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Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha!

Also known as: Dragon Ball Gaiden: Tensei-shitara Yamcha Datta Ken, ドラゴンボール外伝　転生したらヤムチャだった件, Dragon Ball Side Story: The Case of Being Reincarnated as Yamcha, Dragon Ball Side Story - Reborn as Yamcha, Dragon Ball Gaiden, Dragon Ball Side Stories: Wiedergeboren als Yamchu, Dragon Ball: Odrodzony jako Yamcha, Dragon Ball Spin-off - Aquella vez que me reencarné en Yamcha, Dragon Ball Gaiden: Aquela Vez Que Reencarnei Como Yamcha

by Dragongarow Lee

Score from AniList: 68/100finished1 volumes5 chapters

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A Japanese high school student is on his way to a Dragon Ball event with a friend. Suddenly, he sees a cute girl wearing a short skirt, but when he runs over to get a closer look, he trips and gets knocked out. Upon waking up, he realizes he's turned into Yamcha from Dragon Ball. Being an avid fan of the series, he knows what lies ahead in Yamcha's future, thus he decides to take matters into his own hands, in order to change Yamcha's fate. Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 5
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A cheeky, meta isekai where a high schooler wakes up as Yamcha, and the comedy of being a side character is the whole joke.

Pros

A clever, fun meta premise
Franchise fans will catch the references

Cons

The short run keeps the joke brief
It assumes familiarity with the franchise

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A high school student is on his way to a Dragon Ball event with a friend when he sees a cute girl and trips. When he wakes up, he realises he has been turned into Yamcha. That is a silly, meta start, and the series is built around the irony of being a side character in a famous story. The premise is fun and easy to enjoy.The best part is the self-aware humour. The series plays with Yamcha's reputation and the expectations of the franchise, and the jokes land for fans. The short length keeps the bit tight, and the protagonist's reactions are the source of much of the fun.The weaknesses are clear. The run is short, so the joke can feel thin before it fully develops. The comedy assumes you know the franchise, which may leave newcomers out.Recommended for franchise fans who want a cheeky spin on the story. Newcomers may find the joke less rewarding.