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| DearS | |
 Cover art of first Tokyopop manga featuring Ren | |
| ディアーズ (Diāzu) | |
|---|---|
| Manga | |
| Written by | Peach-Pit |
| Published by | MediaWorks |
| English publisher | |
| Magazine | |
| Original run | October 2001 – November 2005 |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Iku Suzuki |
| Produced by | Hisanori Kunisaki Nobuhiro Ōsawa Takayasu Hatano |
| Written by | Takao Yoshioka |
| Music by | Tomoki Hasegawa |
| Studio | Daume |
| Licensed by | |
| Original network | Television Kanagawa, Chiba TV |
| Original run | July 10, 2004 – September 26, 2004 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Video game | |
| Developer | MediaWorks |
| Publisher | MediaWorks |
| Genre | Visual novel |
| Platform | PlayStation 2 |
| Released | June 24, 2004 |
DearS (ディアーズ, Diāzu) is an ecchi shōnen Japanese manga series co-written and illustrated by Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara, credited under their pen name Peach-Pit. It was serialized monthly by MediaWorks in their magazines Dengeki Comic Gao! from October 2001 to September 2005 and Dengeki Maoh from October to November 2005 and was later published into ten volumes by the company. The manga was licensed and translated into English by Tokyopop. A 13-episode anime was adapted by MSJ and a PlayStation 2 video game was produced by MediaWorks.[1]
Plot
[edit]Exactly one year prior to the beginning of DearS, humanity made unprecedented contact with extraterrestrial life. Forced to crash-land into Tokyo Bay when on the way to their home planet of Thanatos, their spacecraft breaks down, 150 humanoid aliens are naturalized into Japanese society and lovingly nicknamed "DearS"; a portmanteau of the words "Dear" and "Friends". The crashed aliens consist entirely of individuals from a genetically modified "slave race" designed to enjoy slavery.
Takeya Ikuhara is a temperamental seventeen-year-old Japanese student attending the fictional Koharu High School with a strong prejudice against the DearS. Due to a childhood trauma, he believes that the aliens are fake, worthless beings who have generated nationwide overhype and are secretly plotting to take control of Earth.
On his way home from school, Takeya discovers a homeless DearS who, after fainting and much to his annoyance, he feeds and shelters in his apartment. The girl, who he gives the nickname Ren, is friendly yet immature and grows obsequious and dependent upon Takeya. She calls him "Master", a responsibility Takeya tries to disassociate himself from. However, her oblivious persistence keeps her around. Over time, she realizes Ren's genuine care and empathy for him, Takeya has a change of heart. Unfortunately, because Ren is deemed defective, DearS headquarters order her arrest.
Characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Takeya Ikuhara (幾原 武哉, Ikuhara Takeya)
- Takeya is a fastidious and impetuous student. His life becomes complicated when he becomes the unwanted target of affection and servility by a young female DearS, a citizen of the very people he dislikes. Despite this rather immature prejudice, over the course of her stay and companionship with him, Takeya grows fond and solicitous of the girl, opening up more to his peers as well.
- Ren (レン, Ren)
- Lost during shipment and freed from containment, Ren is found homeless by Takeya, who she immediately forces a covenant between and is subsequently given shelter by much to his displeasure.
- Neneko Izumi (和泉 寧々子, Izumi Neneko)
- Neneko Izumi is a droopy-eyed student and daughter of the apartment landlord, of which she is a tenant of.
- Miu (ミゥ, Myu)
- Shia Nostal Ren Naguregyug Thanast Useim Ruki Miu (シーア•ノスタル•レン•ナグレグユグ•タナスト•ァウセーム•ルキ•ミゥ, Shīa Nostaru Ren Naguregyugu Tanasuto Usēmu Ruki Miu),[2] better known by her short name Miu, is a young female DearS. Intelligent yet sometimes conceited, Miu is a student who is assigned to study abroad at Koharu High and resides locally as a homestay.
