The 5 Biggest Questions The 'Sono Bisque Doll' Ending Left Unanswered (Chapter 115 SPOILERS)
The highly anticipated conclusion to one of the decade's most beloved romance manga has arrived, but not without controversy. As of today, December 20, 2025, the *Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru* (My Dress-Up Darling) manga, created by Shinichi Fukuda, has officially concluded its serialization, with the final Chapter 115 being released on March 21, 2025. While the ending delivered a definitive answer to the central question of whether Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo end up together, the rapid pace of the conclusion has left the global fanbase divided, with many calling the final chapters "rushed" and "abrupt."
The core of the dispute lies in the fact that the manga, despite its immense popularity and critical acclaim, utilized a time skip to jump straight to the couple's ultimate fate, bypassing the crucial development of their dating life and relationship dynamics. This article breaks down the definitive final status of the "WakaMarin" relationship, the key details revealed in the Chapter 115.5 Epilogue, and the five major plot points that the upcoming *My Dress-Up Darling* Season 2 anime, set to premiere in July 2025, will now need to address.
The Complete Biography of Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo
The story of *Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru* is centered on the seemingly mismatched relationship between a popular high school girl and an introverted boy, united by a shared passion for cosplay.
- Marin Kitagawa:
- Role: High school student, amateur cosplayer, and fashion model.
- Personality: Outgoing, energetic, popular, and a major otaku with a deep love for video games (especially eroge) and anime.
- Passion: Cosplay, which she pursues with intense dedication.
- Relationship Status (Manga End): Married to Wakana Gojo; successful professional model.
- Wakana Gojo:
- Role: High school student and aspiring *Hina* doll craftsman (*Kashira*).
- Personality: Shy, introverted, socially awkward, and deeply dedicated to the traditional craft of doll making, a skill passed down by his grandfather.
- Passion: Traditional Japanese *Hina* doll making.
- Relationship Status (Manga End): Married to Marin Kitagawa; successful professional *Hina* doll maker.
- Key Supporting Characters (Entities):
- Sajuna Inui ("Juju"): A famous, petite cosplayer who initially inspires Gojo.
- Shinju Inui: Sajuna's younger sister, an aspiring photographer and Gojo's first male friend.
- Kaoru Gojo: Wakana's grandfather and mentor in *Hina* doll making.
The Final Chapter Revealed: What Happened in *Sono Bisque Doll* Chapter 115 & 115.5?
The final moments of the *My Dress-Up Darling* manga delivered a conclusive, if controversial, resolution to the journey of Marin and Gojo. The main serialization concluded with Chapter 115, which was immediately followed by an Epilogue, Chapter 115.5, designed to give fans a glimpse into the future.
The Definitive Final Status
The most important reveal is that Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo are married in the time-skip epilogue. This officially confirms the "WakaMarin" ship as canon, satisfying the primary romantic goal of the seven-year serialization.
The Time Skip and Career Success
The Epilogue jumps forward in time, showing both protagonists achieving their professional dreams. Gojo has become a successful and respected *Hina* doll maker, fulfilling his lifelong ambition. Marin has also achieved success as a professional model. Crucially, the Epilogue confirmed that Gojo’s beloved grandfather, Kaoru Gojo, is still alive and well, which was a major point of anxiety for many fans.
The "Rushed" Execution
Despite the satisfying outcome, the execution was widely criticized. Chapter 115 ended the main narrative shortly after the couple’s relationship progressed significantly, leaving a large, undocumented gap between their high school romance and their marriage. This sudden leap led to widespread fan discourse that the series felt "axed" or prematurely concluded by the author, Shinichi Fukuda, despite the series' massive sales success.
5 Major Plot Points Fans Say the *Sono Bisque Doll* Ending Rushed (The Controversy)
The primary disappointment for fans is not the final outcome, but the lack of on-screen development. The manga skipped over the most anticipated moments of their relationship, focusing instead on the final destination. Here are the five biggest questions and arcs left unresolved by the abrupt ending:
- The Official Confession and First Date: The series spent over 100 chapters building up the tension of Marin’s unrequited feelings and Gojo’s shyness. The final chapters progressed their relationship status, but the emotional climax of a definitive "I love you" confession and the awkward, sweet events of their first official date were largely skipped.
- The Relationship Development Arc: Fans missed out on seeing Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo navigate the transition from friends/cosplay partners to an actual dating couple. This includes the intimate moments of their relationship, learning to communicate their feelings, and the inevitable comedic struggles of Marin’s intense, unfiltered personality meeting Gojo’s extreme shyness.
- The Adult Cosplay Arc: The series’ success was built on its detailed and respectful depiction of cosplay, featuring iconic outfits like Black Lobelia and Shizuku-tan. Fans missed out on seeing the couple collaborate on more complex, high-level cosplays as adults, especially with Marin as a professional model. Many hoped for a final, spectacular cosplay that would symbolize their bond.
- Gojo’s Grandfather’s Acceptance: While the Epilogue confirms Kaoru Gojo is alive, the main story never fully showed his reaction to his grandson dating a girl like Marin. Gojo's greatest fear was disappointing his grandfather and abandoning the *Hina* doll craft. A dedicated arc showing the grandfather's full, heartfelt acceptance of Marin as Gojo's partner and muse was a highly anticipated emotional payoff that was glossed over.
- The Marriage Proposal and Wedding Dress: Perhaps the most ironic omission for a series about making the perfect dress is the lack of a marriage proposal and the creation of Marin’s wedding dress. Fans were desperate to see Gojo, the master craftsman, stress over and ultimately create the most important garment of Marin’s life—her wedding gown—a perfect symbolic fusion of their two worlds.
The Future of WakaMarin: What the Anime’s Season 2 Must Address in July 2025
The conclusion of the manga has placed an immense amount of pressure and expectation on the upcoming anime adaptation. *My Dress-Up Darling* Season 2 is confirmed to premiere in July 2025, and it will pick up where the first season left off, adapting the remaining, unadapted chapters.
The anime staff, known for their high-quality animation and faithful adaptation, now have a unique opportunity. Given the manga's abrupt ending, there is significant fan speculation that the anime studio, CloverWorks, might be given the blessing and materials by author Shinichi Fukuda to expand the narrative. This would allow the anime to adapt the core story up to Chapter 115, and then create original content to fill in the missing "dating" and "relationship development" gaps that the manga skipped over.
If the anime chooses this path, the second season, and potentially a third, could provide the satisfying, gradual romantic payoff that the manga’s final chapters lacked, thereby delivering the complete, emotional journey of Marin and Gojo that fans have been waiting for. The anime's success hinges on whether it can resolve the controversy of the "rushed" ending by providing the missing development.
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