Episode 9
You're Not Liliel!
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.
Season 1
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.
All Episodes
Episode 1
New Student from Another Dimension
July 5, 2024
Okumura may not be interested in 3D girls, but he's surprised when he discovers that he and Ririsa share similar passions.
Episode 2
Cosplay Group Potential?
July 12, 2024
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.
Episode 3
Lili x Miri
July 19, 2024
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.
Episode 4
Time for Our First Event!
July 26, 2024
Okumura and Ririsa head to their first cosplay event, but all they can think about is how much this feels like a date!
Episode 5
First Event Is Over!!
August 2, 2024
Ririsa dazzles the entire venue with her amazing Lilliel cosplay, but now she and Okumura need to handle her newfound popularity.
Episode 6
Tips From a Master
August 9, 2024
There’s a special bond between cosplayers and photographers, one that Mikari can’t help but be jealous of.
Episode 7
We Need an Advisor!
August 16, 2024
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.
Episode 8
Do You Love Cosplay?
August 23, 2024
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.
Episode 9
You're Not Liliel!
August 30, 2024
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.
Episode 10
Mayura vs. Nagomi!!
September 6, 2024
The legendary Mayura has returned, and now two Queens of Cosplay square off during the photo-shoot.
Episode 11
My Enchanted Armor
September 13, 2024
Nagomi realizes she can just have fun with cosplay, just like Ririsa. When the two cos-players meet later on, a new friendship blooms.
Episode 12
Five Rising Stars
September 20, 2024
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.
Episode 13
Can We Be Friends?
September 27, 2024
Nonoa wishes to befriend Ririsa, but the rising star of the cosplay world has a big problem: her social skills are non-existent.
Episode 14
Together with You
October 4, 2024
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.
Episode 15
I'll Keep Evolving
October 11, 2024
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.
Episode 16
Your Way, My Way
October 18, 2024
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!
Episode 17
Comrades in (Cosplay) Arms
October 25, 2024
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.
Episode 18
Destiny
November 1, 2024
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.
Episode 19
Time for Summer Comiket!
November 8, 2024
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.
Episode 20
The World We Create with Our Friends
November 15, 2024
Coordination isn’t their only problem. The Manga Club must also deal with the bane of cosplayers everywhere: heat.
Episode 21
The Protagonist's Story
November 22, 2024
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.
Episode 22
This Wonderful World
November 29, 2024
Okumura and Ririsa happen to be alone together for once, but that doesn’t mean it’s now a date, right?
Episode 23
Manga Club On the Beach
December 6, 2024
Okumura realizes he needs to understand his friends more, and what better place to do so than at the beach?
Episode 24
2.5-Dimensional Ririsa
December 13, 2024
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.