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AlthoughOne Pieceis labeled as an action fantasy anime and manga series, Eiichiro Oda, the creator ofOne Piecehas 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.
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’t only write or draw action scenes and how these variable genres keep his story interesting.
Eiichiro Oda Explains WhyOne PieceCan Never Just Be an Action Manga
In 2012,Viz Mediainterviewed Oda-san where they discussed the creation of theOne Pieceworld, its characters, its influence on anime and manga fans, and much more. They also talked about how Oda can never just focus on the action and fighting elements of the story because it will make the story boring.
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Oda stated:
“The thing is, I get bored easily. So if my manga was just about the action, or comedy, or tearjerking moments, more than anybody, I would get bored. So I change up the style of the series to keep up my motivation to draw the series.”
According toEiichiro Oda, he gets bored writing about one particular genre for a long time. Because the story ofOne Piecehas been written over 1100 chapters, dwelling on a single feeling will irritate not only the audience but also Oda. This is why he changes the style so frequently and keeps himself motivated to draw the series.
Eiichiro Oda’s Secret Behind Creating The Legendary Story ofOne Piece
During the interview, Oda not only explained why he has createdso many different genre plotlinesforOne Piece, but he also talked about how he came up with such interesting arcs and scenes and has been consistent with them for so long.
“The real secret? I think of the plots and scenes when I’m tired. The only way that I can think of a new idea is to think about it a lot without sleeping or eating. That’s the only way that I know, because humans can only come up with truly new ideas when they reach their limit. So every time I am done with my manuscript, I am completely exhausted.”
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One Pieceis a blend of so many genres and emotions, and it’s all thanks to Oda-san who has been working on his magnum opus for so long. He has stated that he can only come up with such great ideas when he reaches his limit, which is why he often gets extremely tired after every arc ofOne Piece. But it still doesn’t affect his creativity and his motivation to create one of the best anime and manga series of all time.
You can watchOne Pieceon Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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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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