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[[File:vjump-trial-1-issue-1-cover.png|thumb|150px| | [[File:vjump-trial-1-issue-1-cover.png|thumb|150px|Cover of ''V-Jump'''s debut trial run issue]] | ||
[[File:Vjump-trial-1-issue-2-cashman-figure-toriyama-sample.png|thumb|150px|Akira Toriyama showcases the prototype Cashman figure]] | [[File:Cashman-designs-vjump-trial-issue.png|thumb|150px|Early Cashman designs by Akira Toriyama<ref name="designs">"キミもマネしよう!!CMの名乗りポーズ". ''V-Jump'', December 12th Issue, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #1). Japan: Shueisha, 12 December 1990. (p. 70)</ref>]] | ||
[[File:Vjump-trial-1-issue-2-cashman-figure-toriyama-sample.png|thumb|150px|Akira Toriyama showcases the prototype Cashman figure<ref name="figurepreview">"VJでるでるNEWS". ''V-Jump'', June 26th Issue, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #2). Japan: Shueisha, 12 June 1991. (pp. 29-31)</ref>]] | |||
[[Shueisha]] launched ''[[V-Jump]]'' as a special extra publication of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' in 1990 with a three-issue trial run. [[Akira Toriyama]] provided three chapters (one per issue) of the original ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' for this run. ''Cashman'' served as the main character of focus of the first issue's cover, secondary/background on the second issue cover, and as an insert-circle spotlight on the third issue cover. | [[Shueisha]] launched ''[[V-Jump]]'' as a special extra publication of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' in 1990 with a three-issue trial run. [[Akira Toriyama]] provided three chapters (one per issue) of the original ''Savings Soldier Cashman'' for this run. ''Cashman'' served as the main character of focus of the first issue's cover, secondary/background on the second issue cover, and as an insert-circle spotlight on the third issue cover. | ||
In a special page following the first chapter in the debut | In a special page following the first chapter in the debut issue, alongside a larger splash with step-by-step instructions on how to perform Cashman's trademark special pose, a small selection of early designs by Akira Toriyama is shared. Toriyama apparently had difficulty designing a main "hero" character (as it had been some time since designing [[Son Goku]]), but in addition to the rough sketch of the logo, they felt it all turned out perfect. It was decided from the start that Cashman would have a sword for a weapon. The early design is very simplified, allowing a showcase of the muscle definition, and at this point Cashman's attennae had not yet been included.<ref name="designs"></ref> | ||
In the trial run's second issue (and alongside the second ''Cashman'' manga chapter), a three-page splash showcased an upcoming 25cm soft vinyl figure kit of Cashman in the works, planned for around a ¥2,000 price tag at general release. A prototype of the figure was hand-painted by Toriyama, and was set as a giveaway for ''V-Jump'' readers at that upcoming summer's V-Festival. Immediately following the third (and final) chapter in the trial run's third issue, a special page notes that there was overwhelming response and demand from ''V-Jump'' readership to the figure as promoted in the previous issue, and that a lottery would be held (by readers sending in a postcard with the lottery ticket cut out of the issue) to select 3,000 readers who would then have the opportunity to pay ¥2,460 to finally purchase this previously-announced Cashman figure. | In the trial run's second issue (and alongside the second ''Cashman'' manga chapter), a three-page splash showcased an upcoming 25cm soft vinyl figure kit of Cashman in the works, planned for around a ¥2,000 price tag at general release. A prototype of the figure was hand-painted by Toriyama, and was set as a giveaway for ''V-Jump'' readers at that upcoming summer's V-Festival.<ref name="figurepreview"></ref> Immediately following the third (and final) chapter in the trial run's third issue, a special page notes that there was overwhelming response and demand from ''V-Jump'' readership to the figure as promoted in the previous issue, and that a lottery would be held (by readers sending in a postcard with the lottery ticket cut out of the issue) to select 3,000 readers who would then have the opportunity to pay ¥2,460 to finally purchase this previously-announced Cashman figure.<ref>"ソフビモデルCASH MAN 限定通信販売のおしらせ!!". ''V-Jump'', June 26th Issue, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #3). Japan: Shueisha, 13 November 1991. (p. 274)</ref> | ||
During this roughly year-long span of the initial ''V-Jump'' trial run, ''Dragon Ball'''s ongoing serialization in ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' spanned from midway into the Freeza arc up to Trunks' appearance and the subsequent battle with No. 19 and No. 20. | During this roughly year-long span of the initial ''V-Jump'' trial run, ''Dragon Ball'''s ongoing serialization in ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' spanned from midway into the Freeza arc up to Trunks' appearance and the subsequent battle with No. 19 and No. 20. | ||
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==Legacy== | |||
In the "Tori-Toyo Free Talk" web version published on the official ''V-Jump'' website in conjunction with volume 1 of the ''Dragon Ball Super'' manga's collected edition, [[Toyotarō]] noted that he, "really liked the laid-back outlook" of Akira Toriyama's ''Savings Warrior Cashman'' and other things from that period.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409044638/http://vjump.shueisha.co.jp/comic/dbs01_sp_int/|Website=VジャンプWEB|Title="ドラゴンボール超インタビュー「とりとよ放談」inVJ"|AccessDate=04 May 2026}}<br>Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: "[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/dragon-ball-super-manga-vol-1-tori-toyo-interview-web-version/ Tori-Toyo Free Talk (Web Version)]</ref> | |||
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 Savings Soldier Cashman (1990 Manga) Chapter 1 Original V-Jump Title Page | |||
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| Author | Akira Toriyama | ||
| Publisher | Shueisha (JP) | ||
| Publication | V-Jump | ||
| Demographic | Shōnen | ||
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V-Jump (First Trial Run) (12 December 1990 - 27 November 1991) | ||
| Chapters | 3 | ||
- This article is about the original, three-chapter 1990-1991 manga series by Akira Toriyama. For information about the reboot manga series illustrated by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, see Savings Soldier Cashman (1997 Manga).
