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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Deluxe edition manga volumes are all the rage in today's market... but I don't want them! In today's video I'll be answering a question I get frequently which is "Why don't you have any deluxe editions in your collection??" Let me know in the comments if you have any of these volumes or not!
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0:00 - Intro
1:44 - They're Heavy ASF
2:30 - My Shelves Would Die
3:21 - Losing Amazing Covers
4:21 - They're Boring
5:51 - Don't Like Hardcovers/QC Issues
6:34 - Conclusion
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Berserk deluxe has the most satisfying scent after opening the package 😅
Did not consider this 😅
@@ThePromGthe most satisfying part of getting a new berserk deluxe volume is the smell imao. That being said I have read the single volume versions of berserk (I got one for my friend), but I think that the artwork really pops with the deluxe’s bigger pages. That being said, stuff like heavenly delusion is a treat to read with the single volume versions. Plus the berserk deluxe versions look AMAZING on my shelf
@@steviemcdonutyeah that new volume smell is unmatched
@@DarkNight123 I recently bought a blade of the immortal deluxe edition and got disappointed when I wasn’t hit with a smell similar to Berserks pages imao
Yeeeeees
I think the main thing you are missing, which is probably because you aren't an old collector, is that the hardcovers will physically last long. I have two decade old softcover manga where the spine has disintegrated. And that's not a storage issue, but bacteria literally eats the glue they use for perfect binding. Therefore a good hardcover with a sewn binding will last longer.
Very true! In the long term deluxes will stand the test of time which is a big selling point I think not a lot of people mention
+1
You have to be doing something wrong with your Manga to have spines disintegrate... I have 2 decade old TPB Manga and the spines are just fine.
@@omegashenron8 Maybe. I mean, I read them and put them on a shelf. Is that not the proper way to store manga? Or maybe you didn't know that some glues used for perfect binding are bio degradable? It's a cool story that you have 20 year old manga with the binding still in tact. I do too. I also have 20 year old manga where the binding is coming undone. You know which of my books are the oldest with the best spines? Sewn binding hardcovers...
@@meettheweebfamily I'm not saying Sewn hard covers aren't better. I'm simply saying that TPB manga spines disintegrating isn't a normal thing and generally only happen if your Manga is stored in a room that has high heat and humidity..or stored poorly, handled roughly.
So when reading berserk for the first time I read the first 15 volumes through the deluxes, and then read volumes 16-41 through the singles as that’s all that was out at the time. Although I loved the singles, Miura had drawn many two page spreads that just looked way better in the deluxes. The gutter loss is terrible in such a small format. Nothing compares to the sewn spine, large format of the deluxes as far as reading experience goes.
Is true and the covers are in rhe back anyway
Idk about that first point. I read my Berserk deluxe volumes laying on my bed. You can get comfortable reading them.
I think if you already own all the singles, there's no reason to buy the deluxe editions. If you're just getting into manga like me though, I recommend the deluxe editions, if you can get a good deal on them. You're right about Blade of the Immortal not having the full color volume covers. However, Berserk has all the volume covers in full color at the end of each deluxe edition. I read my manga in a leather chair and I have a table at chest level, so reading the deluxe editions is no problem for me. I love seeing the extra details in the blown-up artwork. Totally get where you're coming from, though. I very much enjoy reading my tankobon volumes, too. Wish I could get the Gantz singles, but the omnibus editions were dirt cheap on Right Stuf last month, so I took full advantage. Can't wait to read your #1 series.
Yes. I own the standard Vinland sagas, so won't "upgrade" to the deluxes. I had berserk in digital, but nothing in physical - so I had the choice at the outset
I get that. I had Blade of the Immortal in singles 1-26. I gave them to a friend, and started getting the Deluxe Editions. It's a tradeoff. You do miss out on covers, but that beautiful interior artwork is larger. It saves shelf space even though they are larger. And a plus is that the Manga Deluxe is the same size a a Comics Trade Paperback or Standard Hardcover, so for someone who collects both, it gives you options in term of shelf organization.
Also, there are a number of series in Deluxe format. Akira, Battle Angel Alita, Magic Knight Rayearth, A Silent Voice, Dragon Ball in Color, Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, etc.
