Dollfie Dream Fan Book Vol. 2 vs Vol. 3: Which to Get
By Dollfie — VOLKS USA, INC. | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Buying Guides
Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 of the Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book share a 104-page format and Japanese-only text. Here is how to pick the volume that fits your shelf.
Quick answer
Choose Vol. 2 if you want the earlier installment of the Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book series and prefer its content; choose Vol. 3 if the cover featuring the Vol. 3 Cover Girl Election winners matters to you or you want the later volume. Both are 104-page Japanese-language books with exclusive gravure photography.
What both volumes share
Both Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 are 104-page books written in Japanese only. The publisher notes there is no English version, so the text is not a barrier to enjoying the photographs, but it does mean you should not expect English captions or instructions.
Each volume is described as packed with exclusive gravure photographs and content aimed at Dollfie Dream fans. That makes them primarily visual reference books rather than step-by-step guides.
Where Vol. 3 differs
Vol. 3 has a specific cover feature: the 1st and 2nd place winners of the Vol. 3 Cover Girl Election, Mariko-sensei and Mayu. If you followed that election or want the volume with that cover, Vol. 3 is the clear choice.
Vol. 2 does not list a comparable cover feature in the supplied catalog information, so its appeal rests on being the earlier volume in the series rather than a specific named cover subject.
Price and series order
At catalog prices, Vol. 2 is listed at USD 15.18 and Vol. 3 at USD 16.06, both below their comparison prices. The difference is small, so let content and cover preference drive the decision rather than price.
If you plan to collect the series, buying in order keeps your shelf consistent. If you only want one volume, start with the one whose cover or featured content appeals to you.
Decision rules for choosing a volume
- You want the earlier installment: Pick Vol. 2 if you are building the series from the start or prefer the earlier volume's content. Check whether you already own Vol. 1 before duplicating the early part of the series.
- The cover matters to you: Pick Vol. 3 if the Cover Girl Election winners Mariko-sensei and Mayu on the cover are a reason to buy.
- You only want one book: Choose based on which cover and featured content you prefer, since both are 104-page Japanese-language fan books with gravure photography. Do not expect English text in either volume.
Product facts
- Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book Vol. 2: 104 pages, Japanese language only. Expect a photo-heavy fan book you can enjoy without reading Japanese, but not an English-language guide.
Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book Vol. 2 - Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book Vol. 3: 104 pages, Japanese language only, with a cover featuring the Vol. 3 Cover Girl Election winners Mariko-sensei and Mayu. If that cover or election result matters to you, Vol. 3 is the more distinctive pick.
Dollfie Dream Official Fan Book Vol. 3
Who should buy which
Best for
- Dollfie Dream fans who want a visual reference book of exclusive gravure photos
- Collectors completing the Fan Book series in order
- Buyers who want the Vol. 3 cover featuring the Cover Girl Election winners
Not for
- Readers who need English-language instructions or captions
- Shoppers looking for a step-by-step doll customization guide
- Anyone expecting a sewing or pattern book
