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	==Production==		==Production==
	''Chobit'' — originally published in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan — was [[Akira Toriyama]]'s entry in the 11th "Jump Readers' Award" competition from 1983, in which popular ''Jump'' artists entered one-shots and readers voted for their favorite contribution. Toriyama had previously won the competition in 1981 with ''[[Pola & Roid]]'', getting a trip to Europe out of it; although he did not win again in 1983 with ''Chobit'', he would take third place. This was the last year until the competition was (briefly) revived in 1997 as the "Jump Readers' Cup"; Toriyama won again that year with ''[[Bubul of Demon Village]]'', which became the prototype for ''[[COWA!]]''		''Chobit'' — originally published in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan — was [[Akira Toriyama]]'s entry in the 11th "Jump Readers' Award" competition from 1983, in which popular ''Jump'' artists entered one-shots and readers voted for their favorite contribution. Toriyama had previously won the competition in 1981 with ''[[Pola & Roid]]'', getting a trip to Europe out of it; although he did not win again in 1983 with ''Chobit'', he would take third place. This was the last year until the competition was (briefly) revived in 1997 as the "Jump Readers' Cup"; Toriyama won again that year with ''[[Bubul of the Demon Village]]'', which became the prototype for ''[[COWA!]]''

	Each issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' includes a comment from that issue's respective authors. Toriyama's comment in the issue is as follows:		Each issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' includes a comment from that issue's respective authors. Toriyama's comment in the issue is as follows:

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{{Infobox manga
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{{tab | Weekly Shōnen Jump | [[File:chobit-title-page-shueisha.png|250px|''Chobit'' Title Page (Weekly Shōnen Jump)]]}}
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| caption = ''Chobit'' title page
| jpn_title = CHOBIT（チョビット）
| rom_title = Chobitto
| eng_title = Chobit
| author = [[Akira Toriyama]]
| publisher = [[Shueisha]] (JP)
| publication = ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]''
| demographic = Shōnen
| date = ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' 1983 No. 10 (08 February 1983)
| chapters = 3
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'''''Chobit''''' is a three-chapter manga by [[Akira Toriyama]] spanning ## pages (one color'''(?)''' title page and ## '''(?)''' black-and-white content pages) which debuted in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan; this same issue also contained [[Dr. Slump Chapter 157|chapter 157 of ''Dr. Slump'']].

==Summary==
TBD

==Characters==

===Major Characters===

* TBD

===Supporting Characters===

* TBD

===Miscellaneous===

* TBD

==Production==
''Chobit'' — originally published in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan — was [[Akira Toriyama]]'s entry in the 11th "Jump Readers' Award" competition from 1983, in which popular ''Jump'' artists entered one-shots and readers voted for their favorite contribution. Toriyama had previously won the competition in 1981 with ''[[Pola & Roid]]'', getting a trip to Europe out of it; although he did not win again in 1983 with ''Chobit'', he would take third place. This was the last year until the competition was (briefly) revived in 1997 as the "Jump Readers' Cup"; Toriyama won again that year with ''[[Bubul of Demon Village]]'', which became the prototype for ''[[Cowa!]]''

Each issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' includes a comment from that issue's respective authors. Toriyama's comment in the issue is as follows:

{{quotation|今週は『Dr.スランプ』と『CHOBIT』３本の豪華４本だて!!　いそがしさも格別でした。さて、面白さはどうかな!?　あ〜、これでやっとプラ模作りに専念できる!!＜明＞ <hr /> This week, it's a deluxe quadruple-header with Dr. Slump and three chapters of CHOBIT!! I was exceptionally busy. Now then, how did you like them?! Ah~, with this, I can finally devote myself to building plastic models!! <Akira>|Akira Toriyama}}
In the fifth "Me Back When I Drew This" comic column in (BPT #2), Toriyama describes being told how he would have plenty of time to draw his contribution so long as he is not first up; as luck would have it, of the ten authors, Toriyama gets the first slot. He is forced to draw it in a rush as everyone else gets a chance to enjoy New Year's, and to add insult to injury, it was not particularly popular.<ref>BPT #2 Chobit Me Back Then</ref>

In the third ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX'' compilation, released '''21 June 2004''' in Japan, Toriyama reflected on ''Chobit'':<ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Me Back Then". ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX, Volume 3''. Japan: Shueisha, 21 June 2004. ISBN 4-08-106434-2. (p. 56)</ref>