I read my deluxe manga and oversized comics on a titled book podium. It feels very distinguished when I reading those tomes. I love the deluxe editions, but I have no desire to get things like Attack on Titan or anything where the art is pretty atrocious. I also pride myself in only collecting what I really love, and that makes my collection specific to me. I have a lot of older manga because I've been collecting on and off since about 2004.
I love my deluxe editions. Usually go hardcover for certain manga and artbooks. Its definitly a preference thing tho. I kno alot of ppl like the small paperbacks because its easier to read. I have noticed that alot of mangatubers do that tho theyll have 20+ volumes and say "i cant wait to complete this series so i can finally dive in" 😂 quite the investment before even readin volume 1
Idiots. Just buy one and read it😊
same lol i finish something then if im interested enough ill buy it
I like the take, I’ve not really seen people talk about this. Personally I do have the Berserk deluxe editions, but my main factor comes down to price. I’m able to collect the deluxe editions cheaper on places like RS, Amazon, and Instock Trades than it would cost to buy the singles. But tbh one of my biggest gripes is how god damn long it takes me to read a deluxe editions. I’ve been reading Akira for like 2 months 😭
You bring up two things I think are super important that I forgot to mention: 1) For around $35 each, the deluxes are a great cost-effective way to buy these series with great quality. 2) I also feel more productive when reading singles versus omnibuses. It’s a mental thing but still something I notice 😅
@@ThePromG I definitely feel more productive reading singles 100%. I can sit and read a single in like and hour and a half, but it took me like 2 weeks to read one of the Berserk deluxe editions. Definitely a mental thing 😂
@@CousinMothballsingles are just easier to read and not as overwhelming
@@Ronin-kk4bt I really agree
@@CousinMothballMaybe I just read fast but a normal takoban volume takes me 30-45 mins😂. So can dish through a DE volume in about an hour 30 mins. 😅is it the page count that overwhelms you ? When u we’re reading thru it did u go volume buy volume or stop half way ?
So basically: I'm weak, my shelves are weak, I didn't do my homework (covers are in the deluxe editions), "My Pride!", I don't mind qc issues on softcovers, the end
I personally don’t have any Deluxe editions for a few reasons. One of which are space reasons, these books are HUGE and take up a lot of space. Then secondly along with being so big they become a pain to read. I have a hard time reading Vizbigs, I can’t even begin to imagine how much of a pain reading those deluxe editions might be….BUT I might have to submit myself too it soon so that I can finally experience Trigun for myself
Omni’s, hard covers & Vizbigs actually take up less space, so if you’re short on space these are the editions you *SHOULD* buy. Some take up half the shelf space like the colossal editions of Attack on Titan, they have 5 volumes in each one and take up half the space as 5 volumes. It’s actually really strange to look at, like how on earth does it fit 5 volumes into the width of 2 & half regular volumes?
But these colossal editions are very heavy, and because they don’t have a hard cover they’re actually difficult to hold because it’s so floppy. Even the 3-in-1 omni’s are thinner, usually the width of 2 volumes.
And the deluxe editions are much easier to read than a Vizbig, the deluxe pages stay open, so when you place the book flat on your lap and open it, it will stay open on the page, where a Vizbig will just close itself, you have to force the pages to stay open as you read. You can just leave a deluxe sitting on your lap and read it without holding it open.
@@InfamyOrDeath-__- Issue is they WOULD take up less space if you aren’t double stacking cause then 10 deluxe editions end up taking the space of like 45 volumes. Those deluxe’s are so big that you can’t put anything in front of it without having part of the volume hang off. If I bought them I would have them, I would have to have them on their own shelf.
I greatly appreciate you’re insight though. I definitely want to get some I just can’t even begin to brainstorm how It would fit in my collection currently
@@InfamyOrDeath-__-great advice 😊😊
@@ShonenCesarif you’re getting deluxe editions u wouldn’t need to worry about double stacking that shelf because you’d dedicate said shelf (mainly the bottom one) for the DE volumes.
