@@Muro_-pn8kw I love the black editions, but as someone with naturally warmer hands, the fingerprints are more noticeable and worse for me to hold them. I got the all in one edition and am loving it so far.
They definitely come up with some unique ideas! The black edges are one of my favorite things about those editions. I hope they release something similar in your regions so you can pick them up!
@@ChichiNaka well I do read them pretty frequently so I'm assuming that it's just getting smudged from my fingers and rubbing off, other then that I'd think they'd hold well over time, but if you're going to be taking them with you and constantly touching the edges of the page like i have it will fade much faster
I simply wish there was a high quality hard cover release in the design of an actual Death Note. Fans would love it and certainly pay extra with a big smiles on their faces. I know I would.
I had the black editions first, but i just love the spines and the cover art on each of the singles. Not to mention the box set comes with the extra volume, so i sold my black editions and went with the box set. You deserve to have way more subs and views the amount of effort that goes into this does not go unappreciated . Great video as always :)
Man, thank you so much as always! This really made my day and I appreciate it a lot! 😄 I absolutely love the box set also! Had to have that 13th volume as well, and since it was the only way to get it right now, it was a must-have for me too. Agreed, the spines and cover art look awesome! I went the opposite way haha got box set first and now I want the Black Editions too!
In Black Edition 4, it corrects Rule 39 of the Death Note which was mistranslated and said that the Shinigami Eyes grant immunity from the Death Note, while the correct translation is that those who have already died are unaffected by the Shinigami Eyes, meaning that you can’t see their name. This created a plot hole in the individual volumes where Higuchi and Mikami are killed, when that should have been impossible.
I chose the all in one edition. I love the novelty of owning an entire manga series in a single book. I find the box problem to be solved by putting the book back into the box in reverse, and reading it is best when you have something propping it up. I read on a recliner chair and prop it up with a blanket to make sure that it doesn't get damaged by resting on something harder like a table. I personally really enjoy it despite its flaws like the thinner pages. I honestly just love watching these kinds of manga comparison videos, even if I don't plan on collecting them all.
When putting in the box I close the book with my thumb and index finger put in the bottom side and then the same for the top and it slides in perfectly, I love the all in one too very comfy surprisingly
@@noahsark9962 Yeah, I found that method too by inserting it in through the bottom just a bit and then pulling it ever so slightly out so I can squeeze the top sides in before sliding down smoothly. It isn't too hard once you figure out the best way to re-insert it back in.
@@justanormalninja1241 I honestly don't think there is a way to reading it without the book bending in any way. I don't find my spine being damaged when I read it but if that is a big enough concern for you, I would just stick to the normal volumes or black editions.
Yesterday i was literally just thinking about how cool it would be if you did a video on which edition of Death Note was the best, and today I wake up and first thing I see on my feed is this video! Thanks a lot, and keep up the good content!
Picked up the all in one for cost effectiveness/space issues, and as much as it is nice to have it all in 1, I really hope they re-release an all in one version that is hardcover at the very least at a larger size... makes little sense to have the thickest of the editions remain paperback lol
I have the All-In-One and I would say the only negatives I have for it is that it is really heavy and the pages are delicate so you've got to be careful while turning them. Other than that, I didn't notice any of the cons mentioned as far as the pages being see thru or the artwork being too small. It was a nice way to have it all in one spot. Plus, it was satisfying to finish 2400 pages 😂. If I had to choose all over again, I would say probably the box set but that's because I'm a sucker for color artwork.
I went to youtube to look at different editions in order to pick which one I wanted, so your video was perfect! You were so thorough & looked at them all in so many different aspects, it was super helpful! As much as I want the bigger size & colored pages from the black editions, I think I’m gonna go with the box set to get the 13th volume. Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for such a detailed review! I was stuck between getting the black edition set or the all-in-one but now i know i’ll be getting the black edition! Great vid :)
I always come to your channel when i am having trouble to choose what edition of a manga i want if you have it posted. I ended up getting all of the black editions for christmas because i have never watched or read death note and since the box set was out of stock and some of the singles were too i decided to just get all of the black editions and i gotta say that they look really nice. I was a little suprised that the colored pages weren't a glossy finish. I also decided to treat myself a little and i got the short stories aswell so i am all done with collecting death note.
If they made the all-in-one the same page size as the Black Edition, it would be my favorite. As they are, my favorite is Black Edition because I like the bigger book size, lower physical volume count, color pages, and mid-range price. I even like the simplified artwork with character portraits on the outside of each volume. My second choice would probably be all-in-one for portability. My favorite covers are the individual volumes. Picked up Short Stories recently but haven't read it yet. Glad to hear it includes the bonus chapter from the all-in-one. Great video!!
Honestly this helped me make my decision for the all in one edition. I enjoy the shelf space saving, and I think the overall idea of the the entire series being smushed into one book is kinda fun.
Would like to see one with Blade of the Immortal. Singles, Omnibus, and hardcovers. I have black edition for Death Note. That simplistic look and black ink paper edges sold me on in. Really gives it a unique look.
Have the comparison of the Blade of the Immortal editions coming next week, so it's on the way soon! I feel the same way about the Black Editions and I was sold on them for the exact same reasons!
