24 episodesFirst aired 5 July 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.
E1Jul 202424m
Okumura may not be interested in 3D girls, but he's surprised when he discovers that he and Ririsa share similar passions.
E2Jul 202424m
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.
E3Jul 202424m
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.
E4Jul 202424m
Okumura and Ririsa head to their first cosplay event, but all they can think about is how much this feels like a date!
E5Aug 202424m
Ririsa dazzles the entire venue with her amazing Lilliel cosplay, but now she and Okumura need to handle her newfound popularity.
E6Aug 202424m
There’s a special bond between cosplayers and photographers, one that Mikari can’t help but be jealous of.
E7Aug 202424m
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.
E8Aug 202424m
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.
E9Aug 202424m
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.
E10Sept 202424m
The legendary Mayura has returned, and now two Queens of Cosplay square off during the photo-shoot.
E11Sept 202424m
Nagomi realizes she can just have fun with cosplay, just like Ririsa. When the two cos-players meet later on, a new friendship blooms.
E12Sept 202424m
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.
E13Sept 202424m
Nonoa wishes to befriend Ririsa, but the rising star of the cosplay world has a big problem: her social skills are non-existent.
E14Oct 202424m
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.
E15Oct 202424m
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.
E16Oct 202424m
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!
E17Oct 202424m
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.
E18Nov 202424m
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.
E19Nov 202424m
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.
E20Nov 202424m
Coordination isn’t their only problem. The Manga Club must also deal with the bane of cosplayers everywhere: heat.
E21Nov 202424m
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.
E22Nov 202424m
Okumura and Ririsa happen to be alone together for once, but that doesn’t mean it’s now a date, right?
E23Dec 202424m
Okumura realizes he needs to understand his friends more, and what better place to do so than at the beach?
E24Dec 202424m
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.