I'll be totally honest, 90% of mangas don't need a deluxe, oversized format considering the art is simply not as impressive but those that have spectacular art really benefit from the big format
meanwhile when I bought the First Deluxe Berserk volume, it was so good that it got me back into manga lol
As someone who reads comics as well as manga Comic deluxe formats are the norm but Manga it’s the opposite but for me who’s use to oversized sewn bound books I really enjoy the deluxe treatment some of these series are getting but I can understand your points
Since I read a lot of American comics, deluxe edition is not a problem for me at all. Actually, I prefer this format 😅. But I understand your reasons. Excellent video.
You've made some great points my guy 👌. The deluxe editions of Girl From The Other Side though...those are some premium quality hardbacks, and there are brand new covers I believe, from the Author.
Eh, I collect western comics in omnibus editions so the deluxe editions don't bother me. If I'm going to a coffee shop I'll pack something smaller, if I'm at home on the couch the bigger art and nicer paper is awesome
Yeah I totally get the appeal but just for my situation I don’t see much of a need atm
And then there’s me still waiting for akumetsu to get a physical print
One day! 🙏🙏
Dude I’ve been collecting all of the deluxe editions of berserk but I didn’t wanna admit that I actually kinda like the single better for the cover art and literally all the other reasons you mentioned. I think I wanna trade them for the singles. Do you happen to know how to go about that? What should I do haha
Honestly I would make a post on r/mangaswap saying you want to trade your set for the singles, you might get some people interested!
Huh I actually read my deluxe editions lying down 😂 got that strong neck
U can read the deluxe ed lying down on your stomach and putting it in front of you on ur bed ... Singles do look better tbh thought...😊
And I can kick my feet back and forth like an 80’s high school girl on the phone 😂
I'm late, and I don't understand why you got a lot of dislikes since your arguments make sense.
Trade Paperbacks are a lot more portable and travel friendly compared to OHCs and Omnibuses.
I mainly collect American comics and I usually only buy Omnibuses and Deluxe editions because they cheaper (in the long run) and last longer than TPBs. But I completely understand why some people prefer TPBs.
I can generally agree but the silent voice, soul eater perfect edition, and girl from the other side deluxe are an exception.
Not a fan of how the Silent Voice deluxes look at all, but man the Girl From the Other Side ones are BEAUTIFUL. If I ever read the series I might actually pick those up
I'm fan of Kingdom manga sadly there hasn't been an official English yet. So I decided to start printing out the chapters and placing them in binders.
Never heard of anyone doing that before that’s awesome 😅
Dude how do u do that ? I need to do this for series that are OOP for my personal collection
The biggest thing for me is how boring the spines are in these deluxe editions. With so much space, you'd think it will look more unique like how Novels are, but its just boring to look at.
Not to mention the no cover art. Like why? It's just Berserk, hellsing, etc in big bold letters with a very simple, singular colored, backdrop.
They look way more sophisticated and as a collector they just look much better
FYI target shelves can handle the deluxe editions. I own them myself, total of 4 double stacked full & the whole bottom shelves is DE volumes. Still standing strong 2 years
I agree with what you’re saying, and I wanted to ask a question to you. Are you interested in the Trigun releases? And if not, what do you think the chances are that we’ll get regular single versions? I’m interested in getting into Trigun, but I’m nervous that if I buy them they’ll just release the single versions. Kind of like what happened with the hellsing deluxe releases.
A big point for me was that i also own several HC books and the Berserk Dekuxe Edition fits in the shelf with the other books. With only normal edition mangas it wouldn't fit that well, so i get why people dislike them or prefer the single edition.
So far no series I'm interested in has been published in deluxe edition.
That's going to change when Trigun hits shelves though.
The only other series I am currently interested in a deluxe edition of is Gunsmith Cats but that's mainly because I don't want to pay the 200$ for volume 5 of Burst.
I would do more singles but the issue is a lot of older mangas like Hellsing it’s hard to find certain volumes or they’re too expense because people like to resell them for like $200 because they know it’s out of print.
You can read deluxe laying down. Put it on the bed and face it.
Deluxe editions (dark horse) have the front covers as full colored pages at the end either in each volume (berserk) or compiled at the end of the last (hellsing)
its not much but the berserk deluxe edition has a gallery in the back of all of it with glossy pics of the cover art
Oh that’s fire
I just started collecting Berserk manga, and in Poland it's really hard to find all the volumes in one particular edition, so I dont' really care what edition i'm buying. I just really want to read some more of Berserk. Although, reading Berserk in deluxe edition is something special to me ( like reading some ancient book), but I like good old manga mood, when I read some normal edition of Berserk. So I don't care.
