Dear Boys (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Hiroki Yagami.

The story concerns the progress of the Mizuho High School basketball team as it attempts to win the prefectural championship.

At the outset of the manga, the Mizuho High School basketball team is in trouble, as there are not enough players to play a game.

However, Aikawa transfers to Mizuho and through his enthusiasm and sheer love of the game, infuses the few remaining members with a sense of purpose.

[21] Another video game, titled Dear Boys: Fast Break!, published by Konami for the PlayStation 2, was released on 18 September 2003.