Would also like to see more videos about bringing awareness about what’s oop and oos. Doesn’t necessarily have to be a full video but side commentary. Have to help those who are new or old to collecting. Bring the community closer to stand up to scalpers!!
Love these reviews, I also love the black editions. My wife actually chose this as her first manga to read. I was stoked as Death Note is definitely in my top choices and am looking forward to reading the black editions as I haven't read the manga, but the anime is definitely one of my favorites.
Happy to hear that you are enjoying the reviews and that you love the Black Editions too! I was really surprised when I got one in hand. They look great and love their minimalistic design! Death Note is an incredible series to start with. I would be stoked too haha It was actually one of Brad and I's first series we got into also. It's awesome you guys can connect in that way and it will be fun to talk about the series together!
Black edition all the way, really cool channel! As someone who rather has 1 deluxe edition than a few single volumes of a manga, this video gives me a good overview of what is more suitable for me. And you even give insights of the panel quality etc., great stuff !
Not long been into manga and found all your vids super useful! Quickly found that I enjoy the singles of most series over any collected editions, just love the small format for ease of reading. Really appreciate these videos, you do an amazing job. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏
I feel you on the smaller formats for ease of reading! I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to hear that the videos are helpful! Thank you so much!!!
I personally really like the singles, (and by extension the box set) since I can't get enough of Obata's art. I also have the all in one edition and the short stories, but I don't touch the all in one edition at all really. The character profiles in the how to read book included in the boxset are amazing though. I don't think I'll buy the black edition though, pretty expensive for each volume lol
After casually searching for a Death Note manga set review and landed upon your video, I just had to subscribe to your channel. Live your voice and the effort of in depth analysis on all editions. I’ll get all three editions: the all in, black pages and box set. All in just to carry it for travel even though it’s hard to handle whole reading haha. Thank you so much and keep it up!
thanks for this review! im gonna be buying the black edition and then the short stories and how to read individually! super excited to read this, it'll be my first manga :)
I really appreciate this comprehensive breakdown. They all have something unique to love about each, but gonna have to say as someone who prioritizes amount of content, I'm going to go for the box set. Thank you!
Thanks for this, I’m still stuck on whether I should get the all-in-one or the boxset because of the price but this still helps narrow down the four choices 😅
Just wanted to mention that the 13th volume is not exclusive to the box set. I got the series in the black edition and bought the 13th volume on its own.
i have the black editions. larger format, some coloured pages, 2 in 1, they have the single covers in the back (although in black and white), although the cover can mark up and the pages can discolour too
There definitely are perks to both as you said!! Before I reviewed these, I thought I'd just stick with the box set but here I am going out to find the rest of the Black Editions! haha
What a great in depth comparison video! Death Note is an all time classic, so I'm happy to see you cover it! I actually literally bought all 12 of the volumes from the manga this month in Japanese, their design is basically the same as the regular singles in English, they look super nice! Here's a video idea/suggestion, I've noticed people mention that some publishers from NA are basically printing/reprinting their manga in countries outside of Canada or the USA, in order to keep up with the super high demand. This has led to weird inconsistencies across the board, since printing in different countries will obviously change a lot in the entire process. I've seen people complain about new viz reprints for a lot of their super hot properties, people are saying that the covers are more stiff, the page and print ink quality is different and the volumes are slightly smaller, these volumes seem to be printed in Italy (examples are new reprint batches for Chainsaw Man(volumes 1,2), Jujutsu Kaisen (volumes 0-3), Haikyu volume 1, Demon Slayer volume( 2 and 5), Spy x Family vol 1, those are some of the examples I could find online, there are probably way more). Seven Seas are using a printing company in Hong Kong for some stuff(only examples I've seen are Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs volume 12 and Fire at his Fingertips volume 2, apparently the paper is super white in these and the volumes are stiff). I've also seen people mention Yen Press are printing stuff in South Korea, with Toilet Bound Hanako Kun. We have talked briefly before about Dark Horse and how they seem to print their hard covers in China, but that's probably always been the case for them and Viz I think also prints their hard cover art books in China, so there's that. I just thought it would be an interesting video topic for people who collect stuff in English and it fits well with what you do on your channel. ^.^
It definitely is a classic and I appreciate your kind words as always!!! I am going to have to check your video on the Japanese volumes out. I've thought about picking them up as well so I'm looking forward to watching it! Ah yes, the quality differences. This is a video idea I had in the works and something I was thinking about adding into my manga collecting video. But an individual video for it may be better since there are some differences I've noticed. Specifically, Noragami as of late. The new volume 1's have glossy covers while the older ones have matte covers and the pages were quite different too (much thinner). So this is something I can definitely touch on and have noticed! I have the recently printed Jujutsu Kaisen volumes. Maybe I can stumble on an older printing at HPB one day to compare those also as you mentioned due to the print quality. This was all very helpful and insightful! I have noticed publishers printing in different locations. There is a shortage in printers too due to the increase in demand and the presses are running a lot faster, so there are more quality issues in addition to those with the print quality as of late. Yes definitely an interesting topic for sure and one I have in the works!! Having to track down some of those older volumes for newer series, but I'm interested in seeing if any of my recently printed box sets vary as well. I really appreciate you as always! You had a lot more insight into the different volumes and ones I need to look into comparing! 😄
@@AnimeCollective I have a backlog of videos that I need to make, but my Death Note video will come out sooner or later, thank you! I'm also looking forward to your video about quality differences!
