Having successfully wrapped up the Tenka’ichi Budōkai, and with the series’ popularity now soaring, Akira Toriyama seems to have discovered the winning formula. Wanting something similar to the Tenka’ichi Budōkai, but not in a tournament style, Toriyama turns to another of his hobbies for inspiration — video games. As he notes in his Daizenshuu 2 interview, he had recently been playing Spartan X on the Nintendo Famicom, a game based on the Jackie Chan film Wheels on Meals. The game was known for its “beat ’em up” style, with opponents successively battling the protagonist one after another. Toriyama decides to follow this pattern and introduces the first true enemy into the series: the Red Ribbon Army, a nefarious organization in search of the Dragon Balls. Using the Red Ribbon Army as an over-arching villain also allows him the freedom to use a variety of environments with unique villains to pit Goku against, although he admits he is still making the story up as he goes along.

Among other sources of inspiration, Toriyama brings in architecture seen at the “Little World” Museum of Man in nearby Inuyama for the Karin Sanctuary, and even his pet cat Koge (an all-black stray he had initially hid from his assistant Matsuyama) as the model for both Karin himself and Dr. Brief’s ever-present pet. Toriyama is even able to bring back the characters of his previous hit, Dr. Slump, for a special three-chapter crossover as the action makes a stopover in Penguin Village. The first chapter of the crossover, in issue 1986 #31, is entirely in full color, which Toriyama claims to have “nearly killed [himself]” doing.

This year also marks the beginning of the Dragon Ball animated TV series, making its debut on 26 February 1986, shortly after the release of issue 1986 #13. Although he helps select the main cast, Toriyama is largely hands-off with the story, only intervening when he starts to feel that the show is taking on an air too similar to Dr. Slump. Nevertheless, his choice of Masako Nozawa as Son Goku in particular helps shape even the manga, as Goku’s speech patterns grow more distinct, and his character more defined. Toriyama would continue to take “hints” from the TV series in the shaping of his art and story for the duration of the series.

As of the 5th issue of the year, which is actually the last issue published in 1985, Weekly Shōnen Jump celebrates 4.35 million copies in circulation. By the end of 1986, the number of copies in circulation has increased to 4.5 million. Throughout the year Dragon Ball is the featured illustration on five issues, although the cover illustration from issue #7 has unfortunately never been reprinted in either Daizenshuu 1 or the Chōgashū. The series is also featured on a foldout poster in issues #12 and #23, is the featured poster in Weekly Jump’s 1986 “Spring Special” magazine, and is the exclusive series featured in Weekly Jump’s traditional yearly calendar for 1986. In addition, Dragon Ball sticker packs are included as part of the opening page supplements in both issues #21 and #22. Over the course of the year Shueisha also released three new collected tankōbon volumes, with two recycling artwork from previous chapter title pages and only a single one featuring new cover art from Toriyama.

Away from the series, Toriyama is commissioned early on in the year to create character designs and artwork for the first Dragon Quest video game after being approached by his editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, and the game’s writer, Yūji Horii. The two mutual acquaintances are familiar with each other through their respective work with Weekly Shōnen Jump, as Horii is also working under Torishima at the time writing video game columns for Weekly Shōnen Jump. As the end of the year approaches, and after countless hours of playing Dragon Quest himself, Toriyama begins working on the video game’s sequel, Dragon Quest II.

Between his work on Dragon Ball and Dragon Quest, Toriyama also manages to find some time at the end of the year to draw Mr. Ho, his first one-shot manga since 1983’s The Adventure of Tongpoo. Appearing alongside Dragon Ball Chapter 99 in issue 1986 #49, it features an ex-soldier suspiciously similar to Yamcha, who becomes a one-man army in order to defend a new acquaintance from a vicious gang and win over the boy’s standoffish older sister. While Toriyama complains about how busy an extra chapter on top of everything else makes him, and how he has no time to go out to the movies or take time off, things are about to get even crazier, because Dragon Ball’s popularity knows no limits and Toriyama’s wife is pregnant with their first child. If anything, this is the calm before the storm…

Weekly Jump Issues

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #01/02

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01 January 1986

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03 December 1985

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I’m having a very busy year’s end. I just gotta hang in there a little longer to get to my New Year’s break. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

053

クライマックス
Kuraimakkusu
The Climax

69

CoverUwasa no BOY

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #03/04

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

08 January 1986

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10 December 1985

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Saw Jackie Chan’s Police Story. It’s a masterpiece alongside Project A!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

054

再冒険！！
Sai-Bōken!!
Another Adventure!!

