Dear Boys
Yagami Hiroki
- Mangaka
- Yagami Hiroki
- First published
- 1989
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Sports · Drama · School Life · Slice of Life
- Content rating
- Safe
Where to find one
Search for Dear Boys on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Dear Boys, known in some markets as Hoop Days, is a long-running sports manga series written and illustrated by Hiroki Yagami. Debuting in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine in 1989, the series centers on Kazuhiko Aikawa, a talented basketball player who transfers to Mizuho High School and attempts to revitalize its dormant basketball club. The narrative distinguishes itself by focusing heavily on the camaraderie and interpersonal development of the team members as they navigate both athletic challenges and personal growth.
Yagami’s design approach emphasizes dynamic, kinetic action sequences during court play balanced with a sincere, character-driven narrative style. Over its decades-long serialization, the series earned recognition for its realistic portrayal of basketball mechanics and its influence on the sports manga genre. It was eventually adapted into a 26-episode anime series in 2003, further cementing its legacy as a foundational title within the basketball-themed manga canon.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Dear Boys
Dear Boys is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Yagami Hiroki. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Dear Boys on collecto.rs?
Dear Boys doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Dear Boys?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Dear Boys catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Dear Boys is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
