The series heads into 1987 continuing on with the latter half of the Uranai Baba story arc. Akira Toriyama takes the opportunity with this location change to provide a contrasting desert backdrop to the recent Red Ribbon Army base, pulling in Middle Eastern themes and architecture. Alongside a brief reunion between Son Goku and his adoptive father, Son Gohan, Toriyama decides to bring back the Pilaf Gang whose roles have been prominently expanded in the Dragon Ball TV series. With the arrival of his son imminent, Toriyama decides to jump the story’s timeline ahead three years and return to a simplistic tournament-style story with another Tenka’ichi Budōkai, a decision that had previously boosted the series’ popularity just two years prior. Toriyama once again pulls inspiration from his love of martial arts movies and follows a classic martial arts movie trope by introducing a rival to the “Turtle” school, one that is of course not opposed to using underhanded trickery to win.

With the 22nd Tenka’ichi Budōkai story nearing its end, Toriyama begins piecing together the series’ first truly evil villain, Demon King Piccolo, modeling him after his editor Kazuhiko Torishima. As he states in his Daizenshuu 2 interview, there was always something likable about all of the villains up to this point, even noting later in his Asahi Shimbun interview that prior villains have always had a “humorous aspect to them somewhere”. From this point on, the direction and formula of the Dragon Ball manga is more-or-less set: an evil villain stronger than the last appears to threaten the series’ heroes, forcing them to obtain new strength to overcome such a formidable obstacle.

As of the 5th issue of the year, which is actually the last issue published in 1986, Weekly Shōnen Jump celebrates 4.5 million copies in circulation. By the end of 1987, the number of copies in circulation has increased to 4.85 million. Throughout the year Dragon Ball is the featured illustration on five issues, although the cover illustrations from issues #17, #26, and #49 have unfortunately never been reprinted in either Daizenshuu 1 or the Chōgashū. The series is also featured on a foldout poster in issues #10 and #21, is the exclusive series featured in Weekly Jump’s traditional yearly calendar for 1987, and a Dragon Ball sticker pack is included as part of the opening page supplements in both issues #14 and #15. Over the course of the year Shueisha also released six new collected tankōbon volumes, with four featuring new cover art drawn by Toriyama and the final two recycling artwork from previous chapter title pages.

Away from the series, 1987 is a life-changing year for Toriyama and his family. Just as the year begins his assistant Takashi Matsuyama gets married, temporarily leaving much of the work to Toriyama. A few months later, on 23 March 1987, Toriyama’s son Sasuke is born. Throughout the year after this, Toriyama uses his author comment in Weekly Shōnen Jump and the series’ tankōbon to more frequently complain a bit about fatherhood, saying he is “working while helping out with changing diapers”, although he does admit that “having a child makes a good excuse to go to the toy store”.

With Toriyama’s personal life becoming as hectic as ever, Toriyama adapts his professional life in an attempt to keep pace. In June, Toriyama begins requesting applications for another assistant, but ultimately never hires anyone else to help alleviate his workload. In September, Toriyama sends out his final newsletter (Bird Land Press, issue #25) to his official fan club, apologizing that he has become too busy to continue. As the year wraps up, not only is the Dragon Ball manga approaching its climax with Demon King Piccolo, but Toriyama finally finishes up work on the series’ first guide book and completes the character designs and artwork for the Dragon Quest III video game, all while also frantically drawing his third one-shot of the year. The first one-shot Toriyama drew earlier in the year was the notoriously raunchy Lady Red, a full-color, two page comic about a crime-fighting heroine-turned-prostitute which was published in the second issue of Super Jump. The other one-shots included Ken’nosuke-sama, a comedy following an old-fashioned samurai family living in modern-day Tokyo, and SONCHOH, another comedy following the extreme measures a mayor goes to in order to protect the peace and order of his village, both of which were published in Weekly Shōnen Jump.

Weekly Jump Issues

CoverJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #01/02

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01 January 1987
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02 December 1986
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I bought some stilts recently. Once I started clattering around on them, I instantly remembered my days as a little brat. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

103

孫悟空強し！！
Son Gokū Tsuyoshi!!
Son Goku The Mighty!!