I already have the individuals (Brazilian Ed.) and I was looking for another version to keep like a brand new on my shelves. But for me, the Black Edition is almost the same, but with bad covers. Then I recently got the All in one (English Ed.). It's very beautiful and has a great design to be shown.
wow i really needed this video, thank you very much Im stuck on the Black Edition or Box set as the black edition has a larger format and similarly prices (at least here in australia), whereas, the box set has an extra volume but average sized manga format. hmmm. Also, since the Black Edition is matt, it's more prone to defects over time but it's larger in size. haha this is too hard to decide.
Of course and thank you so much!!! It really is haha there's pros to each so it is difficult to pick between the two. Those are the two I found myself going back and forth on as well. Ended up deciding to get both 😅
is the paper quality between black editions and box set big difference? Because i want to go with the og covers but im afraid the difference will be pretty noticable. Also all in one edition doesnt appeal to me at all. Great review and im happy i discovered this channel. Better late than never i guess!
this was an extremely well done video. every question i could have had was answered and clearly at that. the only thing i discovered at the very end of the video was that you didnt show the covers of the books of the box set. I agree with your outcome at the end and the extra book is quite the bonus, but i would have gone with the individuals for the sole purpose of the cover art on all of them. if the box set books have the same cover art as the individual books, im set and will immediately purchase that. but if individuals are the only ones with that cover art then i will purchase that instead. this question must be answered :) :edit: i realized after that i could just look up an unboxing on the same website.... ive subscribed and liked, you are a blessing to youtube
It is not only fun to read manga, but also to display , and I noticed individual edition is much cooler to display than black edition . This is only my opinion . The side corner looks much cooler design and colors with different pictures .
i initally really liked the black editions too but they get fingerprints on them way too easily which bothered me, so I end up opting for the individual ones, love their covers and color spines
Currently collecting it in Black Edition, maybe one day I’ll do it individually I love the art but something about the Black Edition really caught my eye
I went for the Black Editions, but also ended up getting the Short Stories, Vol 13 and LA BB cases books separately. I wish they’d put together a final Black Edition that captures all of that extra content!
i was so close to buying the box set but they were out of stock so i went with all black set and my god i love it i could only find volume 1 after reading it i bought the other 5 lol cant wait to finish it
Hey! Yeah, the size of the All-in-One definitely affects the readability. It's the smallest edition height-wise, but it's also the thickest edition by far, so I found it to be less comfortable and more difficult to read.
I’m like you, I’m stuck between the black editions and boxset. I’m trying to decide between the two. When I skim through it at the bookstore the black pages makes it pop more. It also goes with the death note theme. Although I want the boxset to match my DB & DBZ boxset. Plus you pretty much won me over with the extras from the boxset.
I would've loved getting the box set but due to the prices I was able to get the all in one edition which I don't mind at all. I liked that I could keep reading and don't have to get up to grab another volume.
"the all in one edition is the most cumbersome thing I have ever read" holy shit I have never laughed so hard in my life - I am reading that beast right now and every night is a struggle reading in bed >:(
I'm getting The Black Edition. I've learned with the few Omnibuses I own that ALL In One's are a huge pain in the ass to read. Plus I love the black pages and minimalist art style of the covers. Death Note and Monster will soon be added to My collection which at the moment is only Yu Yu Hakusho and Black Lagoon.
I read the series through a combination of the Black edition and the singulars (they were just the ones my local Library had, add alternate between the two since they didn't have all the volumes in one set) so I was wondering how they fit the whole series in the one big version since it looks to be a bit bigger than one of the black additions. Just seems impractical as something to actually read and more like a collector's item to display on your shelf
Man, that's so awesome that I'm your favorite TH-camr. You have no idea how much it means to me to hear that, so thank you so much!!! 😁 I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy Death Note if you give it a shot!
I think that I prefer the black edition although I haven’t experienced the rest other than that. I like the fact that there are 2 in 1 volumes in each book, and its also comfortable to read
Currently reading Death Note for the first time in the Shonen Jump app, and since I’m in the last chapters and such, I know for a fact I want to get this series. Honestly debating on getting either the singles (via boxset for the extras) or the Black Editions for print quality. I’m already super careful when reading 3 in 1s like the ones Viz sells for Naruto… I’d be TERRIFIED of ripping a page in the All in One edition on accident! That being said, I’d honestly rather get the singles whenever I go for them, because I prefer the cover art in the singles over the simplistic covers in the Black Edition.
Do all box sets get reprinted? I’m trying to collect One Piece but it’s very hard, there’s no stores in my country that sells Manga so I have to buy it online, but the site that I buy from doesn’t have all the volumes, the first 3 box sets are all sold out for the last 3 months. I’ve bought from vol 1, 2, 5 & then 70-98. Getting any volumes below 70 is hard. I’m hoping the box sets are reprinted.
Hey! Every box set I've seen that's out of stock right now has been flickering in and out of stock, so they should be coming back in at some point. One Piece is one that will definitely be coming back in, so I wouldn't worry about this one at all! Only thing is it's hard to know when. If I see a site has something I want and it's listed as out of stock, expecting more, I always get an order in, because it will ship out first. I've also noticed that some sites will get more stock in, but won't mark it as such, because they are full-filling those backorders first. Hope that's of help and you are able to get them soon! I'm also trying to collect the remaining One Piece box sets after 1 so I feel your pain by the way!
