Top 3 Iconic Manga One-Shots That Expanded Their Universes
A manga one-shot is a Japanese comic composed of a single chapter, usually between fifteen and sixty pages. They primarily serve as a gateway for newcomers into the industry, with award-winning titles serving as a platform for the careers of talented mangaka to take off. They are renowned for impactful narratives that captivate audiences in relatively few pages.
Some one-shots have served as pilots for many of the most popular manga series known today. They have also been used to tell side stories and epilogues of already serialized works, showcasing developments that were difficult to fit into serialization. These compact publications have become a staple in the industry, with certain titles garnering widespread acclaim.
Set prior to the events of Naruto, it centers on Minato and Kushina. It looks at the origins of the iconic Rasengan, as well as Kushina’s struggle to contain the Nine Tails. Both events are connected, and by working together, Minato successfully creates his new technique and helps Kushina subdue the formidable beast, deepening their bond in the process.
It features their clash in the famous ‘Battle of Edd War,’ where Shiki’s fleet was devastated by a raging storm. Despite their rivalry, he was incensed by Rogers’ arrest and stormed Marineford, wreaking unprecedented havoc. He was subsequently apprehended by Garp and Sengoku, but escaped two years later and began preparations for a long-term plan.
Their conversation takes place during The Eclipse, in the middle of Griffith’s transformation into Femto. The entity reveals it was created by humans through a collective consciousness, driven by a shared desire for a reason behind suffering. Miura was understandably wary of introducing such a powerful figure so early, as the decision would have limited his creative freedom.
Some one-shots have served as pilots for many of the most popular manga series known today. They have also been used to tell side stories and epilogues of already serialized works, showcasing developments that were difficult to fit into serialization. These compact publications have become a staple in the industry, with certain titles garnering widespread acclaim.
Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral
The Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral one-shot was created thanks to a worldwide poll aimed at determining the series’s most popular character. The Fourth Hokage and the father of the series’ titular protagonist, Minato Namikaze, came out on top, and as a result, the story was focused on him.You may also like
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Set prior to the events of Naruto, it centers on Minato and Kushina. It looks at the origins of the iconic Rasengan, as well as Kushina’s struggle to contain the Nine Tails. Both events are connected, and by working together, Minato successfully creates his new technique and helps Kushina subdue the formidable beast, deepening their bond in the process.
One Piece Chapter 0: Strong World
One Piece Chapter 0: Strong World was created alongside the tenth film, One Piece: Strong World. It was set 20 years before the timeline of the main series, offering insight into several iconic characters and events. It focused on the relationship between the legendary Pirate King, Gold Roger, and the Golden Lion, Shiki.It features their clash in the famous ‘Battle of Edd War,’ where Shiki’s fleet was devastated by a raging storm. Despite their rivalry, he was incensed by Rogers’ arrest and stormed Marineford, wreaking unprecedented havoc. He was subsequently apprehended by Garp and Sengoku, but escaped two years later and began preparations for a long-term plan.
Berserk: God of the Abyss 2
Berserk: God of the Abyss 2 was intended to be the 83rd chapter of the famous Berserk manga series. It was omitted at the request of the creator, Kentaro Miura, because he felt it revealed too much too soon. It outlines the conversation between Griffith and the heart-looking God of the Berserk universe, the Idea of Evil.Their conversation takes place during The Eclipse, in the middle of Griffith’s transformation into Femto. The entity reveals it was created by humans through a collective consciousness, driven by a shared desire for a reason behind suffering. Miura was understandably wary of introducing such a powerful figure so early, as the decision would have limited his creative freedom.
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