Season 1 (2024)
Okumura, president of the Manga Research Club, once again spends his day alone in the clubroom, shouting the name of his beloved 2D character, Liliel, displayed on the screen…Then, to Okumura’s clubroom comes a 3D girl named Ririsa Amano, who says, “I want to become Liliel.” She loves the sexy and cute “costumes” of girls appearing in manga. And she’s a fellow otaku who loves Liliel just as much as Okumura! Ririsa reveals to Okumura that her secret hobby is cosplay, and she shows him a collection of ROMs filled with photos and videos of her cosplay to convey her passion.
Episodes: 24
Star Cast: Junya Enoki , Kaori Maeda , Akari Kito , Sayumi Suzushiro ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 New Student from Another Dimension
Air Date: 2024-07-05
Okumura may not be interested in 3D girls, but he's surprised when he discovers that he and Ririsa share similar passions.
Ep.2 Cosplay Group Potential?
Air Date: 2024-07-12
Mikari is a new student at school and all the boys are crazy for her since she's a model. She also happens to be Okumura's childhood friend.
Ep.3 Lili x Miri
Air Date: 2024-07-19
Mikari doesn't get why Okumura and Ririsa love cosplay, but she's willing to give it a shot if it means winning the heart of the boy she loves.
Ep.4 Time for Our First Event!
Air Date: 2024-07-26
Okumura and Ririsa head to their first cosplay event, but all they can think about is how much this feels like a date!
Ep.5 First Event Is Over!!
Air Date: 2024-08-02
Ririsa dazzles the entire venue with her amazing Lilliel cosplay, but now she and Okumura need to handle her newfound popularity.
Ep.6 Tips From a Master
Air Date: 2024-08-09
There’s a special bond between cosplayers and photographers, one that Mikari can’t help but be jealous of.
Ep.7 We Need an Advisor!
Air Date: 2024-08-16
The Manga Club needs an advisor or else Okumura and Ririsa will lose their club-room! The new teacher could help, especially since she seems very familiar.
Ep.8 Do You Love Cosplay?
Air Date: 2024-08-23
Okumura and Ririsa don't want to hide their activities from the school and decide to participate in an upcoming cosplay event as an official club activity.
Ep.9 You're Not Liliel!
Air Date: 2024-08-30
Nagomi is the star of the event, and her words shook Ririsa to her very core. Now it's up to Okumura, Mayuri and the others to restore her confidence.
Ep.10 Mayura vs. Nagomi!!
Air Date: 2024-09-06
The legendary Mayura has returned, and now two Queens of Cosplay square off during the photo-shoot.
Ep.11 My Enchanted Armor
Air Date: 2024-09-13
Nagomi realizes she can just have fun with cosplay, just like Ririsa. When the two cos-players meet later on, a new friendship blooms.
Ep.12 Five Rising Stars
Air Date: 2024-09-20
The good news is that the Manga Club can keep the club room! The bad news is that their cosplay activities must remain a secret.
Ep.13 Can We Be Friends?
Air Date: 2024-09-27
Nonoa wishes to befriend Ririsa, but the rising star of the cosplay world has a big problem: her social skills are non-existent.
Ep.14 Together with You
Air Date: 2024-10-04
Okumura and Nonoa have a heart-to-heart. Perhaps it will give the shy cos-player the courage to clear up the misunderstanding between her and Ririsa.
Ep.15 I'll Keep Evolving
Air Date: 2024-10-11
Ririsa and Nonoa have cleared up their misunderstanding and are now friends. While memories of her middle school experiences linger, Nonoa is determined to move forward.
Ep.16 Your Way, My Way
Air Date: 2024-10-18
Aria certainly has potential, but her costume seriously lacks substance. Now, it’s up to the Manga Club to give her a crash course in cosplay and all things otaku!
Ep.17 Comrades in (Cosplay) Arms
Air Date: 2024-10-25
Aria confides in the Manga Club about her estranged father and her passion for cosplay. Touched by her story, the club members vow to help Aria accomplish her dream.
Ep.18 Destiny
Air Date: 2024-11-01
The Manga Club rallies around a devastated Aria after she breaks the news. Fortunately, Okumura can't help but feel there's more to the story than what Aria overheard.
Ep.19 Time for Summer Comiket!
Air Date: 2024-11-08
The Manga Club arrive at Summer Comiket and are determined to give their cosplay their all. Unfortunately, cos-playing as a group is harder than it looks.
Ep.20 The World We Create with Our Friends
Air Date: 2024-11-15
Coordination isn’t their only problem. The Manga Club must also deal with the bane of cosplayers everywhere: heat.
Ep.21 The Protagonist's Story
Air Date: 2024-11-22
Ten years is a long time to dwell on guilt. An estranged father’s regrets, and a determined daughter’s wish are about to arrive at a crossroads.
Ep.22 This Wonderful World
Air Date: 2024-11-29
Okumura and Ririsa happen to be alone together for once, but that doesn’t mean it’s now a date, right?
Ep.23 Manga Club On the Beach
Air Date: 2024-12-06
Okumura realizes he needs to understand his friends more, and what better place to do so than at the beach?
Ep.24 2.5-Dimensional Ririsa
Air Date: 2024-12-13
Love is messy and doesn’t work in real life like it does in anime. When Okumura overhears a heartfelt conversation, he worries what it means for the future.
