

It really would have been nice to see the two of them take that photobooth pic 🥹
Aug 11, 3:32 AM
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Jul 2025
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crying rn i probably felt more emotions watching this episode than my whole life
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Aug 11, 5:23 AM
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Jun 2019
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this episode was a huge payoff from the previous somewhat slow episodes!!
Aug 11, 5:43 AM
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May 2016
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Hella funny episode
Aug 11, 6:37 AM

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Jan 2024
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@WaterMage I actually really enjoyed this arc. This was needed to show Gojo's ability to overcome his extreme social anxieties about "not fitting in with others" and understanding that he doesn't have to overextend himself to not burden others, just so others don't have a negative outlook on him. The extreme pressure he puts on himself and ability to overcome that fear was so important to his development. The reaction was similar to in Season 1 when he was first anxious with Marin when measuring her, but he overcomes his embarrassment because he knows how important it is for her. I feel that Season 1 was all about Gojo's interactions with Marin, but Season 2 has been looking into their interactions in the context of the class and other people.

I actually really liked how Cloverworks animated the scene where Gojo is overcoming his anxieties about messing up Marin's makeup in front of the whole class. They state he intentionally picked the sewing room, since no one goes there. Then when everyone starts to show up, he starts to feel the pressure of everyone's expectations and the fear of messing up. He finally steels himself to just getting the job done by slapping both cheeks, taking a deep breath, then he takes off his jacket, loosens his tie, then gets his "game face" on. It's a really cool moment, that shows he is not backing away from the moment where everyone is counting on something that only he can do, even in the face of his own anxieties. Remember, he still feels very much an "outsider" to the class, except for Marin.

Gojo needs to be able to get over his social anxieties. If he wants to feel worthy of being with Marin, he needs to have a sense of self-worth that he's been building this Season. Being able to come through in front of everyone in the class was a big step towards this. Without the class there in the room to see how serious the makeup job is, they may just assume it's something easy to do. The class also acknowledged how cool he was by flat out saying that he was the "star of the show" and they couldn't go to Karaoke without him. They didn't just attribute the "win" all to Marin's stage presence and beauty, which they could have easily done. Marin knows how cool Gojo is, but she appreciates it even more when it's acknowledged by her peers and also gives him the special "shout out" during her time on stage to let the whole school know. Just a lovely episode. My favorite of the whole series.
@mostholy2 I said that as my personal opinion probably my 2nd least favourite arc after
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Nothing wrong with Gojo overcoming his insecurity and weakness but it is done too many times. Always thinking everyone will shun him where they always were super nice. Good charcter growth but overdone.

And the interactions with classmates are good and all but in long term unfortunately they are all npc with nothing from their side except just being there. What's good is the cosplay group where there are actual characters that will be good. Next two parts are excellent so hopefully Cloverworks doens't drop the ball.
Aug 11, 7:21 AM
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Jun 2019
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love it. this show makes me feel both alone and not at the same time
Aug 11, 8:29 AM
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Jul 2022
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The plot is absolute cinema and the action is good too
Aug 11, 9:19 AM

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Jul 2014
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I was surprised they didn't give any internal thoughts of Marin while Gojo was doing her makeup. He had a really serious expression on his face and I want to know what she was thinking. I guess they are used to each other now but I'm sure she must have noticed how stressed he was doing makeup in front of an audience at first before he locked in.
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Aug 11, 2:10 PM

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Jan 2018
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I need Gojo locked in sigma edits now. Amazing episode. Gojo getting popular in class is great, I'm happy for him and his self esteem. However this means Marin gonna get cockblocked now 😭
Aug 11, 3:46 PM
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Jul 2022
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okay im not even gonna lie when i say this might be the best piece of media ever made. the giants of holy wood dont stand a chance against the pure cuteness and hype of the dynamic between gojo the goat and marin the amazing. the godfather was made so that this second season of my dress up darling could fill its large mantle with ease.
Aug 11, 7:18 PM

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May 2023
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AURAAA, what an episode, best My Dress Up Darling's EPISODE imo.
Aug 11, 7:23 PM

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Feb 2016
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I think the author portrayed quite realistically how female hormones are stirred up in a group of teenagers when faced with an idol on a stage (anywhere in the world) 😅
Aug 11, 8:27 PM
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Jan 2023
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Marin was just aura farming in the beauty pageant 😩
Aug 11, 8:35 PM
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Jan 2022
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poor Marin (and gojo, since they both want the same thing, even if he's only just figuring it out). absolutely rekt at the end there 😅
Aug 11, 8:42 PM

