Here are the options:
- Neko Majin (1999 - 2005)
- Cross Epoch (2006)
- Dragon Ball SD (2010 - ongoing)
- Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission (2012 - 2015)
- Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (2013)
- Dragon Ball Minus (2014)
- Dragon Ball Super (2015 - ongoing)
- The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha (2016 - 2017)
- Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Dark Demon Realm Mission/Universe Mission (2016 - on-going)
- Honorable mention (?): Dragon Ball Online (2010 - 2013)
As I mentioned in the original thread in which this was based on, I can't really tell you an exact order of the things I like because I always tend/prefer to like stuff equally. Also, there are mangas included here that I admittedly have never read, so even if I were to make a list out of it, it would be unfair. Also, does Dragon Ball Online count? It is a video-game, but the sequel to the original manga. So a "manga" that you can play? I'll leave that up to you, I personally consider it and if I were to sort things out, the exception to my "like things equally" would be Dragon Ball Online appearing in number 1, with the other works I read here in the second position (and tied to the original Dragon Ball manga).
Anyway, since I can't make a list, gonna just make a comment about them:
1. Neko Majin - What a strangely great piece of work. One that I enjoyed reading it. I don't usually like the modern comedy in Dragon Ball (which most of the times were related to food, which is getting really old by now), this one here presents its gags moments in its most enjoyable form. One thing that I also really liked a lot is that it is set around AGE 784, so we get to see a little bit more of the characters during that period, which is great!
2. Cross Epoch - Hey, a crossover, huh!? Always like this concept and will forever be a "lover" for it. It also features light events that manages to capture the goofiness of both univeses. It is because of the existence of this manga that I still want an actual crossover event that takes itself more seriously and causes an impact for the characters (not just an one-off crossover like the 2013 animated one). This concept can also bring more possibilities and expand even more the lore, with other characters (other than just protagonists) interacting with each other.
3. Heya! Son Goku and Friends Return!! - Despite the fact that it is the manga adapting the anime (not the other way around), I think Ooishi Naho did a great job with some particular details to give a bit more of authenticity. It may take a long while to get used to her artstyle, but I think it does not deviate from the "characteristics" a Dragon Ball manga has. Like the OVA, it is a great manga to be read in one seat to spend some free time. The fun here is guaranteed.
4. Dragon Ball SD - Didn't read it.
5. Episode of Bardock - Ooishi Naho once again. This one took me by surprise back in the day. Only because I wasn't expecting Bardock to return after so many years "forgotten". Here is where we get to see Naho's writing skills, which I assume it probably wasn't that good due to limited time (the manga release had to coincide with the appearance of Super Saiyan Bardock in the OM5 from Dragon Ball Heroes) and external (Shueisha) issues. I mean, she didn't get to explain how Bardock was sent to the past, but I dare to say she did an acceptable job in the transition from a "bad person" (TV Special) to a "less bad person" (DBO/Minus) Bardock went through. By acknowledging this OVA and expanding it a bit more, I'm pretty sure we could even reconcile these "two" Bardocks, right?
6. Dragon Ball Heroes: Victory Mission - Loved it! I said once and I'l say it again, I had so much Yu-Gi-Oh! vibes while reading it and because of that, I think I never had so much fun with a manga before. Who would've thought that "merging Dragon Ball and Yu-Gi-Oh!" could result in a fantastic work!? The issue here is Toyotaro's artstyle, it wasn't nearly as good as it is today. Toyotaro needs to return making this manga again ASAP.
7. Jaco the Galactic Patrolman - I have to say that I didn't read it when it was being released. I'd only watch it when it was revealed to be a Dragon Ball prequel. It was a relief of all the endless and mindless but intense fights which Dragon Ball is unfortunately known for. Once in a while, it is good to have these kind of stories (in Dragon Ball properly referred to as "slice of life" episodes) as it is an opportunity to see the characters in other contexts, in other unusual situations and etc. I liked Tights overall, but does she really need to be Bulma's sister? That didn't contribute to anything and is obviously an attempt to make at least one character from this manga more "notable" (lack of a better word).
8. Dragon Ball Minus - Gine is the only great thing here. Move on.
9. Dragon Ball Super - Like I said in the original thread, I don't actually read Dragon Ball Super. I just skimmed it to see the differences between it and the anime version and today I still skim it just to see what the characters are doing (and to spot any reference, like the Yadorats featuring their Dragon Ball Online's design!).
10. The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha - Didn't read it.
11. SDBH mangas - More than Dragon Ball Super, I do read it to see but primarily to see the differences between it, the anime and mainly the arcade version, which is the main one.
12?. Dragon Ball Online - Rather than reading it, you... play it? It's confusing! Anyway, if I'm considering it, then let's just say it's the best "mangame" this franchise has.