Szkoda że na yt nie ma priva bo w sumie bym popisał z tobą
Was that thumbnail a 20th century boys reference👀?
I don't really agree with these points personally, but I do agree about the covers. Luckily, they are included on the inside of the book in full color which is super nice, so you don't really miss out on them. I think the black leather covers suit Berserk very well. I do hope for future deluxe editions we can get some full artwork on the covers, that would be a game changer
Yea i feel like it gives you the vibe of reading a tragic, old tale, when you crack it open
Gantz yes please 🤣 I Love Deluxe Editions cuz they look so nice and fit perfectly with my ocd. But gotta admit that they are unhandy to read and cant be taken with you at least not as many 🤣 But big Panels for the win.
😊
i like the larger size for enjoying the art work more.
I love them. The look on the shelf, the quality of paper, the larger images and text... the Berserk deluxes are up there among my favourite volumes I own. You absolutely nailed it though on some points.
They are cumbersome, and there's just no way I'd sell something I already owned just to rebuy it with a different cover. I'd prefer if they focused on licensing more series, or reprinting older ones instead.
Also I agree about finding it boring everyone just has the exact same books in their collection. It's like that SpongeBob meme... "Daring today, aren't we?". It makes sense of course, they want the best, it's easy to get caught up in the hype of a new/popular release, and it's much easier to buy something you know you'd like instead of taking a chance with something you're unsure about. It'd just be nice to see collectors branch out more, even looking at western comics or even novels. There's such a vast, rich world out there so it seems silly to restrict yourself to one little corner of it.
I agree. I think Manga is superior to American comics in many respects, but there are also a lot of great Western series out there. Most people who only collect manga, probably presume that Western comics only consists of superhero stories. That isn't really true, though. There are a good amount of Western comics that have dark and mature themes, much like seinen manga. Just look at DC's Vertigo comics line. So many great series. Saga of the Swamp Thing, The Sandman, Y: The Last Man and Fables, just to name a few. All deal with mature themes and are aimed at a more adult audience, as opposed to some of the mainline superhero comics.
Hey! 👋 Fine edition book designer here; I help create illustrated gift edition books so I'm firmly in the 'hardbacks for life' corner haha. I came across this whilst wondering if designing special edition manga box sets is even possible, because I can imagine making beautiful editions with fully foiled covers in a fancy boxes would just be the dream. ALAS as we know there are always just too many volumes so it wouldn't make any sense (and would cost literally £1000's for a complete set if we used leather and good materials to bind them..SAD). But I will agree with other's that hardbacks last longer, so I'm glad there are options out there, I'm just bummed I can't make the fancy books for the nerds because I know we all love collecting things, putting them on a shelf, and looking at those things occasionally 😂. Digressing but hey I'm glad your books are read and treasured, as that's really what it's all about 👍.
Note: I don't know what the Berserk designer was doing though making the number on the spine not in series with the rest, big publishing faux pas there! Also the smaller illustration you mentioned on the Blade of the Immortal cover is called a paper label! It's a traditional fine edition cover style that gives a bespoke/classy vibe. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I can see what they were going for. I'm more into maximalism with more heavily detailed covers, but it really depends on the book. Also I will pretend you did not say you enjoy bending the covers back 😂.
I like your take one deluxe edition. If I'm going to be truthful, I own the berserk single and the hellsing deluxe edition. I guess my take is to get the easiest edition available at the cheapest price. As much I want to get hellsing as single, they're hard to find where I'm from 😢. I guess I'll get trigun in the deluxe edition too😅.
I'm so jealous of all your oop manga, I only collect a few of them 😊.
Hellsing singles us getting a reprint😊
@@turtleanton6539 no way😵💫😵💫😵💫
The Deluxe editions are beautiful and im primarily a marvel and dc Omnibus collector so these deluxe editions pulled me into manga honestly.