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Nov 2024
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Finally, Gojo realized his true feelings for Marin!
Aug 12, 7:19 AM
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Jun 2019
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The ending pissed me off so much. Right after Gojo admits to himself that Marin is beautiful, and then when she has the courage to ask him to have a moment for just the two of them, only to get interrupted like this. I understand and fully expected for their relationship to progress slowly due to how both of them are, but taking away from a moment that clearly was going be something meaningful for them is just annoying. We barely see Marin be this forward, and the only moment so far in the season was treated like a joke, like come on man... This pattern of teasing stuff that just doesn't go forward is really frustrating.
Aug 12, 9:54 AM

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Jul 2022
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My heterosexuality was shaken twice in this episode.

First, the scene where Gojo got serious, putting aside his worries so as not to let his friends down and honoring all his hard work. He was so cool in that moment.... And he was just putting on makeup! It was a big step forward for him.

And Marin dressing up as Rei. I felt exactly like that girl on the jury: on the verge of a heart attack from sheer excitement.

Poor Marin didn't get her solo photo with Gojo. Normally, I'd be annoyed to have her moment interrupted, but her classmates are so nice and supportive of Gojo that I didn't mind at all. I don't know if they'll be more relevant later on, but I hope they'll show up again, especially the girl who helped make the rainbow rose. Her design is very pretty.
Aug 12, 10:17 AM

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Dec 2023
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Animation went bonkers this episode. Gojo was LOCKED IN. Also that scene with Rei coming on stage is amazing. Kitagawa really transformed and took a lot of time to prepare for this, but Gojo is still Gojo. Really nice.
"Like rowing a boat, we enter the future backwards. All we see are scenes of the past, and no one can control the views of tomorrow" - Wit Studio
Aug 12, 12:09 PM
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Jun 2021
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MY BOY GOJO IS FINALLY REALISING HIS FEELING! THANK FUCKING GOD!
Aug 12, 2:21 PM
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Apr 2012
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I think this Season was worth making just for that episode. Hopefully it'll get a full anime adapation but who knows.
Aug 12, 10:13 PM

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Aug 2016
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Loved the episode! First and foremost, I’m glad Marin won the beauty pageant, really proud of both her and Wakana. Secondly, the makeup scene was absolutely goated, with the way Wakana went into the zone, cutting out all outside distractions and focusing solely on his work.

He looked so cool and badass, both in the way he tied up his bandana before getting to work and in how intensely focused he was while doing Marin’s makeup. I honestly wonder how his classmates didn’t comment on either of those things, haha. In any case, good job, Wakana!

Speaking of Wakana, the pre-ending scene was super adorable! Wakana giving Marin the stuffed bear he won from the crane game was just the cutest! I bet Marin’s going to cherish that bear for all eternity, haha. Good for you, Marin, I’m super happy for you!
Aug 13, 6:01 AM
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Dec 2024
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It was such an nice thing how all classmates worked together in this episode.

First, the stuff aroung the "rainbow rose" reminded me on the first season of the apothecary diaries, where Maomao did something simlar (and I love it when chemistry is shown in anime^^).

Second, the teamwork with Marin and Wakana in this episode was so great again. Here, their relationship is developing quite well. To see Wakana under such pressure when the whole class came to them was quite funny. When he cheered himself up and startet to do Marin's makeup, it was so great how the others admired him for it.

The (my) favorite part started when Marin did her performance on the stage. Her Rei performance was perfect and the fact that all her classmates cheered her on so enthusiastically was impessive. The reactions were satisfying and know Wakana showed some real feelings for her (like when he saw the first puppet of his grandpa).

So, all in all such an amazing episode and so far my favorite. :D
Aug 14, 10:25 AM

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Aug 2023
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I don't see a lot of people mention how absolutely spectacular the fabric animation is in this anime! like seriously how do they manage to consistently make all the clothes move in such a smooth fashion throughout the entire season?
Aug 15, 1:59 AM

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Jul 2008
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Marin's jealousy was hilarious at the end. Gojo is now number one.
Aug 15, 5:51 AM
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Apr 2021
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their class is like: gyaru + ikemen + Gojo
Aug 16, 2:38 AM

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Jan 2023
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"Won't you make me no.1"

That was masterful.
Aug 16, 6:24 AM

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Aug 2014
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well this was the best episode so far
also in last 2 episode the quality went up
(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´。✪ω✪。`)

I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P

I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;)
Aug 16, 10:40 AM

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Oct 2017
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Absolute banger of an episode. Cinema! Gojo's world has broaden. The scene where he pulled himself together for Marin after realising what he wants and needs to do was so intense. The whole makeup scene was sick. The entire class was in awe. Marin also pulled the cosplay perfectly and they won. Btw twintail Marin is adorable. Too bad she didn't get to take purikura with Gojou and it turned into all boys instead lol.
Aug 17, 3:06 AM
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Apr 2018
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This episode was great
Aug 17, 1:22 PM

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May 2021
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Ah yes, the good ol' "Rizz up the judge" strat. Haven't seen this one used since the Heian Era.

