Dragon Ball and One Piece, are big names in manga and anime. These two have become popular all around the world, with millions of followers.
You might see merchandise for such franchises on nearly any item you can imagine – action figures, models, toys, and so forth. The fame of these series is gigantic.
Luffy in One Piece
The lovers of Dragon Ball and One Piece have much passion. There are frequent debates among them regarding which characters from these shows are the mightiest. It’s somewhat of an endless tongue battle between the two fandoms.
How Dragon Ball Influenced Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece
The fact that One Piece is heavily influenced by Dragon Ball, a classic manga and anime series, isn’t hidden. The quick action, weird humor, as well as mixing of fantasy with science fiction in One Piece remind us why Dragon Ball was loved so much.
You might see merchandise for such franchises on nearly any item you can imagine – action figures, models, toys, and so forth. The fame of these series is gigantic.
Luffy in One Piece
The lovers of Dragon Ball and One Piece have much passion. There are frequent debates among them regarding which characters from these shows are the mightiest. It’s somewhat of an endless tongue battle between the two fandoms.
How Dragon Ball Influenced Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece
The fact that One Piece is heavily influenced by Dragon Ball, a classic manga and anime series, isn’t hidden. The quick action, weird humor, as well as mixing of fantasy with science fiction in One Piece remind us why Dragon Ball was loved so much.
- 4/18/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Piracy and anime have been linked together since the beginning of this century. It is a subject that continuously indicates the want to watch shows regardless of where you reside.
It was very irritating to numerous fans that they couldn’t get access to particular anime series or read their preferred manga because distribution didn’t bring them into their nation. Fansubs eventually provided millions of fans worldwide the opportunity to explore and like manga and anime.
Naruto in Naruto Anime
The publishing industry in Japan has won a big fight against online piracy. The Tokyo District Court told the person who used to run the manga piracy site Mangamura they must pay three important publishing houses – Shogakukan, Kadokawa, and Shueisha – 1.7 billion yen for damages caused by their actions.
Japanese Publishing Industry Secures Landmark Victory Against Manga Piracy
The judgment is the biggest payment for copyright violation ever in the Japanese publishing sector.
It was very irritating to numerous fans that they couldn’t get access to particular anime series or read their preferred manga because distribution didn’t bring them into their nation. Fansubs eventually provided millions of fans worldwide the opportunity to explore and like manga and anime.
Naruto in Naruto Anime
The publishing industry in Japan has won a big fight against online piracy. The Tokyo District Court told the person who used to run the manga piracy site Mangamura they must pay three important publishing houses – Shogakukan, Kadokawa, and Shueisha – 1.7 billion yen for damages caused by their actions.
Japanese Publishing Industry Secures Landmark Victory Against Manga Piracy
The judgment is the biggest payment for copyright violation ever in the Japanese publishing sector.
- 4/18/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Ma Dong-seok has been getting a lot of attention from the media in the last few years. While his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly helped get his name out there, it was his iconic series, The Roundup, that helped his face get recognized. While this was the case in Western cultures, he has been a respected member of the South Korean film industry for decades.
Ma Dong-seok in Champion
Being one of the most talented and respected actors from there, it is not surprising that he is strong-willed and lives up to his title of the ‘Korean Superman’. It would seem that these traits were truly tested when he had to survive a true natural catastrophe.
Ma Dong-seok Was a Part of Something Horrific
Ma Dong-seok has become the talk of the town with the upcoming release of the third part in The Roundup series, The Roundup: Punishment.
Ma Dong-seok in Champion
Being one of the most talented and respected actors from there, it is not surprising that he is strong-willed and lives up to his title of the ‘Korean Superman’. It would seem that these traits were truly tested when he had to survive a true natural catastrophe.
Ma Dong-seok Was a Part of Something Horrific
Ma Dong-seok has become the talk of the town with the upcoming release of the third part in The Roundup series, The Roundup: Punishment.
- 4/18/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
One Piece is finally coming back after a long break of three weeks, with the release of chapter 1112. Fans are really excited to see what happens with Luffy’s big clash with the Five Elders.
At the same time, many fans are hoping that we might get to see Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon, show up on Egghead Island. That would be a really interesting moment, but there is a very good chance that it is not going to happen.
Monkey D. Dragon in One Piece
Dragon is one of the most interesting characters in the entire story of One Piece. The Egghead Island arc has given us a bit more insight into his past. However, fans are super excited to finally see more of him because he has been so fascinating all along.
Why Monkey D. Dragon Won’t Appear in the Egghead Island Arc of One Piece...
At the same time, many fans are hoping that we might get to see Luffy’s father, Monkey D. Dragon, show up on Egghead Island. That would be a really interesting moment, but there is a very good chance that it is not going to happen.
Monkey D. Dragon in One Piece
Dragon is one of the most interesting characters in the entire story of One Piece. The Egghead Island arc has given us a bit more insight into his past. However, fans are super excited to finally see more of him because he has been so fascinating all along.
Why Monkey D. Dragon Won’t Appear in the Egghead Island Arc of One Piece...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series, One Piece, has been a big hit. It has managed to do something that many fans thought would be impossible.
One Piece features a unique setting, weird and colorful characters, and amazing fight scenes. And bringing that to life in a live-action format was always going to be a huge challenge, especially since Netflix has not had much success with other anime adaptations in the past.
Sanji in One Piece live action
But there are a few reasons why this One Piece live-action has worked so well. First, the creator of the original One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda, was closely monitoring the making of live-action. But another key factor was the casting of the main Straw Hat crew. The actors who played those characters have been absolutely perfect.
Why Taz Skylar is the Perfect Choice to Play Sanji in...
One Piece features a unique setting, weird and colorful characters, and amazing fight scenes. And bringing that to life in a live-action format was always going to be a huge challenge, especially since Netflix has not had much success with other anime adaptations in the past.
Sanji in One Piece live action
But there are a few reasons why this One Piece live-action has worked so well. First, the creator of the original One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda, was closely monitoring the making of live-action. But another key factor was the casting of the main Straw Hat crew. The actors who played those characters have been absolutely perfect.
Why Taz Skylar is the Perfect Choice to Play Sanji in...
- 4/18/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Berserk by Kentaro Miura is maybe not as well known as other popular manga series such as One Piece or Dragon Ball. Still, it is a groundbreaking work and continues to be recognized globally.
The anime adaptations of Berserk have been frequent, yet they have not managed to parallel the stunning art from its initial manga series. Kentaro Miura’s style and illustration in the Berserk manga is known for its amazing detail, capturing action and drama with a beauty that’s hard to match.
Guts in Berserk
Berserk holds a very strong reputation within the manga community. Fans have been appreciating this series for many years. But, in 2021, Kentaro Miura left us. It is a significant loss for the world of manga and anime. However, this period was suitable to encourage individuals to rediscover the initial Berserk manga sequence.
Kentaro Miura’s Vision for Berserk Was Beyond Good and Evil
Berserk,...
The anime adaptations of Berserk have been frequent, yet they have not managed to parallel the stunning art from its initial manga series. Kentaro Miura’s style and illustration in the Berserk manga is known for its amazing detail, capturing action and drama with a beauty that’s hard to match.
Guts in Berserk
Berserk holds a very strong reputation within the manga community. Fans have been appreciating this series for many years. But, in 2021, Kentaro Miura left us. It is a significant loss for the world of manga and anime. However, this period was suitable to encourage individuals to rediscover the initial Berserk manga sequence.
