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Tatsuki Fujimoto Before Chainsaw Man: 17-21

Also known as: Fujimoto Tatsuki Tanpenshuu: 17-21, 藤本タツキ短編集 17－21, Histórias Curtas de Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-21, Tatsuki Fujimoto Short Stories 17-21, 후지모토 타츠키 단편집 17-21, Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita, Sasaki-kun ga Juudan Tometa, Koi wa Moumoku, Tatsuki Fujimoto - Zbiór opowiadań 17-21

by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Score from AniList: 71/100finished1 volumes4 chapters

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Alien invasions, high school romances, and even bloody vampire action—all this and more awaits in four compelling short stories that reveal the starting point of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the twisted mastermind behind Chainsaw Man. (Source: VIZ Media) Compilation containing four of Fujimoto's one-shots. 1. A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Kickin’ in the Schoolyard (庭には二羽ニワトリがいた。); 2011 2. Sasaki Stopped a Bullet (佐々木くんが銃弾止めた); 2013 3. Love Is Blind (恋は盲目); 2013 4. Shikaku (シカク); 2014

Chapters available: 4
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A raw, restless anthology of Tatsuki Fujimoto's early one-shots, uneven but clearly driven by the creator's appetite for risk.

Pros

Early look at Fujimoto's style
Four distinct one-shots
Compact, self-contained read

Cons

Quality varies across the stories
Some lean on shock over substance

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This second anthology gathers four early Tatsuki Fujimoto one-shots and shows the instincts that would later define his work. The stories range from alien invasions and high-school romance to bloody action, and the collection reveals an author moving through styles and tones quickly. Each piece reads like a sketch of a bigger idea.The strongest stories are the ones where Fujimoto's humour and unease meet. The shifts from comic to unsettling are sharp, and the short format rewards close reading, since each story packs a lot into a few pages. The collection's energy is hard to dismiss.The weakness is inconsistency. Quality varies, and some stories lean on shock rather than emotional logic. Readers who already know Fujimoto's later work will enjoy the connections. Newcomers may find the uneven pieces harder to appreciate on their own, though the collection's raw experimentation makes it a fascinating read for fans.