Is It Based on a Book?
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TV series · 2022 · Tokyo MX

Is My Dress-Up Darling based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. My Dress-Up Darling is based on the manga My Dress-Up Darling by Shinichi Fukuda (2018).

The TV series premiered in 2022 on Tokyo MX.

The manga behind My Dress-Up Darling

My Dress-Up Darling

Manga by Shinichi Fukuda · first published 2018 · romantic comedy anime and manga, slice of life anime and manga

My Dress-Up Darling: books in order

  1. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 1 (2018)
  2. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 2 (2018)
  3. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 3 (2019)
  4. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 4 (2019)
  5. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 5 (2020)
  6. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 6 (2020)
  7. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 7 (2021)
  8. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 8 (2021)
  9. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 9 (2022)
  10. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 10 (2022)
  11. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 11 (2023)
  12. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 12 (2023)
  13. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 13 (2024)
  14. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 14 (2025)
  15. My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 15 (2025)

Common questions

Is My Dress-Up Darling based on a book?

Yes. My Dress-Up Darling is based on the manga My Dress-Up Darling by Shinichi Fukuda (2018).

Who wrote the book My Dress-Up Darling is based on?

My Dress-Up Darling was written by Shinichi Fukuda and first published in 2018.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 1, book 1 of My Dress-Up Darling. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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