127

CoverAll Main Series Characters

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #05

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

15 January 1986

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20 December 1985

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My cat-hating assistant Matsuyama-kun has discovered that I’ve been secretly keeping one!! I… I’m sorry… Please forgive me. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

055

赤いリボン
Akai Ribon
A Red Ribbon

60

CoverAll Current Manga Artists

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #06

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22 January 1986

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06 January 1986

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Went to Chita Peninsula to eat some fresh fish! I bet my cat would have been happy if I’d taken her along… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

056

ドラゴンボール争奪戦
Doragon Bōru Sōdatsusen
The Struggle for the Dragon Ball

85

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #07

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

29 January 1986

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14 January 1986

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Driving all over the place, making lots of plastic models, and of course keeping up with work… Man, what a hard New Year’s it’s been! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

057

マッスルタワー突撃！！
Massuru Tawā Totsugeki!!
Assault on Muscle Tower!!

7

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #08

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

03 February 1986

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21 January 1986

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For some reason I love going to the supermarket. It really makes my wife happy. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

058

マッスルタワーの恐怖
Massuru Tawā no Kyōfu
The Terror of Muscle Tower

81

CoverHigh School! Kimengumi

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #09

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

10 February 1986

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28 January 1986

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Drove to Izu. Relaxed in the hot springs and looked at Mount Fuji: just another day in the life of an old fogey. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

059

３階の悪魔！！
Sankai no Akuma!!
The Demon on the Third Floor!!

143

CoverKinnikuman

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #10

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

17 February 1986

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04 February 1986

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The deadline for the figure modification contest is coming up, so I’m super busy! I plan to sink my whole vacation into it!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

060

忍者ムラサキ！！
Ninja Murasaki!!
Ninja Murasaki!!

99

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #11

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

24 February 1986

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11 February 1986

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Thanks for all the New Year’s cards!! Let’s all do our best to get through the Year of the Tiger!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

061

忍法！ 四畳半タタミ返し！！
Ninpō! Yonjōhan Tatamigaeshi!!
Ninja Arts! The 4½ Tatami Flip!!

151

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #12

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

03 March 1986

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18 February 1986

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Things are ridiculously hectic, what with my work and plastic modeling contest deadlines, my younger brother’s wedding, and my friend’s wedding. But I’ll definitely watch the anime’s premiere, no matter what! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

062

危機！分身の術
Kiki! Bunshin no Jutsu
Peril! The Art of Division

10

CoverRed Dragon King

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #13

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

10 March 1986

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25 February 1986

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The Dragon Ball anime begins on the 26th! Even I’m excited. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

063

人造人間８号
Jinzōningen Hachi-Gō
Artificial Human No. 8

125

CoverAnimal Kenshi

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #14

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

17 March 1986

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04 March 1986

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I’m currently thinking up what the next setting will be after the Muscle Tower climax wraps up. Doing an adventure manga is tough, but fun! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

064

５階　戦慄のブヨン
Gokai Senritsu no Buyon
Floor Five: The Hair-Raising Buyon

141

CoverKimagure Orange Road

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #15

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

24 March 1986

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11 March 1986

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I’m so busy lately I don’t have time for my Famicom or motorbike! Ugh… I can’t stand it!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

065

ブヨン攻略法
Buyon Kōryakuhō
How to Defeat Buyon

145

CoverCaptain Tsubasa

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #16

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

31 March 1986

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18 March 1986

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Since I’m so busy, I usually can only watch movies on video, but nothing really compares to seeing them in an actual theater. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

066

マッスルタワーの最期！！
Massuru Tawā no Saigo!!
Muscle Tower’s End!!

65

CoverTsuide ni Tonchinkan

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #17

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

07 April 1986

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25 March 1986

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I like spring, but thanks to my pollen allergy I sneeze up a storm! It’s really rough… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

067

西へ…
Nishi e…
To the West…

147

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #18

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

14 April 1986

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01 April 1986

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I actually won some prize money in that plastic figure modeling contest. I’m so happy. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

068

西の都のブルマんち
Nishi no Miyako no Buruma n’chi
Bulma’s House in West City

83

CoverGinga -Nagareboshi Gin-

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #19

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

21 April 1986

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08 April 1986

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Recently I’ve been noticing all the “No Smoking” signs around. As a smoking aficionado, it really bugs me!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

069

ブルマと悟空ｐａｒｔ２
Buruma to Gokū Pāto Tsū
Bulma and Goku, Part Two

145

CoverKinnikuman

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #20

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

28 April 1986

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15 April 1986

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I went to Uzumasa Studios in Kyoto, and dressed up as a feudal lord. It felt great! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

070

ブルマの大失敗！！
Buruma no Dai-Shippai!!
Bulma’s Big Blunder!!

