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From thrilling action scenes to compelling characters, Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecehas earned a notable status in the community by influencing millions of viewers worldwide. Ever since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997,One Piecehas produced over 1100 chapters and 100 volumes.
Oda-sensei has been enthralling fans for over 25 years, highlighting his ability to address complex themes and issues within the framework of a shonen manga. By airing for decades,One Piecehas influenced many new viewers, leaving them awe-struck by Oda’s splendid narrative and viewing his work as a masterpiece.
Many fans believe that the extensive episode count is a key factor behind the show’s immense success, showcasing Oda-sensei’s exceptional foreshadowing skills as an author. There are several manga creators who have surpassed the legendary mangaka in terms of longevity, andHajime no Ipporemains one of the standout hits in the genre.
AsOne PieceNears Its End,Hajime no IppoCould Surpass Oda’s Masterpiece in Longevity
ThroughOne Piece‘s epic tale of friendship and adventure, Oda-sensei still continues to draw several new viewers despite its long list of episodes. In the manga industry, there are only a few creators likeEiichiro Odawho have managed to captivate a vast audience for decades, keeping readers engaged without a single dull moment.
Hajime no Ipporanks among one of the greatest manga titles which continue to impact, influence, and entertain readers indefinitely. George Morikawa introduces fans to Ippo Makunouchi, who enters the world of boxing after meeting a professional boxer. Not to forget, Morikawa’s masterpiece is often compared to the box-office hitRocky.
Interestingly,Hajime no Ippomanga began in 1989, nearly a decade beforeOne Piecemade its debut in 1997, and now has over 1400 chapters under its name. George Morikawa blends outstanding storytelling, intricate artwork, intense action, and strong character development, making the series a unique experience for boxing fans.
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To everyone’s surprise, Morikawa has officially announced that the fan-favorite boxing manga series willsoon come to an end. The legendary mangaka has expressed intentions of finishing the series promptly, attributing his decision to concerns about his physical health.
While some fans are a bit upset with the announcement, Morikawa has yet to begin planning the ending, despite his intention to wrap it up soon. The mangaka may intend to conclude Ippo’s story with the Japanese National Champion reaching his final goal of earning the world title.
The Red-Haired Pirate, Shanks, has an Evil Twin Brother
After enthralling fans for over 25 years, Eiichiro Oda has finally started unveiling several mysteries of theOne Pieceworld. With the recent manga developments, the surprising demise of one of the Five Elders, Saturn, atImu’s handshas left several manga readers in disbelief.
One Piece: Bartolomeo’s Devil Fruit Might be in the Elite List That Can Cheat a Major Weakness After What Shanks Did to His Crew
Later, Oda-sensei introducesGarlingFigarland, replacing Saturn as the Five Great Elders and reviving Shanks’ twin theory. Saint Garling’s facial hair is shaped like a moon, which could be Oda-sensei’s way of hinting at his yokai transformation into theNorse mystic beast, Fenrir.
In Greek mythology, the Fenrir has two sons. The first son named Skoll, always chased the sun; whereas the second son named Hati always chased the moon. Fenrir’s two sons are revivingShanks’ twin theory.
Fans believe similar to Skoll, Shanks always chased the Sun God Nika devil fruit; whereas his brother grew up in a Celestial Dragon environment under Garling, whose facial hair resembles the moon.
One Pieceis available to stream on Crunchyroll
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
