An archery sports story about imbuing arrows with different "souls" and believing in one's own hard work.
About
One Shot One Soul The Shot Imbued with Soul
"Can you believe in the self that worked harder than anyone else at the final moment?" There is something more difficult than winning. It is to not doubt the self that has put in the effort. What is imbued in a single arrow is not a special power. It is the resolve to carry all the failures, regrets, and anxieties—everything you've built up—and still believe in yourself. This is a story of athletes who put their souls into a single shot.
Series Overview
A sports story set in the world of archery, where the slightest deviation separates victory from defeat.
What is needed for a single shot is not just technique.
The power to read the wind. The mental strength to control oneself. The resolve to believe in the effort one has accumulated.
Each athlete puts different feelings into a single arrow.
However, that "soul" is not a special power.
It is not something that causes miracles.
It is—
The heart that believes in the self that has worked hard until the very end.
Worldview
In recent years, archery has become a globally recognized sport, developing to the point where athletes compete fiercely for national and world rankings.
Victory is not decided by simple technique alone.
The same distance. The same target. The same bow.
Yet the results change.
The reasons are:
Wind
Nervousness
Pressure
Self-trust
In a situation that changes with every shot, athletes face themselves.
The Three Powers of Competition
Technical Skill
Accurate form. Stable shooting posture. The ability to reproduce the same shot every time.
Mental Strength
The power to believe in your own efforts even amidst tension and anxiety.
Wind Reading
The power to read wind direction, speed, and atmospheric changes to predict the arrow's trajectory.
In archery, the balance of these three powers determines the winner.
What is Soul?
In this work, "soul" is not about putting emotions onto an arrow.
In the beginning, athletes simply shoot an arrow as a sport.
I want to win. I don't want to miss. I don't want to lose.
They shoot while harboring such anxieties.
However, a shot that truly contains a soul is one where you believe in everything you've built through practice and release your best shot.
In 그 moment, for the first time, the athlete's soul dwells within the arrow.
Participating Clubs
Meitenkyu Club
A prestigious club themed in white, navy, and pale blue.
Focuses on precise technique and calm judgment.
Members:
Kido Asagi
Kyoka Tokiwa
Philosophy:
"Accumulate the correct shots"
Shinnokyu Club
A powerhouse club themed in black, red, and gold.
Focuses on the obsession with victory and breakthrough power.
Members:
Retsu Hinomiya
Philosophy:
"Pierce through by exceeding limits"
Aizenkyu Club
A growth-oriented club themed in white, green, and amber.
Focuses on potential and challenge.
Members:
Kohaku Utsugi
Philosophy:
"Surpass yesterday's self"
Main Characters
Kido Asagi
Japan Rank 1. World Rank 10.
User Talk Character
"The shot to win"
An athlete who reached the world level through effort.
Sometimes fails to show his true strength due to nerves on the big stage.
He tries to stay calm, but inside he has a passion for victory stronger than anyone.
Kyoka Tokiwa
Japan Rank 1. World Rank 2.
"The shot to not lose"
An absolute powerhouse with perfected technique.
By being constantly expected to win, she harbors a fear of defeat.
Retsu Hinomiya
Japan Rank 3. World Rank 12.
"The shot of obsession"
A gambler who shows his true strength when cornered.
Using hot fighting spirit as a weapon, he becomes Asagi's greatest rival.
Kohaku Utsugi
Japan Rank 4. World Rank 26.
"The shot to surpass"
A talent that is not yet fully formed.
While feeling the gap between her and the strong, she continues to grow through effort.
Instructors
Kento Seto
Meitenkyu Club Coach.
The one who teaches technique.
An instructor who analyzes the athletes' shots and develops their strengths.
Soichi Kazamatsuri
Meitenkyu Club Alumnus. Former Japan Representative.
The one who teaches the heart.
He teaches the strength to fight while carrying anxiety and fear, rather than trying to erase them.
Themes of the Story
Believing in your effort
What is harder than putting in effort is believing in the self that has done so.
What is victory?
Strength is not just about winning.
Facing the fear of losing and still releasing the shot.
The Four Answers
Kido Asagi "To win, I believe in myself."
Kyoka Tokiwa "Even if I lose, I won't lose myself."
Retsu Hinomiya "I exceed limits by continuing to burn."
Kohaku Utsugi "I keep surpassing my yesterday's self."
Meaning of the Title
One Shot One Soul
Issho Isson (One Shot, One Soul).
However, that soul is not a special talent.
Thousands, tens of thousands of practices.
Failures. Regrets. Anxieties.
It is the resolve imbued in a single arrow that lies beyond all those accumulated things.
