15 Best Anime Of 2022 (So Far)

Sometimes, a TV show can make you fall in love. My Dress-Up Darling is a solid example of this, as the anime community fell hard for this cosplay comedy.

Gojo is a troubled high schooler who feels isolated thanks to his love of creating traditional Hina dolls. But, his loneliness soon ends as the popular (but geeky as all hell) Marin discovers his talents and asks him to help her make costumes for cosplay - cue a tonne of fun and romance.

It's great when a show thrives purely on the chemistry of its leads, and that's what happens here. Marin and Gojo are magnetic together, as they're total opposites but have an incredible dynamic. Watching them work on cosplay and dance around their feelings for each other feels like a roller coaster, and there are many moments that will make your heart skip a beat.

But more than that, the show also delivers a great coming-of-age story for both Gojo and Marin, meaning the romance doesn't drown out their character development. The show works hard to establish their unique personalities, goals and drives, making them feel all the more relatable.