DearS, Vol. 6

DearS #6

by Peach-Pit

When aliens called DearS land on Earth and are sent to random high schools to learn Earth's customs, Takeya helps Ren, a sexy DearS, figure out the wacky customs of this place called Earth.

Genres: Manga, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Comics Manga, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Comics

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Peach-Pit (ピーチ・ピット Pīchi Pitto) is a female manga artist duo in Japan, made up of Banri Sendo (千道 万里 Sendō Banri) and Shibuko Ebara (えばら 渋子 Ebara Shibuko). Their group name derives from the diner hangout Peach-Pit from the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210. Although both have similar styles, with some artwork it is possible to identify which artist drew it. Both are known for their bishōjo styled works. As noted in their books, they are both Geminis and have "Almost flushed our phones down the toilet...twice."

The two of them grew up together and went to the same elementary school and have been best friends ever since. Both started as doujinshi manga artists, but not as Peach-Pit. Then they were scouted by Dengeki Comic Gao!. In 2008, one of their manga, Shugo Chara!, was awarded the Kodansha Manga Award for best children's manga. Shugo Chara was also turned later into an Anime television series.

Reviews

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

I knew zero number alien is introduced, Takeya names her China. He also tells Khi not to tolerate his master hitting him. China returns to the ship and is refrozen, seemingly sent out to retrieve a sample of some kind. Takeya seems so down to earth and normal that any protagonist I have seen in a while. He seems to treat these insane incidents that happen to him as mundane inconveniences that he usually talks his way out of which is a refreshing change.

They name that squishy hat looking alien thing Mochi. Very Alien 9.

A new child alien is also introduced who can only say “Ren”. When Takeya grabbed her hand he saw a message from the past. The alien ship seems to be repairing itself. The little girl isnt named but seems to be very powerful.

[Jenny Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mochi! I love Neneko's reaction to him/it. I'm sad to see the summer end, even though I am reading it in winter haha. I'm strange like that! Khi... poor thing. I am interested to see what China and Io have to do with everything.

[Harvest · Rating 4 out of 5]

C: 3
A: 4
W: 3
P: 3.5
I: 3.5
L/R: 4
E: 3.5

Total: 3.5 = 4 stars

[Gabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not sure what Mochi and the little girl have to do with the plot but at the same time it is going to be interesting to find out.