Kentaro Miura’s Vision for Berserk Was Beyond Good and Evil
Berserk,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder famously had a plan for an R-rated Star Wars story that never saw the light of day, thanks to Disney buying out the IP before Snyder had a chance to pitch it properly. Several years later, the idea found itself being developed as an original IP by Netflix, something that Snyder hoped would turn into a juggernaut like Star Wars itself.
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire.
While beloved by Zack Snyder fans and general audiences, the beginning of the Rebel Moon IP failed to impress critics with its first part, A Child of Fire. Considering that the girl was only the first half of the story, Snyder has come out saying that the first film will merit re-evaluation when the second film, The Scargiver, hits streaming on April 19th.
Zack Snyder believes seeing the full story will change peoples’ opinions about the film
Rebel Moon 2
Speaking to Looper,...
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire.
While beloved by Zack Snyder fans and general audiences, the beginning of the Rebel Moon IP failed to impress critics with its first part, A Child of Fire. Considering that the girl was only the first half of the story, Snyder has come out saying that the first film will merit re-evaluation when the second film, The Scargiver, hits streaming on April 19th.
Zack Snyder believes seeing the full story will change peoples’ opinions about the film
Rebel Moon 2
Speaking to Looper,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
It’s been a long and exhausting three weeks, but One Piece is finally back with the release of chapter 1112. In the preceding chapter, we discovered that Marcus Mars located the broadcasting room. Regardless of his efforts to destroy it, the message is still going on.
Undoubtedly, there are a lot of thrilling events on its way for the fans. However, the most noteworthy among them are the Straw Hat Pirates’ escape from the Egghead Island and the emergence of the powerful Iron Giant.
Gear 5 Luffy in One Piece
According to rumors, Nusjuro has defeated all Pacifistas. Luffy will engage in a fight with one of the ambiguous Gorosei, the highest-ranking member of the World Government, in the upcoming chapter.
Luffy Faces Off Against Saint Shepherd Ju Peter in Latest One Piece Chapter 1112
The Five Elders want to prevent Vegapunk from broadcasting his message to the whole world. At the same time,...
Undoubtedly, there are a lot of thrilling events on its way for the fans. However, the most noteworthy among them are the Straw Hat Pirates’ escape from the Egghead Island and the emergence of the powerful Iron Giant.
Gear 5 Luffy in One Piece
According to rumors, Nusjuro has defeated all Pacifistas. Luffy will engage in a fight with one of the ambiguous Gorosei, the highest-ranking member of the World Government, in the upcoming chapter.
Luffy Faces Off Against Saint Shepherd Ju Peter in Latest One Piece Chapter 1112
The Five Elders want to prevent Vegapunk from broadcasting his message to the whole world. At the same time,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
If you take all the genres in anime and combine them, the result would be One Piece, which has everything one needs. From bewitching battles to very calculated and thought-out arcs, foreshadowing that knows no bounds, or Ost that is going to make you feel like you’re floating.
When we talk about One Piece, we also need to chat about Luffy, as he is the main character of the series and is on a journey to overcome obstacles and become the pirate king. Luffy has become a very popular name among the masses since his debut in anime.
Luffy in One Piece (Credits: Toei Animation)
Our beloved captain’s birthday is just around the corner, and as luck would have it, the greatest episode of the One Piece dub, which would unveil Gear 5, will also be released on the same day, making it a memorable day for the audience.
When we talk about One Piece, we also need to chat about Luffy, as he is the main character of the series and is on a journey to overcome obstacles and become the pirate king. Luffy has become a very popular name among the masses since his debut in anime.
Luffy in One Piece (Credits: Toei Animation)
Our beloved captain’s birthday is just around the corner, and as luck would have it, the greatest episode of the One Piece dub, which would unveil Gear 5, will also be released on the same day, making it a memorable day for the audience.
- 4/17/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
As Netflix continues to gain subscribers, it may have a harder and harder time getting them all to watch the same content.
Netflix may have more subscribers than any other streaming service in the world, but that puts it in a unique position: that of leader. That means that Netflix has to continue experimenting with ways to add and retain customers, while its competitors can continue to chip away at its subscriber advantages and see if Netflix’s experiments are successful before deciding whether or not to emulate them moving forward. One of the major recent overhauls by the world’s largest streamer was the introduction of an ad-supported tier, and a new report indicates that this strategy has been increasingly successful for Netflix. However, it could also be leading to a dilution of Netflix’s ability to concentrate its customers’ attention on big-name titles.
Netflix now has 7 million North...
Netflix may have more subscribers than any other streaming service in the world, but that puts it in a unique position: that of leader. That means that Netflix has to continue experimenting with ways to add and retain customers, while its competitors can continue to chip away at its subscriber advantages and see if Netflix’s experiments are successful before deciding whether or not to emulate them moving forward. One of the major recent overhauls by the world’s largest streamer was the introduction of an ad-supported tier, and a new report indicates that this strategy has been increasingly successful for Netflix. However, it could also be leading to a dilution of Netflix’s ability to concentrate its customers’ attention on big-name titles.
Netflix now has 7 million North...
- 4/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
One Piece‘s 1101st episode will be airing this week on Sunday, April 21, 2024. As always, the series will be available via Crunchyroll, but also via Netflix, which has also acquired the distribution rights to the series. The episode is going to build on the epic clash between Luffy and Lucci that started in the previous Episode 1100, which was one of the best episodes according to many fans of the series. Now, after a pause, the series is finally back, and we are going to get to see the continuation of the epic rematch.
As fans will know, the original between Luffy and Lucci was one of the series’ most epic clashes and is still dearly remembered by fans as one of the most important battles in Luffy’s life. Why? Well, the original fight pushed Luffy beyond his limits and also provided us with the realization that Lucci was, indeed,...
As fans will know, the original between Luffy and Lucci was one of the series’ most epic clashes and is still dearly remembered by fans as one of the most important battles in Luffy’s life. Why? Well, the original fight pushed Luffy beyond his limits and also provided us with the realization that Lucci was, indeed,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The leaks for the upcoming One Piece Chapter 1112 are finally out in Japan and we get to know what happens in the thrilling upcoming chapter of Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga series. The current Egghead Arc of the manga became a thrilling epic that revealed numerous new information, forms, as well as secretes. It also quickly turned into a brutal battlefield, as the Straw Hat Pirates and their allies are now engaging none other than the transformed Five Elders in what promises to be one of the series’ most epic clashes.
Before we reveal the leaks, allow us a quick recap of what has happened so far. After their victory in Wano, Luffy and his crew managed to reach Egghead, where they finally met the mysterious Vegapunk and hit Satellites, as they found out many truths about their world and the World Government. The latter, at the same time, decided...
Before we reveal the leaks, allow us a quick recap of what has happened so far. After their victory in Wano, Luffy and his crew managed to reach Egghead, where they finally met the mysterious Vegapunk and hit Satellites, as they found out many truths about their world and the World Government. The latter, at the same time, decided...
- 4/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Whether or not you’re a fan of the series, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is undoubtedly one of the most important manga and anime franchises in history, although it never became a mainstream title (and we can think of several reasons why that is). The manga by Hirohiko Araki is still ongoing and has been since 1987, and there are still a lot of adventures and arcs up for adaptation, but the status of the popular anime adaptation is uncertain.