"I believe anime can be downloaded from the internet easily, but manga cannot be, unless you buy the digital version. In my case, I prefer manga over anime because I enjoy having something physical in my hands and appreciating the artwork, which looks much nicer on a shelf. To put it simply, it's easier to obtain a copy of anime, but much harder to get a copy of manga."
Loved the comparison, I would like to see if you have the Deadman Wonderland mangá, I'm looking for them on my language (brazilian portuguese) but it's too difficult to find, maybe in English is easier
I'm gonna buy a Might Guy statue from surge and I want to put a copy of volume 69 in the case with the statue where is the cheapest option to buy a single copy of volume 69 and is in stock and should I do a hard or paperback?
I've been thinking about picking up that Might Guy statue also! It looks awesome and that's a great idea to put volume 69 on display with it. I don't think there's a hardcover of volume 69, but not sure if one has been released in other regions. For the paperback, I just checked all of the sites I know and it seems it's out of stock, expecting more everywhere I looked. The cheapest price right now though seems to be Right Stuf if you want to get a reserve order in for when it comes back in stock! Sorry I couldn't be of much help there and hope you are able to pick it up soon!
This is kinda random but you know how the series starts off with "Boredom"? For some reason one of the Spanish translations made it into "abulia." It's written the same in English and it means "an absence of willpower or an inability to act decisively, as a symptom of mental illness." I just felt like Anglophones should know that.
i’ve had the first volume of the black edition for a few months and the smudges on the cover are driving me nuts and i’m scared to damage it if i clean it. that’s the only downside of the back edition
Black Editions for me. I do love an oversized book. This would suit hardcover deluxe editions, like Berserk.
Me too! Larger formats always get me as well. I would love to see a deluxe hardcover some day. That would be awesome!
yea but i dont like the fact that there are fingerprints on it. mine ones scratches stand out so easly
@@Muro_-pn8kw literally but i still love the all black tho
I’ve been hoping for this for years.
@@Muro_-pn8kw I love the black editions, but as someone with naturally warmer hands, the fingerprints are more noticeable and worse for me to hold them. I got the all in one edition and am loving it so far.
Black page edges and the all in one edition are such fun little ideas, I wish english regions got more fun stuff like this way more often
They definitely come up with some unique ideas! The black edges are one of my favorite things about those editions. I hope they release something similar in your regions so you can pick them up!
Yes
the only problem I've noticed on my black editions, is the black page edges wear and fade so they're not brilliant black anymore :(
@@whyistheskysodark from use or just over time?
@@ChichiNaka well I do read them pretty frequently so I'm assuming that it's just getting smudged from my fingers and rubbing off, other then that I'd think they'd hold well over time, but if you're going to be taking them with you and constantly touching the edges of the page like i have it will fade much faster
I simply wish there was a high quality hard cover release in the design of an actual Death Note. Fans would love it and certainly pay extra with a big smiles on their faces. I know I would.
I lowkey think that would have been better for the black editions
the all in one being a hardcover would have been a no brainer, would be so sick
@@seanmundyphoto It would be great. I love my all in one edition, but I am scared I am over bending the front cover during the earlier pages.
@@seanmundyphoto the all In 1 couldn’t have been a hard cover unless it was bigger, to small
Right? FullMetal Alchemist recently finished their hardcover 18 volume set and it’s the best release by far.
This is probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make for manga editions I literally want all of them
So what’d you pick?! Lol
@@ForHeWhoLaughshehe😊
To be fair if you have enough money you could just get like 2 editions 😂
@@smokeymcbongwaterthats what i am going to do! I am going to buy the the complete box set with premium and the white box😊 all with less than 200€❤
I mean for me, box sets are the best.
I had the black editions first, but i just love the spines and the cover art on each of the singles. Not to mention the box set comes with the extra volume, so i sold my black editions and went with the box set. You deserve to have way more subs and views the amount of effort that goes into this does not go unappreciated . Great video as always :)
Man, thank you so much as always! This really made my day and I appreciate it a lot! 😄
I absolutely love the box set also! Had to have that 13th volume as well, and since it was the only way to get it right now, it was a must-have for me too. Agreed, the spines and cover art look awesome! I went the opposite way haha got box set first and now I want the Black Editions too!
@@AnimeCollective hopefully we get to see you do the claymore box set soon:)
@@LuisGuzman-xw2rw I’ve started to collect Claymore, I have vol 1-12 so far.
@@LuisGuzman-xw2rw I have my order in with Right Stuf. Here's hoping it ships out soon and I will definitely do a video on it when it arrives!
@@AnimeCollective it just came in stock on rightstuf today so you should get it soon:)
In Black Edition 4, it corrects Rule 39 of the Death Note which was mistranslated and said that the Shinigami Eyes grant immunity from the Death Note, while the correct translation is that those who have already died are unaffected by the Shinigami Eyes, meaning that you can’t see their name. This created a plot hole in the individual volumes where Higuchi and Mikami are killed, when that should have been impossible.
So then the black editions are the best to get.
