#mdud

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Something to commemorate the upcoming release of Season 2

[belldandies]

[would-they-be-good-at-asmr]

Propaganda:

She’s got the vibes

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

“My Dress Up Darling” is one of the best examples of how perspective is important to character development and the story. Because if you think about it, MDUD is a love story between two protagonists. Both Marin and Gojo fulfill the role of the “average” MC and the person who is out of the MC’s league. It’s like this:

From Gojo’s POV, he’s the social outcast loser who fell hard for the gorgeous, popular, cool girl at school. He can’t fathom why this super cool girl wants to hang out with him, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep their friendship going. Even though he’s crushing hard on her, he thinks he doesn’t have a chance with her, thus his focus is just to maintain their friendship.

From Marin’s POV, she’s the weird, lovable nerd who is a klutz and constantly embarrasses herself. She then falls hard for this sensitive, handsome artist who takes care of her needs (like cooking her delicious, healthy meals). The artist also agrees to make her dreams come true - cosplaying - by designing clothes for her FOR FREE, which makes her fall even harder for the artist.

This is also why I believe the story really gets going after the Shizuka arc. Once you start seeing the story more from Marin’s POV, Marin starts coming off as more of the “average” person while Gojo becomes more of the dreamboat. It’s fascinating because both perspectives work. Marin IS super cool and a klutz. Gojo IS a social outcast and a handsome, sensitive artist. It makes for a fun dynamic, especially when the story switches POVs.

Also, this helps flesh the characters out. I feel like MDUD would not be anywhere near as successful if it didn’t do the switches to Marin’s POV. If the story didn’t, then Marin would just be another manic pixie dream girl there for Gojo’s development, which would be lame. Ironically, Marin’s character becomes more lovable and interesting when the story starts letting her be more flawed, accident-prone and flustered.

Gojo’s character also becomes more lovable because making him the out-of-their-league person from Marin’s perspective feels like a natural progression. I mean…he’s a handsome artist who is an amazing cook, designs 5-star level cosplays for free, and is a subconscious smooth talker (the “beautiful” line). In any other story, he’d be the object of affection.

Anyways, I recommend My Dress Up Darling.

[daintypawz]

>~<

[nm-mattuz]

Shit...

I've fallen, and I can't get up...

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x

[urfavssins]

Wakana Gojo from my dress up darling?

[couldtheyescortelliewilliams]

Do you want to submit a potential protector for Ellie? Click here if you do!

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Pocky Day 🍫💞

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[hug-kiss-marry-kill]

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

My favorite reaction that I’ve seen to the confession scene from “My Dress Up Darling” is “Well, at least Gojo won in a different universe”.

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[nm-mattuz]

I have a problem...

And it's her...

[cantheywinthehungergames]

My tribute for submission: Marin Kitagawa

Age; 15-16 years old

Media: My Dress Up Darling (Sono Bisuku Dōru wa Koi o Suru)

Restrictions: na, regular human person

Tribute Name: Marin Kitagawa

Age: 15

Restrictions: None

If you would like to see a character aged 12-18 enter the Hunger Games, please submit them through my asks. 19+ aged character submissions are currently closed.

Please also look at my pinned post for submission rules as well as a list of previously submitted characters prior to submitting your character.