We know that Netflix has taken control over the series’ anime adaptation and that the popular streaming service is currently in charge of the series. And while the objective quality of the adaptation increased, it seems that many fans think that Netflix’s traditional way of releasing series might have killed the hype, i.e., that the future of JoJo’s is quite uncertain.
Like most anime series before the Netflix era,...
We know that Netflix has taken control over the series’ anime adaptation and that the popular streaming service is currently in charge of the series. And while the objective quality of the adaptation increased, it seems that many fans think that Netflix’s traditional way of releasing series might have killed the hype, i.e., that the future of JoJo’s is quite uncertain.
Like most anime series before the Netflix era,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Although One Piece is labeled as an action fantasy anime and manga series, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece has done a brilliant job in introducing other genres in the series. He has captured the essence of the real world and perfectly drew it in his story. The series has comedy, sadness, fear, excitement, amusement, and much more.
The Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece
All of these emotions are the reason why the series is at the top of its game even after 20+ years in the anime and manga industry. Not only that, the creator has also introduced many themes that are not solely focused on action, but deal with concepts like slavery, discrimination, political dictatorship, etc.
Oda was once asked how he manages to include so many genres in a single story and still able to precisely focus on each of them. He explained why he can...
The Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece
All of these emotions are the reason why the series is at the top of its game even after 20+ years in the anime and manga industry. Not only that, the creator has also introduced many themes that are not solely focused on action, but deal with concepts like slavery, discrimination, political dictatorship, etc.
Oda was once asked how he manages to include so many genres in a single story and still able to precisely focus on each of them. He explained why he can...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Roronoa Zoro, the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece has been working hard to achieve his dream of becoming the Strongest swordsman in the world. He has defeated some major opponents in the story who are deemed insanely powerful. However, he is still a long way from earning the title.
Roronoa Zoro
According to the narrative, if Zoro wants to accomplish his dream, he will have to defeat Dracule Mihawk, who is the strongest swordsman in the world right now. As of current strength levels, Mihawk is way above Zoro as he is not only insanely strong, but he also wields the only black blade in One Piece, thus making him the final boss in Zoro’s quest.
However, there is a theory that states that Zoro’s final opponent won’t be Mihawk. It will be his own death. And this theory is majorly supported by...
Roronoa Zoro
According to the narrative, if Zoro wants to accomplish his dream, he will have to defeat Dracule Mihawk, who is the strongest swordsman in the world right now. As of current strength levels, Mihawk is way above Zoro as he is not only insanely strong, but he also wields the only black blade in One Piece, thus making him the final boss in Zoro’s quest.
However, there is a theory that states that Zoro’s final opponent won’t be Mihawk. It will be his own death. And this theory is majorly supported by...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Yoshihiro Togashi is one of the most respected manga artists in the industry. He is known for his exceptional storytelling abilities and unique artistic style.
Over the years, Yoshihiro Togashi has created a lot of amazing stories and series. That has captured millions of fans all around the world.
His work not only includes thrilling action-packed stories, but he has also amazed fans with his perception of paranormal sequences. He has shown his remarkable talent in crafting engaging and complex stories throughout his career.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
His major works have had a lasting impact on the manga industry. From his early success with one of the popular series, Yu Yu Hakusho, which was based on supernatural martial arts, to the complex plot of globally popular, Hunter x Hunter, he has consistently won over fans.
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Strategic Shift In Response to Shonen Jump Trends
With the success of Yu Yu Hakusho,...
Over the years, Yoshihiro Togashi has created a lot of amazing stories and series. That has captured millions of fans all around the world.
His work not only includes thrilling action-packed stories, but he has also amazed fans with his perception of paranormal sequences. He has shown his remarkable talent in crafting engaging and complex stories throughout his career.
Gon in Hunter x Hunter
His major works have had a lasting impact on the manga industry. From his early success with one of the popular series, Yu Yu Hakusho, which was based on supernatural martial arts, to the complex plot of globally popular, Hunter x Hunter, he has consistently won over fans.
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Strategic Shift In Response to Shonen Jump Trends
With the success of Yu Yu Hakusho,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Exclusive: M88 has signed actor Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) for representation.
Best known for starring in Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which saw him make history as the first Asian lead in the MCU, Liu was more recently seen starring opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s record-setting Barbie, taking on the role of Rival Ken in the Warner Bros juggernaut.
The actor broke out with his starring role in the popular CBC/Netflix sitcom Kim’s Convenience and has also previously been seen on Max’s comedy series The Other Two.
Next up, Liu will star in an espionage thriller series for Peacock, which he will also executive produce alongside James Wan for Atomic Monster. Other upcoming projects include the Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas, in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lopez, and Amazon’s action comedy Grand Death Lotto from director Paul Feig,...
Best known for starring in Destin Daniel Cretton’s superhero flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which saw him make history as the first Asian lead in the MCU, Liu was more recently seen starring opposite Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in Greta Gerwig’s record-setting Barbie, taking on the role of Rival Ken in the Warner Bros juggernaut.
The actor broke out with his starring role in the popular CBC/Netflix sitcom Kim’s Convenience and has also previously been seen on Max’s comedy series The Other Two.
Next up, Liu will star in an espionage thriller series for Peacock, which he will also executive produce alongside James Wan for Atomic Monster. Other upcoming projects include the Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas, in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lopez, and Amazon’s action comedy Grand Death Lotto from director Paul Feig,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the biggest moments in One Piece history is about to make its English-dubbed debut on Crunchyroll. The next batch of dubbed episodes will arrive when One Piece Season 14 Voyage 15 hits Crunchyroll on May 5, which just so happens to be Luffy's birthday! The celebration is going all out this year, because this particular batch includes episode 1071, which marks the debut of Luffy's Gear Five transformation. See more on availability below. Here's a clip that debuted during February's IGN Fan Fest 2024 event: Crunchyroll also has some surprises in store for Luffy's birthday, so stay tuned for more on the big day. There's an expansion on the way for a number of English-dubbed TV specials, as well, which will add availability in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The specials include 3D2Y , Episode of Sabo , Adventure of Nebulandia , Heart of Gold , Episode of East Blue and Episode of Skypiea...
- 4/16/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Anime and manga fans have often compared the series’ iconic characters, with the most notable comparisons being Luffy from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and Naruto from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. While both characters are peaking in their own universes, fans have judged these characters based on the popularity they have amassed over the years.
Naruto and Luffy
One place where Luffy loses to Naruto is his fight moves or the way they are pronounced. Luffy has a huge list of moves that might sound quirky, but they still get the job done. Naruto on the other hand has a limited number of moves, but he tends to use different variations of them to get an advantage over his opponents.
This issue was recently discussed on X(Formerly Twitter) when a One Piece fan account posted a tweet that stated that Luffy’s iconic Gum-Gum Pistol might be better than Naruto’s Rasengan.
Naruto and Luffy
One place where Luffy loses to Naruto is his fight moves or the way they are pronounced. Luffy has a huge list of moves that might sound quirky, but they still get the job done. Naruto on the other hand has a limited number of moves, but he tends to use different variations of them to get an advantage over his opponents.
This issue was recently discussed on X(Formerly Twitter) when a One Piece fan account posted a tweet that stated that Luffy’s iconic Gum-Gum Pistol might be better than Naruto’s Rasengan.
