Imu, the overarching main villain of One Piece is yet to make a face-reveal. But it hasn’t stopped fans from creating theories to make sense of him. This mysterious character has always appeared as a silhouette, often with mysterious backgrounds.
Yet, it is not clear how Imu is able to rule over the World Government as well as the Celestial Dragons. Is his Devil Fruit that powerful? Fans have theorized Imu’s potential Devil Fruit as well as its powers.
The Four Gods and Their Devil Fruits in One Piece
Luffy finding the Hito Hito no Mi: Nika | One Piece Fandom
For the longest time, Luffy’s Devil Fruit was conjectured to be Gomu Gomu no Mi, a simple rubber-type Paramecia fruit. Yet, as the plot progressed, it was revealed that Gomu Gomu no Mi was just a cover-up name to hide its actual nature. The fruit is actually...
Yet, it is not clear how Imu is able to rule over the World Government as well as the Celestial Dragons. Is his Devil Fruit that powerful? Fans have theorized Imu’s potential Devil Fruit as well as its powers.
The Four Gods and Their Devil Fruits in One Piece
Luffy finding the Hito Hito no Mi: Nika | One Piece Fandom
For the longest time, Luffy’s Devil Fruit was conjectured to be Gomu Gomu no Mi, a simple rubber-type Paramecia fruit. Yet, as the plot progressed, it was revealed that Gomu Gomu no Mi was just a cover-up name to hide its actual nature. The fruit is actually...
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Chapter 1115 of One Piece showed a continuation of Vegapunk’s message to the world. The genius scientist explained that it took an alliance of 20 nations to defeat Joy Boy. Yet, who murdered Joy Boy is still unclear.
Eiichiro Oda’s habit is to sprinkle Easter Eggs all throughout One Piece so that readers can piece them together to make their own theory. Similarly, if you treat the manga chapters like puzzle pieces then you are bound to have suspicions about who could have killed Joy Boy.
All the Hints Sprinkled in One Piece Regarding Joy Boy Dr. Vegapunk reveals Joy Boy was the First Pirate in One Piece | Viz Media
Joy Boy played a great role as a liberator during the Void Century. He is also the first man to ever become a pirate. We learn about him from the messages recorded in Poneglyphs. One Poneglyph contained an apology to the Fish-Man Island’s merpeople.
Eiichiro Oda’s habit is to sprinkle Easter Eggs all throughout One Piece so that readers can piece them together to make their own theory. Similarly, if you treat the manga chapters like puzzle pieces then you are bound to have suspicions about who could have killed Joy Boy.
All the Hints Sprinkled in One Piece Regarding Joy Boy Dr. Vegapunk reveals Joy Boy was the First Pirate in One Piece | Viz Media
Joy Boy played a great role as a liberator during the Void Century. He is also the first man to ever become a pirate. We learn about him from the messages recorded in Poneglyphs. One Poneglyph contained an apology to the Fish-Man Island’s merpeople.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Netflix Reveals One Piece Live Action as Most Successful Series of Late 2023 - Main Image
The show is no doubt a success, but a new report confirmed that the One Piece live-action is Netflix’s most successful series in the second half of 2023.
How successful? Well, the series is Netflix’s most-watched show between July and December 2023. Yes, that means it beat every other Netflix original series that year, showing just how many viewers watched it.
What’s also interesting is that the show had a noticeable effect on the anime series and films, with these also getting a major increase in viewership.
One Piece Live-Action Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Series in the Second Half of 2023
Netflix recently shared its second half of 2023 report, which featured a lot of interesting data. For instance, it revealed that Leave the World Behind was Netflix’s biggest movie in late 2023 with 121 million views.
The show is no doubt a success, but a new report confirmed that the One Piece live-action is Netflix’s most successful series in the second half of 2023.
How successful? Well, the series is Netflix’s most-watched show between July and December 2023. Yes, that means it beat every other Netflix original series that year, showing just how many viewers watched it.
What’s also interesting is that the show had a noticeable effect on the anime series and films, with these also getting a major increase in viewership.
One Piece Live-Action Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Series in the Second Half of 2023
Netflix recently shared its second half of 2023 report, which featured a lot of interesting data. For instance, it revealed that Leave the World Behind was Netflix’s biggest movie in late 2023 with 121 million views.