CoverA Star is Bomb

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #03/04

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

08 January 1987
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09 December 1986
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My assistant Matsuyama-kun’s getting married. She’d better make sure he’s on time for work. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

104

アクマイト光線
Akumaito-kōsen
The Akumaito Beam

CoverAll Main Series Characters

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #05

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

15 January 1987
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19 December 1986
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How’s the calendar? It was a real pain drawing it. Please keep it up on your wall all through the year. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

105

５人目の男
Gonin Me no Otoko
The Fifth Man

CoverAll Current Manga Artists

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #06

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

22 January 1987
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05 January 1987
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Happy New Year. From the end of the old year on through the beginning of the new, I’ve kept on drinking alcohol, which I can’t tolerate. My head is swimming. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

106

強敵同士
Kyōteki Dōshi
Mutually Strong Opponents

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #07

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29 January 1987
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13 January 1987
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First, my cat Koge was pregnant. Now, my wife is. Thinking about how hard it will be for me to just relax and goof off from now on… I’m happy of course, but sad too… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

107

悟空のシッポ
Gokū no Shippo
Goku’s Tail

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #08

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02 February 1987
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20 January 1987
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Dragon Quest II on the Famicom is too much fun! Now I can’t get any work done! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

108

孫悟飯
Son Gohan
Son Gohan

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #09

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09 February 1987
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27 January 1987
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I’m drawing a short one-shot for the next Super Jump. There are so many things I want to draw, I can’t make up my mind. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

109

ピラフ一味の再挑戦
Pirafu Ichimi no Sai-Chōsen
The Pilaf Gang’s Second Attempt

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #10

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

16 February 1987
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03 February 1987
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I’m a bit late, but thanks for all the New Year’s cards!! I’m moved by how much effort you all put into them. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

110

ピラフの大作戦
Pirafu no Dai-Sakusen
Pilaf’s Great Strategy

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #11

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

23 February 1987
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10 February 1987
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Koge is always fighting with a stray cat that sneaks into our home. They’re noisy, but I let them be. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

111

神龍再び！！
Shenron Futatabi!!
Once Again, Shenlong!!

119

CoverKimagure Orange Road

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #12

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

02 March 1987
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17 February 1987
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I’ve got work deadlines and plastic model contest deadlines. I’m starting to think I’m not masochistic enough for this. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

112

駆けろ！孫悟空
Kakero! Son Gokū
Run, Son Goku!

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #13

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

09 March 1987
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24 February 1987
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Like I thought, I can’t get any work done except at night. But then I’m always falling asleep. What a pain! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

113

第２２回天下一武道会
Dai-Nijūnikai Tenka’ichi Budōkai
The Twenty-Second Tenka’ichi Budōkai

CoverUmisora Prefecture High School Baseball Member Taro Yamashita-kun

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #14

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

16 March 1987
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03 March 1987
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My wife will be giving birth soon. I try to look calm, but inside I’m a ball of nerves. Pathetic!! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

114

予選サバイバル
Yosen Sabaibaru
Surviving the Preliminaries

113

CoverCaptain Tsubasa

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #15

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

23 March 1987
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10 March 1987
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This week I goofed up and drew an extra page of story, so now there’s no title page. But you can all enjoy the extra page, so please forgive me. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

115

予選サバイバルその２
Yosen Sabaibaru Sono Ni
Surviving the Preliminaries, Chapter Two

CoverTsuide ni Tonchinkan

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #16

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

30 March 1987
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17 March 1987
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I’m desperately trying to think up a name for my child. It’s way worse than coming up with manga storyboards, and is giving me a killer headache. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

116

つくられた対戦表
Tsukurareta Taisenhyō
Manufactured Matchups

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #17

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

06 April 1987
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24 March 1987
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People keep telling me I’m getting fat, and it’s really starting to get to me. When the weather’s good, I plan on going out for a moderately-lengthy walk. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

117

ヤムチャのかめはめ波
Yamucha no Kamehameha
Yamcha’s Kamehameha

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #18

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

13 April 1987
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31 March 1987
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One of my relative’s kids thinks that I’m just this old guy who’s really good at Dragon Ball fanart. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

118

ヤムチャ破れる！！
Yamucha Yabureru!!
Yamcha Broken!!

CoverYūrei Kozō ga Yatte Kita!

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #19

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

20 April 1987
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07 April 1987
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I’m so busy that just about the only time I’m really active is when playing with my dog in the yard. When the weather’s nice and I go outside, my body feels really sluggish. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

119

満月の恨み
Mangetsu no Urami
A Full Moon Grudge

125

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #20

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27 April 1987
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14 April 1987
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On March 23^rd, my baby boy was born. His name is Sasuke. He cries so loud, he seems like a promising lad. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

120

なんとどどん波
Nanto Dodonpa
An Unexpected Dodonpa

CoverThe Sky Turned Canvas

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #21

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04 May 1987
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21 April 1987
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I get the feeling that lately the number of good TV shows has dropped off. But thanks to that, I can get more work done… I guess? <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

121

クリリンの大作戦
Kuririn no Dai-Sakusen
Kuririn’s Great Strategy

CoverMachine Dragon Barion

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #22

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11 May 1987
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28 April 1987
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I had alcohol for the first time in who knows how many months, and after just one drink my head was reeling. I didn’t think my tolerance was this low! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

122

孫悟空参上！！！
Son Gokū Sanjō!!!
Here’s Son Goku!!!

