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The announcement that Shinichi Fukuda’s popular manga series, My Dress-Up Darling, will conclude with chapter 115 on March 21, 2025, has been met with widespread disappointment from fans online. Chapter 114 of the manga released on Feb 21, 2025.
While a second season of the anime adaptation is on the horizon, a significant portion of the manga’s readership has voiced their discontent, arguing that the series is ending too abruptly before fully exploring its narrative potential.
According to readers, My Dress Up Darling was in one of its best phases at the moment. There were no signs the series was nearing its conclusion. On top of that there was no announcement of a final arc – which made the announcement of the final chapter a complete surprise.
Warning: The following part of the report contains spoilers for the series.
A primary concern among fans regarding My Dress Up Darling‘s impending ending is its timing. This is due to the fact that the central characters, Gojo and Marin, have just begun their romantic relationship.
This was seen as a major drawback for the series in cementing its place as a classic. Netizens pointed out that romance manga that stood the test of time, often explored the romantic relationships of their main characters in depth.
Numerous fans believed that My Dress Up Darling‘s storyline could have been extended for at least another two to three years to do something similar. This included seeing how Gojo and Marin would evolve as a couple, with some hoping to witness significant milestones in their relationship.
The suddenness of the announcement has also raised questions about the author’s well-being. Some attributed the premature ending to Fukuda probably having health related issues. However, no official announcements of such sort have been made yet.
Fukuda’s My Dress Up Darling has been serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gagan magazine since January 2018. The manga’s chapters have been collected into 14 volumes as of November 2024.
The plot centers on Wakana Gojo, a high school student passionate about traditional doll-making but hesitant to share his craft due to past experiences. His encounter with the energetic Marin Kitagawa, who eagerly seeks his help with cosplay costume creation, forms the core of the story.
A first season of the anime, adapted by CloverWorks aired from January to March 2022. The second season is set to air in 2025.
The manga also has a live-action television drama adaptation which aired on MBS’s Dramaism programming block from October to December 2024.
