The phenomenon of “ Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru ( My Dress-Up Darling )” has won hearts not only for its captivating plot, but also for the unmatched protagonist, Marin Kitagawa . Keisuke Shinohara , director of the acclaimed 2022 series, shared his thoughts on the popularity and likability surrounding this unique character. In an interview with Crunchyroll, Shinohara described Marin Kitagawa as a fascinating and unprecedented character.
The story follows Marin Kitagawa, a high school student
with a deep love for anime, pop culture, and a burning dream of becoming a
famous cosplayer. Her collaboration with Wakana Gojo, a classmate with
a secret passion for making Hina dolls, gives rise to a unique combination of
skills: Gojo's sewing skills mix with Marin's passion and motivation to
create the best outfits possible. .
Shinohara highlights Kitagawa's broad appeal, emphasizing
that “ she respects herself and others, which makes her charming. Marin
isn't afraid to speak her mind, but when it comes to romance, she can be shy,
which is relatable to anyone who's ever had a crush on her. The gap
between her outward appearance and what's going on inside her makes her
lovable. Combined with her ability to fully dedicate herself to
something when she sets her mind to doing it, she has ideal qualities that we
look for in a person .”
Kitagawa's resonance with manga readers and anime viewers is
undeniable. Shinichi Fukuda 's manga , which debuted
in Square Enix 's Young Gangan in January
2018, has sold more than 10 million copies as of October 2023. When the CloverWorks adaptation
premiered in the Winter-2022 season (January- March) , a
multitude of new followers joined the community.
Fans of “ Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru ( My
Dress-Up Darling )” don't just passively enjoy the story; They follow
Kitagawa and Gojo's example by creating impressive cosplays. Hundreds
or perhaps thousands of cosplay girls have at least one photo session in one of
the many outfits that Marin Kitagawa wears within the series, being another
indicator of the immense popularity of the franchise.
In Shinohara's words, although the plot focuses on cosplay,
the theme of passion is not limited only to the making of costumes. « What
is at the base of “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru” is the mentality of
expressing what you love and turning the negative into a positive, even if
others make fun of you. I hope that message is conveyed through the anime »,
She explained. Marin Kitagawa stands not only as a fictional character, but as
a symbol of authenticity, passion and resilience who has left an indelible mark
on the hearts of the series' fans.
How will popularity increase when details about the
series' announced sequel are finally revealed?
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