Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru

Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi o Suru, known in English as My Dress-Up Darling, is a manga series written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda. Serialization began in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine in January 2018. The narrative centers on Wakana Gojo, a high school student aspiring to be a hina doll craftsman, and his classmate Marin Kitagawa, a popular girl who harbors a secret passion for cosplay. The series was conceived to explore the intersection of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern subcultures, grounding its premise in the technical challenges and emotional dedication required to construct costumes.

Fukuda’s design approach balances detailed illustrations of sewing techniques and character costuming with a character-driven story about social anxiety and self-expression. The manga garnered significant acclaim for its portrayal of the cosplay community and the development of the protagonists' supportive relationship. Following its serialization, the work achieved broad popularity, receiving an anime adaptation in 2022 that further elevated its recognition among international audiences and cemented its status as a prominent contemporary rom-com series.