Eiichiro Oda’s Reputation Took a Serious Beating When His World War 2 Joke Forced Him to Apologize to Entire Japan
With over 500 million copies of the mangas sold for One Piece, it is clear that the title is the most renowned Shonen series. Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece made its debut back in 1997 and has steadily climbed the ranks of popularity, bewitching the hearts of millions of viewers around the world.
The Straw Hat Pirates. Credits: Toei Animation
A key reason that the title has grown so close to the fans is how the show has been the perfect blend of jokes and stories. The series has presented countless jokes in its chapters that have left a lasting impact on the minds of the viewers.
However, one joke did not stick the landing and rubbed the people in the wrong way. In one of the chapters of the manga, Oda-Sensei decided to make a World War II reference, which led to such public outcry that compelled him to apologize to the fans and citizens of Japan!
The Straw Hat Pirates. Credits: Toei Animation
A key reason that the title has grown so close to the fans is how the show has been the perfect blend of jokes and stories. The series has presented countless jokes in its chapters that have left a lasting impact on the minds of the viewers.
However, one joke did not stick the landing and rubbed the people in the wrong way. In one of the chapters of the manga, Oda-Sensei decided to make a World War II reference, which led to such public outcry that compelled him to apologize to the fans and citizens of Japan!
- 9/14/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
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