My Dress-Up Darling vs Rent-A-Girlfriend: Which Romance Anime Does It Better?

Romantic anime usually have this mix of awkward boys and cheerful girls. That’s why many people end up putting My Dress-Up Darling and Rent-A-Girlfriend in the same box. They do look similar from far, but when you watch closely, there’s quite big difference between them.

In My Dress-Up Darling, there’s this guy Gojo. He is quiet, a little shy, and usually stays alone. Marin, the girl, is opposite. She is lively, loves cosplay, and pulls Gojo into her world. He helps her with costumes, and slowly they start getting close. Their relationship come slowly, but feels very honest.

Now if you see Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kazuya is also not confident. He breaks up with someone and then rents Chizuru to feel better. But things just go messy from there. It’s like always going in circles. They like each other, but never speak clearly. And new problems keep popping up. Sometimes it feels like the story doesn’t want to end.

Why My Dress-Up Darling Feels More Real Than Rent-A-Girlfriend

One big reason why people talk better about My Dress-Up Darling is because of how the two main characters help each other grow. Gojo becomes braver, Marin shows her soft side more. They support and respect one another. It makes you smile watching them.

But in Rent-A-Girlfriend, Kazuya does so many childish things. Many viewers say he is not changing enough. Even Chizuru, who is nice and smart, feels stuck in the same drama. There’s even a rumor that the creator is too attached to Chizuru. Maybe that’s why the story keeps going in circles.

And if we talk about the girls, both Marin and Chizuru are meant to look like perfect girlfriend types. But people say Marin feels more like a real person. She’s bright but not fake. Her energy and kindness is more enjoyable.

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A lot of people like both anime. But most will say My Dress-Up Darling gives a better feeling. The romance is not forced, the characters are more respectful, and the story doesn't drag so much.

They may be the same type, but one of them feels like it knows better what peoples want. So when people ask why these two always get compared, it's because only one really care how the viewer feels. And that’s why My Dress-Up Darling is winning.

Written By “Sujoy Bhowmik - India Today Gaming”