Supporting
[edit]- Mitsuka Yoshimine (芳峰 蜜香, Yoshimine Mitsuka)
- The main characters' knockout teacher, Mitsuka is both intelligent and resourceful. She is also a flirtatious exhibitionist who spends more time conniving to "show off" to her students than she does teaching them English. Mitsuka has a habit of popping up when it is least convenient to Takeya and company, turning normal conversations into overly embarrassing situations, usually by mistaking most things for sexual acts.
- Hikoro Oikawa (及川 彦郎, Oikawa Hikorō)
- Takeya's male friend, Hikoro is goofy and more than a little shallow but remains a decent young man.
- Khi (キィ, Kī)
- Khi is a soft-spoken DearS exchange student who goes to the same school as Takeya's sister Natsuki
- Natsuki Ikuhara (幾原 菜月, Ikuhara Natsuki)
- Natsuki is Takeya's little sister who has been away overseas. Takeya is shown to be protective of her and has even expressed displeasure at the possibility of her and Khi becoming more than friends.
- Harumi Ikuhara (幾原 晴海, Ikuhara Harumi)
- Harumi is Takeya's stepmother and one of the few people who can take care of her rambunctious daughter, Natsuki.
- Rubi (ルビ)
- The somewhat dominatrix-like "Barker", Rubi is second-in-command of the DearS colony. Quite big-breasted like Ren, she is almost never seen without her whip in hand. Rubi has proven to be strict, and often cruel, particularly to Khi, using her whip on him to express her displeasure.
- Xaki (ザキ, Zaki)
- Xaki is the "Biter" sent by the DearS colony to retrieve Ren. He is also a mentor to cat-like DearS Nia, who aspires to become a Biter herself. Xaki believes he is the gift for Hirofumi, which leads to some awkward situations.
- Nia (ニア)
- Nia is Xaki's cat-like apprentice. She is quite a flake and often forgets her assignments, even the ones she assigns herself, such as challenging Ren when Xaki fails to retrieve the wayward Zero Number.
Media
[edit]Manga
[edit]DearS began as a manga co-written and illustrated by Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara, credited under their pen name Peach-Pit, which was serialized in MediaWorks' Dengeki Comic Gao! manga magazine from October 2001 to November 2005. The manga was compiled into ten tankōbon volumes released by MediaWorks in Japan.[3]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN | |
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| 1 | March 2002 | 978-4-8402-2086-6 | January 11, 2005 | 978-1-59532-308-8 | |
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| 2 | September 27, 2002 | 978-4-8402-2206-8 | April 12, 2005 | 978-1-59532-309-5 | |
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| 3 | March 2003 | 978-4-8402-2343-0 | July 12, 2005 | 978-1-59532-310-1 | |
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| 4 | September 27, 2003 | 978-4-8402-2478-9 | October 11, 2005 | 978-1-59532-311-8 | |
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| 5 | March 27, 2004 | 978-4-8402-2651-6 | January 10, 2006 | 978-1-59532-797-0 | |
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| 6 | August 27, 2004 | 978-4-8402-2797-1 | April 11, 2006 | 978-1-59532-798-7 | |
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| 7 | March 26, 2005 | 978-4-8402-3011-7 | July 3, 2006 | 978-1-59816-185-4 | |
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| 8 | December 17, 2005 | 978-4-8402-3289-0 | November 7, 2006 | 978-1-59816-861-7 | |
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Anime
[edit]DearS was adapted into a twelve-episode anime and single original video animation by MSJ with co-production by Bandai Visual, Geneon Entertainment, Lantis, and Team DearS. The series was directed by Iku Suzuki.[4] The anime aired on Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Tokyo MX TV, TV Santerebi, TV Aichi, and TVQ Kyushu[5] from July 10 to September 26, 2004.
| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "I Want to Nibble Sweet" Transliteration: "Amakamitai no" (Japanese: 甘噛みたいの) | July 10, 2004 | |
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Crossing over a bridge, an unidentified box truck overturns at the sight of a stray cat in the road, spilling a human capsule from its cargo (which shows Exposition). On his way back from school, Takeya encounters and rescues a mysterious Dears from being run over by a delivery truck. After proclaiming servility to him, and then shortly fainting, he takes her to his apartment where she is washed, clothed, fed melonpan and given the name Ren. Meanwhile back at the bridge, Rubi and Khi discover the lost capsule. | |||
| 2 | "Was It Too Small?" Transliteration: "Chiisakatta Kashira?" (Japanese: 小さかったかしら) | July 17, 2004 | |
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After a nightmarish and erratic morning, Neneko mistakenly discovers Ren during an unexpected visit, and examining the situation, assigns Takeya the job of teaching her Japanese. He indifferently teaches her nothing and eventually falls asleep, during which time a telepathy Ren learns all the material and gains the ability to speak the language, though in a slightly broken manner. In this more fluent condition, Neneko and Takeya bring Ren to a mall to shop for new clothes. Elsewhere, Miu finishes up her admission to Koharu High with Khi. | |||
| 3 | "Ball! Ball!" Transliteration: "Tama! Tama!" (Japanese: たま！たま！) | July 24, 2004 | |
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When Miu acquaints with her assigned homestay, an elderly couple she calls her grandparents. Meanwhile, upon being scolded by Takeya for her nakedness, Ren decides to clean the apartment by defenestrating his furniture and trash; Neneko empathetically awarding her yesterdays shopping change in return. Xaki instructs Nia to apprehend Ren. The following morning Ren visits the market, and drawn by the scent of melonpan, buys a bag of it; Nia botching her capture and leaving absentmindedly. Ren visits Takeya at school, causing an uproar that settles when she is believed to be a substitute for Miu and that Takeya is her homestay sponsor. Tired and confused, Takeya and Ren retreat home. | |||
| 4 | "Wipe Your Mouth" Transliteration: "Kuchi o Fuke" (Japanese: 口をふけ) | July 31, 2004 | |
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Ren begins her first day of school and assimilates quite well. Miu arrives, only to learn of her replacement, she charges Ren and refuses to coincide with her as the student diplomat. In response, the school holds three duels: a 100-yard dash, liberal arts test, and cook-off. While Miu effectively wins 3–1, she forfeits the last challenge. Nevertheless, the principal asks both girls to stay; Miu vowing to watch Ren attentively. | |||
| 5 | "Partners?" Transliteration: "Togi...?" (Japanese: トギ。。。？) | August 7, 2004 | |
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Confused confused about Ren, Takeya grows rash towards her. Miu helps to explain the situation and supervises her after class. That night, Khi visits Miu to collect information on Ren while uncontrollably aroused by her body back at the apartment. Sensing this, Ren comforts a distraught Takeya. | |||
| 6 | "I Am So Frustrated" Transliteration: "Yokkyū Fuman desu wa" (Japanese: 欲求不満ですわ) | August 14, 2004 | |
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Takeya stops Ren from sexually advancing, calling it too soon. Slightly awkward from this, he avoids contact with her for most of the day. Miu invites herself to reform Ren by showing her to cook and gaily decorating the apartment. As Takeya throws out the flashy new room additions, he is hastily tackled by his step-sister, Natsuki Ikuhara. | |||
| 7 | "Pervert" Transliteration: "Iyarashii..." (Japanese: いやらしい。。。) | August 21, 2004 | |
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Takeya, Natsuki, Neneko and Ren spend time walking around an amusement park before returning home. When Natsuki misunderstands Ren and Takeya's cohabitation, she becomes aggressively jealous toward Ren and tries to drive her off. Neneko and Natsuki girls eventually make up, but not before Harumi arrives to pick her daughter up. Once relationship patched at the airport, Neneko, Takeya and Ren say goodbye to Harumi and Natsuki as they leave to catch a flight. Miu summons Khi and tells him she has plans to drop out of school. | |||
| 8 | "M...My Ball" Transliteration: "Ma, Mai Bōru..." (Japanese: マ、マイ・ボール。。。) | August 28, 2004 | |
