Ippatsu
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Ippatsu is a single-volume kashihon (lending-library manga) that brings together three short stories by three different creators: Otori by Noboru Ishiguro, Shiroi Kageboushi by Minoru Kuroda, and the title story Ippatsu by Yoshiharu Tsuge.
Each tale stands on its own, offering a distinct glimpse into the world of Japanese comics from 1960. The stories explore different characters and situations, from suspenseful encounters to more introspective moments, all rendered in the distinctive styles of their respective authors.
As a collection, Ippatsu showcases the range of storytelling found in the kashihon scene of the era, where artists could experiment outside the constraints of mainstream serialized manga. The volume captures a moment of creative ferment, presenting three varied narratives that highlight the diversity of approaches within the medium at the time.
