Every Dragon Ball Manga Edition Compared - Which is best?
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Hey guys! In this week's video, I review and do a side by side comparison of all 7 of the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z manga editions with English translation, the graphic novels, comic book issues, Dragon Ball Full Color Editions, Dragon Ball 3-in-1's, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z Vigbigs, and the Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z Manga Box Sets!
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R.I.P Akira Toriyama.
A really underrated aspect of the 3 in 1 editions is that it doesn't seperate "Dragon Ball" & "Dragon Ball Z", just the like original Japanese releases it's all considered one series as "Dragon Ball"
That's cool and all but it's only a letter so it's not that much of a difference
@@projectmessiahIt’s not much of a difference but it keeps it true to the original release and arguably looks the nicest on the shelf
@@bigb0oski Agreed but thats no reason to consider getting arguably the worst currently accesible english release
I have the dragon ball box set vols 1-16, what vol does DBZ start in the 3 in 1?
Its also same with yugioh and yugioh duelist 3in1 which doesnt separate them
I was always annoyed that Viz only released the Full Color editions for the Saiyan and Freeza saga's in English. They are available in full color for the full series in most other languages, but somehow not in English.... So I took matters into my own hands. I downloaded all of the digital full color mangas of all the other saga's in English (Boyhood saga, Demon Piccolo, Android/ Cell and Majin Buu) And had them all professionally printed into volumes at an online copyshop. I had two volumes printed every month and have been doing so for over a year. I am going by the Kanzenban chapter orders with these. Needless to say they look just like they came from an official publisher! Very happy with them! I will post a video on my collection once it's complete (only 4 more majin buu saga volumes to go and I have the whole series in color complete!)
Well done! Where did you find the downloadable English color versions?
Any update on this?
@dutchbondfan any update?
Any update on this?
@@Gamer8837 I got the scans of Mangadex! But when I post the link my comment doesnt show up. Shouldnt be hard to find! My collection of colored volumes is now complete!
I was impressed with the extensive comparison you gave for all the different formats, their pros and their cons. I also liked the fact that there were no jokes, no long tangents, just factual information and your opinions mixed here and there, it allows for a better pacing overall. If all your videos are like this, you might be one of the best review channels for manga content.
agree. Superrr impressed with no nonsense, just how I prefer my reviews and comparisons
They need to do a nice uncut 3 in 1 hardcover release like Darkhorse did for berserk. It's ridiculous there isn't currently a Dragon Ball release with both good print quality and uncensored.
If you think that's bad you should see how dirty they've done physical releases of the anime haha
@@sengan2475 Oh I know. I have the horribly cropped orange bricks of DBZ. They had one decent 4:3 bluray release they canceled. Then the new overly DNRd blu ray release that's also cropped. I used to have the good version of the HD S1 on XBL but they replaced that with the shitty new cropped version. It's wild that funimation can't just do a good release of what's their most popular IP, at least the original Dragon Ball and GT are decent.
Almost forgot to mention how they released a green tinted version of DBS Broly and refuse to even fix the digital versions.
@ben14326 the UK version has the green tint fixed, and a fan edit of the superhero 4k fixed the green tint also. Laughable that a pirated version is objectively better than their own 4k release in every region
The boxset is great, but personally I think the VizBigs for DBZ are pretty underrated! The page quality is great and the action looks awesome in the bigger size. I also really like the silhouettes on the spines of Goku :)
The Vizbigs are definitely the best in terms of print quality and the color pages are beautiful! Almost made me want to overlook the fact that they are the most censored edition. Agreed about their larger format. Definitely see why a lot of people may choose to pick them up!
@@AnimeCollective Some of it is obvious though, like the comparison between censoring underaged nudity in a book sold to kids and high schoolers is a pretty odd criticism.
@katesperinck1401
Yeah I don't rally care about that kind of stuff. What I do find weird is that they censor things like Android 17 with a gun, but leave in things like Yamcha straight up having Geros arm rammed through his chest
@@katesperinck1401 Any censorship is bad censorship. I recommend you read put down manga and go pick up a copy of 1984 since you need a reality check.
@@JesusChrist2000BC So you support selling what is essentially pedophilia to minors? Usually the "any censorship is bad" crowd do think it's acceptable, but they don't normally say the quiet part out loud like you are lol. I don't think I need the reality check here aha
An absolutely amazing series. Great structure and detailed description including everything a collector would potentially want to know when deciding for a version to get. I especially liked the concluding summary in the end to round off the previously said, which gives a nice final overview. Please keep up the great work.
