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Ever since its release in 2022,My Dress-Up Darlinganime has been a go-to anime for fans of romance and slice-of-life genres. But now with the conclusion ofDandadan‘s first season, it’s a perfect anime for those who miss the relationship dynamics between Okarun and Momo.
While both anime are wildly different in terms of setting and themes, the central duo ofMy Dress-Up Darlingbears some resemblance to the bond shared by Momo and Okarun, the current favorite duo of anime fans. So for those who miss the wholesome and electrifying chemistry between Okarun and Momo, here’s whyMy Dress-Up Darlingis the perfect next watch for you!
Dandadanfans need to turn toMy Dress-Up Darling
Dandadan animehas been a highlight of 2024, and despite being a shonen anime-manga series, it twists many typical tropes that are quite prevalent in the shonen sphere. From wonderful female characters to a blend of various genres, there are many praiseworthy aspects ofDandadan. Interestingly, it alsodefies a common shonen formula of neglecting romance.
Instead of a wishy-washy execution,Yukinobu Tatsubrilliantly executes the romance between Okarun and Momo from the get-go, prioritizing romance as a central theme.What makes the romance inDandadanstand outis the individual personalities of the central characters and how they come together as a unit.
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The relationship dynamics between the central duo inMy Dress-Up Darlingare reminiscent of what Momo and Okarun share with each other. While Momo and Marin are outgoing and fit the gyaru archetype, Okarun and Gojo are somewhat shy and quiet in comparison, as this X post points out.
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Both Momo and Okarun have strong and complementary identities outside the romance they share. So, when they come together it’s good to see them being recognized and appreciated for who they are. This is how Marin and Gojo treat each other inMy Dress-Up Darling.
The wholesome dynamics between Marin and Gojo
Compared toDandadan, the cosplay plotline inMy Dress-Up Darlingand the slice-of-life aspects are arguably more domineering. The romance between Marin and Gojo develops slowly. However, both characters are well-written and easy to resonate with, especially Gojo. His inhibitions restrain him from following a more proactive approach with Marin.
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Their personalities are extremely different but their interests and skills complement each other. This makes their interactions interesting as we can see exactly how their differences create a rift or bring them together.
Most importantly, their individual identities always shine through even if their romance takes center stage. Dandadanfans would enjoyMy Dress-Up Darlingfor how two contrasting personalities come and grow together in a more realistic setting compared to the occult and crazy ofDandadan.
My Dress-Up DarlingandDandadanare available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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