@@OWmyDragonBallzjust for this 1 line? You ppl take these too seriously 😂
@@CeeC_CeeClmaoooo I’m dying reading this
I chose the all in one edition. I love the novelty of owning an entire manga series in a single book. I find the box problem to be solved by putting the book back into the box in reverse, and reading it is best when you have something propping it up. I read on a recliner chair and prop it up with a blanket to make sure that it doesn't get damaged by resting on something harder like a table. I personally really enjoy it despite its flaws like the thinner pages. I honestly just love watching these kinds of manga comparison videos, even if I don't plan on collecting them all.
When putting in the box I close the book with my thumb and index finger put in the bottom side and then the same for the top and it slides in perfectly, I love the all in one too very comfy surprisingly
@@noahsark9962 Yeah, I found that method too by inserting it in through the bottom just a bit and then pulling it ever so slightly out so I can squeeze the top sides in before sliding down smoothly. It isn't too hard once you figure out the best way to re-insert it back in.
@@alexthibodeau979 exactly how I do it, such an awsome book, love the art and it's so comfy to read, hope you enjoy it I've had mine for a year haha.
Is there a way to read it without creasing the spine?
@@justanormalninja1241 I honestly don't think there is a way to reading it without the book bending in any way. I don't find my spine being damaged when I read it but if that is a big enough concern for you, I would just stick to the normal volumes or black editions.
Yesterday i was literally just thinking about how cool it would be if you did a video on which edition of Death Note was the best, and today I wake up and first thing I see on my feed is this video! Thanks a lot, and keep up the good content!
Bruh I just realize that it’s called feed because it feeds you content 🤯
oh wow! haha That's so awesome! I appreciate your kinds words so much and I will definitely keep it up! 😄
Picked up the all in one for cost effectiveness/space issues, and as much as it is nice to have it all in 1, I really hope they re-release an all in one version that is hardcover at the very least at a larger size... makes little sense to have the thickest of the editions remain paperback lol
Ikr
And it’s good for road-trips
I have the All-In-One and I would say the only negatives I have for it is that it is really heavy and the pages are delicate so you've got to be careful while turning them. Other than that, I didn't notice any of the cons mentioned as far as the pages being see thru or the artwork being too small. It was a nice way to have it all in one spot. Plus, it was satisfying to finish 2400 pages 😂. If I had to choose all over again, I would say probably the box set but that's because I'm a sucker for color artwork.
I went to youtube to look at different editions in order to pick which one I wanted, so your video was perfect! You were so thorough & looked at them all in so many different aspects, it was super helpful! As much as I want the bigger size & colored pages from the black editions, I think I’m gonna go with the box set to get the 13th volume. Thank you so much!!
You could get the 13th Vol. separately
Thank you so much for such a detailed review! I was stuck between getting the black edition set or the all-in-one but now i know i’ll be getting the black edition! Great vid :)
Thanks for the video! I was looking for a detailed comparison of the editions. And this video ended up going way beyond what I was looking for.
I always come to your channel when i am having trouble to choose what edition of a manga i want if you have it posted. I ended up getting all of the black editions for christmas because i have never watched or read death note and since the box set was out of stock and some of the singles were too i decided to just get all of the black editions and i gotta say that they look really nice. I was a little suprised that the colored pages weren't a glossy finish. I also decided to treat myself a little and i got the short stories aswell so i am all done with collecting death note.
If they made the all-in-one the same page size as the Black Edition, it would be my favorite. As they are, my favorite is Black Edition because I like the bigger book size, lower physical volume count, color pages, and mid-range price. I even like the simplified artwork with character portraits on the outside of each volume. My second choice would probably be all-in-one for portability. My favorite covers are the individual volumes. Picked up Short Stories recently but haven't read it yet. Glad to hear it includes the bonus chapter from the all-in-one. Great video!!
Agreed 😊
Honestly this helped me make my decision for the all in one edition. I enjoy the shelf space saving, and I think the overall idea of the the entire series being smushed into one book is kinda fun.
I wish they would of made an all in one, but like a grimoire. It would of looked amazing and I'm sure others would of loved the big format.
Would like to see one with Blade of the Immortal. Singles, Omnibus, and hardcovers.
I have black edition for Death Note. That simplistic look and black ink paper edges sold me on in. Really gives it a unique look.
Have the comparison of the Blade of the Immortal editions coming next week, so it's on the way soon!
I feel the same way about the Black Editions and I was sold on them for the exact same reasons!
Would also like to see more videos about bringing awareness about what’s oop and oos. Doesn’t necessarily have to be a full video but side commentary. Have to help those who are new or old to collecting. Bring the community closer to stand up to scalpers!!
@@Jose-gl9zi I will for sure be touching on this is my upcoming manga collecting video and agreed!!!
this was exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks for this really well put together comparison!
Love these reviews, I also love the black editions. My wife actually chose this as her first manga to read. I was stoked as Death Note is definitely in my top choices and am looking forward to reading the black editions as I haven't read the manga, but the anime is definitely one of my favorites.
Happy to hear that you are enjoying the reviews and that you love the Black Editions too! I was really surprised when I got one in hand. They look great and love their minimalistic design!
