The definitive crossover! Marin Kitagawa and Houshou Marine swap outfits in epic ad

In the world of anime and Vtubers, there are names that resonate with unstoppable force, and when those names are practically the same, the collaboration writes itself. During the Wonder Fest 2026 Winterfans received the news they had been waiting for years: an official collaboration between My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru) and hololive. Under the Aniplex label, the “two most famous Marins” on the internet have decided to exchange roles in a series of figures that capture the essence of both worlds in a way that is as creative as it is adorable.

Details from Wonder Fest 2026

The authority This announcement comes from the three powers involved: Aniplex (production), square enix (Marin manga) and Cover Corp (Hololive agency). The figures presented are static scale prototypes that promise premium quality of detail.

• Houshou Marine (Cosplay Ver.): The Hololive captain leaves her pirate outfit behind to show off Marin Kitagawa's school uniform.
• Marin Kitagawa (Cosplay Ver.): The queen of cosplay puts herself in the shoes of the Vtuber, wearing the iconic “Senchou” pirate outfit.

Unpainted prototypes were shown alongside official concept art. Still There is no release date or confirmed price.but the hype is already through the roof.

An exchange of personalities

From the experience From the collector's point of view, the most fascinating thing about these pieces is not just the change of clothing, but how each character adopts (or adapts) the energy of the other. The poses reveal a very marked contrast in personalities:

Figure	Pose and Attitude	Key Details
Marine (as Marin)	More contained and modest (“Demure”).	She holds the side of her skirt shyly.
Marin (as Marine)	Energetic, extravagant and overflowing.	Exaggerated pose, coat used as a cape and a peace sign.

This detail is a direct nod to the narrative of both: while the real Houshou Marine is usually extroverted, here she seems to be “acting” the role of a student, while Kitagawa Marin embraces the pirate cosplay with the excessive passion that characterizes her in the anime.

What we know and what we don't

To maintain the reliability of the information, it is important to remember that these are static scale figures. This means that will not include interchangeable faces or moving partsunlike the figma or Nendoroid type lines. They will be available globally through official Aniplex distributors once pre-orders open.

You can see Marin Kitagawa in Crunchyroll and follow Houshou Marine broadcasts on its official channel YouTube. Being in the unpainted prototype phase, the launch date is likely to be in late 2026 or early 2027.

The dream of any “Marins” collector

This collaboration between My Dress-Up Darling and hololive It is a very high-level “fan service” that takes advantage of the perfect coincidence of names and the cosplay theme that unites both franchises.

Surely the figures will be a resounding success. Seeing Marin Kitagawa dressed as a pirate is the logical culmination of her character, and seeing Senchou in a school uniform is a rarity that Hololive fans will appreciate. Aniplex's decision to invert the personalities in the poses gives them added value that takes them out of the pile of generic figures. If you are a fan of either of the two, get ready, because these pieces are going to fly as soon as pre-sales open.

What do you think of the personality swap? Would you have preferred to see a more “edgy” Houshou Marine in the Marin uniform or do you think the demure pose adds a special touch? We want to read your opinion in the comments!