Mario

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When I stumbled upon Mario, I expected something akin to Naruto. However, Kishimoto took a different route, and the result was both surprising and refreshing. In just under 45 pages, “Mario” manages to leave a lasting impression.

The art style, complete with blood-splattering scenes, sets the tone from the outset. Kishimoto’s mastery shines through as he weaves a concise yet intense narrative. The characters are so nicely written.

The brevity of Mario is both its strength and weakness. On one hand, it leaves us craving more—a desire to explore this world further. On the other, it’s a testament to Kishimoto’s ability to evoke emotions efficiently. Perhaps this ... one-shot could serve as a pilot for a larger series—an opportunity to delve deeper into the intriguing premise.

As I turned the final page, I found myself pondering the untapped potential within those panels. Could “Mario” evolve into a captivating saga?

I highly recommend if you like Kishimoto.

A very stylish, exuberant one-shot which has really left me wanting more. Certainly theirs a world of difference between Mario & Naruto, in terms of artwork, setting, dialogue. Still Kishimoto has shown us his great understanding of western organised crime, and has managed to create an interesting array of characters in the process. Kishimoto has demonstrated his boldness with lots of brash and blood covered pages, which are very delightful to look at. Mario is very well written and Kishimoto has really outdone himself this time. It’s likely that Mario will leave you hoping that Kishimoto makes the transition from one-shot to serialisation.