Editing DearS

{{short description|Media franchise}}
{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name = DearS
| image = Dears vol 1 cover.jpg
| caption = Cover art of first Tokyopop manga featuring Ren
| ja_kanji = ディアーズ
| ja_romaji = Diāzu
| genre = [[Romantic comedy]], [[science fiction]]<!-- Genres should be based on what reliable sources list them as and not on personal interpretations. Limit of the three most relevant genres in accordance with [[MOS:A&M]]. -->
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
|type = manga
|author = [[Peach-Pit (manga artist duo)|Peach-Pit]]
|publisher = [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]
|publisher_en    = {{English manga publisher | NA= [[Tokyopop]]}}
|demographic = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
|magazine = [[Dengeki Comic Gao!]] → [[Dengeki Maoh]]
|first = October 2001
|last = November 2005
|volumes = 8
|volume_list =#Volume list
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
|type = tv series
|director = Iku Suzuki
|producer = Hisanori Kunisaki<br>Nobuhiro Ōsawa<br>Takayasu Hatano
|writer = [[Takao Yoshioka]]
|music = [[Tomoki Hasegawa]]
|studio = [[Daume]]
|licensee = {{English anime licensee|NA=[[Discotek Media]]}}
|network = [[Television Kanagawa]], [[Chiba TV]]
|first = July 10, 2004
|last = September 26, 2004
|episodes = 13
|episode_list = List of DearS episodes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Game
| developer = MediaWorks
| publisher = MediaWorks
| genre = [[Visual novel]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
| released = June 24, 2004
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{nihongo|'''''DearS'''''|ディアーズ|Diāzu}} is an [[ecchi]] [[Shōnen manga|shōnen]] Japanese [[manga]] series co-written and illustrated by Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara, credited under their pen name [[Peach-Pit (manga artist duo)|Peach-Pit]]. It was serialized monthly by [[MediaWorks (publisher)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_game.php |title=DearS game |location=Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |publisher=MediaWorks, Inc. |access-date=November 26, 2009 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201162331/http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_game.php |archive-date=December 1, 2010 }}</ref>

==Plot==
Exactly one year prior to the beginning of ''DearS'', humanity made unprecedented contact with extraterrestrial life. Forced to crash land into Tokyo Bay when, en route to their home planet of Thanatos, their spacecraft breaks down, 150 humanoid aliens are [[naturalized]] into Japanese society and affectionately 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 fictitious Koharu High School with a strong prejudice against the DearS. Due to a childhood scare, he believes that the aliens are fake, worthless beings that have generated nationwide overhype and are secretly plotting to take control of Earth.

On his way home from school he discovers a homeless DearS who, after fainting and much to his annoyance, he feeds and shelters in his apartment. The girl, who he nicknames Ren, is infantile and friendly, and grows obsequious and dependent upon Takeya,  and calling him "Master", a responsibility he tries to disassociate himself from. Her oblivious tenacity keeps her around, however, and over time, realizing Ren's genuine care and empathy for him, Takeya has a change of heart. Unfortunately, because Ren is deemed defective, DearS headquarters orders her arrest.

==Characters==
{{Main article|List of DearS characters}}
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==Media==

=== Manga ===
''DearS'' began as a [[manga]] series co-written and illustrated by Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara, credited under their pen name [[Peach-Pit (manga artist duo)|Peach-Pit]], which was serialized in [[MediaWorks (publisher)|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_gensaku.php |title=DearS manga |location=Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |publisher=[[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]] |access-date=November 26, 2009 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214200254/http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_gensaku.php |archive-date=February 14, 2009 }}</ref> The series was later translated into English and German by [[Tokyopop]], French by [[Semic Comics]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.groupetournon.com/vpc/946-dears |title=DearS |location=Nantes, France |publisher=Groupe Tournon |access-date=August 12, 2008 |language=fr |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915173810/http://www.groupetournon.com/vpc/946-dears |archive-date=September 15, 2008 }}</ref> and Italian by Flashbook Editore.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flashbook-edizioni.it/serie-dettaglio.asp?idserie=24 |title=DearS |location=Bologna, Italy |publisher=Flashbook Editore |access-date=August 12, 2008 |language=it |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625193908/http://www.flashbook-edizioni.it/serie-dettaglio.asp?idserie=24 |archive-date=June 25, 2008 }}</ref>