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In a flashback, a gross man lies on a floor attacks Miu as she desperately tries, but fails to stop it. Back at school, still feeling inferior to and jealous of Ren, Miu challenges her to another contest: a Dears game called Palaga. During the game, Miu and Takeya fall into a water well and cannot leave immediately. They sit and talk about the Dears enslavement and Miu's past, in which the man from the previous sequence being her ex-master who was gunned down. Overcoming her past and discovering the well is in the back of her homestay, Miu flies them both out while Takeya met by an excited Ren. | |||
| 9 | "It Hurt A Little" Transliteration: "Chikutoshita" (Japanese: チクッとした) | September 4, 2004 | |
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Returning from school with Ren and Neneko, Takeya's fear of aliens is revealed to stem from being forced to watch science fiction horror films by Neneko when they were younger. That afternoon, Ren and Miu create a costume wardrobe Neneko has, refusing to model any herself. Takeya's sharp opinion to this offends the departing Neneko, to which he initially refused to apolgize. The following day, although Neneko seems casual and fine, Takeya feels guilty and apologizes for his rudeness the next day. | |||
| 10 | "Is It A Golden Ball?" Transliteration: "Kane no Tama desu no?" (Japanese: 金の玉ですの？) | OVA | |
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While browsing the market, Miu participates in a lottery. Unbeknownst to her, she wins four tickets to a newly opening bathhouse. Miu invites Takeya, Ren, and Neneko – who all agree to go. During the stay, when separated into unisexual baths, Ren goes searching for Takeya, while Nia fly through a high window and passing out from the fall. With Yoshimine distracting the commotion, the group escapes the building. Seen aboard an incoming flight is Harumi and Natsuki. | |||
| 11 | "Lets Have an Orgy!" Transliteration: "Rankō suru desu ni!" (Japanese: らんこーするですに！) | September 11, 2004 | |
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Natsuki and Harumi visit Takeya and Ren at the apartment. The next morning at school, Yoshimine announces that students who have failed three or more classes must spend all of the following weeks being tutored. In response, Neneko, Ren, Miu, and Hikoro go to Takeya's apartment to study together – misunderstood by Yoshimine as an orgy. Takeya leaves to get the group snacks, meeting Nia who he talks with. As Natsuki finds her brother – misinformed by Yoshimine – the market draws attention to a stranded kitten atop a power line pole, retrieved by Nia and saved by Natsuki. Both girls return with Takeya to the apartment where Khi visits to retrieve Nia. | |||
| 12 | "Do You Want To Experience It?" Transliteration: "Keiken... Shite Miru?" (Japanese: 経験。。。してみる？) | September 18, 2004 | |
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During school, Khi visits Miu to inform her that Ren's confirmation ceremony is to be annulled. After two embarrassing incidents, Takeya distances himself from her; being asked by Yoshimine to fetch class textbooks. Ren goes to collect the material but goes into the wrong room, meeting Hirofumi. Talking out her sexual interests, Hirofumi feels led on and embraces Ren, interrupted by Takeya who finds her. Returning from work to Khi and Miu, he is informed that Ren will be recalled. As a shocked Takeya sits, Xaki locates Ren in the market. | |||
| 13 | "Furthermore It Was Hot" Transliteration: "Shika mo Atsukatta" (Japanese: しかも熱かった) | September 25, 2004 | |
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In the apartment, Khi explains to Takeya in detail the reason for the recall. Back at the market, Xaki gives chase to Ren but is dissuaded when a mob of storekeepers come to her aid. As a confused Ren returns and settles home, Takeya divorces ownership of her while Khi makes a schedule to pick her up the next day. When Ren bids goodbye at school, she eludes Khi and is pursued by Xaki once more. Upset at this, the entire school assembles to help, with Yoshihime riding a motorcycle alongside Takeya to Ren. Following a scuffle with Xaki, an empathetic Takeya changes his mind and makes it his final decision to be Ren's master, canceling the recall. Rubi is shocked and defeated. | |||
Video game
[edit]A video game adaptation was developed and published by MediaWorks for the PlayStation 2. It was released on June 24, 2004.[6] It received a C rating by the Computer Entertainment Rating Organization.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "DearS game" (in Japanese). Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan: MediaWorks, Inc. Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- ^ Bandai Visual, Geneon Entertainment, Lantis and TeaMDearS (July 24, 2004). "Tama! Tama!". DearS. Season 1. 23:43 minutes in. TV Kanagawa.