{{quotation|この辺は何に載せたかな。レギュラーではないけど何か雑誌を立ち上げるときは、必ず描かされてましたねえ。あ、『CHOBIT』はジャンプ本誌の愛読者賞で、『CHOBIT 2』がフレッシュジャンプか。『CHOBIT』が３話形式なのは「キミは15ページ以上無理だから３本描け」って言われたから（笑）。今でも言われますよ「彼は15ページ以上は無理なんだよねえ」って（笑）。たしかに15ページ超えると先が読みにくくて、目安がつきにくいってのはありますね。30ページなら15ページが2回分と考えて組み立てないと、なかなか出来ない。女の子を描く抵抗は、この頃はもうないですね。 <hr /> (translation forthcoming)|Akira Toriyama}}

==Releases==
[[File:wj-1989-49-cover.png|thumb|200px|Cover of the 1986 No. 49 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' featuring ''Mr. Hō'']]
''Mr. Hō'' debuted in the 1986 No. 49 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' (spanning pages #-#), released '''01 November 1986''' in Japan. In addition to its original ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' publication, ''Mr. Hō'' has been republished several times in Japan:

* Greyscaled in the ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'' compilation, released '''08 July 1983'''
** A digital version of ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'' compilation was released '''TBD'''
* Greyscaled in the second Shueisha Jump Remix re-release of the ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre'' compilation, released '''28 July 2003'''
* Greyscaled in the ''An Emperor's Feast of Akira Toriyama, Vol. 2'' compilation, released '''18 September 2008'''

Each manga chapter within any given ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' is typically printed on paper of different color; ''Chobit'''s original serialization is printed on '''TBD'''.

Viz is slated to include an English translation of ''Chobit'', translated by [[Greg Werner]], as part of their ''Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater'' compilation release in Fall 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1362817987561029635|Website=Twitter|Title=@VIZMedia|Date=19 February 2021|AccessDate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2021/02/20/viz-announces-akira-toriyamas-manga-theater-english-release-for-fall-2021/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="Viz Announces “Akira Toriyama’s Manga Theater” English Release For Fall 2021"|Date=20 February 2021|AccessDate=20 February 2021}}</ref>

The ''[[Toriyama's World]]'' team released an unofficial English "scanlation" of ''Chobit'' online in '''(TBD)'''.

==Legacy==
Akira Toriyama produced a direct follow-up, ''[[Chobit 2]]'', for the June 1983 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Fresh Jump]]'', published '''23 April 1983''' in Japan.

''Chobit'' was Toriyama's last one-shot before transitioning into what would ultimately be ''Dragon Ball'' pre-production, next producing ''[[Dragon Boy]]'' and ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]'' later that same year before moving on to ''Dragon Ball'' itself in 1984.

[[File:obi_2014_5.png|thumb|200px|''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'''s 2014 collected volume new ''obi'' and comment from [[Akira Toriyama]]<ref name="obiwebsite">{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409185825/http://www.shonenjump.com/j/sp_jaco/|Website=shonenjump.com|Title="鳥山明先生13年ぶりの「週刊少年ジャンプ」連載作品が遂にコミックス化!!通常版と特装版の２バージョンで登場!!"|AccessDate=09 April 2014}} [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/04/08/new-translations-april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu News Archive: New Translations: April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments] [https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: "April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments"]</ref>]]

In April 2014, in celebration of the ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' collected manga volume release, [[Shueisha]] began including new comments from Akira Toriyama on the ''obi'' (paper band surrounding the book, generally promotional in nature) of his seven other (non-''[[Dr. Slump]]'' and non-''[[Dragon Ball]]'') manga volumes. While each comment was only a short few lines, they provide a quick bit of insight with the occasional nod or comparison to ''Dragon Ball''. Toriyama also contributed a new illustration for each comment showcasing a representative character crossing their arms. These comments were also briefly archived on Shueisha's promotional ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' website.<ref name="obiwebsite"></ref> For the second volume of his one-shot collection, Toriyama stated:

{{quotation|これはひどい！碧い頃にしてもひどい！ボクは読む勇気がありませんでした。赤恥の歴史その１ですな。とりやまあきら <hr> This is awful! Even given the fact that I was still green, it's awful! I didn't have the courage to read it. This is Part 1 of my shameful history.|Akira Toriyama}}
The original ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' title page for ''Chobit'' was featured as the ''Dragon Ball Official Site'''s 17th entry in its ''[[The Nearly Complete Works of Akira Toriyama]]'' ongoing weekday column in February 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206221653/https://dragonball.news/news/20180206_wx.html|Website=Dragon Ball Official Site|Title="【鳥山明ほぼ全仕事】平日更新24時間限定公開！　2018/06/08"|Date=06 February 2018|AccessDate=28 March 2021}}</ref>

''Chobit'' was featured again ...

