Akira Toriyama’s Newest Work Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Releases on April 4, Goku’s Mother Introduced for the First Time

The tankōbon version of Akira Toriyama’s newest manga Jaco the Galactic Patrolman was released by Jump Comics on April 4 (Fri.). Two versions of the manga released at the same time: a regular edition and a deluxe edition that includes an AR postcard, key chain, and badge.

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman is the first manga in 13 years by manga artist Toriyama, who is well known for his series Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, to serialize in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha). From the outset, this new work has been long-awaited by fans and it was showered in attention even before the serialization began. The work began serialization in Issue 33 released in July 13, 2013 and finished in Issue 44 released that same year on Sept. 30. The main character of the story is Jaco, the most revered hero of justice in all the galaxy who fights to protect Earth from fiendish aliens. The story is heavily laden with comedy elements regarding the problems Jaco causes. The conclusion of the story, which tied in with Dragon Ball, was a big surprise to many readers.

The tankōbon also includes a specially drawn manga titled Dragon Ball: Minus Hanatareta Unmei no Kodomo. The manga features Dragon Ball main character Goku escorting his mother, who is seen for the first time, to Earth. Toriyama fans won’t want to miss it.

On the same day Jaco released, another book which brings together the collaborative works between author Toriyama and illustrator Masakazu Katsura titled Masakazu Katsura × Akira Toriyama Collaboration Short Story Collection: Katsura Akira was also released. Included is the Galactic Patrolman series that Jaco the Galactic Patrolman is based on. This, of course, was illustrated by Katsura.

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman is also available as a Vomic, an audiobook version of the manga read by a voice actor. Check this out as well.

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Regular Edition
Author: Akira Toriyama
Release Date: 4/4/2014
Price: 440 yen + tax

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Deluxe Edition
Author: Akira Toriyama
Release Date: 4/4/2014
Price: 907 + tax

Vomic

Source: animeanime
Source article written by Shigeyoshi Okimoto.

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