Savings Soldier Cashman is a three-chapter manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama, which originally ran in the debut, three-issue trial run of Shueisha's V-Jump magazine between 1990 and 1991.
The series was first collected in 1997's third Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theater volume, and collected after that in additional compilation volumes of Akira Toriyama content.
Name
The title Savings Soldier Cashman is comprised of three parts:
- 貯金 (chokin) meaning "savings" (i.e., money put aside)
- 戦士 (senshi) meaning "soldier" or "warrior" or "fighter"
- キャッシュマン (kyasshuman) combining the English words "cash" and "man"
Alternate English translations of the series' title across time and fandoms have included "Savings Warrior Cashman" and "Soldier of Savings Cashman".
The character's name has been written as "CASH MAN" in certain splashes (including V-Jump covers and Weekly Shōnen Jump promotions), but was consistently written as one word within Toriyama's own illustrations.
Characters
Main Characters
- TBD
Supporting Characters
- TBD
Production
Shueisha launched V-Jump as a special extra publication of Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1990 with a three-issue trial run. Akira Toriyama provided three chapters (one per issue) of the original Savings Soldier Cashman for this run. Cashman served as the main character of focus of the first issue's cover, secondary/background on the second issue cover, and as an insert-circle spotlight on the third issue cover.
In a special page following the first chapter in the debut issue, alongside a larger splash with step-by-step instructions on how to perform Cashman's trademark special pose, a small selection of early designs by Akira Toriyama is shared. Toriyama apparently had difficulty designing a main "hero" character (as it had been some time since designing Son Goku), but in addition to the rough sketch of the logo, they felt it all turned out perfect. It was decided from the start that Cashman would have a sword for a weapon. The early design is very simplified, allowing a showcase of the muscle definition, and at this point Cashman's attennae had not yet been included.[1]
In the trial run's second issue (and alongside the second Cashman manga chapter), a three-page splash showcased an upcoming 25cm soft vinyl figure kit of Cashman in the works, planned for around a ¥2,000 price tag at general release. A prototype of the figure was hand-painted by Toriyama, and was set as a giveaway for V-Jump readers at that upcoming summer's V-Festival.[2] Immediately following the third (and final) chapter in the trial run's third issue, a special page notes that there was overwhelming response and demand from V-Jump readership to the figure as promoted in the previous issue, and that a lottery would be held (by readers sending in a postcard with the lottery ticket cut out of the issue) to select 3,000 readers who would then have the opportunity to pay ¥2,460 to finally purchase this previously-announced Cashman figure.[3]
During this roughly year-long span of the initial V-Jump trial run, Dragon Ball's ongoing serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump spanned from midway into the Freeza arc up to Trunks' appearance and the subsequent battle with No. 19 and No. 20.
From the original three-chapter run over 1990-1991 into early 1997, no new Cashman material was produced. A reboot manga series written by Takao Koyama and illustrated by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru debuted in the June 1997 issue of V-Jump and ran for 17 chapters (with a single-issue break), wrapping up in the December 1998 issue. This was complemented by a short original video animation in summer 1997 in conjunction with that year's V-Jump Festival.
In August 1997, the original Savings Soldier Cashman chapters by Toriyama were collected into the third Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theater (alongside Dub & Peter-1, Go! Go! Ackman, and select other one-shots).
Chapters
The original Savings Soldier Cashman manga does not have specific chapter titles, either in its original V-Jump serialization or in collected editions. Certain pages that were produced in full color for the original V-Jump serialization as presented in greyscale in all collected editions.
| Title Page | Chapter Number | Pages | V-Jump Issue | Sale Date | Publication Source(s) |
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1 | 25 | December 12th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #1) |
12 December 1990 | [4] |
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2 | 25 | June 26th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #2) |
12 June 1991 | [5] |
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3 | 21 | November 27th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #3) |
13 November 1991 | [6] |
Releases
TBD
Legacy
In the "Tori-Toyo Free Talk" web version published on the official V-Jump website in conjunction with volume 1 of the Dragon Ball Super manga's collected edition, Toyotarō noted that he, "really liked the laid-back outlook" of Akira Toriyama's Savings Warrior Cashman and other things from that period.[7]
External Links
- TBD
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "キミもマネしよう!!CMの名乗りポーズ". V-Jump, December 12th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #1). Japan: Shueisha, 12 December 1990. (p. 70)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "VJでるでるNEWS". V-Jump, June 26th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #2). Japan: Shueisha, 12 June 1991. (pp. 29-31)
- ↑ "ソフビモデルCASH MAN 限定通信販売のおしらせ!!". V-Jump, June 26th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #3). Japan: Shueisha, 13 November 1991. (p. 274)
- ↑ "Savings Soldier Cashman". V-Jump, December 12th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #1). Japan: Shueisha, 12 December 1990. (pp. 45-69)
- ↑ "Savings Soldier Cashman". V-Jump, June 26th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #2). Japan: Shueisha, 12 June 1991. (pp. 93-117)
- ↑ "Savings Soldier Cashman". V-Jump, June 26th Issue, Weekly Shōnen Jump Special Edition (First Trial Run; Issue #3). Japan: Shueisha, 13 November 1991. (pp. 253-273)
- ↑ "ドラゴンボール超インタビュー「とりとよ放談」inVJ". VジャンプWEB. Retrieved: 04 May 2026.
Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: "Tori-Toyo Free Talk (Web Version)
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