On amazon there cheaper like $30 and there owes new wrap when i buy the manga it could be use idk why
Deluxe editions cost more and eat up shelf space, which is bad as I have relatively small shelves to complement my small room.
I’ll get it if it’s a box set but nah… eats up shelf space.
How tf am i supposed to read that tome at the park or going on a walk like its impractical
Why would you read manga on a walk 💀 that sounds clunky and potentially dangerous not to mention direct sunlight on the book will yellow it
@@sharebear421 I did that a lot when I was in high school lol, don't judge some people just like to read like that even though I didn't read manga while walking anymore. It's not dangerous, It's not like you are running.
@@colbychong I mean you can trip, run into someone or in front of a bicyclist/car etc lol it’s like walking while constantly looking at your phone but even worse because you have to really pay attention to read a manga
Imagine gettin crushed by a car while reading manga and you wake up in an isekai 🙌
@@ThePromG 🤣
Honestly, the covers is the primary reason why I never go for those type of publishing. They might last longer and cost less (compared to singles), but they aren't visually pleasing to me compared to regular hardcovers or special editions when stored on a shelf. As someone who like to read while I travel and usually jump from one series to another, they are also not "travel friendly" to me.
read digital if you travelling even easeier lol
@anaveragegamer359 I don't like using digital when I can avoid it, and I'm a collector, so that format doesn't get me anything to put on my shelf once I'm done reading it. Plus, 99% of the time, when I read during travels, it's because I bought it at a local bookstore while traveling. I'm bilingual, and I like that my bookshelves reflect that across my novels, comics books, and mangas.
Also, it may be easier to transport, but nothing beats holding a physical book in your hands, in my opinion. Digital will always be inferior in my eyes because of that. It's fine if it's your method of choice for reading stuff, but that's not for me.
Nothing is better than single paperback volumes for reading, but deluxe editions look great on the shelf so I'ma keep buying them😂
One of your best takes EVER. Deluxe editions are just for looks, are just money grabs for publishers and exist to grab the attention of newbs. In fact if you look at the quality of stories chosen for deluxe editions are all 6's and 7's because those stories are accessible, not the best.
But dat posture bro...
A few people have commented but two things that can influence:
1: Stock. These deluxes are usually popular and in stock with lots of retailers.
2: Price. I actually think 3 in 1 omnibus style editions can be rather cost effective. Especially when you compare against seven seas which can charge 30 here in aus for 126 pages...
Yes and yes😊
I curse Kodansha every time I look at Vinland Saga for not printing them in single format.
I know, some of the covers we missed out on are gorgeous. Plus I just prefer softcovers
I could not agree with you anymore PromG! Every point you make is valid and reasons why I keep singles, sometimes I'll make an exception with omnibuses as their still affordable, paper back and not to cumbersome to read and nice spine cover for example like my blade of the immortal collection. Great video keep it up and enjoy reading manga!
Bigger hardcovers are no doubt cumbersome and awkward to read - I collect some western comic omnibus hardcovers in addition to manga and those are also difficult to hold and read. However I think it's worth it if you like the art well enough to have in an oversized format, with higher quality paper. Those Berserk hardcovers really make Miura's artwork shine, and the double-pages open better with less gutter loss and going back to the smaller paperbacks would be difficult. I wouldn't want most of my manga series in big hardcovers, but if the art is really something special I think it's worth it.
You mentioned Trigun at the end there - I'm torn on that series, as it's nice to have it reprinted but I dunno if I like the art in that series enough to want it in hardcover...
I will say however, while I do prefer those Berserk hardcovers, I wish Dark Horse put some artwork on the spines and cover - all that black looks boring on the shelf. I honestly briefly thought about printing my own little copies of the paperback covers to glue onto the covers but thought better of it haha
Bro has deluxe editions of gundam behind him
I think deluxe editions are very good for the right series. For example Berserk or Blade of the immortal where the art is so darn good on the bigger and better quality paper. However they are as you said very bulky also. So it's hard/Impossible to read the sitting down in a comfy chair or in bed. I don't think every series need a deluxe edition. I usually also prefer singles since they are easier to read laying down.
The deluxe Hellsing look much better in the bright red faux leather. Most of these series the spines are nothing to talk about.