- 4/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on the site with the following description:
If you grew up reading manga, you probably have some copies of Shonen Jump laying around your house. That being said, what is the best Shonen Jump anime of all time? Some of the most famous anime of all time was once published in Shonen Jump, such as One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Gintama, and so many more massive shows. Shonen Jump anime series are usually long running, with shows like One Piece running close to 1,000 episodes at this point. The American version of Shonen Jump (based on Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump) is no longer in circulation,...
If you grew up reading manga, you probably have some copies of Shonen Jump laying around your house. That being said, what is the best Shonen Jump anime of all time? Some of the most famous anime of all time was once published in Shonen Jump, such as One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Gintama, and so many more massive shows. Shonen Jump anime series are usually long running, with shows like One Piece running close to 1,000 episodes at this point. The American version of Shonen Jump (based on Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump) is no longer in circulation,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
There is not much time left for Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece, One Piece, to come to an end as the first arc of the final saga approaches its conclusion. The series has been going on for almost 30 years and is considered to be one of the longest series of all time with over 1000+ anime episodes and manga chapters.
One Piece
Many One Piece fans have been troubled with the question about what will happen after the series ends. While some believe that Oda might work on a spin-off series, some think that after working on a single manga for so long, the creator might take retirement and enjoy the rest of his life.
However, Oda has already answered this question in 2007. During one of his interviews, Oda talked about how he would never make a spin-off One Piece series or any other epic story for that matter. He even revealed...
One Piece
Many One Piece fans have been troubled with the question about what will happen after the series ends. While some believe that Oda might work on a spin-off series, some think that after working on a single manga for so long, the creator might take retirement and enjoy the rest of his life.
However, Oda has already answered this question in 2007. During one of his interviews, Oda talked about how he would never make a spin-off One Piece series or any other epic story for that matter. He even revealed...
- 4/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The One Piece manga began publication in 1997 and is still ongoing, with Eiichiro Oda continuing the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates. The series is part of the “Big Three,” alongside Bleach and Naruto, and is one of the most popular and most important animanga titles in history. But, as you might have assumed, One Piece is not Oda’s first work. In fact, the whole world of One Piece was born from a one-shot manga, Monsters, that came out earlier and which featured prototypes of the current characters we’re following in One Piece!
While not as popular as One Piece, Monsters is regarded by many as a cult classic work and an important work in the development of Oda’s big masterpiece, which is why we frequently report on it. This time, we are celebrating the upcoming special DVD release of the Monsters anime adaptation,...
While not as popular as One Piece, Monsters is regarded by many as a cult classic work and an important work in the development of Oda’s big masterpiece, which is why we frequently report on it. This time, we are celebrating the upcoming special DVD release of the Monsters anime adaptation,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Not so long ago, our good friends at Polygon published a very detailed research-based piece about how anime is growing around the world and how the current kids, the Gen Z ones, actually love anime more than any other generation, thus confirming that anime is – indeed – one of the largest and fastest-growing fields in the world of entertainment, as witnessed by its growing popularity in the West.
More and more anime movies are being released in Western cinemas as well (which was not the case just 5-10 years ago), major streaming services are not just picking up anime series, but they are also producing their own anime series, and there is a growing trend of live-action adaptations of anime works. On top of that, anime culture is more present in the West.
And while Millennials are those who actually helped make anime popular globally – Dragon Ball was shown in the...
More and more anime movies are being released in Western cinemas as well (which was not the case just 5-10 years ago), major streaming services are not just picking up anime series, but they are also producing their own anime series, and there is a growing trend of live-action adaptations of anime works. On top of that, anime culture is more present in the West.
And while Millennials are those who actually helped make anime popular globally – Dragon Ball was shown in the...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
It has been more than 20 years since the start of the anime series, One Piece, and now the long-running story is finally reaching its end. The Straw Hat Pirates are getting closer to the end of their incredible adventure.
The first arc of the final saga, Egghead Arc, is already feeling quite exciting. The story takes us to a futuristic island that is full of exciting surprises.
One Piece manga readers have already experienced some of the most tragic and emotional flashbacks along with the return of anticipated characters. In addition to this, we have also learned some secrets about the powerful World Government.
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
However, one interesting thing fans have noticed is that the Egghead Island arc is quite similar to another major One Piece story arc.
Similarities Between Ohara and Egghead Island Arcs In One Piece
Fans of One Piece have recently noticed some...
The first arc of the final saga, Egghead Arc, is already feeling quite exciting. The story takes us to a futuristic island that is full of exciting surprises.
One Piece manga readers have already experienced some of the most tragic and emotional flashbacks along with the return of anticipated characters. In addition to this, we have also learned some secrets about the powerful World Government.
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
However, one interesting thing fans have noticed is that the Egghead Island arc is quite similar to another major One Piece story arc.
Similarities Between Ohara and Egghead Island Arcs In One Piece
Fans of One Piece have recently noticed some...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
One Piece Episode 1100 not only brought the rematch between Monkey D. Luffy and Rob Lucci, but it also revealed Sun God Nika and his powers to the Straw Hat Pirates. As Luffy transformed into Gear 5, Vegapunk explained to the other members who Nika was and his importance to the history of the Ancient Kingdom.
Sun God Nika in One Piece
While the other Straw Hat Pirates were shocked to learn about Luffy’s role as Sun God Nika, the newest addition to the group, Jinbe, had a different reaction to the news. He was instantly able to connect the Gear 5 powers with the Sun God, even after seeing it for the first time.
This has led One Piece fans to believe that there is a chance that Jinbe might be connected to or knew about Sun God Nika’s existence from the very beginning.
Jinbe Might Have Been Aware About...
Sun God Nika in One Piece
While the other Straw Hat Pirates were shocked to learn about Luffy’s role as Sun God Nika, the newest addition to the group, Jinbe, had a different reaction to the news. He was instantly able to connect the Gear 5 powers with the Sun God, even after seeing it for the first time.
This has led One Piece fans to believe that there is a chance that Jinbe might be connected to or knew about Sun God Nika’s existence from the very beginning.
Jinbe Might Have Been Aware About...
- 4/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Mihawk is a non-commital antagonist in One Piece. He does fight the Straw Hats but is not interested in a staunch enmity like other villains. He regards Zoro as his rival and is extremely curious to see him grow.
One Piece fans have considered him as a passive pawn who will come into play at the last moment, but it’s hard to determine whose side he will take. Yet, what if his passive nature is not a product of his disinterest, but because he is on another mission entirely?
A wild One Piece theory claims Mihawk isn’t even a human, and somehow the pieces fall into place.
Who or What is Mihawk in One Piece?
According to a fan theory, Dracule Mihawk is the physical manifestation of Yoru, one of the 12 supreme-grade swords in the world. Non-living things often have their own souls in One Piece. You can consider Going Merry,...
One Piece fans have considered him as a passive pawn who will come into play at the last moment, but it’s hard to determine whose side he will take. Yet, what if his passive nature is not a product of his disinterest, but because he is on another mission entirely?
A wild One Piece theory claims Mihawk isn’t even a human, and somehow the pieces fall into place.
Who or What is Mihawk in One Piece?