==Notes==
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==External Links==

* TBD

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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	'''''Chobit''''' is a three-chapter manga by [[Akira Toriyama]] spanning ## pages (one color~~'''(?)'''~~ title page and ~~## '''(?)'''~~ black-and-white content pages) which debuted in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan; this same issue also contained [[Dr. Slump Chapter 157\|chapter 157 of ''Dr. Slump'']].		'''''Chobit''''' is a three-chapter manga series by [[Akira Toriyama]] spanning 45 pages (one limited color title page, two black-and-white title pages, and 42 black-and-white content pages) which debuted in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan; this same issue also contained [[Dr. Slump Chapter 157\|chapter 157 of ''Dr. Slump'']].

	==Summary==		==Summary==
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	==Production==		==Production==
	''Chobit'' — originally published in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan — was [[Akira Toriyama]]'s entry in the 11th "Jump Readers' Award" competition from 1983, in which popular ''Jump'' artists entered one-shots and readers voted for their favorite contribution. Toriyama had previously won the competition in 1981 with ''[[Pola & Roid]]'', getting a trip to Europe out of it; although he did not win again in 1983 with ''Chobit'', he would take third place. This was the last year until the competition was (briefly) revived in 1997 as the "Jump Readers' Cup"; Toriyama won again that year with ''[[Bubul of Demon Village]]'', which became the prototype for ''[[~~Cowa~~!]]''		''Chobit'' — originally published in the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'', released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan — was [[Akira Toriyama]]'s entry in the 11th "Jump Readers' Award" competition from 1983, in which popular ''Jump'' artists entered one-shots and readers voted for their favorite contribution. Toriyama had previously won the competition in 1981 with ''[[Pola & Roid]]'', getting a trip to Europe out of it; although he did not win again in 1983 with ''Chobit'', he would take third place. This was the last year until the competition was (briefly) revived in 1997 as the "Jump Readers' Cup"; Toriyama won again that year with ''[[Bubul of Demon Village]]'', which became the prototype for ''[[COWA!]]''

	Each issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' includes a comment from that issue's respective authors. Toriyama's comment in the issue is as follows:		Each issue of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' includes a comment from that issue's respective authors. Toriyama's comment in the issue is as follows:

	{{quotation\|今週は『Dr.スランプ』と『CHOBIT』３本の豪華４本だて!!　いそがしさも格別でした。さて、面白さはどうかな!?　あ〜、これでやっとプラ模作りに専念できる!!＜明＞<br><br><hr /><br>This week, it's a deluxe quadruple-header with Dr. Slump and three chapters of CHOBIT!! I was exceptionally busy. Now then, how did you like them?! Ah~, with this, I can finally devote myself to building plastic models!! <Akira>\|Akira Toriyama}}		{{quotation\|今週は『Dr.スランプ』と『CHOBIT』３本の豪華４本だて!!　いそがしさも格別でした。さて、面白さはどうかな!?　あ〜、これでやっとプラ模作りに専念できる!!＜明＞<br><br><hr /><br>This week, it's a deluxe quadruple-header with Dr. Slump and three chapters of CHOBIT!! I was exceptionally busy. Now then, how did you like them?! Ah~, with this, I can finally devote myself to building plastic models!! <Akira>\|Akira Toriyama}}
	In the fifth "Me Back When I Drew This" comic column in ~~(BPT #~~2), Toriyama describes being told how he would have plenty of time to draw his contribution so long as he is not first up; as luck would have it, of the ten authors, Toriyama gets the first slot. He is forced to draw it in a rush as everyone else gets a chance to enjoy New Year's, and to add insult to injury, it was not particularly popular.<ref>BPT #2 Chobit Me Back Then</ref>		In the fifth "Me Back When I Drew This" comic column in ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theater, Vol. 2'', Toriyama describes being told how he would have plenty of time to draw his contribution so long as he is not first up; as luck would have it, of the ten authors, Toriyama gets the first slot. He is forced to draw it in a rush as everyone else gets a chance to enjoy New Year's, and to add insult to injury, it was not particularly popular.<ref>BPT #2 Chobit Me Back Then</ref>