Agreed, it really is amazing! I am happy to hear that you enjoy the structure and the concluding summary. I will continue doing this in future comparison videos since it was helpful! I really appreciate your kinds words. It means a lot and I will definitely keep it up!!
This.
Absolute great breakdown! Glad to know I’ve been picking up the paperbacks one by one and might eventually get some color editions down the road
This is my new favorite channel now. I'm loving these series. Awesome collection by the way.
Amazing comparison! This is gonna help a lot of people.
I'm very happy you mentioned the censorship aspect. It's very sad and unacceptable imo that Viz have not released a fully uncensored version of the Dragon Ball manga in English, I find it insulting to the original creator and to the fans. This type of weird unnecessary censorship is one of the main reasons why I collect manga in Japanese only, I don't want to support English publishers when they make such choices, and this is Dragon Ball we're talking about here, not some weird obscure forgotten manga, it is what it is.
I've mentioned before that I haven't had the chance to get into DB yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it! If I ever collect the manga I'll either go with the regular Japanese tankobons or the beautiful Kanzenbans.
Thank you so much and I really hope so!!! 😄 There's so many editions to choose from and agreed about the censorship. I would love to get a completely original, uncensored version some day, but may end up getting the Japanese volumes like you in the future once I complete my learning. Here's hoping we get a fully uncensored release in the future!
Do like me and buy the full color versions in Japanese. That way you'll have all of the Dragonball and Dragonball Z mangas in full color which is the BEST option💯
From what I can gather, they ended up having to censor them due to parents complaining and threatening to sue them if they didn't censor bulmas boobies and Gokus Weiner.
I don't mind the regular volume being censored. Gotta do what you gotta do but if I'm paying for a colored version or a vizbig, I want the original unedited, uncensored version. I'm an adult, I'm not going to faint if I see Gokus penis!
Agreed. Some people don't get it, and think "you just want to see boobs and blood, it's not necessary" - they're missing the point. The point is that an artist's original work should NEVER be censored for sensitivities of some western audience who live in bubbles and can't handle either of the above like adults without losing their minds. I don't care if it's nudity, blood, or the whole HFIL / Mr. Satan/Hercule thing - if you cannot show it in its entirety, uncensored, then you should not be showing it at all. That's my mindset. This is Akira Toriyama's work (RIP, Toriyama-sensei) and now more than EVER I'm concerned about his work being watered down by western agents. I want every line exactly as he drew it - exactly as he intended - with not one single change aside from translation. If I can't get that in English, I'd rather go through the trouble of learning Japanese - not just for Dragonball, but for ALL Japanese content that either doesn't get brought over to the west or is censored by the west. I taught myself Mandarin Chinese, so it wouldn't be the first time I've learned a language.
You know it's funny, 10 years ago I went to Japan and I could SWEAR I bought a volume of Dragonball while in Tokyo. I either did or I picked it up and almost bought it - if I have it, it's in a box in storage somewhere - but I don't remember at all if I actually pulled the trigger on the purchase or not. I also recall seeing a shirt in Tokyo of dead Yamcha in a crater, and THAT one I should have bought.
@@kalevipoeg6916 I don't mind if there's a censored version out there so parents don't go apeshit that their little tykes saw Gokus Weiner or Bulmas boobs, but can we at least get one edition where there are no edits, no watered down dialogue and presented exactly as it was always supposed to be presented?
I'm an adult, I would like to read the comic as it was intended to be read.
Been looking at which ones to pick up, loved the video, very informative!
Another great comparison! Definitely helps me think about what I wanna do when I wanna read a series I haven't done yet
Im currently considering getting the box sets, Im sure this will be a good one.
The comic book versions were my first manga reads as a kid, and I really enjoyed the first full color edition book.
The box sets are great and I really enjoyed the first Full Color too! And man that's awesome that the comic book issues were one of your first reads as a kid. I grew up with Dragon Ball as a kid too so it was one of my first as well!
The box set is heavily censored! Get the 3 in 1 instead. Less censored. They only censored the middle finger with Bulma! You still get the nudity and crude jokes.
@@AnimeCollective Hello :)
Great video! It's handy seeing all the differences laid out between the releases. I kinda like the Vizbigs, but they're so large, it's kinda fiddly when I read them right before I go to sleep.
Yeah man... I really wish they'd continue on with the Full Color releases. I loved those.
I already have all of DB and DBZ in the "tankobon" releases (the single volume books), all of Dragon Ball (not Z) in the Vizbig, and the first 3 volumes of the 3in1s. I also have the entire series in the "soshuhen" Japanese release (the collection made to emulate the original Shonen Jump printings... I think ).