- ^ "DearS manga" (in Japanese). Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan: MediaWorks. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- ^ Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen (2014). The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition: A Century of Japanese Animation. Stone Bridge Press. 1200. ISBN 9781611729092.
- ^ DearS アニメ情報 (in Japanese). Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan: MediaWorks, Inc. Archived from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- ^ DearS（ディアーズ） (PS2)の関連情報 [Information Concerning DearS (PS2)]. Famitsu (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ ディアーズ. psmk2.net (in Japanese). Retrieved November 27, 2009.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)
- DearS (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- DearS (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
DearS
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DearS is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the artist duo Peach-Pit, serialized in MediaWorks' monthly shōnen magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! from October 2001 to November 2005 and collected into eight tankōbon volumes published from July 2002 to April 2005.[1] The story is set in a near-future Earth where a group of attractive female aliens called DearS crash-land and integrate into human society, serving as devoted slaves to their human "masters" while hiding their true origins and hierarchical culture.[2] It centers on ordinary high school student Takeya Ikuhara, who discovers and rescues a defective DearS named Ren from a shipping container; after being repaired by Takeya's friend, Ren imprints on him as her master, leading to comedic and romantic situations as she moves into his home and disrupts his reclusive lifestyle.[1]
The manga blends genres of romantic comedy, ecchi, science fiction, and drama, exploring themes of interspecies relationships, personal independence, and the ethics of slavery through the lens of Takeya's reluctance to accept Ren's subservience and the broader DearS society's secrets.[2] Peach-Pit, known for other works like Rozen Maiden, drew inspiration from science fiction tropes and everyday high school life, with the series' humor often arising from cultural clashes between the naive, hyper-devoted DearS and human norms.[3] Licensed in North America by Tokyopop, the manga was released in English from January 2005 to October 2006, receiving mixed reviews for its engaging character dynamics but criticized for fanservice-heavy ecchi elements that sometimes overshadowed the plot.[3]
An anime adaptation, produced by studio Daume under director Iku Suzuki, aired for 12 episodes from July 10 to September 25, 2004, on various networks, closely following the manga's early volumes while adding original content, with a 13th episode released as a special.[2] The anime featured character designs by Shinji Ochi and music by Tomoki Hasegawa, with the opening theme "Love Slave" performed by UNDER17 and ending theme "Happy Cosmos" by PoppinS (with "Love Slave" by UNDER17 for the final episode).[2] Geneon Entertainment licensed the series for North American release on DVD in 2005, and it was later re-released in a complete collection Blu-ray by Discotek Media on July 29, 2025, preserving its status as a cult favorite in the ecchi anime genre despite dated animation styles.[4][5]
The OVA episode provides additional character-focused content outside the main broadcast run.[23]
Synopsis
Plot
The story of DearS is set one year after an alien spacecraft crash-landed in Tokyo Bay, introducing humanity to the DearS, a race of attractive, technologically superior extraterrestrials who have since integrated into Japanese society. Programmed as a slave species, the DearS exhibit advanced capabilities in areas like language acquisition and machinery but display a childlike dependency on human "masters" for guidance and emotional fulfillment, leading to a societal dynamic where they participate in homestay programs to learn Earth customs.[1] The central narrative follows high school student Takeya Ikuhara, who harbors a strong prejudice against the DearS due to their perceived invasiveness. On his way home, Takeya encounters a homeless DearS named Ren collapsed from exhaustion and, despite his reluctance, takes her to his apartment to recover. Ren quickly imprints on Takeya as her master through the DearS' innate bonding process, obligating her to serve him devotedly and sparking a series of comedic and romantic conflicts as she navigates human norms with literal-minded enthusiasm.[1][6] As Ren attempts to adapt to daily life—such as attending Takeya's school and mastering basic chores—the plot escalates with revelations about her "defective" status, which sets her apart from typical DearS and draws scrutiny from her own kind. This anomaly prompts interventions from Japanese government agencies monitoring alien integration, as well as pursuits by DearS authorities seeking to reclaim or eliminate outliers.[2] The broader arc explores a conspiracy surrounding the original ship's malfunction upon arrival, hinting at undisclosed motives among the DearS leadership that threaten the fragile human-alien coexistence, while Ren's presence forces Takeya to confront his biases amid ongoing cultural clashes and external pressures.[7]Characters
