VIZ has launched an “Originals One-Shots” program that offers aspiring mangaka the opportunity to show off their talents.

Overseeing the project is renowned former Weekly Shonen Jump editor-in-chief Hisashi SASAKI.

VIZ and SASAKI have released a video detailing more of the program.

The one-shots are available to read on VIZ Manga and their popularity will determine if they get turned into a full series.

Launching are:

• Cinematic Certitude by Naf
• Ancient Melody by Jonathan Lareva
• Skin & Bone by Josh Tierney and Valentin Serber
• The Stranger by Liam Naughton

New one-shots will be released monthly.