I spend way too much money on Dragon Ball stuff, lol ( _been a fan for over 30 years!_ ).
incredibly helpful, exactly what i was looking for, very well done video! thank you!
I needed this. Thank you very much. I’m planning on getting the box sets because they look cool and I also like the mini gifts that come with it
I loved how you showed the price and overall diving through the difference in this video! Very informative and fun!
It really means a lot to hear that the video was helpful and fun! Thank you so much!!!
Love these types of videos , great content as always, keep it up 👌
Thank you so much!!! I will definitely keep it up!
This is so informative. Thank you so much for this! Awesome video!!
Awesome video! You went very in-depth without being too long winded! Keep up the great work!
This is without a doubt the most in depth guide I have seen on the Dragon Ball manga releases.
A thoroughly researched comparison, I appreciate your attention to detail. Nicely done.
I’m collecting the 3 in 1’s because they are most comfortable to read. Poor quality paper is an accurate description, but it gives a retro feel and I enjoy the flexibility and lightness of it. The digitized color editions don’t do anything for me, and the original color pages in the Viz Big, with the watercolor-esque, copic marker aesthetic, are lovely, but too many drawbacks as you stated with the censorship.
A very in depth analysis of Toriyama-sans Manga! Great job! 🙌🏻 I’d probably go for the box sets though they seem to be out of print here in Canada.
Thank you, this video was a massive help in deciding which route I should eventually take. :)
Really comprehensive video! Great job
it hurt to lose Akira Toriyama
I'm waiting to get the box sets when (if) they go on sale but wow those full colour editions are gorgeous. These breakdowns are super good, so detailed and answers all the questions I could possibly have. Excellent work as always!
Thank you so much as always!!! You are always so kind to me!
I also waited to get the box sets and hope they go on sale so you can pick them up soon. And agreed, the Full Color Editions are beautiful and they have such a nice print quality. I really appreciate it and hope you have a great weekend!
@@AnimeCollective You're very welcome! You guys deserve a ton of recognition for the professional quality and interesting content you put out consistently!! And your concise and clear delivery is always super helpful!!
I'll be supporting you guys!
well said, and the full color editions ARE gorgeously beautiful entirely so!
These videos are great. I loved your video on Death Note as well. Just like I would choose Black Edition for Death Note, I would totally go VIZ BIG for DB / DBZ. There was a contradiction in the cropping details: the video first states VIZ BIG crops horizontally the most, but the summary right after says VIZ BIG crops horizontally the least.
Wow!!! Very informative you literally covered everything... I just ordered the first 3 in 1 of Dragonball.. I plan on getting the boxed sets as well.. I'm just starting my library and Anime is totally new to me lol... I started with Leather Bound Classics I'm now getting into Anime with Dragonball and DBZ also I have the first 5 One Punch Man singles.. Can't wait to get more purchases on my shelf I will definitely be using your channel as a reference, thank you
Beautiful! Thank you for putting so much work and effort into collecting and creating these videos.
Also, when the sneaker collection video coming? 👀👀
Thank you so much!!! It really means a lot and I appreciate it!!
That's so awesome that you mentioned sneakers! I didn't know if anyone would ever be interested in one on the channel (I still sneak them in from time to time into my room tours and review anime sneaker collabs), but it's great to know that you would be interested in one because it's another passion of mine.
@@AnimeCollective i noticed them! You really surprised me when you casually mentioned Air Mags in one of your videos. I was like WHAAAAT!!
These comparison videos look pretty helpful. I only watched this one so far.
I love these types of videos. They really help me choose the best option. Keep up the good work!❤❤
Thank you !
Thank you !
Thank you so much for this. I liked and subbed. This helps me choose the best version of manga for me! Btw, i heard vizbig does not have all the originally colored chapters in colour is that true
great review! very detailed and explained well, thanks!
Amazing video. Very clear and objective. We need more of this 😁.
I really appreciate it your kind words!!! 😄 More videos like this are definitely on the way!
Very interesting video! I have all the singles though I bought them over time during college. I also have some of the VizBig versions and a couple of the Full Color versions.
Thank you very much for the in depth video. Hope to see a lot more content in the near future.
Wow this is incredibly detailed. Thanks for doing this review.
Great video and well explained! Thanks a ton
I've been buying the manga the past few months and reading them and I was buying the full color manga, which doesn't end cleanly into a next volume. If you buy the full color manga and aren't just a collector and are actively reading you'll need to buy volume 12 if the singles afterwards since the last full color manga ends part way through 12. From that point you can continue on into the next part of whatever method you choose to take, which in my case I went with the vizbigs so volume 5 of the vizbigs.