==== Volume list ====
{{Graphic novel list/header
 | Language = Japanese
 | Width = 70%
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 1
 | OriginalRelDate = March 2002
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2086-6
 | LicensedRelDate = January 11, 2005
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-308-8
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 1–6
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 2
 | OriginalRelDate = September 27, 2002
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2206-8
 | LicensedRelDate = April 12, 2005
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-309-5
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 7–12
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 3
 | OriginalRelDate = March 2003
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2343-0
 | LicensedRelDate = July 12, 2005
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-310-1
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 13–18
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 4
 | OriginalRelDate = September 27, 2003
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2478-9
 | LicensedRelDate = October 11, 2005
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-311-8
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 19–23
* Extra Contact
* Spring Contact
* Character Gallery
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 5
 | OriginalRelDate = March 27, 2004
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2651-6
 | LicensedRelDate = January 10, 2006
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-797-0
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 24–28
* Setting Data Collection
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 6
 | OriginalRelDate = August 27, 2004
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-2797-1
 | LicensedRelDate = April 11, 2006
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59532-798-7
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 29–33
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 7
 | OriginalRelDate = March 26, 2005
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-3011-7
 | LicensedRelDate = July 3, 2006
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59816-185-4
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 34–39
}}
{{Graphic novel list
 | VolumeNumber = 8
 | OriginalRelDate = December 17, 2005
 | OriginalISBN = 978-4-8402-3289-0
 | LicensedRelDate = November 7, 2006
 | LicensedISBN = 978-1-59816-861-7
 | ChapterList =
* Chapters 40–46
* Later Contact
}}
{{Graphic novel list/footer}}

=== Anime ===
{{Main article|List of DearS episodes}}
''DearS'' was adapted into a twelve episode television and single [[original video animation]] [[anime]] by MSJ with co-production by [[Bandai Visual]], Geneon Entertainment, [[Lantis (company)|Lantis]] and TeaM DearS. The series was directed by Iku Suzuki.<ref>{{Harvnb| Clements & McCarthy|2014}}</ref> The series was broadcast on Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, TV Saitama, Tokyo MX TV, TV Santerebi, TV Aichi and TVQ Kyushu<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_anime.php |title=DearS アニメ情報 |location=Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |publisher=MediaWorks, Inc. |access-date=November 26, 2009 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214195730/http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/dears_anime.php |archive-date=February 14, 2009 }}</ref> from July 10 to September 26, 2004. Four DVD compilation volumes were released from August 2, 2005 to February 21, 2006. The anime's opening theme is {{Nihongo|"Love Slave"|ラブスレイブ}} by [[Under17]] and the ending theme is "Happy Cosmos" by Poppins. The anime has been re-licensed by [[Discotek Media]].

=== Video game ===
A [[visual novel]] video game was developed and published by MediaWorks for the [[PlayStation 2]]. It was released on June 24, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/data/919700.html|title=DearS|publisher=gamesfaqs.com|access-date=May 27, 2009}}</ref> It received a C rating by the [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psmk2.net/ps2/soft_04/avg/dears.html|title=DearS(ディアーズ)|publisher=psmk2.net|access-date=November 27, 2009|language=ja}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

; Book references
* {{ cite book
| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=E03KBgAAQBAJ
| title=The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition: A Century of Japanese Animation
| author-last1=Clements | author-first1=Jonathan | author-link1=Jonathan Clements
| author-last2=McCarthy | author-first2=Helen | author-link2=Helen McCarthy
| publisher=Stone Bridge Press
| year=2014
| isbn= 9781611729092 
| pages = 1200
| no-pp = y
| ref={{harvid|Clements & McCarthy|2014}}
}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100914224154/http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/dears/index.php Official website] {{in lang|ja}}
* {{anime News Network|manga|4203}}
* {{anime News Network|anime|4080}}

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