Takeya Ikuhara is the 17-year-old protagonist, a high school student at Koharu High School known for his hotheaded, fastidious nature and strong prejudice against the alien DearS, viewing them as disruptive to normal life.[8] His initial cynicism stems from discomfort with change, but he gradually evolves, learning empathy and forming a deep bond with Ren after she imprints on him as her master following a chance encounter with her escape pod. Cynical and impetuous, Takeya often clashes with his friends over their fascination with DearS, yet his relationships—with his best friend Hikoro's antics, Neneko's level-headed support, and his family's dynamics—highlight his reluctant growth into a more open individual. In the anime adaptation, he is voiced by Kishō Taniyama.[2] Ren, whose full name is Ren Ren Ren Nagusaran Rensia Ruroonren Nakora, is a defective female DearS discovered in a damaged suspension pod, characterized by her childlike innocence, unwavering loyalty, and complete devotion to Takeya, whom she addresses as "master" despite his protests.[9] As a "blank slate" among her kind due to her defective status, she struggles profoundly with human customs, often leading to comedic or chaotic misunderstandings, such as her literal interpretations of commands or her insatiable hunger for simple foods like melon bread.[10] Her gentle, altruistic personality and superhuman abilities contrast with her ignorance of Earthly norms, fostering a central relationship with Takeya that challenges DearS societal expectations of servitude while she hides from enforcers seeking to reclaim her. In the anime, Ren is voiced by Ai Shimizu.[2] Miu, formally Sia Nostal Ren Naguregyug Thanast Useim Ruki Miu, serves as Ren's more mature DearS companion and an official exchange student at Takeya's school, displaying independence, intelligence, and a seductive demeanor that sets her apart from Ren's naivety.[11] Kind yet occasionally conceited, she assists in concealing Ren's defective status from DearS authorities, forming a rival-turned-ally dynamic with Ren while navigating human society with greater ease, often using her lively helpfulness to mediate group interactions.[12] Her role emphasizes the contrasts within DearS culture, as she balances official duties with personal attachments to Takeya's circle, providing strategic support in tense situations involving pursuers. In the anime adaptation, Miu is voiced by Mai Nakahara.[2] Neneko Izumi is Takeya's childhood friend and classmate, a sensible high school student and daughter of his apartment landlord, renowned for her tailoring skills that prove essential in disguising Ren to blend into human life.[13] With responsive acumen and common sense, she acts as a stabilizing force amid the group's chaos, frequently intervening in Takeya's alarmed reactions to DearS-related mishaps, all while harboring an unrequited crush on him that adds subtle emotional depth to their bickering yet close bond.[14] Her practical, supportive personality complements the more impulsive members, reinforcing themes of adaptation through everyday human ingenuity. In the anime, she is voiced by Chiwa Saitō.[2] Hikoro Oikawa, often called "Oihiko," is Takeya's perverted best friend and the enthusiastic president of the school's DearS Love Club, providing comic relief through his lecherous obsession with female DearS and relentless antics that exasperate Takeya.[15] As the closest male companion to Takeya besides his family, Hikoro's unashamed fanaticism and humorous pursuits—such as scheming to interact with DearS—lighten tense moments, while his unrequited crush on Neneko underscores his flawed yet endearing loyalty to the group. In the anime, he is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi in Japanese and Sam Riegel in the English dub.[2] Natsuki Ikuhara is Takeya's energetic younger sister, a tomboyish and supportive family member whose lively personality frequently contributes to household chaos, especially upon her return from overseas studies.