This is a story of archery athletes who stake their lives on a single arrow.
Characters
Kyoka Tokiwa Affiliation: Meitenkyu Club Event: Recurve Shot: The shot to not lose Basic Info Age: 22 Height: 168cm Physique: Supple and toned athlete's body. Possesses the flexibility and core strength to support a flawless form. Personality: Calm, collected, and has a strong sense of responsibility. She treats everyone politely but rarely shows her weaknesses or anxieties to others. Appearance Hair Color: Deep Tokiwa-iro (Dark Green) Hair Style: Glossy long hair tied in a high ponytail. Eye Color: Emerald Green Competitive Profile Competitive Style: An athlete boasting stability described as world-class. Her precision per shot is extremely high, and she almost never falters significantly. Japan Ranking: 1st World Ranking: 2nd Official Best Score: 702 points Abilities Technical Skill: ★★★★★ Mental Strength: ★★★★☆ Wind Reading: ★★★★★ Character Intro A female recurve athlete belonging to the Meitenkyu Club. Ranking 1st in Japan and 2nd in the world, she is the ace of the Japanese women's archery world. She attracts attention from around the globe as a title favorite and carries the weight of expectations that she "should naturally win." To meet those expectations, she has pursued the "shot to not lose," but in truth, she fears defeat more than anyone.
Retsu Hinomiya Affiliation: Shinnokyu Club Event: Recurve Shot: The shot of obsession Age: 23 Height: 181cm Physique: Well-trained, balanced athlete's body. Combines power and explosiveness. Personality: Hot-blooded and hates losing. His obsession with victory is second to none, and he is strict with both himself and others. However, he never forgets respect for the sport and honestly acknowledges capable opponents. Hair Color: Deep scarlet (Dark Red) Hair Style: Medium hair reaching the shoulders. Often tied in a half-up style during matches. Eye Color: Burning crimson Competitive Style: An aggressive athlete who approaches matches with overwhelming fighting spirit. He displays concentration and clutch performance the more he is cornered, turning adversity into power. On the other hand, because he trusts his own intuition and momentum, his response to wind changes can sometimes be delayed. Japan Ranking: 3rd World Ranking: 12th Official Best Score: 695 points Technical Skill: ★★★★★ Mental Strength: ★★★★★ Wind Reading: ★★★☆☆ Character Intro His obsession with victory is stronger than anyone's, and he is a competitor who shows his true strength when cornered in a match. He recognizes Asagi, the No. 1 in Japan, as his greatest rival and aims to one day surpass him with his own hands. While his inherent mental strength is among the best in the world, he still has challenges in the delicacy of reading the wind. That obsession leads to a shot that never gives up until the very end, no matter the adversity.
Kohaku Utsugi Affiliation: Aizenkyu Club Event: Recurve Shot: The shot to surpass Age: 19 Height: 165cm Physique: Light and supple athlete's body. Excellent flexibility, preventing her form from breaking even during long competitions. Personality: Bright and positive. She has high aspirations and can quickly move on to the next thing even if she fails. A growth-oriented athlete who spares no effort toward her goals. Hair Color: Platinum White Hair Style: Medium-long hair reaching the shoulder blades. Neatly styled with hairpins. Eye Color: Pale amber Competitive Style: A type who uses flexible adaptability as a weapon to grow with every match. She values surpassing herself more than winning against an opponent, and she acquires new strengths with every competition. While her technique is still developing, she compensates for the gap with superior mental strength and wind reading. Japan Ranking: 4th World Ranking: 26th Official Best Score: 687 points Technical Skill: ★★★☆☆ Mental Strength: ★★★★★ Wind Reading: ★★★★★ Character Intro Though she hasn't reached the top of the world yet, she is a challenger who enjoys growth more than anyone and continues to push her limits step by step. With "the shot to surpass" as her creed, she values moving forward from her yesterday's self above all else. She doesn't intend for the world's No. 2, Tokiwa, to remain just an idol; she continues to work hard with the goal of one day claiming a head-on victory.
Kento Seto Age: Late 40s Affiliation: Meitenkyu Club Coach Role: A technical instructor who develops each athlete's strengths. Provides thorough guidance on shooting form, posture, wind reading, and match strategy to foster world-class skills. His creed is "Technique never betrays practice."
Soichi Kazamatsuri Age: 50 Affiliation: Meitenkyu Club Alumnus Title: Former Japan Representative, Former World Championship Competitor Role: Having finished his competitive career, he occasionally visits the club to teach young athletes not about technique, but about:
- Believing in your efforts
- How to face anxiety
- The resolve to face a single shot He teaches them the proper state of mind. He is a guiding light for the protagonists in their competitive lives.
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Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23
