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Sep 1, 2019
Preliminary (26/? chp)
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru is definitely worth a shot if you’re looking for a lighthearted ecchi manga that still retains a linear plotline and engaging characters.
But, wait... did anyone asks for ecchiness? Yes~ a ton of fanservice will be delivered with... wait for it... girls with cosplay costumes ;) *wink* *wink*

Story (TL - 8)
Gojou likes dolls. He spends his days at home working on traditional Japanese-style figurines, not bothering to make friends because he believes that his strange hobby would be a hindrance to others. Interestingly enough, he gets roped into the cosplay world when his gyaru classmate, Kitagawa, learns of his sewing capabilities and asks him to help her with her hobby.

It’s a creative premise that doesn’t fail to deliver. One of the best parts of this manga is how perfectly the humor ties in with the ecchi; many of the scenes rely on normal reactions to dirty thoughts and misunderstandings, which are done in a way that is fresh and creative. On top of that, some of them are not placed purely for comedic purpose, but even help drive the plot.

The only qualm I have is that some of the chapters can be on the shorter side.

Characters (TL - 7)
The story mostly revolves around Gojou, an introverted dollmaker learning to open up to others, and Kitagawa, a sociable otaku gyaru who is essentially doing the same. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they develop in parallel around the central focus which is cosplaying. It’s quite interesting to watch these two grow with each other.

Gojou is introduced as a man who only leaves space in his heart for his grandfather and his dolls. He is quite shy and not used to dealing with girls, or otakus for that matter, and often second-guesses his own thoughts. As he is introduced to the world of cosplay, he finds himself opening up to complete strangers and gaining more confidence in himself. Kitagawa indirectly pushes him to be a better person.

Kitagawa seems like a simpleminded gyaru on the surface, laid-back and relaxed. Surprisingly, she takes cosplaying very seriously and has a part-time job to pay for the fees. She is a dedicated otaku and relates with Gojou in that her hobbies may come off as strange to others. She’s more open with her feelings than he is, and sometimes has a knack for guessing what he is thinking, but there are still many cute moments when she is caught off-guard.

Art (STK - 9)
The ecchi might be a little extra at times if you're not used to it; but then again, there’s no such thing as too much waifu.
Reactions, expressions, and body figures were cleverly done and character design was okay.
Some of the details are astoundingly good. If I say that this mangaka has not done his research cosplays costumes and various kinds of garter belts, I am lying.

Enjoyment (STK - 9)
With cosplay elements, ecchiness, and lighthearted rom-com plot, this manga is such a HUGE turn on. But with the wait, yeah... the once per month update, it is a slight turn off... Make sure to “turn off” the light when reading this too ;)

Overall (8)
I enjoyed this manga. Simple storyline, pure rom-com, and ecchiness elements make this manga irresistible; however, this is probably not one of those “god-tier” manga that will be remembered forever.

P.S. woosh, if only I can sew for my life... ;)

[Written by trivia_lover and SiriusTimeKeeper]
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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