[16] Rambunctious and affectionate, she quickly embraces Ren and Miu, involving herself in their adjustments to Earth life with playful enthusiasm that tests Takeya's patience but strengthens familial ties. In the anime, Natsuki is voiced by Ryōko Shintani.[2] Among supporting figures, Harumi Ikuhara functions as Takeya's stepmother, offering maternal guidance and discipline to keep Natsuki's exuberance in check, while fostering a welcoming home environment for the DearS visitors.[17] Antagonistic DearS enforcers include Xaki, a tall, muscular "Biter" skilled in combat tasked with recapturing Ren, and his subordinate Khi, a soft-spoken male diplomat who later stays on Earth as a negotiator, representing the colony's rigid hierarchy.[18][19] Other notable DearS include Fina, an adorably precocious child-like enforcer with little threat despite her mission, and Cheena, a "Zero Number" operative prominent in the video game adaptation, known for her retrieval duties and scientific labeling as "Sample B7."[15][20]Media adaptations
Manga
DearS is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the artist duo Peach-Pit, consisting of Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara. The series was serialized monthly in MediaWorks' shōnen magazine Dengeki Comic Gao! from 2002 to 2005.[1][21] The manga was collected into eight tankōbon volumes under the Dengeki Comics imprint, released by MediaWorks between March 27, 2002, and December 27, 2005.[22] The full series comprises 47 chapters and belongs to the ecchi shōnen genre, blending romantic comedy with science fiction elements centered on interspecies relationships and alien integration into human society.[22] It prominently features fanservice through suggestive scenarios and humor derived from cultural clashes, while delving into the lore of the DearS species' hierarchical structure and customs.[1]| Volume | Original release date | ISBN |
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| 1 | March 27, 2002 | 978-4-8402-2086-6 |
| 2 | September 27, 2002 | 978-4-8402-2206-1 |
| 3 | March 27, 2003 | 978-4-8402-2343-3 |
| 4 | September 27, 2003 | 978-4-8402-2478-1 |
| 5 | March 27, 2004 | 978-4-8402-2651-2 |
| 6 | August 27, 2004 | 978-4-8402-2797-7 |
| 7 | March 26, 2005 | 978-4-8402-3011-3 |
| 8 | December 27, 2005 | 978-4-8402-3289-6 |
Anime
The anime adaptation of DearS was produced by the studio Daume and directed by Iku Suzuki, with series composition handled by Takao Yoshioka.[2] Character designs were provided by Shinji Ochi, while the music was composed by Tomoki Hasegawa.[2] The series consists of 12 television episodes plus one original video animation (OVA) episode, serving as a visual introduction to the manga's core premise of human-alien interactions through a harem comedy lens.[23] It aired from July 10 to September 25, 2004, across multiple Japanese networks, including Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Tokyo MX, TV Setouchi, TV Aichi, and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting.[2] The adaptation covers the early portions of the manga, roughly equivalent to the first five volumes, but concludes with an original ending that creates a cliffhanger, diverging from the source material to fit the production schedule while the manga was still serializing.[23] To suit television standards, the anime toned down some of the manga's more explicit ecchi elements, incorporated minor filler content for pacing across its runtime, and emphasized animated visual humor alongside strong voice performances to enhance the comedic and romantic dynamics.[2] The episodes focus on episodic storytelling that builds the central relationships, blending sci-fi elements with everyday high school scenarios. The following table lists the episode titles (with English translations) and original air dates:| Episode | Title (Japanese / English Translation) | Air Date |
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| 1 | 甘噛みたいの / I Want to Nibble Sweetly | July 10, 2004 |
| 2 | 小さかったかしら / Was It Too Small? | July 17, 2004 |
| 3 | たま！たま！ / Ball! Ball! | July 24, 2004 |
| 4 | 口を拭け / Wipe Your Mouth | July 31, 2004 |
| 5 | 解き......？ / Partners? | August 7, 2004 |
| 6 | 欲求不満ですね / I'm Frustrated! | August 14, 2004 |
| 7 | いやらしい...... / Pervert | August 21, 2004 |
| 8 | M...マイボール / M... My Ball | August 28, 2004 |
| 9 | 少し痛かった / It Hurt A Little | September 4, 2004 |
| 10 | 乱交するんですに！ / Let's Have An Orgy! | September 11, 2004 |
| 11 | 経験......してみる？ / You Want To... Experience It? | September 18, 2004 |
| 12 | ......しかも暑かった / ...... Besides, It Was Hot | September 25, 2004 |
| OVA | 夏の夜の夢 / A Midsummer Night's Dream | May 25, 2005 |