Wow, I didn’t even know about the full color editions. Another great video!
I didn't know about them for quite some time as well! Definitely one of the lesser known releases. Thank you so much!!!
This was an incredible video! Thank you! I’ve been waiting for someone to make an in depth video of the different versions of the Dragon Ball manga. Despite liking the color pages on the Viz Bigs , Just Like you I went with the Boxsets as well with the full color versions to compliment the series. Do you think we will ever get a release of the perfect edition (Kanzaban) here in North America? And lastly do you think maybe you can make a comparison of the Bleach manga?
Again good job!
This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thanks!
Hi i just wanted to say keep doing this series of comparing cause its very cool
Hey, thank you so much!! I will definitely will keep them coming and have a lot more already in the works!
Nice video. I have the original 90s comic-style booklets that I bought from a local gaming store, and it's what I credit for getting me into manga.
Always felt like no one knew about those original US releases. One thing I always wondered about about is if any of the newer versions are edited for US audiences, so I'm glad you covered that. The comic-style ones contained a few instances of nudity, so I wonder if those versions were the only truly unedited US releases.
despite the low paper and print quality, to me the 3in1 has a good cover design. I love the simple typeface and variety of character featured.
Loved the breakdown. What a shame that there hasn't been one definitive edition for such an influential manga like Dragon Ball in English. Not releasing the full color editions is especially annoying considering that it is done and released in various other languages.
Tinfoil hat time: I wonder if the licensing issue is just an excuse, and the full color editions not being released in English has more to do with the original translator being arrested on some pretty heinous charges. The last release of the full color manga was in January 2017, less than a month after he was arrested and days before he was formally charged. Maybe Viz wants a new translation before any further release of the original Dragon Ball manga? I mean, I sure as hell would.
It wouldn't exactly be difficult to have someone else translate them... They already had several other editions they can use as a base, for crying out loud! :(
One would think the translation should still be pretty much the same.
I've been trying to figure out the differences for hours now, and then I find this. Incredible video. Still super torn between the individual volumes and the vizbigs. The color pages and the grammatical corrections are pretty nice, but I love the idea of the "most true to original."
Just buy the box’s
Wow incredibly informative! Thank you!
Man… I really wanted full color of Dragonball
Thanks for the memories toriyama
Your videos are really helpful
I can’t wait until the DBZ boxset is out of the out of print hell. Btw, great video as always. Your videos are very informative and helpful!! I appreciate your effort you put into all your videos! Thank you!
Man yeah, it has been in and out of stock a lot as of late! I really hope so too and hope you are able to pick it up soon! Thank you so much!!! You are so very kind to say all of this and it means a lot!
still punching myself in the nuts for not getting it at the same time as the original DB boxset
@@FuriousKAMEX is it painful?
@@Flabby555 no I like cbt
@@FuriousKAMEX u kinky?
Thanks for the insight. I picked up deluxe editions of Berserk based on your recommendation. This video was really helpful because it seemed like Vizbigs were the best option but the censorship is a deal breaker. The mature elements of the entire Dragonball franchise are so light that stripping them away dilutes both series.
Fantastic video, very helpful, thanks.
Great video! Very informative, will definately subscribe for more content like this :)
Very nice breakdown! I've owned the Vizbigs for a few years, but I've had eyes for both the boxsets and the Full Color editions. I just don't like to double dip, so I've stuck with the Vizbigs.
Thank you so much!!! I definitely feel you there! I love the print quality of the Vizbigs so they are really nice editions.
10:59 Weirdly enough, my edition of the 3-in-1 has the middle finger censored. Don't know if it's an earlier or later printing, but kind of dumb considering other things are still uncensored.
I love this comparison so much I need more of them.
I would love to see a comparison of the spines of viz media manga's different logos.
Man that's so awesome to hear! I definitely have a lot more videos like this one on the way.
Good to know about the comparison of spines! Something that I can definitely review, even thinking it may be a good addition to the manga collecting video I have coming soon!
Thank you so much for making this!
While I'm not looking to pick up DBZ right now, I absolutely love these comparison videos you are doing! Thanks for all your hard work!
I collect the full colour volumes and I'm still holding out hope for the rest of the series to be done. This video was very helpful though, so I ordered the box sets as well.
great video! kinda sucks that there's like no definitive way to collect the dragon ball manga in english and that collecting the anime's kind of a pain too but i still love how each release has its own charms.
Fantastic breakdown!! I was unaware of the censorship until this!!
