04/07/2003 - 09/29/2003 Finished
Dear Boys (ディア・ボーイズ)
Also known as: Hoop Days
Aikawa Kazuhiko was the captain of Tendoji high school prestigious basketball team. He moves into a new town to attend Mizuho high school and joins its basketball team. However, Mizuho high's basketball team is far from being prestigious, in fact, it's now defunct. Nevertheless to say, Kazuhiko's persistence, passion and basketball skills inspired other team members of the dysfunctional basketball team to gear up and start practicing again. The goal is to play in the national tournaments where all young basketball players meet their opponents to compete with them. The tale of youth of the five protagonists: Fujiwara Takumi, Ishii Tsutomu, Dobashi Kenji, Miura Ranmaru and Aikawa Kazuhiko have just began along with the live of Mizuho high school basketball team. (Source: AnimeNfo)
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Dear Boys has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Dear Boys doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
In short, the watch order for Dear Boys is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Dear Boys episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Intriguing Transfer Student— | — | Canon |
| 2 | The Revival of the Boys' Basketball Team— | — | Canon |
| 3 | The Practice Game Opponents Are...— | — | Canon |
| 4 | Winning Spirit— | — | Canon |
| 5 | The Crippled Comeback!— | — | Canon |
| 6 | The Many Thoughts— | — | Canon |
| 7 | An Air of Disturbance— | — | Canon |
| 8 | Cold Rain— | — | Canon |
| 9 | Because you're there...— | — | Canon |
| 10 | The Suppressed Passion— | — | Canon |
| 11 | The Ones Who Carry on the Dream— | — | Canon |
| 12 | The Sudden Meeting— | — | Canon |
| 13 | The Gears that Don't Match— | — | Canon |
| 14 | Anxiety and the Burden— | — | Canon |
| 15 | The Rivals— | — | Canon |
| 16 | Dead Heat— | — | Canon |
| 17 | Never Give Up!— | — | Canon |
| 18 | Game Set— | — | Canon |
| 19 | Who Will Play in the Final?— | — | Canon |
| 20 | Mixed Feelings— | — | Canon |
| 21 | Friends Helping Each Other— | — | Canon |
| 22 | The Sixth Man— | — | Canon |
| 23 | The Final— | — | Canon |
| 24 | a Step Forward and a Step Back— | — | Canon |
| 25 | Game Over, and...— | — | Canon |
| 26 | Towards the Future— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Dear Boys have?
Dear Boys has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Dear Boys have?
In total, Dear Boys has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Dear Boys?
It is recommended to watch Dear Boys in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Dear Boys online?
Dear Boys is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Dear Boys a complete anime?
Yes, Dear Boys is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Dear Boys have?
No, Dear Boys does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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