“Mannequin” is a masterpiece filled with love, laughter, and fantasy.

There isn't even a single character who is friendly!?

For now, let me review the story. Jonathan, a young man who aspires to be a sculptor, is fired from the Mannequin manufacturing company he works for because of his strong commitment to artistry. One day, he discovered what he thought was his best work, a Mannequin, in a department store window. Jonathan was lucky enough to get a job there, but the Prince's department store was in a dilapidated state and was at risk of being taken over by a rival department store.

One night, Jonathan is shocked when the Mannequin transforms into a human and starts talking to him. The girl, who calls herself Emmy, has been reincarnated from ancient Egypt and is searching for her beloved. Emmy, who can only become human in front of Jonathan, turns back into a Mannequin when someone else sees her. They begin working together every night to create an innovative shop window, and gradually become attracted to each other. On the other hand, the Prince Department Store windows created by them became popular and sales rapidly increased. However, a rival department store is not happy about this and begins to relentlessly harass Jonathan...

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This work is a fantasy-flavored love story and a success story. Moreover, it is also a comedy filled with ridiculous gags. Jonathan is horribly bad at dealing with the world, and even after he gets fired from his job at a Mannequin company, his pursuit of masterpieces leads him to get fired from both a gardener and a diner. His artistry also makes him look like an otaku. Emmy, on the other hand, is innocent and free-spirited. Jonathan takes her for a ride and enjoys cosplaying and dancing at a department store late at night. From a grouper's point of view, it's a bit unusual for her to even talk to Emmy when she returns to her Mannequin form.

He's not the only one crazy. Hollywood, a gay window craftsman who understands Jonathan well, is always in high spirits, making strange noises and making dirty jokes at every opportunity. Jonathan's boss, Richards, is not happy with Jonathan's activities and is also a spy for a rival department store, and is a typical unpleasant guy who keeps making sarcastic comments. Felix, the night watchman hired by him, is a former military man and has the kamikaze spirit of the time (by the way, his pet dog's name is Rambo). Jonathan's ex-girlfriend Roxy, who works at a rival department store, is extremely motivated to rise, and the co-worker who persistently advances on her is completely lewd. In this way, all the characters are caricatured in an easy-to-understand manner, much like a manga.

A taste of good old screwball comedy