Tankōbon

A tankōbon (単行本) is the Japanese term for a collection of chapters of Manga. In 1955, the editors decide to republish the mangas diffused by intermittencies in the magazines in a format pocket with flexible cover. It compiles several chapters of the same series and publishes them on paper of high-quality. These is besides the versions which are used for the European and American translations. This method will gain in popularity and will be taken again for the majority of the series. In that he is opposed to the magazines (often of the size of a phone book) printed on paper of low quality (Weekly Shonen Jump,…) who contain multiple series. It is necessary however to include/understand that both work together, with the image for example of the review (To be followed) and of the Editions Casterman formerly in France.

Aizōban

A aizōban (愛蔵版) is a volume in edition collector. These volumes are generally more expensive and more provided, with special characteristics such as covers designed specifically, a paper moreover high-quality, a cover of special protection, etc the aizōban are generally drawn in limited series, increasing their financial value and their value of as an element of collection.

Kanzenban

Kanzenban (完全版) is quasi-synonymous of aizōban, for the special issues. Only the mangas most popular appear under this format.

Bunkoban

A bunkoban (文庫版) is an edition of the typical size of a volume of news in Japan. Smaller (approximately 16cm height) and thicker than a tankōbon, they generally have a new specifically designed cover. If a wideban appears, it will probably have same the numbers of volumes. They are called sometimes Bunko (without the - round of applause ).

Wideban

A wideban (ワイド版, waidoban ) is an edition broader than traditional the tankōbon, and takes again the history in a number of volumes reduced compared to this one. For example, Maison Ikkoku was composed in the beginning of 15 tankōbon volumes, and was then published in 10 wideban volumes. Was another example, French-speaking person this time Ci, the manga Cat' S Eye diffused under this format in only 10 volumes, against 25 (?) for the tankōbon.

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