Now Online: The Sabukaru Guide to Manga One-Shots In an evolving world of fast-paced media consumption, many are accustomed to the brisk-level pacing of videos, shows, and even manga. Additionally, and to the fault of none, there are many people who simply may not have the time to catch up on 200+ chapter manga such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, or the infamously long One Piece. Mangakas have created their own shortened version of manga, called one-shots, or yomikiri [読み切り]. Containing an average of 60 pages total, one-shots are for those who want a short and sweet dose of a mangaka’s creativity. Also acting as a medium for mangaka to express unique ideas that they couldn’t otherwise fit into a longer series, one-shots birth shocking creations of never before seen plots and twists. One-shots typically appear in contests held by publishers or magazines to test ideas of mangakas who are looking to create more significant projects. These one-shot contests also allow aspiring mangakas to get their foot in the door. Tatsuki Fujimoto, the author of “Chainsaw Man”, entered the “Jump Square” manga competition at the age of 17, and showcased promising talent with his extremely creative and extraordinary ideas through his one-shot “Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga ita”. Many, if not all, of the thousands of aspiring mangaka attempt this path to stardom, but most never reach fame. Because of this, there are a variety of one-shots from mangaka whose names aren’t particularly popular, but the depth at which these exceptional stories are scattered around seems almost endless. After diving deep into hundreds of available one-shots online, we at Sabukaru were able to pick out hidden gems of different styles, ranging from comedy to horror and action to slice of life. With the intent of showcasing the profoundness of one-shots to an unknowing reader or to those who need more recommendations, here is a list of wonderful and intriguing one-shots: [Full Guide Link In Bio]