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More than two decades have passed with this epic anime adventure ofOne Piece. Filled with complex plot twists, and master storytelling by the genius Eiichiro Oda, it has given the readers a series that refuses to be bound by conventional rules. As such, it has broken records of how long a television series could actually run.
Upto this day,One Piecesails on as strong as ever, since Oda never disappoints with his impressive ability at foreshadowing complex narrative threads.
But beneath this seeming success lies a very pressing concern with the aging of the original voice cast. As these veteran actors grow older with the series, it becomes inevitable to find worthy successors now. Otherwise, it might threaten to blur the lines that carry this phenomenal anime forward.
Oda Deceived The Original Luffy Voice Actor, Mayumi Tanaka!
From the beginning of theOne Pieceanime, Mayumi Tanaka did everything she could as the legendary voice of Monkey D. Luffy. At the time of agreement withEiichiro Oda, She never thought that the series would extend longer than two decades! According to some trusted sources, Tanaka-san constantly teased Oda on how many chapters the series would last.
I never thought One Piece would be this long. Every year Oda told me, “Mayumi-san, it’d be end in 10 years.”
Tanaka-san said that Oda often comforted her, claiming that it’ll be over in the next ten years for sure! Every time she asked if the series would ever end, Oda-san would say that it would probably end immediately.
However, this indeed was a very devious method that kept Tanaka in, taking advantage of her love for the character. But this was also why Tanaka-san could portray Luffy with such enthusiasm,never having to look at what’s coming next in the manga.
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Amidst all the fun though, grave questions arise about the eventual passing of time. Can Tanaka-san continue voicing Luffy eternally? No, right! She herself also yearns for further going on, but the search for a worthy successor is more pressing than ever.
Tanaka-san is In Search For Her Substitute Now
A rather sentimental post of Mayumi Tanaka has surfaced while talking about her future and the uncertain ending ofOne Piece. She expressed great concern about whether she would be able to see the end ofOne Pieceor not as her age is also catching up to her.
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With her eventual retirement, Tanaka-san thinks that choosing a replacement now would be the best possible solution. It may also help with the pain of her fans as they will have the time to get familiar with her eventual retirement.
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As fans of the genius work ofOne Piece, we still believe in the spirit of Luffy and wish to be left behind and found forever when Tanaka-san leaves the show. Hopefully, the successor of Tanaka-san would be as great as her, becauseOne Piece‘s solid base is after all constructed around Oda-san’s stunning narrative and Tanaka-san’s legendary voice acting.
However, Tanaka-san’s voice as our beloved character will never be forgotten and thatOne Piece, because of it, will continue to keep its spirit alive in the next generations.
TheOne Pieceanime is available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