- 5/24/2024
- EpicStream
Netflix has unveiled its list of the most-watched titles in the second half of 2023, and leading the pack is none other than the first season of One Piece live-action series, which garnered 71.6 million views in four months.
Checkout the entire list below:
RankTitleAvailable Globally?Release DateHours ViewedViews1.One Piece: Season 1Yes2023-08-31541,900,00071,600,0002.Dear Child: Limited Series // Liebes Kind: MiniserieYes2023-09-07252,800,00052,500,0003.Who is Erin Carter?: Limited SeriesYes2023-08-24286,200,00050,100,0004.Lupin: Part 3Yes2023-10-05274,300,00049,700,0005.The Witcher: Season 3Yes2023-06-29363,800,00047,900,0006.Sex Education: Season 4Yes2023-09-21374,700,00046,300,0007.Beckham: Limited SeriesYes2023-10-04208,500,00043,900,0008.CoComelon: Season 8Yes2023-04-1040,100,00037,600,0009.Virgin River: Season 5Yes2023-09-07331,400,00035,800,00010.The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2Yes2023-07-06292,300,00035,700,00011.Painkiller: Limited SeriesYes2023-08-10171,400,00034,400,00012.All the Light We Cannot See: Limited SeriesYes2023-11-02129,900,00033,900,00013.My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 1Yes2023-12-07254,300,00033,400,00014.King the Land: Limited Series // 킹더랜드: 리미티드 시리즈Yes2023-06-17630,200,00033,200,00015.Squid Game:...
Checkout the entire list below:
RankTitleAvailable Globally?Release DateHours ViewedViews1.One Piece: Season 1Yes2023-08-31541,900,00071,600,0002.Dear Child: Limited Series // Liebes Kind: MiniserieYes2023-09-07252,800,00052,500,0003.Who is Erin Carter?: Limited SeriesYes2023-08-24286,200,00050,100,0004.Lupin: Part 3Yes2023-10-05274,300,00049,700,0005.The Witcher: Season 3Yes2023-06-29363,800,00047,900,0006.Sex Education: Season 4Yes2023-09-21374,700,00046,300,0007.Beckham: Limited SeriesYes2023-10-04208,500,00043,900,0008.CoComelon: Season 8Yes2023-04-1040,100,00037,600,0009.Virgin River: Season 5Yes2023-09-07331,400,00035,800,00010.The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 2Yes2023-07-06292,300,00035,700,00011.Painkiller: Limited SeriesYes2023-08-10171,400,00034,400,00012.All the Light We Cannot See: Limited SeriesYes2023-11-02129,900,00033,900,00013.My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 1Yes2023-12-07254,300,00033,400,00014.King the Land: Limited Series // 킹더랜드: 리미티드 시리즈Yes2023-06-17630,200,00033,200,00015.Squid Game:...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
One Piece fans are waiting for a couple of battles that will change the entire course of the story. These battles will likely take place during the final arc, and when they do, they will be some of the biggest fights in the history of anime. Among these fights, the one that fans are waiting for the most is the Zoro vs. Mihawk rematch.
Roronoa Zoro | Toei Animation
Since the beginning, Zoro has been motivated by a single ambition, which is to become the strongest swordsman in the world. For this, he has to defeat the current strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. The two have fought once during the Baratie arc, and Zoro was easily defeated by Mihawk.
Ever since then, he has been training vigorously and waiting for a rematch that will once again give him a chance to finally achieve the title. While Zoro and the One Piece fans waited,...
Roronoa Zoro | Toei Animation
Since the beginning, Zoro has been motivated by a single ambition, which is to become the strongest swordsman in the world. For this, he has to defeat the current strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. The two have fought once during the Baratie arc, and Zoro was easily defeated by Mihawk.
Ever since then, he has been training vigorously and waiting for a rematch that will once again give him a chance to finally achieve the title. While Zoro and the One Piece fans waited,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Leave The World Behind was the most viewed feature film on Netflix over the second half of 2023, according to the streamer’s second biannual viewing report.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
The Sam Esmail thriller with Julia Roberts generated 121m views over the period, becoming Netflix’s fifth most popular movie of all time. Gal Gadot crime thriller Heart Of Stone was the second most popular feature in the time frame, with 109.6m views, followed by animated family film Leo, Spanish-language thriller Nowhere (86.2m) and action comedy The Out-Laws (83.8m).
