DearS formed in Osaka in 2004 around vocalist Tooru Iwai. They released the single 'Happy Cosmos' in 2005, which helped them gain some recognition. Their music often draws on cosmic imagery and emotional themes, as heard in songs like 'Love Slave (opening).'
The band's lineup included Iwai on vocals, Yutaka Shiina on guitar, Kazunori Okuhara on bass, and Mitsuki Sawada on drums. They put out albums like 'Aurora' in 2006 and 'Celestial' in 2008, working with a mix of rock, pop, and electronic sounds.
In 2009, DearS faced plagiarism allegations over a song called 'Astral.' They addressed the situation with an apology. Their discography continued with releases such as 'Fragments' in 2010 and 'Eternal' in 2013.
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