According to a fan theory, Dracule Mihawk is the physical manifestation of Yoru, one of the 12 supreme-grade swords in the world. Non-living things often have their own souls in One Piece. You can consider Going Merry,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Bathing with Nami is a rare opportunity for the Straw Hats in One Piece. Sanji would probably sacrifice Zoro, Luffy, and every guy on the ship just to get a glimpse of her. Yet, when the same was offered to Chopper, he did not even hesitate to turn Nami down.
Why is it so? Is it because he is an animal? Or is it because he is a Devil Fruit user and did not want to get into a deep water bath? Or does he just want to protect his modesty as a boy? Eiichiro Oda has patiently answered all fan questions.
Nami’s Generous Offer in Chapter 654 of One Piece One Piece Chapter 654 Panel | Viz Media
Chapter 654 of One Piece shows the Straw Hats leaving the shores of Fish-Man Island. The ship heads towards the waters of the Grand Line’s second half. As the ascent continues, Nami shows her ‘Shower Tempo,...
Why is it so? Is it because he is an animal? Or is it because he is a Devil Fruit user and did not want to get into a deep water bath? Or does he just want to protect his modesty as a boy? Eiichiro Oda has patiently answered all fan questions.
Nami’s Generous Offer in Chapter 654 of One Piece One Piece Chapter 654 Panel | Viz Media
Chapter 654 of One Piece shows the Straw Hats leaving the shores of Fish-Man Island. The ship heads towards the waters of the Grand Line’s second half. As the ascent continues, Nami shows her ‘Shower Tempo,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
There are thousands of characters in Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, but Nami stands out as a fan favorite. As the navigator for Luffy’s crew, she even ranked top 3 among the most popular anime characters.
However, for years, fans have criticized Nami’s outfits as being too revealing, seeing them as nothing more than fanservice. Nami’s choice of clothing is actually a planned part of how she works.
Nami in One Piece
As the navigator, Nami uses her unique angle and position to her advantage. She doesn’t let it become an obstacle in dangerous situations.
Eiichiro Oda Responded to Fans’ Curiosity with Humor and Caution
Nami isn’t meant to be one of the Straw Hats’ main fighters like Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji. Her role as the navigator is quite different from theirs.
Nami in One Piece
Nami has likely saved the crew’s lives more times...
However, for years, fans have criticized Nami’s outfits as being too revealing, seeing them as nothing more than fanservice. Nami’s choice of clothing is actually a planned part of how she works.
Nami in One Piece
As the navigator, Nami uses her unique angle and position to her advantage. She doesn’t let it become an obstacle in dangerous situations.
Eiichiro Oda Responded to Fans’ Curiosity with Humor and Caution
Nami isn’t meant to be one of the Straw Hats’ main fighters like Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji. Her role as the navigator is quite different from theirs.
Nami in One Piece
Nami has likely saved the crew’s lives more times...
- 4/15/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Netflix added nearly 30 million global paid subscribers in 2023, though it might have watered down its hit pool in the process.
According to a new study by British streaming-data company Digital i, Netflix had fewer than half the global hits in 2023 (10) than it had in 2022 (22). Digital i defines a “hit” as an original movie or a series that was watched by at least 30 percent of Netflix’s subscriber base in North America, EU, and Latam.
The long list of 2022 Netflix hits goes like this: “Wednesday” (61.8%), “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (53.3%), “Stranger Things 4” (48.0%), “The Adam Project” (47.9%), “Knives Out 2” (45.9%), “The Gray Man” (42.4%), “The Watcher” (41.9%), “The Tinder Swindler” (38.0%), “Inventing Anna” (37.5%), “The Sandman” (35.7%), “Senior Year” (35.6%), “1899” (34.7%), “Bridgerton” Season 2 (34.5%), “Troll” (34.0%), “Enola Holmes 2” (33.7%), “Luckiest Girl Alive” (33.4%), “Harry & Meghan” (32.7%), “Hustle” (32.6%), “The Man from Toronto” (31.5%), “Purple Hearts” (31.3%), “Me Time” (31.1%), “Day Shift” (31.0%), and “Falling for Christmas” (30.8%).
Unless otherwise noted, each series above is a first season (and...
According to a new study by British streaming-data company Digital i, Netflix had fewer than half the global hits in 2023 (10) than it had in 2022 (22). Digital i defines a “hit” as an original movie or a series that was watched by at least 30 percent of Netflix’s subscriber base in North America, EU, and Latam.
The long list of 2022 Netflix hits goes like this: “Wednesday” (61.8%), “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (53.3%), “Stranger Things 4” (48.0%), “The Adam Project” (47.9%), “Knives Out 2” (45.9%), “The Gray Man” (42.4%), “The Watcher” (41.9%), “The Tinder Swindler” (38.0%), “Inventing Anna” (37.5%), “The Sandman” (35.7%), “Senior Year” (35.6%), “1899” (34.7%), “Bridgerton” Season 2 (34.5%), “Troll” (34.0%), “Enola Holmes 2” (33.7%), “Luckiest Girl Alive” (33.4%), “Harry & Meghan” (32.7%), “Hustle” (32.6%), “The Man from Toronto” (31.5%), “Purple Hearts” (31.3%), “Me Time” (31.1%), “Day Shift” (31.0%), and “Falling for Christmas” (30.8%).
Unless otherwise noted, each series above is a first season (and...
- 4/15/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
One Piece, written by Eiichiro Oda, is well-known for its amazing world-building, outstanding character design, dynamic movement, and some funny jokes. However, one thing that seems to be absent from the story is any real romantic attraction between the characters.
The fans are quite passionate about the series. They frequently like to wonder about potential romantic connections between the characters.
Luffy in One Piece
The real reason behind this is the genre that One Piece belongs to, as romance is not always a big focus in the shonen manga. This type of story is predominantly written with young boys as an audience in mind, and the focus is usually more on action and adventure.
Why Eiichiro Oda Avoids Romance in One Piece
Romantic elements in shonen manga, such as One Piece, are quite uncommon. Sometimes they hint at it, but they don’t confirm anything until the story is almost done.
The fans are quite passionate about the series. They frequently like to wonder about potential romantic connections between the characters.
Luffy in One Piece
The real reason behind this is the genre that One Piece belongs to, as romance is not always a big focus in the shonen manga. This type of story is predominantly written with young boys as an audience in mind, and the focus is usually more on action and adventure.
Why Eiichiro Oda Avoids Romance in One Piece
Romantic elements in shonen manga, such as One Piece, are quite uncommon. Sometimes they hint at it, but they don’t confirm anything until the story is almost done.
- 4/15/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
In the anime and manga world, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece is known as the God of foreshadowing. The creator over the period of almost 30 years has introduced many mysteries which has shocked the One Piece fan multiple times. Not only that, they also make the One Piece story interesting.
Imu in One Piece
One such mystery that fans believe to be foreshadowed by Oda is the identity of Imu, the ruler or the “God” of the One Piece world. First introduced in the Reverie arc, Imu is the potential final antagonist of One Piece and although he has not made a full appearance in the series, he has already caused a lot of destruction.
There is a belief among One Piece fans that Imu has been inspired by Egyptian Gods and deities and may have a deeper connection to the Alabasta region of the One Piece world.
Imu in One Piece
One such mystery that fans believe to be foreshadowed by Oda is the identity of Imu, the ruler or the “God” of the One Piece world. First introduced in the Reverie arc, Imu is the potential final antagonist of One Piece and although he has not made a full appearance in the series, he has already caused a lot of destruction.