39

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #21

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

05 May 1986

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22 April 1986

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I’ll be going to the Shizuoka leg of the Anime Parade. I’m starting to feel really pumped for it. Come too if you want! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

071

ＫＡＭＥ　ＨＯＵＳＥ　発見さる！！
Kame Hausu Hakken Saru!!
Kame House Discovered!!

145

CoverTāheruana Tomiko

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #22

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

12 May 1986

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26 April 1986

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Golden Week is finally here!! From the corner of my eye, I can see the smiling faces of people going out to have fun, while I sit here inside, working… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

072

ブルー将軍　攻撃開始
Burū Shōgun Kōgeki Kaishi
General Blue Commences His Assault

113

CoverHanattare Boogie

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #23

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

19 May 1986

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02 May 1986

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Palm trees stretching out between a blue ocean and blue sky. Southern isles sure are swell… I wanna go! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

073

ブルー将軍の誤算
Burū Shōgun no Gosan
General Blue’s Miscalculation

145

CoverMetal K

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #24

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

26 May 1986

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13 May 1986

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Dragon Quest is dangerous! It got to the point where I couldn’t get any work done, so my wife finally took it away. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

074

海賊たちの罠
Kaizoku-tachi no Wana
The Pirates’ Trap

119

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #25

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

02 June 1986

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20 May 1986

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The 3rd volume of the Comics comes out June 10th! You’ve got plenty of allowance money: go out and buy it. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

075

海賊港の伏兵
Kaizoku Minato no Fukuhei
Ambush in the Pirate Harbor

3

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #26

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

09 June 1986

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27 May 1986

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Sitting in the movie theater, popcorn and soda in hand, waiting for the film to start: that’s the moment I love! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

076

お宝発見
Otakara Hakken
The Treasure is Discovered

111

CoverHigh School! Kimengumi

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #27

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

16 June 1986

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03 June 1986

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I’ll be appearing with Shinzawa-sensei at the Nagoya Leg of the Anime Parade. Everyone in the Tokai region, please apply!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

077

光るブルーの眼
Hikaru Burū no Me
Blue’s Shining Eyes

79

CoverCaptain Tsubasa

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #28

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

23 June 1986

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10 June 1986

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I practically killed myself doing the full-color chapter for issue 31. I took a drive after finishing up to boost my morale. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

078

大脱出！！
Dai-Dasshutsu!!
The Great Escape!!

87

CoverKochiKame

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #29

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

30 June 1986

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17 June 1986

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For my latest vacation, I planned on living it up on some southern isle… but my cat’s pregnancy has scuttled those plans… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

079

逃げろや逃げろ！！
Nigero ya Nigero!!
Get Out, Get Out!!

35

CoverKimagure Orange Road

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #30

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

07 July 1986

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24 June 1986

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Yes! I’ve got a 9 day vacation! But my cat’s about to give birth, so I can’t really go anywhere! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

080

奪われた３個の龍球
Ubawareta Sanko no Doragon Bōru
The Three Stolen Dragon Balls

81

CoverAll Main Series Characters

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #31

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

14 July 1986

Issue Date

01 July 1986

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While out on a drive I dropped by the world folk museum, and checked out various different lifestyles. It’ll make good reference material for my manga. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

081

追ってペンギン村！
Otte Pengin Mura!
Chased to Penguin Village!

9

CoverSasuke Ninden

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #32

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

21 July 1986

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08 July 1986

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My cat Koge is about to give birth. I’m really excited and can’t settle down. Which, honestly, is kinda pathetic. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

082

こわれたドラゴンレーダー
Kowareta Doragon Reidā
The Broken Dragon Radar

111

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #33

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

28 July 1986

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15 July 1986

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My cat Koge has finally given birth to 4 kittens. They’re cute, and I look forward to watching them grow each day. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

083

奪われたドラゴンレーダー
Ubawareta Doragon Reidā
The Stolen Dragon Radar

71

CoverKinnikuman

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #34

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

04 August 1986

Issue Date

22 July 1986

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My parents are on vacation, so it’s up to me to water their 300 Bonsai trees. This is really pathetic! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

084

聖地カリンの親子
Seichi Karin no Oyako
The Father and Son of the Karin Holy Land

63

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #35

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

11 August 1986

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29 July 1986

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I went out bike-riding for the first time in a really, really long time. When I got back my body was aching. I’m at that age. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

085

殺し屋゛桃白白゛
Koroshiya “Tao Pai-pai”
The Hitman “Tao Pai-pai”

75

CoverCaptain Tsubasa

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #36

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

18 August 1986

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05 August 1986

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Early in the morning, I went with someone from Tamiya Plastic Models to research an American military base. I was blown away, it was just that impressive. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

