Play Dear Boys (Japan) Online
Dribble feels heavy, passes snap fast—those manga-style close-ups make every three-pointer look like a shonen hero moment. Chunky sprites, hype beats, and dunks that practically shake the screen.
Okay, so Dear Boys is one of those 90s SNES basketball games that flew under the radar outside Japan. It’s based on a manga, which explains why the character portraits look straight out of a shonen magazine—all dramatic close-ups and spiky hair. The gameplay’s pretty standard arcade-style hoops, but with a weirdly satisfying weight to the dribbling and passing. Like, you can practically feel the momentum when your guy plants his feet for a three-pointer.
It’s got that classic SNES charm—bright colors, chunky sprites, and a soundtrack that’s half hype beats, half questionable synth. Not exactly NBA Jam levels of chaos, but there’s something fun about the over-the-top animations when someone dunks. The PS2 sequel tried to modernize things, but honestly? The original’s janky energy is way more memorable.
If you’re into retro sports games or just love weird manga adaptations, this one’s a fun time capsule.
Download Dear Boys (Japan) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Dear Boys (Japan) offline using an Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