There is a belief among One Piece fans that Imu has been inspired by Egyptian Gods and deities and may have a deeper connection to the Alabasta region of the One Piece world.
- 4/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Bandai Namco and Ilca's One Piece Odyssey RPG first hit PlayStation, Xbox and PC back in January 2023, and now it has a date locked in for a Nintendo Switch port. One Piece Odyssey: Deluxe Edition is coming to Switch in Japan on July 25, 2024, followed by the rest of the world on July 26. The Switch version will include the Reunion of Memories Dlc, which is available after completing the main game. There will also be bonus costumes, including the City of Water and Traveling outfits. One Piece Odyssey Nintendo Switch Trailer Related: One Piece Odyssey Game Producer Reveals Reunion of Memories Dlc Bandai Namco describes One Piece Odyssey like so: One Piece Odyssey retains the charm, humor, and chemistry of the anime with its colorful artistic style and stunning visuals, and by starring the series’ original Japanese Vo actors. The game has been lovingly crafted over many years, produced with...
- 4/15/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The recent chapters of One Piece have revealed that Luffy is fighting the Gorosei on Egghead and is trying to escape from the island to start the next plotline of the story. As the story is in its final saga, many theories have erupted over the internet which prompts the defeat of the World Government and Luffy becoming the Pirate King.
Gorosei Devil Fruit forms
However, there is one theory that pits the strongest Navy officials against the Five Elders, making them an even bigger problem for the World Government. These Navy officials might be Fujitora, Akainu, and possibly Kizaru. This would result in a big shift in the paradigm of power in the One Piece universe.
Not only that, it could very well serve as the plotline of the conclusion of Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus and result in the end of the tyranny and evil that prevails in...
Gorosei Devil Fruit forms
However, there is one theory that pits the strongest Navy officials against the Five Elders, making them an even bigger problem for the World Government. These Navy officials might be Fujitora, Akainu, and possibly Kizaru. This would result in a big shift in the paradigm of power in the One Piece universe.
Not only that, it could very well serve as the plotline of the conclusion of Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus and result in the end of the tyranny and evil that prevails in...
- 4/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda is, of course, globally known as the author of One Piece. The series doesn’t really need an introduction. It is one of the most lucrative and longest-running manga series in history, and Oda has managed to create a proper franchise out of the series. There is a long-running anime series based on the manga, numerous movies, video games, as well as other merchandise. There is even a live-action series available for streaming on Netflix. But, this article is going to be about manga.
As is common in the world of manga, Oda has a special section in which he communicates with his fans by answering the questions that they send to him. These are the special Sbs sections included in the collected volumes, each of which has numerous questions that Oda answers. The questions are not necessarily related to the current plot of the manga and sometimes contain additional drawings by Oda,...
As is common in the world of manga, Oda has a special section in which he communicates with his fans by answering the questions that they send to him. These are the special Sbs sections included in the collected volumes, each of which has numerous questions that Oda answers. The questions are not necessarily related to the current plot of the manga and sometimes contain additional drawings by Oda,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
One-Punch Man is an online manga written and drawn by One. It has been published on the author’s personal website since June 3, 2009. A manga adaptation drawn by Yūsuke Murata has been published in Shūeisha’s Tonari no Young Jump web magazine since June 14, 2012, and 30 volumes have been released as of the time of writing. An anime series adaptation produced by Madhouse has been airing since October 2015. If you add all of this up, you will understand, quite easily, that One-Punch Man is one of the most popular animanga titles in the world and why the quirky series has so many fans.
Building on this, you’ve probably heard that there are plans for a live-action adaptation of the manga, which isn’t all that surprising seeing how there is a live-adaptation craze currently in the West, mostly helped by Netflix’s more or less successful live-action adaptations, such as One Piece and Avatar.
Building on this, you’ve probably heard that there are plans for a live-action adaptation of the manga, which isn’t all that surprising seeing how there is a live-adaptation craze currently in the West, mostly helped by Netflix’s more or less successful live-action adaptations, such as One Piece and Avatar.
- 4/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Eiichiro Oda’s one-shot manga Monsters recently got an anime adaptation with the title Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation which was released on January 21 on Netflix. The series revolved around the story of Shimotsuki Ryuma from One Piece, who was known for defeating a dragon all by himself. He is considered to be the strongest swordsman to ever exist in the One Piece universe.
Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation
The anime adaptation was directed by Sunghoo Park, who is a South Korean animator and director. He is majorly known for directing the first season of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen anime. Park’s contribution to the anime adaptation was one of the reasons why Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation became such a huge hit.
What many Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece fans didn’t know was that Park sneaked a small easter egg in the series that was a direct...
Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation
The anime adaptation was directed by Sunghoo Park, who is a South Korean animator and director. He is majorly known for directing the first season of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen anime. Park’s contribution to the anime adaptation was one of the reasons why Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation became such a huge hit.
What many Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece fans didn’t know was that Park sneaked a small easter egg in the series that was a direct...
- 4/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda has crafted the One Piece world so intricately that fans can’t help but come up with countless theories behind every instance. The fact that Oda loves playing with dramatic twists and foreshadowing makes fans even more eager to figure out easter eggs.
But rarely do you come across a fan theory that will blow your mind. However, a crazy One Piece fan theory draws parallels between Blackbeard and Shakespeare’s play Macbeth to explain Blackbeard’s future conquests.
Consequently, it also explains several of Blackbeard’s character traits, like his consumption of more than one Devil Fruit and his inability to sleep.
Blackbeard is the Macbeth of One Piece
Before understanding why Blackbeard never sleeps, you must know his correlation with Macbeth. The major points in Macbeth’s tale include being instigated by three witches that he will be the King of Scotland. He was a trusted...
But rarely do you come across a fan theory that will blow your mind. However, a crazy One Piece fan theory draws parallels between Blackbeard and Shakespeare’s play Macbeth to explain Blackbeard’s future conquests.
Consequently, it also explains several of Blackbeard’s character traits, like his consumption of more than one Devil Fruit and his inability to sleep.
Blackbeard is the Macbeth of One Piece
Before understanding why Blackbeard never sleeps, you must know his correlation with Macbeth. The major points in Macbeth’s tale include being instigated by three witches that he will be the King of Scotland. He was a trusted...
- 4/15/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
The anime genre is one of the biggest and most widely known sources of enjoyment, boasting countless shows. Despite the numerous anime available to the audience, the indisputable fact remains that One Piece is the greatest anime and manga series out there. Consequently, Oda sensei is often regarded as the greatest mangaka ever.
Franky in One Piece
The One Piece world is immense, with numerous characters introduced ever since its debut on July 22, 1997. The ability to draw so many characters who are different from each other highlights the exceptional drawing skills of Oda sensei. However, despite his remarkable talent, there is one character in One Piece that he finds challenging to draw. If your guesses are either Zoro or Luffy, you would be mistaken. The individual most difficult to draw is none other than Franky Shogun.
Oda sensei faces trouble drawing Franky Shogun in One Piece
One of the most...
Franky in One Piece
The One Piece world is immense, with numerous characters introduced ever since its debut on July 22, 1997. The ability to draw so many characters who are different from each other highlights the exceptional drawing skills of Oda sensei. However, despite his remarkable talent, there is one character in One Piece that he finds challenging to draw. If your guesses are either Zoro or Luffy, you would be mistaken. The individual most difficult to draw is none other than Franky Shogun.