086

桃白白の必殺どどん波
Tao Pai-pai no Hissatsu Dodonpa
Tao Pai-pai’s Surefire Dodonpa

23

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #37

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

25 August 1986

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12 August 1986

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Nagoya’s heat is deadly!! But it’s probably better than India… so I guess I’ll just put up with it. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

087

カリン塔
Karin Tō
Karin Tower

99

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #38

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

01 September 1986

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19 August 1986

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I wanna get my strength back, so I should probably start riding my bike or something. I wonder if I can keep it up? <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

088

カリン塔のカリン様
Karin Tō no Karin-sama
Karin-sama of Karin Tower

79

CoverKochiKame

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #39

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

08 September 1986

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26 August 1986

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I don’t have time to go to the pool. Instead I’m stuck playing in the washbasin with my dog. Pathetic. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

089

超聖水の効能
Chō-Seisui no Kōnō
The Effects of the Super Holy Water

71

CoverHigh School! Kimengumi

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #40

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

15 September 1986

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02 September 1986

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I don’t watch too much animation, but even I really got a thrill out of Laputa: Castle in the Sky! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

090

孫悟空の逆襲
Son Gokū no Gyakushū
Son Goku’s Counterattack

79

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #41

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

22 September 1986

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09 September 1986

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I wanna try raising a goat, but it would probably eat my dad’s Bonsai trees, so I guess that’s a no-go. It’s too bad. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

091

聖地の大決戦！！
Seichi no Dai-Kessen!!
A Grand Showdown in the Holy Land!!

79

CoverKuon…

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #42

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

29 September 1986

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16 September 1986

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Riding around my neighborhood on a bike is different than with my motorbike, but interesting in its own way. It’s more fun! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

092

最後の桃白白
Saigo no Tao Pai-pai
The End of Tao Pai-pai

63

CoverKinnikuman

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #43

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

06 October 1986

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23 September 1986

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3 of Koge’s 4 kittens have gone missing… I’m so shocked I can hardly focus on work! Please come back soon!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

093

孫悟空突撃
Son Gokū Totsugeki
Son Goku’s Assault

3

CoverUmisora Prefecture High School Baseball Member Taro Yamashita-kun

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #44

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

13 October 1986

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30 September 1986

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I can’t produce quality material if I do nothing but work every day!! Even when I’m busy, I’ll always take breaks!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

094

孫悟空快進撃！
Son Gokū Kai-Shingeki!
Son Goku’s Charge!

64

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #45

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

20 October 1986

Issue Date

07 October 1986

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Between the deadline for issue #49 and my upcoming trip to Okinawa, every day is unbelievably busy. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

095

レッド総帥死す！
Reddo Sōsui Shisu!
Commander Red Dies!

65

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #46

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

27 October 1986

Issue Date

14 October 1986

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My schedule is really packed because of the one-shot I’m drawing for Issue #49. I have to work every day! Waah… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

096

大勝利！！
Dai-Shōri!!
A Great Victory!!

73

CoverKirara

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #47

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

03 November 1986

Issue Date

21 October 1986

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Once I get out to Kohama Island in Okinawa and relax out in the sea, I’ll probably lose all desire to ever come back… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

097

最後の龍球
Saigo no Doragon Bōru
The Final Dragon Ball

55

CoverKANA

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #48

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

10 November 1986

Issue Date

28 October 1986

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I got a boil on my butt, so I had surgery. Now I’m drawing my manuscript standing up… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

098

占いババ
Uranai Baba
Uranai Baba

79

CoverMr. Ho

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #49

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

17 November 1986

Issue Date

01 November 1986

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Between my regular serialization schedule, my one-shot, and the boil on my butt, I can’t remember the last time things were this Hellish! It took all I had to draw Mr. Ho, so please read it! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

099

５人の戦士
Gonin no Senshi
The Five Warriors

53

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #50

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

24 November 1986

Issue Date

11 November 1986

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As I stare at my schedule calendar, I’m making the calendar picture for next year! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

100

大流血戦
Dai-Ryūketsusen
A Great Bloody Battle

79

CoverCaptain Tsubasa

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #51

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

01 December 1986

Issue Date

18 November 1986

Sale Date

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I’ve drawn a 4-panel manga for the Super Jump going on sale the 19th, so please check it out. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

101

悪魔の便所
Akuma no Benjo
The Devil’s Toilet

71

CoverAkaten Kyōshi Nashimoto Kotetsu

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1986 #52

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

08 December 1986

Issue Date

22 November 1986

Sale Date

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I compulsively clean my ears. If I can’t find my favorite earpick, I can’t get any work done!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

102

孫悟空見参
Son Gokū Kenzan
Son Goku Steps Up

49