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Zoro is a legendary character, not only inOne Piece but in other anime and manga franchises as well. The daunting swordsman is often the butt of jokes due to his inability to figure out directions. However, that has not stopped him from appearing in other famous works.
Franchises likeHaikyu!!, Kagurabachiand more have included Zoro references in their plot, proving that other mangakas are nerds for Eiichiro Oda’s work. But make sure this doesn’t reach the ears of Sanji fans, or the rivalry between the characters might just prove fatal.
One PieceZoro Mentioned inHaikyu!!
In chapter 373 ofHaikyu!!, Hinata attempts to have a light conversation with Pedro and shows him the Romance Dawn volume of theOne Piecemanga. He then asks Pedro about his favorite character while declaring that his favorite is Zoro. So yes, Hinata canonically readsOne Pieceand is obsessed with Zoro.
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The cameo moment ofOne Piececreated a ruckus among fans as it was a moment they had never anticipated.One Pieceis famous enough to even appear in other manga!
Zoro’s Pose from One Piece Featured inKagurabachi
Chapter 28 ofKagurabachifeatured an exciting moment when Chihiro infiltrated the Sazanami Clan’s basement. He was surrounded by enemies as soon as he entered, but he took an instinctive fighting stance. Lo and behold,his stance resembled Zoro’s Three Sword Style, where he holds a sword in his mouth.
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Chihiro held one sword in his hand and another in his mouth, before transferring it to his other hand. Zoro’s signature pose inOne Piecemade a surprising cameo in the manga.
One PieceZoro Featured in Other Anime and Shows
Zoro’s influence is not limited to the anime world. In aSimpsonsepisodetitled ‘E-I-E-I,’ Homer is seen cosplaying as Zoro. The outfit was complete with Zoro’s green hair and three swords. His family members dressed up as characters fromNaruto, Pokemon, Bleach,andAttack on Titan. This episode offers a pleasant homage to some of the biggest anime franchises and their iconic characters.
Homer Simpson as Zoro 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/hhCzhbfpz5
The webtoon world is also not far behind on this trend. The famous Korean webtoonTower of Godfeatured a character dressed in Zoro’s signature outfit: a white T-shirt coupled with a green belt and black pants.
A Character dressed up as Zoro in Tower of God.pic.twitter.com/eST7XYCis1
Although it is a minor character with barely any screen time, fans quickly noticed the outfit and its original owner. The character’s name is Full Black, and he even has a scar on his face, just like Zoro.
Zoro’s influence is undeniable in worldwide media, and you betSanjiwould be really upset if he found out about it. The two have always shared afriendly rivalryamongst them, with Sanji calling Zoro ‘Marimo-head.’ The nickname means moss-head, referring to Zoro’s green hair.
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Sanji fans are bound to be a little jealous that Zoro is featured in more series than their favorite. Well, let’s just call it motivation for Sanji to work harder on his kicks.
You can read theOne Piecemanga on Viz Media, and watch the anime on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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