Rivalries between Shonen anime are more common than you’d think. Such is the case with One Piece and Naruto. Both are top-tier series in the genre, but this doesn’t exempt them from the bicker. This is evident with the fandoms and their verbal spats.

There’s a constant back-and-forth banter as to which series is the best. The worldbuilding is where Oda’s series takes the cake. The fights are slick in Kishimoto’s series. But Toei Animation broke conventions with One Piece’s latest episode.

With Episode 1127, the series gave an endearing tribute to Naruto in its unique way. It’s cool, sassy, and edgy, but most of all, it bridges the gap between both series. And yet again, this proves why the enmity between fan communities can be absurd on several occasions.

One Piece and its iconic tribute to Naruto

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