Death Note is an incredible series to start with. I would be stoked too haha It was actually one of Brad and I's first series we got into also. It's awesome you guys can connect in that way and it will be fun to talk about the series together!
does the manga cover the entire anime? or up to which volume
Black edition all the way, really cool channel! As someone who rather has 1 deluxe edition than a few single volumes of a manga, this video gives me a good overview of what is more suitable for me. And you even give insights of the panel quality etc., great stuff !
Not long been into manga and found all your vids super useful! Quickly found that I enjoy the singles of most series over any collected editions, just love the small format for ease of reading. Really appreciate these videos, you do an amazing job. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏
I feel you on the smaller formats for ease of reading! I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to hear that the videos are helpful! Thank you so much!!!
I personally really like the singles, (and by extension the box set) since I can't get enough of Obata's art. I also have the all in one edition and the short stories, but I don't touch the all in one edition at all really. The character profiles in the how to read book included in the boxset are amazing though. I don't think I'll buy the black edition though, pretty expensive for each volume lol
After casually searching for a Death Note manga set review and landed upon your video, I just had to subscribe to your channel. Live your voice and the effort of in depth analysis on all editions. I’ll get all three editions: the all in, black pages and box set. All in just to carry it for travel even though it’s hard to handle whole reading haha. Thank you so much and keep it up!
Amazing video, still choosing between the black books and box set. Anime was amazing can’t wait to read the manga
thanks for this review! im gonna be buying the black edition and then the short stories and how to read individually! super excited to read this, it'll be my first manga :)
The All in One Edition box set looks cool i really liked it 👍
I really appreciate this comprehensive breakdown. They all have something unique to love about each, but gonna have to say as someone who prioritizes amount of content, I'm going to go for the box set. Thank you!
Thanks for this, I’m still stuck on whether I should get the all-in-one or the boxset because of the price but this still helps narrow down the four choices 😅
Just wanted to mention that the 13th volume is not exclusive to the box set. I got the series in the black edition and bought the 13th volume on its own.
i have the black editions. larger format, some coloured pages, 2 in 1, they have the single covers in the back (although in black and white), although the cover can mark up and the pages can discolour too
Thank you so much for this comparison video. It was really thorough and informative. I've decided to go for the Black Editions 🥳
Both singles and black edition are my favs! I’m right there with you! There are small perks to both but they are both awesome, I love owning both!
There definitely are perks to both as you said!! Before I reviewed these, I thought I'd just stick with the box set but here I am going out to find the rest of the Black Editions! haha
What a great in depth comparison video! Death Note is an all time classic, so I'm happy to see you cover it!
I actually literally bought all 12 of the volumes from the manga this month in Japanese, their design is basically the same as the regular singles in English, they look super nice!
Here's a video idea/suggestion, I've noticed people mention that some publishers from NA are basically printing/reprinting their manga in countries outside of Canada or the USA, in order to keep up with the super high demand. This has led to weird inconsistencies across the board, since printing in different countries will obviously change a lot in the entire process. I've seen people complain about new viz reprints for a lot of their super hot properties, people are saying that the covers are more stiff, the page and print ink quality is different and the volumes are slightly smaller, these volumes seem to be printed in Italy (examples are new reprint batches for Chainsaw Man(volumes 1,2), Jujutsu Kaisen (volumes 0-3), Haikyu volume 1, Demon Slayer volume( 2 and 5), Spy x Family vol 1, those are some of the examples I could find online, there are probably way more). Seven Seas are using a printing company in Hong Kong for some stuff(only examples I've seen are Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs volume 12 and Fire at his Fingertips volume 2, apparently the paper is super white in these and the volumes are stiff). I've also seen people mention Yen Press are printing stuff in South Korea, with Toilet Bound Hanako Kun. We have talked briefly before about Dark Horse and how they seem to print their hard covers in China, but that's probably always been the case for them and Viz I think also prints their hard cover art books in China, so there's that.
I just thought it would be an interesting video topic for people who collect stuff in English and it fits well with what you do on your channel. ^.^
It definitely is a classic and I appreciate your kind words as always!!!
I am going to have to check your video on the Japanese volumes out. I've thought about picking them up as well so I'm looking forward to watching it!
Ah yes, the quality differences. This is a video idea I had in the works and something I was thinking about adding into my manga collecting video. But an individual video for it may be better since there are some differences I've noticed. Specifically, Noragami as of late. The new volume 1's have glossy covers while the older ones have matte covers and the pages were quite different too (much thinner). So this is something I can definitely touch on and have noticed! I have the recently printed Jujutsu Kaisen volumes. Maybe I can stumble on an older printing at HPB one day to compare those also as you mentioned due to the print quality. This was all very helpful and insightful! I have noticed publishers printing in different locations. There is a shortage in printers too due to the increase in demand and the presses are running a lot faster, so there are more quality issues in addition to those with the print quality as of late.
Yes definitely an interesting topic for sure and one I have in the works!! Having to track down some of those older volumes for newer series, but I'm interested in seeing if any of my recently printed box sets vary as well. I really appreciate you as always! You had a lot more insight into the different volumes and ones I need to look into comparing! 😄
@@AnimeCollective I have a backlog of videos that I need to make, but my Death Note video will come out sooner or later, thank you!
I'm also looking forward to your video about quality differences!