After spending some time with large-format, full-color English comics recently, that Full Color edition is looking really nice. I did a comparison, and the 8 Full Color books cover DBZ volumes 1-11 (and a few chapters of volume 12). That's about 43 percent of the DBZ saga, and I think that's a great start. There is one negative: It appears the introductory material (such as character bio's and summary of story) that is at the start of the normal manga volumes does NOT appear at the front of the Full Color volumes. I'm not sure it's included at all!
You are a life saver I was really debating what to buy
Thanks for this! I really want to read the manga being a fan of the anime and this video was really helpful
This was amazing- I kept feeling bad for getting the box sets but I feel so much better!! Amazing video- have you read dragon ball super? Or do you think that’s not worth it?
Good video, I collected all the 3 in 1, I'm so proud
You have an awesome channel!
They need to release all the color manga!!!!!!
Wow, just found your channel. You’re amazing, love how much effort and detail you put into your reviews
I am grateful for this video as I am looking to purchase the series myself, thank you!
Great video very informative
Great video! Debating between the VizBigs and the Box Sets. I think it may just come down to shelf space! I'm not a huge reader, but I am thinking of including the series on my nerd shelf!
Nice! Cool collection of DB volumes. I am currently hunting for the bdz boxset. Hopefully they go in stock for retail soon.
Hey, thank you so much!!! I really hope the DBZ box set goes back in stock so you can pick it up as well. It randomly restocked not too long ago on Right Stuf, so hopefully they do so again soon!
Great video there are so many to choose from :)
There really are! Thank you so much!!!
@@AnimeCollectivei think I like the boxes the best😊
Great tips, so for physical I will go with the colored and the big edition. Digital I will go with individual and color. Thanks
i absolutely LOVED the VizBig Editions, i had vol. 3&4 to get through a missing season of DBZ for my binge sessions. i gave the two volumes to my cousin and she loves them as much as i do!
11:04, it’s censored in the 3-in-1s too
This is a great break down video! I have a hardcover individual copy of volume 1 Dragon Ball Z and I can’t find it anywhere online to see what the value of it is. Any suggestions?
Great Video.....Helpful as always. As a Dragon Ball fan will surely buy it when the time is right!!!😊Thanks for this amazing video!!
Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it as always! 😄
Another fabulous, informative video. You really are tempting my wallet with those Vizbigs 😄
Man they tempted me also. Their print quality is awesome! Thank you so much as always!!
This series is going to be amazing!!
Loved this analysis. My personal preference is the 3 in 1s despite paper issues. Prefer the covers, it not being split into two series and the overall presentation paper not withstanding.
Fantastic video 😄
The collection looks incredible all together in one spot.
As a huge dragon ball fan this video even tho it's 5 months old is very helpful thank you so much sub earned ❤️
Great video, super interesting stuff, I never even realized censorship was different based on format.
Also I don't know whether this is a hot-take or not but I think the manga for Dragonball and Dragonball Z is much better than the anime. And this is definitely an unpopular opinion but I enjoyed the Dragonball manga more than Dragonball Z, though both were an amazing read.
Love this series. Will you do one for FMA?
Awesome review
I’ve recently finished up the collection with the single volumes since it’s the format I chose and to read the series in personally, they are really good even though the translation isn’t perfect.
rest in peace Akira Toriyama
i found the 1st print on ebay for a really good price. i did not know they stopped at volume 10. thanks for the information. hopefully i can just hop on to volume 11 from another set and continue without any problems
Love these videos of you comparing all different formats no one else is doing this so its well appreciated! I would love to see a naruto one :)
Oh wow, thank you so much!!! Naruto is one of my favorites and I actually already have all of the editions so this is one that I can definitely do! I have it added to a list!
Super helpful and informative vid! I now know how I'll recollect Dragonball Z. I have Dragon Ball in individuals, but stopped collecting manga for a decade, and thus I'm missing a chunk of Dragonball Z individuals; so, will collect Dragonball Z in 3-in-1s, even with some censorship, just to get a complete run for less money; but, if I feel like splurging, will get the box set for the extras.
Insanely well researched
Great job 👍
been a big big fan of DB for as long as i can remember, 10 years ago i bought a vizbig volume (the only one that was available at my local bookstore, but for some reason never read it until now) i agree with evrything you said about the quality. i didn't know about the censorship personally but this is not something that bothers me that much, id rather have a good quality print than a poor quality one uncensored as long as it doesn't affect the story.
anyways thanks for the explanation, now i know i'm gonna collect the vizbigs, it's quite confusing seeing so many diff covers on amazon
I love the full color, and the graphic novel ones are neat! I like the printing myself, and their bigger size but not colossal is lovely!