I have Berserk in both formats all in a line on one shelf and the deluxe looks better. The regular spines of Berserk aren’t that nice.
Also I’ve had no QC problems with any of mine.
Agreed.
Hardcovers don't break down after few readings. That's why deluxe is so popular. And price difference between 3 single volumes and one deluxe of berserk is only like 5 bucks which is why deluxe is better bargain
I feel the same way with Soul Eater Perfect Editions. They’re really ugly, the same, and the biggest offense to me was them not having the little author tidbits at the end of each volume.
So they actually REMOVE content huh 😅
I personally like the deluxe editions due to the great quality and a lot bigger page for the art. I only own the berserk deluxe's but I already sold off my Vinland Saga 2in1's mainly because I never liked the book itself its just a cheap "hardcover" in standard viz sig size. plus they weren't the most comfortable to read for me anyways so might as well get the bigger one that's only a little bit more uncomfortable 😂
I actually used to own some of the berserk singles when I was buying the deluxe and Wow the paper quality is leagues better than the singles, not only physically bigger pages but it was more white and the art just looks more clear/crisp if that makes sense. That alone got me to sell off the little bit of single I had.
I love them it saves me massive money
make more reprints. It still stings to have to buy trigun deluxe instead of the older formats.
I think deluxe editions are good if you are collecting a series and you own no volumes
bro i read it laying down all the time
I am the opposite, I won’t buy unless said book//manga has a special bigger edition, much prefer hardbacks and much prefer picking up a book with at least 400 pages, and they usually look better/add stuff
The Deluxe Editions actually have better quality Panels and are much easier to read since the text is bigger. Oh well, I still think you made very honest points.
Have a Sub :D
When its a series you love getting a HC or a special edition of them is what we do as a collector. If your getting them just to get them thats different. Fullmetal editions or paracyte or gundam origin (*cough* *cough* behind you lol) even up to the deluxe are great for collectors. Its the same in the comic world etc. (I have the target shelves too and the middle shelf works great for them fyi.)
So I just double dip on the things I love and not just "like" but thats what a collector would do but cost more money obv. So stop being a pleb LOL
Comis has have 4-5 editions all the way up to the absolute 😅😅😅😅
@@turtleanton6539 Yup I know so its worse with them if you see that as something bad. I think its great if I love the series I get my pick of the cool editions I want!
I think they look better on the shelf. I think normal manga looks tacky on the shelf.
Im a grown ass man so hardcovers are not an issue to carry around. From what I have seen the deluxe editions have better contrast and page layout so its simply much more enjoyable to consume.
People don't get the Deluxe editions because of the cover art. It's because of the size. They get them to READ, and it's much easier and nicer to read the large Deluxe edition formats.
Paperback books don't hold up well to the test of time
"Heavy, cumbersome and uncomfortable to read"
Yup, that's fair, I've been reading the SAO Platinum Editions, I have to clench my cheeks to have enough strength not to drop the big bastard, it's ten volumes of the light novel in one book, that's a huge bitch.
AND THERE'S TWO OF THEM
Thankfully we don't lose out on cover art in that release, as when you turn the page to the next volume? boom. there it is, still lookin' like sexy, sexy abec work
I prefer DC/Marvel in omnibus format. manga I prefer soft cover. The only deluxe edition I have is Beserk(1-13), Due to the fact it was cheaper/on sale. If I could, I would prefer singles.
Blade of the immortal I preferred in omnibus instead of Deluxe, due to the covers. Great vid!
You ofc ypy read the deluxes in your lap or on a table😊
I just hate the look of ordinary manga editions, what they're doing with the deluxe editions like Berserk, Hellsing, blade of the immortal, Vinland saga and Trigun just looks better visually to me, It's dumb but they just look classy to me... The Berserk deluxe editions will probably always be the best looking ones in my eyes.
Berserk deluxe edition is kinda gas just for the double spread pages
You should care, the deluxe editions are just so much nicer, bigger format, nicer white paper that makes the art look so much nicer.
I have all the deluxe of Berserk plus the regular tankōbons and looking at them side by side the deluxe are so much nicer.
And yea laying on your back reading is weird.
Ya for the older volumes, Berserk is better on deluxe because the tankabon shading is too dark, I wish I knew before but it is what it is.
