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Our “Press Archive” is a collection of international (non-Japanese) Dragon Ball media coverage. This includes — but is not limited to — magazine articles, media interviews, press releases, etc. While the vast majority is editorial in nature, some inclusions may be advertisements or partner promotions; these can and will be obvious from the included context. While historical notes are provided on many articles, not every statement can be evaluated. Therefore, it should be understood that articles as-printed over the years may have contained factual errors; these are presented as-is without editorialization in the transcriptions themselves.
This section will generally only include items that are (1) at least 10-15 years old, and (2) from sources no longer available for purchase. In going along with our overall site mission, we believe it is important to document this history and the sentiment of the time. While we are happy to work with rights-holders if they disagree, we at Kanzenshuu feel that this historical importance should be recognized. All of the inclusions listed on this page are specific Dragon Ball-related selections from their respective publications, and in no way replace the entirety of the source.
For media coverage and interviews sourced from their original Japanese language, please also see our “Translations” section.
A short-run anime magazine began in 1996 by the Japanese Animation Society of Hawai’i.
A short-run anime magazine began in 1990 by Jeff Thompson, Luke Menichelli, and Steve Rittler published by BDC Enterprises, Inc. based out of New Jersey.
Initially running under the name Anime Invasion, Wizard’s anime- and manga-focused magazine ran from 2001 to 2009 in various quarterly, bimonthly, and monthly release schedules.
Running from 1993 through 2004, Viz’s Animerica was an American anime- and manga-focused magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 1998 through 2004, Viz’s Animerica Extra was an American manga-focused anthology and magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more along with the serialization of several manga series’ English translations.
Running from 1985 onward for several years, Antarctic Press’ Mangazine was a North American magazine covering anime, manga, and live-action entertainment from Japan.
A short-run magazine from 1990-1991 published by Pacific Rim Publishing focusing on Japanese fantasy by way of live-action and anime.
Running from 1988 (initially as an independent fan-zine) through reboots into 2008 (ultimately as a part of the Anime News Network website), Protoculture Addicts was a Canadian anime- and manga-focused magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 2002 through 2012, Viz’s Shonen Jump was an American anime- and manga-focused magazine that primarily featured comics as well as news, previews, reviews, and more.
Running from 1992 through 2000, GameFan (originally Diehard GameFan) was an American video game magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 1989 through 2011, GamePro was an American video game magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 1988 through 2009 (and later relaunched in 2010 by its original founder), Electronic Gaming Monthly (“EGM”) was an American video game magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 1995 to 2002, Next Generation was an American video game magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more. Next Generation was affiliated and shared editorial staff with the UK’s Edge magazine.
Running from 1988 through 2012, Nintendo Power was an American video game magazine that featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
Running from 1988 through 1996, first as VideoGames & Computer Entertainment and later as VideoGames – The Ultimate Gaming Magazine, VideoGames featured news, previews, reviews, analysis, and more.
A traditional print publication in America with extensive listings for television programming.