CoverThe Burning Wild Man

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #23

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18 May 1987
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02 May 1987
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My wife and child still aren’t back from the hospital. It’s kinda lonesome here in this empty room. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

123

実力伯仲！！
Jitsuryoku Hakuchū!!
Evenly Matched!!

CoverGod Sider

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #24

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25 May 1987
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12 May 1987
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I’m remodeling the room right now before the baby gets here. It used to be tinted yellow from tobacco, but it’s all pretty now. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

124

若き天津飯
Wakaki Tenshinhan
Young Tenshinhan

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #25

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01 June 1987
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19 May 1987
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My friend Wayan has come from Bali. Every day we all have a big laugh at his various antics… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

125

孫悟空対クリリン！！
Son Gokū Tai Kuririn!!
Son Goku vs Kuririn!!

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #26

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

08 June 1987
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26 May 1987
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Since lately I’ve only been paying attention to my baby son Sasuke, my cat Koge has been acting jealous. I don’t know what to do. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

126

孫悟空強し！！
Son Gokū Tsuyoshi!!
Son Goku The Mighty!!

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #27

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

15 June 1987
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02 June 1987
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Taking applications for an assistant. Anyone around 20 who’s fun, cheerful, and loves manga, please telephone my editor Torishima. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

127

クリリンの作戦、悟空の作戦
Kuririn no Sakusen, Gokū no Sakusen
Kuririn’s Strategy, Goku’s Strategy

CoverKochiKame

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #28

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

22 June 1987
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09 June 1987
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Looking for a fun, cheerful, manga-loving assistant. Please phone my editor, Torishima. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

128

天下一のスーパーバトル！！
Tenka’ichi no Sūpā Batoru!!
The World’s Greatest Super Battle!!

CoverUmisora Prefecture High School Baseball Member Taro Yamashita-kun

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #29

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

29 June 1987
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16 June 1987
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Recently I’ve been too busy to go to the supermarket, so when I finally managed to get down there I was so happy that I bought tons of stuff… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

129

排球拳と戦闘パワー
Haikyū-Ken to Sentō Pawā
The Haikyū-Ken and Fighting Power

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #30

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

06 July 1987
Issue Date

23 June 1987
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It’s hot. But I’ve got a baby here, so I can’t use the air conditioner. So I opened the window, and now tons of mosquitoes are invading…! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

130

天津飯あせる！
Tenshinhan Aseru!
Tenshinhan Feels the Heat!

CoverThe Sky Turned Canvas

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #31

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

13 July 1987
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30 June 1987
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Going from hot weather to cold weather has given me a cold. Now I’m all groggy, and I messed up the number of pages. Boo-hoo. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

131

天津飯、苦悩！
Tenshinhan, Kunō!
Tenshinhan, in Anguish!

CoverAll Main Series Characters

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #32

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

20 July 1987
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07 July 1987
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My assistant Matsuyama-kun has gotten over his hatred of cats, so now Koge can walk around the house freely. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

132

鶴仙人の怨念気功砲！！
Tsuru-Sen’nin no Onnen Kikōhō!!
Tsuru-Sen’nin’s Curse, the Kikōhō!!

CoverPresent From Lemon

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #33

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

27 July 1987
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14 July 1987
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During work breaks I’ll change my baby’s diapers, bathe him, and whatnot. Boy, I really am a father. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

133

両者最後の戦術！！
Ryōsha Saigo no Senjutsu!!
The Pair’s Final Tactics!!

CoverYūrei Kozō ga Yatte Kita!

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #34

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

03 August 1987
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21 July 1987
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I’m going to Tokyo on August 9th to give a seminar. Anyone who wants to participate should send their postcards in right away. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

134

武道大会終了！そして…
Budō Taikai Shūryō! Soshite…
The Martial Arts Tournament Concludes! And Then…

CoverSuper Patrol

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #35

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

10 August 1987
Issue Date

28 July 1987
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I’m thinking of moving even further out into the boonies. Of course, I’m keeping this a secret from my family. I want to make this a reality sometime. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

135

クリリンの死そして恐ろしき陰謀
Kuririn no Shi Soshite Osoroshiki Inbō
Kuririn’s Death, and a Terrible Conspiracy

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #36

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

17 August 1987
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04 August 1987
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A snake has eaten our oldest sparrow, and now all the other sparrows inside the birdcage are petrified. It’s so sad to see them like that. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

136

ピッコロ大魔王の恐怖！
Pikkoro Daimaō no Kyōfu!
The Terror of Demon King Piccolo!

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #37

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

24 August 1987
Issue Date

11 August 1987
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I saw a movie for the first time in a while: A.S. (Amazing Stories). It was pretty interesting. Next time, I want to see Project A2. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

137

よみがえれ孫悟空！
Yomigaere Son Gokū!
Come Back, Son Goku!