Animation went bonkers in this ep.




Aug 18, 2:22 PM

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Aug 2025
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so fun!!! i loved the cultural festival and im so glad marin won!!
Aug 19, 3:31 AM
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Mar 2019
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Marin is so cute when she's flustered. hihi I guess Gojo time will have to come next time. :)
Aug 19, 10:09 AM

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May 2018
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I've really enjoyed this season so far but the cultural festival arc has been a bit of a slog to get through to be honest.
Aug 19, 10:27 AM

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Feb 2021
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Absolute Cinema. Best Episode So Far. Yoisho!

Aug 20, 1:30 PM

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Feb 2020
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This animation is sooo good!
Aug 20, 4:22 PM
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Sep 2019
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Marin's stage performance as Rei was so good I couldn't hold my tears. 😭
Give Marin her purikura with Gojo, she deserves it! At leas our man was accepted as one of the bros.😂
Aug 23, 9:08 PM
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Jan 2021
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LET’S GO! Everything is coming together and despite Wakana not being on stage, he is getting all the attention from his Class 1-5. They all appreciate the effort he has put into this cosplay and Marin even gave him the credit while on stage, showing that he’s not taken for granted by the members of his class, unlike the two people from the first episode of the series exploiting Wakana’s kindness to avoid setting the chairs.

After watching the first episode of this season, I went back and rewatched the first season, which didn’t take long because it’s a 12 episode season.

Seira Kasai came in clutch with the rainbow rose and I thought at first the food coloring thing was complete BS, but it works. I’m assuming this would work in real life because this is a slice of life that’s grounded in reality, meaning that there isn’t anything unrealistic going on with this series as a whole (not that I’ve seen at least).

It was crazy to see Wakana get into the zone and show a completely different side to him, accessing his inner LeBron with that makeup and Marin’s transformation was just something, and she really pulled it off. Since we haven’t seen the full The Student Council President is the No. 1 Host series, I’m assuming that Marin pulled of Rei Kogami’s character perfectly, especially with how the female judge was swooning over Marin, and the class got first place overall. They all decided to celebrate with karaoke, making sure to invite Wakana and let him know how clutch he was.

Of course, it’s a little overwhelming for Wakana with his more lowkey lifestyle, so he and Marin take a break and it seems that maybe the two of them are gonna get a picture, but then the boys come in and ruin things, and Marin, THE PERSON WHO PAID FOR THE PICTURES, isn’t even in the booth. Also that reminds me of how it seems Wakana is falling for Marin in a similar way that he loves to make hina dolls. I don’t know if we’ll see any progress in that endeavor this season, or if that will have to wait…
Aug 23, 11:38 PM
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Oct 2024
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I'm glad they won!!
Aug 24, 11:17 AM
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Apr 2023
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Marin even captivated the student president.
Aug 25, 9:52 AM

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Aug 2017
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What a nice photo group but guys don't ignore Kitagawa like that!!! 😭
Aug 30, 9:50 AM
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Feb 2022
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The judge almost have a heart attack thanks to Marin cosplay XD. Poor Marin, the group ruin her photo with Gojo.
Sep 1, 5:31 AM

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Feb 2019
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Marin so cuteeee

Her friends are too, especially Nowa-chan. She's hilarious
Sep 1, 2:15 PM

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Jul 2017
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Finally the big reveal! I love that she credited Gojo on stage!
Sep 1, 7:45 PM

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Aug 2019
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Marin is too slow 😭 and where the hell did the guys come from lmao
Sep 4, 2:18 AM

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Wow, I'm almost speechless. This episode was pure cinema in every aspect. Heck, a lot of movies don't reach that kind of quality like this whole arc had. :D

Gojo's feelings towards Marin solidify and begin to take shape. It was cute to see him admitting to himself that Marin is not only pretty in general, but beautiful in a special way.

Too bad that Marin's plan to take a photo with Gojo and just Gojo didn't work, lol. She has now a photo of several guys. But hey, Gojo is on it too, though it was not Marin's intent. xD
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I like how bro has locked on face.


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