Oda sensei faces trouble drawing Franky Shogun in One Piece
One of the most...
- 4/14/2024
- by Jiyad Shaikh
- FandomWire
Luffy might be famous for his brave deeds, the endless kindness in his heart, and his inhalation of food like a black hole in One Piece. But the one thing he isn’t interested in is perverted adventures. When it comes to women, he is the complete opposite of Sanji.
Even when Boa Hancock fell head over heels for Luffy, he did not break character for a second. So when fans observed him getting a nosebleed over Nami, a lot of questions arose in their minds. Did Luffy have a crush on Nami? Does she really look that amazing?
Eiichiro Oda has put an end to all your queries in an Sbs section from volume 54 of One Piece.
Why did Luffy have a nosebleed for Nami in One Piece? One Piece Chapter 213 | Viz Media
In a question featured in chapter 523 of One Piece, a fan pointed out that Boa Hancock...
Even when Boa Hancock fell head over heels for Luffy, he did not break character for a second. So when fans observed him getting a nosebleed over Nami, a lot of questions arose in their minds. Did Luffy have a crush on Nami? Does she really look that amazing?
Eiichiro Oda has put an end to all your queries in an Sbs section from volume 54 of One Piece.
Why did Luffy have a nosebleed for Nami in One Piece? One Piece Chapter 213 | Viz Media
In a question featured in chapter 523 of One Piece, a fan pointed out that Boa Hancock...
- 4/14/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
One Piece fans recently got to witness one of the biggest fights in the Egghead Island arc between Monkey D. Luffy and Rob Lucci. The two characters have fought in the past and fans were excited to see them exchanging blows once again.
Luffy vs Lucci in One Piece
The fight was finally adapted for the anime series with episode 1100 and it was everything that fans expected. However, the fans of Naruto’s spin-off sequel series Boruto were not too happy about the Luffy vs. Lucci fight. They majorly believed that the animation and the editing of the battle were subpar and could not be compared to other One Piece fights.
While the Boruto fanbase criticized the fight for having a low frame rate, One Piece fans soon came to defend their favorite series and humbled Boruto fans in an online discourse on X(Formerly Twitter). They even brought up the famous Naruto vs.
Luffy vs Lucci in One Piece
The fight was finally adapted for the anime series with episode 1100 and it was everything that fans expected. However, the fans of Naruto’s spin-off sequel series Boruto were not too happy about the Luffy vs. Lucci fight. They majorly believed that the animation and the editing of the battle were subpar and could not be compared to other One Piece fights.
While the Boruto fanbase criticized the fight for having a low frame rate, One Piece fans soon came to defend their favorite series and humbled Boruto fans in an online discourse on X(Formerly Twitter). They even brought up the famous Naruto vs.
- 4/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Ever since its debut on April 13, 2005, the Vinland Saga manga by Makoto Yukimura has consistently managed to remain among the top-tier manga series currently being published. The series is both a shōnen and a seinen work, as it effectively combines traditional elements from both groups. Yukimura has put a lot of effort into creating the manga, and while we’re dealing with a situation in which a Japanese man is writing about Vikings, we can only compliment him on the historical accuracy and the research he has put into crafting this amazing and highly popular world of his.
But, while the anime series boosted the popularity of the manga and made it known to a much wider audience, it seems – according to Yukimura himself – that the manga is going to end relatively soon. Don’t worry, we don’t have a date just yet, so it is going to be around for a while,...
But, while the anime series boosted the popularity of the manga and made it known to a much wider audience, it seems – according to Yukimura himself – that the manga is going to end relatively soon. Don’t worry, we don’t have a date just yet, so it is going to be around for a while,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Imu, the final antagonist of One Piece is known to be the strongest character in the series. Although not much is known about the character, his devastating powers have been witnessed by One Piece fans and they eagerly await for him to finally make an appearance as a central character in the story.
Imu-Sama’s chamber
Imu, also known as Imu-sama sits at the head of the World Government and is believed to be the instigator of everything that is wrong about the One Piece world. His character has been a mystery from the start and no one knows what his goal is in One Piece. He commands the Five Elders and is in some way connected to Joyboy and the One Piece treasure.
While the source of his power is unknown, there is one theory that states that Imu possesses the rarest Devil Fruit and its abilities can make...
Imu-Sama’s chamber
Imu, also known as Imu-sama sits at the head of the World Government and is believed to be the instigator of everything that is wrong about the One Piece world. His character has been a mystery from the start and no one knows what his goal is in One Piece. He commands the Five Elders and is in some way connected to Joyboy and the One Piece treasure.
While the source of his power is unknown, there is one theory that states that Imu possesses the rarest Devil Fruit and its abilities can make...
- 4/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has been a huge success since its serialization in 1997. The series earned a place as one of “The Big Three” works that became the pillar of Shonen Jump. However, the series has not always been so popular. When the series was first released, Oda and One Piece had quite a lot of haters who believed the series would be an epic failure.
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
One of these haters was Dragon Ball’s first editor Kazuhiko Torishima who worked at Shueisha in 1976 and currently is the outside director at Bushiroad. Torishima worked closely with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, and Dr. Slump and was one of the main reasons why Dragon Ball became a huge success.
But Torishima had no trust in Oda or One Piece. He openly criticized One Piece and believed that it wouldn’t amount to anything.
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
One of these haters was Dragon Ball’s first editor Kazuhiko Torishima who worked at Shueisha in 1976 and currently is the outside director at Bushiroad. Torishima worked closely with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, and Dr. Slump and was one of the main reasons why Dragon Ball became a huge success.
But Torishima had no trust in Oda or One Piece. He openly criticized One Piece and believed that it wouldn’t amount to anything.
- 4/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
In a surprising turn of events for One Piece fans, Episode 1101 of the long-running anime series is conspicuously absent from today’s schedule. With anticipation high following the release of Episode 1100 last week, enthusiasts were eagerly awaiting the next installment of Luffy and the Straw Hat crew’s adventures.
However, the excitement has been put on hold as the next episode has been postponed, much to the disappointment of fans worldwide.
The unexpected delay comes as a result of a recap episode airing in place of One Piece Episode 1101. This recap episode revisits key moments from the iconic Enies Lobby arc, highlighting the Straw Hat crew’s intense confrontation with Cipher Pol to rescue their comrade, Robin.
While recap episodes are not uncommon in anime series, their sudden appearance often leaves fans longing for fresh content.
Speculation abounds regarding the reasoning behind these recap episodes, with many speculating that they...
However, the excitement has been put on hold as the next episode has been postponed, much to the disappointment of fans worldwide.
The unexpected delay comes as a result of a recap episode airing in place of One Piece Episode 1101. This recap episode revisits key moments from the iconic Enies Lobby arc, highlighting the Straw Hat crew’s intense confrontation with Cipher Pol to rescue their comrade, Robin.
While recap episodes are not uncommon in anime series, their sudden appearance often leaves fans longing for fresh content.
Speculation abounds regarding the reasoning behind these recap episodes, with many speculating that they...
