And here are samples of those two, for those interested.
Dragon Ball AK:

Sonogono's Dragon Ball:

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James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
What "twist of irony"? It's not like they're rivals or anything.Necrosaber wrote:Heh, and in a twist of irony, the author of this manga drew of piece of fanart dedicated to Toyble's.
Just a minor correction, it seems that Sonogono isn't the name of the author, but rather the title Sonogo no Dragon Ball (その後のドラゴンボール) translating to something along the lines of "After Dragon Ball" also the image doesn't seem to be showing.DBZGTKOSDH wrote: Sonogono's Dragon Ball:
Strange, I can see the image.Shoryuken wrote:the image doesn't seem to be showing.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
The fact that we were just going back and forth on which is better, then for him to post an image of homage.SuppaSaiyanNerd wrote:What "twist of irony"? It's not like they're rivals or anything.Necrosaber wrote:Heh, and in a twist of irony, the author of this manga drew of piece of fanart dedicated to Toyble's.
Doujinshi are legal in Japan (I think).DonieZ wrote:Hmm, I've skipped a lot of pages, so I'm not sure if it's been said already, but isn't making money off AT's work illegal? They are selling it and making money right? Seems pretty cheap and un-authentic to me, these people should go and draw their own work instead of writing terrible stories of SSJ5's and whatnot.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
Scarz wrote:Sorry, I'm done bashing these doujins. StarRot despite how I feel about these books, you're doing an awesome job scanning and sharing them with us and I think the forum can't give you enough thanks.
Thank you for the kind words.Xevious wrote:Totally agree with you ^^StarRot despite how I feel about these books, you're doing an awesome job scanning and sharing them with us and I think the forum can't give you enough thanks.
thats ittomac66 wrote:Don't worry, the first thing is health.