Shonen Jump+is no stranger to bold experiments, but this August, the platform is making waves with a week-long event unlike anything else in manga publishing. Starting August 18, a “Special One-Shot Project” will debut a fresh standalone story every day, featuring a roster of wildly diverse creators.
Among them is one name fans won’t overlook, Taizan5, the mind behindTakopi’s Original Sin. The hit manga’s anime adaptation became 2025’s highest-rated new series, earning global acclaim for its emotional weight and striking artistry. Now, Taizan5 is set to return with a brand-new story titledFighting Girls, kicking off the event in dramatic fashion.
A New Era for Shonen Jump One-Shots
The “Special One-Shot Project” will run from August 18 to August 24, introducing seven original works from seven different creators. Each one-shot will be self-contained, offering a bite-sized yet impactful reading experience designed tostand out inShonen Jump+’sextensive digital catalog.
Taizan5 opens the event on August 18 withFighting Girls, which has been teased as a high-energy yet deeply emotional tale. The following days will feature titles such as Mizu Asato’sHakuoka Koukou Roshon Sumo-bu, a comedic high school sumo story, and Akira Shimomoto’sHero Suits wa Araenai, a quirky twist on superhero tropes.
From August 21 onwards, the lineup shifts to even more unconventional territory. Mapollo3’sHimehime no Aruhipromises whimsical visuals, Yujiro Koyama’sSLAPPYleans into slapstick chaos, Akari Kajimoto’sTsukisome no Banshoexplores darker themes, and Teppei Fukushima’sMermaid! Ningyo-chancloses out the week with fantasy flair. Each entry offers a drastically different tone and style, ensuring no two days feel the same.
Why Fighting Girls Has Everyone Talking
For Taizan5, the stakes are high.Takopi’s Original Sindid not just succeed, it became a cultural talking point, praised for tackling heavy themes with empathy and nuance. The anime adaptation has dominated fan polls, and anticipation for their next work has reached a fever pitch.
While details onFighting Girlsremain under wraps, the title suggests a mix of physical confrontation and deeper personal struggle, whilch are all hallmarks of Taizan5’s storytelling. Fans expect sharp emotional beats paired with tense, character-driven action, potentially blending drama with the psychological edge that made their earlier work so gripping.
The placement ofFighting Girlsas the opening one-shot also hints atShonen Jump+’sconfidence. Launching the week with a high-profile creator could draw in new readers who will stick around for the rest of the lineup. If the story resonates, it may even spark calls for a full serialization—something that has happened before with standout one-shots.
With this lineup,Shonen Jump+isn’t just releasing new content, it’s celebrating the diversity of manga storytelling. From heartfelt drama to absurd comedy, the “Special One-Shot Project” offers readers a chance to sample voices they might never encounter otherwise. And for fans of Taizan5, August 18 can’t come soon enough.