- 4/13/2024
- by John Berty
- Anime Alert
Eiichiro Oda loves to base his stories on the real world. That’s probably why the betrayals and twists in One Piece feel so much more relatable. Many characters in One Piece are inspired or named after pirates who actually existed in history.
From Eustass Kid to Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) the list of inspired pirates is quite long. In fact, even the beloved swordsman Zoro is a member of the club.
Who inspired Zoro’s Last Name in One Piece? Zoro in One Piece
In a fan question-answer session, Eiichiro Oda revealed that Zoro‘s last name was inspired by the “Most Fierce & Cruel Pirate François l’Olonnais of the Caribbean Sea.”
François l’Olonnais was a French pirate, who was active during the 1660s in the Caribbean. The Japanese translation of l’Olonnois is Roronoa, which served as inspiration for Zoro’s last name.
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From Eustass Kid to Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) the list of inspired pirates is quite long. In fact, even the beloved swordsman Zoro is a member of the club.
Who inspired Zoro’s Last Name in One Piece? Zoro in One Piece
In a fan question-answer session, Eiichiro Oda revealed that Zoro‘s last name was inspired by the “Most Fierce & Cruel Pirate François l’Olonnais of the Caribbean Sea.”
François l’Olonnais was a French pirate, who was active during the 1660s in the Caribbean. The Japanese translation of l’Olonnois is Roronoa, which served as inspiration for Zoro’s last name.
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- 4/13/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto Shippuden ended seven years ago, while his rival, Eiichiro Oda, is yet to conclude his magnum opus. One Piece is currently in its Final Saga, and it might not be long before the anime finally comes to an end. One Piece began before Naruto and is still going strong even several years after Naruto’s end. So, many think it to be the better anime.
But one statement from Masashi Kishimoto can change the entire perspective of the fans. During an interview, he revealed an important fact about his magnum opus, which makes him a better mangaka than his rival. Eiichiro Oda is considered to be a genius, but after hearing Kishimoto sensei, people might understand how underrated the latter was.
Masashi Kishimoto Had Painting Naruto’s End In His Mind
Naruto (Credit: Crunchyroll)
During an interview in 2006, held by Shonen Jump (US), Masashi Kishimoto was...
But one statement from Masashi Kishimoto can change the entire perspective of the fans. During an interview, he revealed an important fact about his magnum opus, which makes him a better mangaka than his rival. Eiichiro Oda is considered to be a genius, but after hearing Kishimoto sensei, people might understand how underrated the latter was.
Masashi Kishimoto Had Painting Naruto’s End In His Mind
Naruto (Credit: Crunchyroll)
During an interview in 2006, held by Shonen Jump (US), Masashi Kishimoto was...
- 4/13/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is widely known as one of the most successful and influential anime and manga series all over the world. The story features a wide cast of characters, from Luffy to his diverse range of allies and rivals.
The creator of the series, Eiichiro Oda, has drawn notable inspiration from real-world elements, such as cities, historical locations, and even some actual persons. Considering the unique designs of each character of the story, fans have naturally been curious about the nationalities and cultural influences that inform their creation.
One Piece has frequently shined at incorporating wide multicultural elements into its story. Along with many characters having Western names, the story frequently includes historical and cultural influences from various parts of the world.
Why Eiichiro Oda Chose Not to Base Straw Hats on Ancient Japanese ‘Wakou’ Pirates
One Piece is renowned for its fusion of diverse international objects into the story.
The creator of the series, Eiichiro Oda, has drawn notable inspiration from real-world elements, such as cities, historical locations, and even some actual persons. Considering the unique designs of each character of the story, fans have naturally been curious about the nationalities and cultural influences that inform their creation.
One Piece has frequently shined at incorporating wide multicultural elements into its story. Along with many characters having Western names, the story frequently includes historical and cultural influences from various parts of the world.
Why Eiichiro Oda Chose Not to Base Straw Hats on Ancient Japanese ‘Wakou’ Pirates
One Piece is renowned for its fusion of diverse international objects into the story.
- 4/13/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
The creator of the beloved series One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, is one of the best storytellers in the industry. For more than 25 years, Oda Sensei has amazed fans all over the world with his exceptional narrative abilities.
Eiichiro Oda is also called a genius for his skill in adding easter eggs and foreshadowing future plot developments through significantly minor story details.
Oda’s One Piece is set in a world filled with pirates, all engaged in a journey to find the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. This amazing prize was left behind by the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
Zoro in One Piece
As the central Straw Hat crew of pirates travel from island to island on their journey to uncover One Piece, the series flawlessly transitions from Scooby-Doo-esque horror adventures to narratives akin to The Great Escape.
How One Piece Differs From a Typical Pirate Story...
Eiichiro Oda is also called a genius for his skill in adding easter eggs and foreshadowing future plot developments through significantly minor story details.
Oda’s One Piece is set in a world filled with pirates, all engaged in a journey to find the legendary treasure known as the One Piece. This amazing prize was left behind by the former Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
Zoro in One Piece
As the central Straw Hat crew of pirates travel from island to island on their journey to uncover One Piece, the series flawlessly transitions from Scooby-Doo-esque horror adventures to narratives akin to The Great Escape.
How One Piece Differs From a Typical Pirate Story...
- 4/13/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
We all know that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga became a massive hit and is still regarded as the best live-action adaptation of an anime. Netflix absolutely has a hit with the series and all the fans are eagerly waiting for the second season to start. But, it’s not just the fans who are preparing for the upcoming season, as the main actor from the series, young Iñaki Godoy, decided to live on a ship for 80 days in order to prepare for the second season of the series.
Iñaki Godoy plays Monkey D. Luffy in the series, the main character of Oda’s work, who decides to become a pirate so he can succeed Gol D. Roger as the Pirate King. He gathered his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, in the first season, and they are now ready to start their adventure, which...
Iñaki Godoy plays Monkey D. Luffy in the series, the main character of Oda’s work, who decides to become a pirate so he can succeed Gol D. Roger as the Pirate King. He gathered his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, in the first season, and they are now ready to start their adventure, which...
- 4/13/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
One Piece has finally featured one of the most awaited rematches in the anime. After more than 700 episodes later, Monkey D. Luffy exchanged blows with his former nemesis, Rob Lucci. Previously, he was the leader of Cp-9, but currently, he has been promoted to Cp-0. The Egghead Island arc featured both of them in their awakened form and gifting the fans another great moment.
After Luffy transformed into Gear 5 and hit Rob Lucci, the latter wasted no time showcasing his awakened form. Even though both have awakened their Devil Fruit, there seems to be a disparity between the two, which proves Luffy’s Devil Fruit to be unique. He is the only Zoan-type user who has this ability, and not even the Gorosei has shown the unique ability.
Monkey D. Luffy’s Devil Fruit Is Uniquely Different Monkey D. Luffy (Credit: Toei Animation)
There are several Zoan-type Devil Fruit users in One Piece.
After Luffy transformed into Gear 5 and hit Rob Lucci, the latter wasted no time showcasing his awakened form. Even though both have awakened their Devil Fruit, there seems to be a disparity between the two, which proves Luffy’s Devil Fruit to be unique. He is the only Zoan-type user who has this ability, and not even the Gorosei has shown the unique ability.
Monkey D. Luffy’s Devil Fruit Is Uniquely Different Monkey D. Luffy (Credit: Toei Animation)
There are several Zoan-type Devil Fruit users in One Piece.
- 4/13/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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