DearS

When a UFO crash-lands in Tokyo Bay, humanity makes first contact with the DearS, a race of adorable, cat-eared aliens who look and act remarkably human. Their arrival sparks a global phenomenon, with many DearS quickly integrating into society, often through a unique “contract” system. For average high schooler Takeya, however, the sudden appearance of one particularly lost and confused DearS, who names herself Ren, turns his ordinary life upside down. As Takeya navigates the comedic chaos of living with an extraterrestrial who struggles with basic Earth customs, their cohabitation deepens into something more significant. Ren's innocent curiosity and the cultural clashes between their worlds provide endless amusement, but also hint at the profound impact this unexpected friendship will have on both of them. Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age story as two vastly different beings learn to understand and appreciate one another.

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