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The epic tale of Luffy and his crew sailing through theOne Pieceworld to find the treasure of the Pirate King and unveil the secrets of the world has ruled over the anime and manga industry for almost thirty years now. The series has proved itself to be better than many former and current-era projects, and by the looks of it,One Pieceis only going to get better.
Almost all of the credit forOne Piece’sinfinite success goes to its creator, Eiichiro Oda. Oda startedOne Piecein 1997 with a dream of making the best manga series of all time, and he has achieved it.One Pieceis one of the few series that does not have a single bad storyline that would have disappointed fans.
But what is the inspiration that has motivated Oda to create such a great series and keep its success ever-growing? For those who don’t know, Oda’s motivation comes from the request that Akira Toriyama made to him regardingOne Piece.
Akira Toriyama’s Request To Eiichiro Oda RegardingOne Piece
TheOne Pieceartbook, Color Walk 1, which was released in 2001, contained an interview between Oda and Toriyama and was translated byThe Grandline. At the conclusion of their discussion, when Toriyama was asked to offer some encouraging words to Oda, he decided to make a personal request to theOne Piecemanga creator.
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Toriyama stated:
I would like you to keep drawing in the ‘ultra-mainstream’, Oda kun. There’s nothing else for me to say! My own child also reads One Piece really voraciously, too. So, I also read it… and I really understood why everyone was crazy about One Piece! So, just keep doing your best from now on!!
Ever sinceOne Piecewas released,Akira Toriyamaknew that the series was going to make a big name for itself. Thus, he asked Oda to keep doing his best as he realized the potential of the best-selling manga of all time.
Since then, Oda has made sure to follow through on Toriyama’s request and always give thebest storyline possibleforOne Piece.
The Popularity ofOne Pieceis Rising Faster Than Ever
There is no other anime or manga series that has seen success likeEiichiro Oda’sOne Piece. The series’ rise to the top of the podium was certainly admirable, but for the last few years,One Piecehas seen its popularity surge at an entirely different scale.
The main contribution comes from the fact that the recent arcs and sagas like Wano and Egghead have revealed what Oda is capable of in terms of writing and worldbuilding. Plus, the global increase in the overall demand for the anime and manga artform certainly contributes to the factor.
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While the series has entered its final saga, it still has a lot to offer, andOne Piecefans have been waiting patiently for all these years to see what Oda has in store for them for the conclusion. With intriguing foreshadowing, the disclosure of gripping mysteries, and never-before-seen battles,One Pieceis sure to reach new heightsof success, making its name legendary.
One Pieceis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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