	In the third ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX'' compilation, released '''21 June 2004''' in Japan, Toriyama reflected on ''Chobit'':<ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Me Back Then". ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX, Volume 3''. Japan: Shueisha, 21 June 2004. ISBN 4-08-106434-2. (p. 56)</ref>		In the third ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX'' compilation, released '''21 June 2004''' in Japan, Toriyama reflected on ''Chobit'':<ref>Toriyama, Akira. "Me Back Then". ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre REMIX, Volume 3''. Japan: Shueisha, 21 June 2004. ISBN 4-08-106434-2. (p. 56)</ref>
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	==Releases==		==Releases==
	[[File:wj-1989-49-cover.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the ~~1986~~ No. 49 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' featuring ''~~Mr. Hō~~'']]		[[File:wj-1989-49-cover.png\|thumb\|200px\|Cover of the 1983 No. 10 issue of ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' featuring ''Chobit'']]
	''~~Mr. Hō~~'' debuted in the ~~1986~~ No. 49 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' (spanning pages #-#), released '''~~01 November 1986~~''' in Japan. In addition to its original ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' publication, ''~~Mr. Hō~~'' has been republished several times in Japan:		''Chobit'' debuted in the 1983 No. 10 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' (spanning pages 50-94), released '''08 February 1983''' in Japan. In addition to its original ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' publication, ''Chobit'' has been republished several times in Japan:

	* Greyscaled in the ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'' compilation, released '''08 July 1983'''		* Greyscaled in the ''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'' compilation, released '''08 July 1983'''
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	* Greyscaled in the ''An Emperor's Feast of Akira Toriyama, Vol. 2'' compilation, released '''18 September 2008'''		* Greyscaled in the ''An Emperor's Feast of Akira Toriyama, Vol. 2'' compilation, released '''18 September 2008'''

	Each manga chapter within any given ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' is typically printed on paper of different color; ''Chobit'''s original serialization is printed on ~~'''TBD'''~~.		Each manga chapter within any given ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' is typically printed on paper of different color; ''Chobit'''s original serialization is printed on standard white paper.

	Viz ~~is slated to include~~ an English translation of ''Chobit'', translated by [[Greg Werner]], as part of their ''Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater'' compilation release ~~in Fall~~ 2021.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1362817987561029635\|Website=Twitter\|Title=@VIZMedia\|Date=19 February 2021\|AccessDate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2021/02/20/viz-announces-akira-toriyamas-manga-theater-english-release-for-fall-2021/\|Website=Kanzenshuu\|Title="Viz Announces “Akira Toriyama’s Manga Theater” English Release For Fall 2021"\|Date=20 February 2021\|AccessDate=20 February 2021}}</ref>		Viz released an English translation of ''Chobit'', translated by [[Greg Werner]], as part of their ''Akira Toriyama's Manga Theater'' compilation release '''07 December 2021'''.<ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1362817987561029635\|Website=Twitter\|Title=@VIZMedia\|Date=19 February 2021\|AccessDate=19 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2021/02/20/viz-announces-akira-toriyamas-manga-theater-english-release-for-fall-2021/\|Website=Kanzenshuu\|Title="Viz Announces “Akira Toriyama’s Manga Theater” English Release For Fall 2021"\|Date=20 February 2021\|AccessDate=20 February 2021}}</ref>

	The ''[[Toriyama's World]]'' team released an unofficial English "scanlation" of ''Chobit'' online in '''(TBD)'''.		The ''[[Toriyama's World]]'' team released an unofficial English "scanlation" of ''Chobit'' online in '''(TBD)'''.
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	Akira Toriyama produced a direct follow-up, ''[[Chobit 2]]'', for the June 1983 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Fresh Jump]]'', published '''23 April 1983''' in Japan.		Akira Toriyama produced a direct follow-up, ''[[Chobit 2]]'', for the June 1983 issue of [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Fresh Jump]]'', published '''23 April 1983''' in Japan.