@@SaberStash Looking forward to checking it out! Also just saw your No Guns Life and Colorless video. Going to watch it now!
@@AnimeCollective Thanks!
Really liked the video. Very informative and to the point. Thanks for making such helpful and amazing videos. ❤️❤️
I don't know why I just watched this when I already own the All-In-One, and don't plan on double dipping anytime soon. Regardless, nice video!
I already have the individuals (Brazilian Ed.) and I was looking for another version to keep like a brand new on my shelves. But for me, the Black Edition is almost the same, but with bad covers. Then I recently got the All in one (English Ed.). It's very beautiful and has a great design to be shown.
I’d go with the black editions, always go for the larger format, art just looks much better. Brilliant video as always.
Definitely agree! Large formats always get me and you are definitely right about the way the art looks! Thanks so much as always!!!
wow i really needed this video, thank you very much
Im stuck on the Black Edition or Box set as the black edition has a larger format and similarly prices (at least here in australia), whereas, the box set has an extra volume but average sized manga format. hmmm. Also, since the Black Edition is matt, it's more prone to defects over time but it's larger in size. haha this is too hard to decide.
Of course and thank you so much!!! It really is haha there's pros to each so it is difficult to pick between the two. Those are the two I found myself going back and forth on as well. Ended up deciding to get both 😅
Very detailed review. Thank you for sharing this
thanks for the really comprehensive comaprison. I can now buy the boxset which is what I was gonna get in the first place
I have the box set collection and love the extra’s that comes with it. And i’m in love with the box art, looks so dope on my shelf
Agreed, the artwork on the box set is sick! Love the metallic details too as well as the extras like you mentioned!
is the paper quality between black editions and box set big difference? Because i want to go with the og covers but im afraid the difference will be pretty noticable. Also all in one edition doesnt appeal to me at all. Great review and im happy i discovered this channel. Better late than never i guess!
this was an extremely well done video. every question i could have had was answered and clearly at that. the only thing i discovered at the very end of the video was that you didnt show the covers of the books of the box set. I agree with your outcome at the end and the extra book is quite the bonus, but i would have gone with the individuals for the sole purpose of the cover art on all of them. if the box set books have the same cover art as the individual books, im set and will immediately purchase that. but if individuals are the only ones with that cover art then i will purchase that instead. this question must be answered :) :edit: i realized after that i could just look up an unboxing on the same website.... ive subscribed and liked, you are a blessing to youtube
thanks for helping me pick i pre ordered the box set but it was still sitting there for like 3 months i just canceled it and ordered the black edition
It is not only fun to read manga, but also to display , and I noticed individual edition is much cooler to display than black edition . This is only my opinion . The side corner looks much cooler design and colors with different pictures .
subbing this video was really good tysm
Thanks for the video I guess I will be picking up the black edition
I just snagged my all in one. So happy the prices are back
Awesome review! 👍👍👍👍👍
i initally really liked the black editions too but they get fingerprints on them way too easily which bothered me, so I end up opting for the individual ones, love their covers and color spines
Through your recommendation, I bought the complete Black Editions and indeed it’s all worth it. ❤️
Currently collecting it in Black Edition, maybe one day I’ll do it individually I love the art but something about the Black Edition really caught my eye
I got as a chrismas gift the black edition, OMG I love it !
It's dark and bigger than the other, I love it
dude! i was just thinking about collecting death note a couple days ago! thank you so much for your content and your passion for it!
haha that's awesome! Of course and thank you so much too!!!
Thank You. Great vídeo.
Greetings from México 🇲🇽
i believe for a collector the box is the better choice, because its beautifull to see your shelf full!
I like black edition, the cover fits the story and theme much better
8:30 I have the Vol 13- How to read in italian language, and there is not that insert with the L gold shiny card. I don't know why😭
I went for the Black Editions, but also ended up getting the Short Stories, Vol 13 and LA BB cases books separately. I wish they’d put together a final Black Edition that captures all of that extra content!
i was so close to buying the box set but they were out of stock so i went with all black set and my god i love it i could only find volume 1 after reading it i bought the other 5 lol cant wait to finish it
Is it the all-in-one edition is hard to read due to thick book volume?
Hey! Yeah, the size of the All-in-One definitely affects the readability. It's the smallest edition height-wise, but it's also the thickest edition by far, so I found it to be less comfortable and more difficult to read.
I can’t imagine trying to read the all in one edition 💀💀💀
its challenging lol, but also way more cost effective imo
I'm getting it from Indigo next month, I'm too lazy to collect, I'd rather get it all in one
Thanks as always for these reviews 🖤🖤
I honestly love the box set especially with the art work on the box
I was shopping around for some hardcover versions, so i settled on the box set. Got for around 50$, not too shabby.
3.2 inches?!?!? WOWWW that’s huge. Absolutely massive !!
I have a very strong desire to watch the Monster anime, so I kindly request you to buy and review it pleasee.
I’m like you, I’m stuck between the black editions and boxset. I’m trying to decide between the two. When I skim through it at the bookstore the black pages makes it pop more. It also goes with the death note theme. Although I want the boxset to match my DB & DBZ boxset. Plus you pretty much won me over with the extras from the boxset.
which one did you decide on?
I would've loved getting the box set but due to the prices I was able to get the all in one edition which I don't mind at all. I liked that I could keep reading and don't have to get up to grab another volume.