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #38

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

31 August 1987
Issue Date

18 August 1987
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Doing both the one-shot Ken’nosuke-sama and a Dragon Ball chapter really wore me out. I’m waiting to hear what you all think about this one-shot. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

138

ボールを持った妙なやつ
Bōru o Motta Myō na Yatsu
The Strange Guy With the Ball

CoverKochiKame

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #39

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

07 September 1987
Issue Date

25 August 1987
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My dog was barking out in the yard, so I went to see what was up and there was this gigantic turtle. I let it go free, so maybe I’ll get a Tama-Tebako? <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

139

ヤジロベーの獲物
Yajirobē no Emono
Yajirobe’s Prey

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #40

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

14 September 1987
Issue Date

01 September 1987
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I’ve been so busy my kid’s forgotten my face, but it looks like I’ll finally have more time to spend with him. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

140

タンバリンがやってくる！
Tambarin ga Yatte Kuru!
Tambourine Draws Near!

CoverFist of the North Star

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #41

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

21 September 1987
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08 September 1987
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I’ve finally finished drawing all the monsters for Dragon Quest III. The game looks really fun! <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

141

孫悟空爆発！！
Son Gokū Bakuhatsu!!
Son Goku’s Explosion!!

CoverGod Sider

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #42

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

28 September 1987
Issue Date

15 September 1987
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I can’t smoke in front of my son, so instead I smoke under the fan in the kitchen. It really sucks. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

142

ピッコロ大魔王降り立つ！！
Pikkoro Daimaō Oritatsu!!
Demon King Piccolo Descends!!

CoverNO SIDE

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #43

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

05 October 1987
Issue Date

22 September 1987
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I’ve been desperately working round the clock, all so that I can take my summer vacation, which is still way later than most peoples’… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

143

孫悟空対ピッコロ大魔王
Son Gokū Tai Pikkoro Daimaō
Son Goku vs Demon King Piccolo

111

CoverThe Burning Wild Man

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #44

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

12 October 1987
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29 September 1987
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I’ve been watching the relay broadcasts of the F-1 Gran Prix without missing a moment. My favorite racer is the powerful Nigel Mansell. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

144

孫悟空完敗！！
Son Gokū Kanpai!!
Son Goku Completely Defeated!!

CoverSaint Seiya

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #45

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

19 October 1987
Issue Date

06 October 1987
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I finally got to take a 6 day vacation. I spent it relaxing with my son Sasuke, basking in the salty breeze. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

145

武天老師の決心
Muten Rōshi no Kesshin
Muten Rōshi’s Resolve

CoverTsuide ni Tonchinkan

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #46

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

26 October 1987
Issue Date

13 October 1987
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I spent my precious vacation sprinkling water over the Bonsai trees in my parents’ garden. All because my dad had to take a trip. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

146

亀仙人最後の魔封波！！
Kame-Sen’nin Saigo no Mafūba!!
Kame-Sen’nin’s Final Mafūba!!

CoverYūrei Kozō ga Yatte Kita!

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #47

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

02 November 1987
Issue Date

20 October 1987
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“Our son’s gotten big, so why don’t we take him out?”… is the story, so now I’m looking for a powerful 4-wheel-drive vehicle. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

147

若がえるか！？ピッコロ大魔王
Wakagaeru ka!? Pikkoro Daimaō
Demon King Piccolo’s Youth Restored?!

CoverUmisora Prefecture High School Baseball Member Taro Yamashita-kun

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #48

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

09 November 1987
Issue Date

27 October 1987
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I may be the author, but even I don’t know what’s going to happen next week. That way, as I draw the story each week I stay excited, wondering how things will turn out. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

148

カリン塔に会え！！
Karin Tō ni Ae!!
Get to Karin Tower!!

CoverDragon Ball

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #49

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

16 November 1987
Issue Date

03 November 1987
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Since it’s warm out I thought it’d be good to wear short sleeves. Now I’ve caught a cold. Ha-chew. I’m chilly. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

149

世界征服
Sekai Seifuku
World Domination

CoverCity Hunter

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #50

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

23 November 1987
Issue Date

10 November 1987
Sale Date

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I was all raring to do some work, but then I came down with this awful cold and feel sluggish. Everyone, please take good care of yourselves… <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

150

カリン様もなやむ
Karin-sama mo Nayamu
Even Karin-sama is Worried

CoverSakigake!! Otokojuku

Weekly Shōnen Jump 1987 #51

Softcover | JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.7 cm)

30 November 1987
Issue Date

17 November 1987
Sale Date

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The Dragon Ball: Adventure Special goes on sale on the 18th tomorrow. It’s an awesome special issue, with fun and games from the cover all the way to the table of contents in the back. Please enjoy. <Akira>

Chapter (No. / Title)Page

151

超神水！！！
Chō-Shinsui!!!
The Super God Water!!!