Don’t shame me!! 😅
@@ThePromG *SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!* hahaha
I had a question. I’m not a long time viewer, but will you ever read Vinland saga because that is a hardcover and you said you didn’t like reading hardcovers
I own all of the Vinland Saga hardcovers, one of my favorite series. They’re not actually deluxe editions tho, they’re very light and the paper isn’t super high quality like DH Deluxes
They are such a chore to read. It's like a textbook I should be reading at the table.
Not at all😅😅😅😅😅
Me I only buy hardcover manga, including deluxe editions, for all the rest, I have my iPad. I don't care about buying cheap ugly books that won't stand multiple reads before falling apart in a few years. That's just me! Exception being underground, gekiga, indie, doujinshi etc. stuff that's only published in trades
good for u?
LOL
Nahhh deluxe editions are definitely the way to go. Aesthetically they are better. They don’t look like some little kids book they look sophisticated.
I personally hate soft covers a lot, the books can’t be left flat so any dual page arts are 25% lost because its inside and you can’t force it to be open otherwise the binding will shatter fast+ the cover will not ‘cover your manga’ ironic right? It will be adapted to the format where its open and then the quality of the cover itself will be wack. Longevity of hardcover edition is-in fact- superior, if you are going to invest it better be a well made investment with high quality for your favourite series. If I could I want every edition to be at least hardcovered. I love a large format because it provides more details, but that’s subjective.
Waiting for One-punch man & dragon ball to get this treatment but viz doesn’t do anything, I was shocked that they made a hardcover edition to fist of north star.
just get both versions
I agree with you
Well I don't care about you!
How does that feel
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worst take on mangatube
I agree to be honest I don’t have any as well. I also don’t like the looks of the books and losing out on the covers, I was hoping the Vinland Saga deluxes wouldn’t fall into the trend of the minimalist covers but it looks like it is which is what it is. Maybe if I didn’t already own some of the series before they had deluxes I might have bought them but the hassle (not to mention price) to “upgrade” is also another reason for me personally that I’m just fine to stick with and enjoy what I have
Great point I forgot to mention about Vinland Saga. I think the book looks cool, but man not having those BEAUTIFUL covers at all is a tragedy
Who asked this guy about his opinion
Why you so pressed about my random opinion lol
Might be a weird thing to say, but the deluxe editions, aren't for reading (imho). I get them after I finish the anime or the manga series, cause they look very nice on the shelves. Personally, not a fan of those singles volumes haaha)
Interesting, I can understand this point of view though!
Hold this L
Misleading
Japan doesn't do these giant deluxe editions for a reason, W take from ThePromG
Honestly that makes perfect sense as the “bigger is better” mindset really screams America 😂
I just bought my first Japanese manga, I got all 31 volumes of Tsugumomo plus a few coloured volumes, because it’s not published in English. And each little tankōbon has a dust jacket cover, with the main cover being entirely in pink. Is that normal?
I’m also going to buy BA$TARD in Japanese because it’s also not available in English.
@@InfamyOrDeath-__- Yes it is, I have Tsugumomo 1-31 + 18.5 as well the dust cover is the actual cover for the series the inside cover is there as a addon, sometimes authors do like a 4-koma or just a illustration.
@@ThePromG actually so true
@@prem4459 Oh nice, you have Tsugumomo too? I seen the anime and just loved it, but was gutted to find out it’s not published in English. But I found it on eBay vol 1-30, plus vol 18.5, plus three coloured volumes, then a large magazine size book of lewd coloured pics and some chapters, then a small coloured poster. Then I got 31 separately from the same guy.
I was just really happy with the quality, I wasn’t expecting dust jackets on small tankōbons, I haven’t seen that before on manga that size.
I dont care abput this video😅😅😅
No one cares that you don’t care :3
I don’t have any deluxe editions either. They are uncomfortable to read, expensive and they are way too big, imho, beside “regular” sized manga. Also, it’s nice reading a whole single in one sitting. A deluxe edition takes awhile to get through. But that might be a me thing. 😋 But with all that said… I might get the Trigun ones because it’s been so hard to get my hands on. 🙃
Expensive! They are 3inOnes