I’m planning on collecting this series and I’m planning on getting the singles or box set because I like the cover more than the black edition
I went for the all in one and black edition, i love them
I got All in One edition because I found it for cheap, around 40 Dollars.
"the all in one edition is the most cumbersome thing I have ever read" holy shit I have never laughed so hard in my life - I am reading that beast right now and every night is a struggle reading in bed >:(
I bought the all in one for the price but being such a good manga I can see myself owning the black edition one day.
I'm getting The Black Edition. I've learned with the few Omnibuses I own that ALL In One's are a huge pain in the ass to read. Plus I love the black pages and minimalist art style of the covers. Death Note and Monster will soon be added to My collection which at the moment is only Yu Yu Hakusho and Black Lagoon.
I read the series through a combination of the Black edition and the singulars (they were just the ones my local Library had, add alternate between the two since they didn't have all the volumes in one set) so I was wondering how they fit the whole series in the one big version since it looks to be a bit bigger than one of the black additions. Just seems impractical as something to actually read and more like a collector's item to display on your shelf
I have the Black Editions and all I did was purchased volume 13 separately, same with the short stories.
By chance do you know at all when the box set will come back? I've been looking for a long time
You really know how to do a review!🥰
Another excellent review, your definitely my favourite TH-camr. I think I will give Death Note a go. Sending love from the UK 🎉👍
Man, that's so awesome that I'm your favorite TH-camr. You have no idea how much it means to me to hear that, so thank you so much!!! 😁 I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy Death Note if you give it a shot!
I love these videos please keep them up
Means a lot to hear that you enjoy them and I definitely will keep them up!
Black edition and box set is best💋
I wish the all in one was bigger
Does the box set same size as individuals?
I am collecting black edition but it's constantly sold out
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for.
I wonder if there is going to be Death Note Deluxe Edition ? :)
I think that I prefer the black edition although I haven’t experienced the rest other than that. I like the fact that there are 2 in 1 volumes in each book, and its also comfortable to read
I want a FULL COLOUR PAGE edition
Currently reading Death Note for the first time in the Shonen Jump app, and since I’m in the last chapters and such, I know for a fact I want to get this series. Honestly debating on getting either the singles (via boxset for the extras) or the Black Editions for print quality. I’m already super careful when reading 3 in 1s like the ones Viz sells for Naruto… I’d be TERRIFIED of ripping a page in the All in One edition on accident! That being said, I’d honestly rather get the singles whenever I go for them, because I prefer the cover art in the singles over the simplistic covers in the Black Edition.
Awesome video! Subscribed!
Do all box sets get reprinted? I’m trying to collect One Piece but it’s very hard, there’s no stores in my country that sells Manga so I have to buy it online, but the site that I buy from doesn’t have all the volumes, the first 3 box sets are all sold out for the last 3 months. I’ve bought from vol 1, 2, 5 & then 70-98. Getting any volumes below 70 is hard. I’m hoping the box sets are reprinted.
Hey! Every box set I've seen that's out of stock right now has been flickering in and out of stock, so they should be coming back in at some point. One Piece is one that will definitely be coming back in, so I wouldn't worry about this one at all! Only thing is it's hard to know when. If I see a site has something I want and it's listed as out of stock, expecting more, I always get an order in, because it will ship out first. I've also noticed that some sites will get more stock in, but won't mark it as such, because they are full-filling those backorders first. Hope that's of help and you are able to get them soon! I'm also trying to collect the remaining One Piece box sets after 1 so I feel your pain by the way!
Nice analysis
Manga vs anime which one is better
"I believe anime can be downloaded from the internet easily, but manga cannot be, unless you buy the digital version. In my case, I prefer manga over anime because I enjoy having something physical in my hands and appreciating the artwork, which looks much nicer on a shelf. To put it simply, it's easier to obtain a copy of anime, but much harder to get a copy of manga."
Loved the comparison, I would like to see if you have the Deadman Wonderland mangá, I'm looking for them on my language (brazilian portuguese) but it's too difficult to find, maybe in English is easier
I'm gonna buy a Might Guy statue from surge and I want to put a copy of volume 69 in the case with the statue where is the cheapest option to buy a single copy of volume 69 and is in stock and should I do a hard or paperback?
I've been thinking about picking up that Might Guy statue also! It looks awesome and that's a great idea to put volume 69 on display with it. I don't think there's a hardcover of volume 69, but not sure if one has been released in other regions. For the paperback, I just checked all of the sites I know and it seems it's out of stock, expecting more everywhere I looked. The cheapest price right now though seems to be Right Stuf if you want to get a reserve order in for when it comes back in stock!
Sorry I couldn't be of much help there and hope you are able to pick it up soon!
This is kinda random but you know how the series starts off with "Boredom"? For some reason one of the Spanish translations made it into "abulia." It's written the same in English and it means "an absence of willpower or an inability to act decisively, as a symptom of mental illness." I just felt like Anglophones should know that.
i’ve had the first volume of the black edition for a few months and the smudges on the cover are driving me nuts and i’m scared to damage it if i clean it. that’s the only downside of the back edition
Just discovered your channel it’s amazing ☺️. Could you do a review of all of the hokuto no kens ? Keep up the great work.