	''Chobit'' ~~was~~ Toriyama's last one-~~shot~~ before transitioning into what would ultimately be ''Dragon Ball'' pre-production, next producing ''[[Dragon Boy]]'' and ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]'' later that same year before moving on to ''Dragon Ball'' itself in 1984.		''Chobit'' and ''Chobit 2'' were Toriyama's last one-shots before transitioning into what would ultimately be ''Dragon Ball'' pre-production, next producing ''[[Dragon Boy]]'' and ''[[The Adventure of Tongpoo]]'' later that same year before moving on to ''Dragon Ball'' itself in 1984.

			'''TO DO:''' ''Bird Land Press'' volume five cover - https://twitter.com/EndingAuthority/status/1370139973333098496

	[[File:obi_2014_5.png\|thumb\|200px\|''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'''s 2014 collected volume new ''obi'' and comment from [[Akira Toriyama]]<ref name="obiwebsite">{{Cite web\|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409185825/http://www.shonenjump.com/j/sp_jaco/\|Website=shonenjump.com\|Title="鳥山明先生13年ぶりの「週刊少年ジャンプ」連載作品が遂にコミックス化!!通常版と特装版の２バージョンで登場!!"\|AccessDate=09 April 2014}}<br/ >[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/04/08/new-translations-april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu News Archive: New Translations: April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments]<br />[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: "April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments"]</ref>]]		[[File:obi_2014_5.png\|thumb\|200px\|''Akira Toriyama's _____piece Theatre, Vol. 1'''s 2014 collected volume new ''obi'' and comment from [[Akira Toriyama]]<ref name="obiwebsite">{{Cite web\|URL=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409185825/http://www.shonenjump.com/j/sp_jaco/\|Website=shonenjump.com\|Title="鳥山明先生13年ぶりの「週刊少年ジャンプ」連載作品が遂にコミックス化!!通常版と特装版の２バージョンで登場!!"\|AccessDate=09 April 2014}}<br/ >[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/2016/04/08/new-translations-april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu News Archive: New Translations: April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments]<br />[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/april-2014-akira-toriyama-obi-comments/ Kanzenshuu Translations Archive: "April 2014 Akira Toriyama Obi Comments"]</ref>]]

	In April 2014, in celebration of the ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' collected manga volume release, [[Shueisha]] began including new comments from Akira Toriyama on the ''obi'' (paper band surrounding the book, generally promotional in nature) of his seven other (non-''[[Dr. Slump]]'' and non-''[[Dragon Ball]]'') manga volumes. While each comment was only a short few lines, they provide a quick bit of insight with the occasional nod or comparison to ''Dragon Ball''. Toriyama also contributed a new illustration for each comment showcasing a representative character crossing their arms. These comments were also briefly archived on Shueisha's promotional ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' website.<ref name="obiwebsite"></ref> For the ~~second~~ volume of his one-shot collection, Toriyama stated:		In April 2014, in celebration of the ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'' collected manga volume release, [[Shueisha]] began including new comments from Akira Toriyama on the ''obi'' (paper band surrounding the book, generally promotional in nature) of his seven other (non-''[[Dr. Slump]]'' and non-''[[Dragon Ball]]'') manga volumes. While each comment was only a short few lines, they provide a quick bit of insight with the occasional nod or comparison to ''Dragon Ball''. Toriyama also contributed a new illustration for each comment showcasing a representative character crossing their arms. These comments were also briefly archived on Shueisha's promotional ''Jaco the Galactic Patrolman'' website.<ref name="obiwebsite"></ref> For the first volume of his one-shot collection, Toriyama stated:

	{{quotation\|これはひどい！碧い頃にしてもひどい！ボクは読む勇気がありませんでした。赤恥の歴史その１ですな。とりやまあきら<br><br><hr><br>This is awful! Even given the fact that I was still green, it's awful! I didn't have the courage to read it. This is Part 1 of my shameful history.\|Akira Toriyama}}		{{quotation\|これはひどい！碧い頃にしてもひどい！ボクは読む勇気がありませんでした。赤恥の歴史その１ですな。とりやまあきら<br><br><hr><br>This is awful! Even given the fact that I was still green, it's awful! I didn't have the courage to read it. This is Part 1 of my shameful history.\|Akira Toriyama}}