Netflix published its first biannual report late last year, taking a step towards greater data transparency.
- 5/23/2024
- ScreenDaily
Today, Netflix released viewership data for the second half of 2023. The numbers shine a light on what worked, what flopped, and how Netflix may move forward in the future.
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The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com ‘One Piece’ to Rule Them All
The most-watched show on Netflix in the second half of 2023 was “One Piece.” The live-action remake of an anime classic racked up an incredible 71.6 million views and over 541 million hours. The easy conclusion is that Netflix should greenlight more live-action remakes of anime shows, right? Well, maybe not.
One of Netflix’s most high-profile flops was the live-action “Cowboy Bebop,” which hit the platform in November 2021. Although it hit the Netflix Top 10 list for three weeks, the show declined 59% in viewing hours from its second week to its third. Netflix canceled the show less than a month after its debut.
Netflix’s remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a hit this year.
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Netflix has released another huge batch of data about the time users spent with the service, and the top of its series list demonstrates how wide its global reach is.
The No. 1 series for the second half of 2023, as measured by Netflix’s view metric (total viewing hours divided by running time), was One Piece, a U.S.-Japanese co-production based on the enduringly popular manga and anime series. It amassed 71.6 million views following its Aug. 31 premiere. Four of the next five shows — German miniseries Dear Child, the third installment of Lupin from France, and British shows Who Is Erin Carter? and Sex Education season four — originated outside the United States, and the sixth, The Witcher, is based on novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and films in Europe.
One Piece’s 71.6 million views equates to 541.9 million hours of viewing worldwide in the four months from its premiere date to...
The No. 1 series for the second half of 2023, as measured by Netflix’s view metric (total viewing hours divided by running time), was One Piece, a U.S.-Japanese co-production based on the enduringly popular manga and anime series. It amassed 71.6 million views following its Aug. 31 premiere. Four of the next five shows — German miniseries Dear Child, the third installment of Lupin from France, and British shows Who Is Erin Carter? and Sex Education season four — originated outside the United States, and the sixth, The Witcher, is based on novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and films in Europe.
One Piece’s 71.6 million views equates to 541.9 million hours of viewing worldwide in the four months from its premiere date to...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dear Child (Liebes Kind) is a German miniseries that is about to become even more high-profile outside of its local territory.
The limited series became the second most-watched title for Netflix over the second half of 2023 as it published its latest tranche of viewing data.
The series clocked up 253M hours viewed since its launch in September with 52.5M views, coming in just behind One Piece, Netflix’s high-profile anime remake.
In Netflix’s first tranche of data, released in December, Korean thriller The Glory was its most-watched international title with 623M hours viewed.
But what is Dear Child?
Based on a book, the series is about a mystery woman, who is discovered after a hit-and-run — and a long unsolved missing persons case is reopened.
A 13-year-old missing persons case is reopened with stunning and dramatic turns. When an unknown woman is struck by a car in a German forest at night,...
The limited series became the second most-watched title for Netflix over the second half of 2023 as it published its latest tranche of viewing data.
The series clocked up 253M hours viewed since its launch in September with 52.5M views, coming in just behind One Piece, Netflix’s high-profile anime remake.
In Netflix’s first tranche of data, released in December, Korean thriller The Glory was its most-watched international title with 623M hours viewed.
But what is Dear Child?
Based on a book, the series is about a mystery woman, who is discovered after a hit-and-run — and a long unsolved missing persons case is reopened.
A 13-year-old missing persons case is reopened with stunning and dramatic turns. When an unknown woman is struck by a car in a German forest at night,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has just released another round of viewership data.
After pulling back the curtain on its data for the first time last year, the streamer quietly dropped the insights for the second half of 2023, publishing the second What We Watched report on Thursday without as much fanfare as the last round. As Netflix pointed out previously, the initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming.
According to the report, audiences watched 90B hours of Netflix content from July to December 2023, which is on par with the first half of the year.
The top-ranking title in the latest report appears to be the apocalyptic film Leave the World Behind with 121M views.
Related: ‘Young Sheldon’ Enjoys Second Life On Netflix; ‘Suits’ Still A Big Draw
The most-watched series is One Piece with more than half a billion hours viewed, translating to just under 72M total views.
After pulling back the curtain on its data for the first time last year, the streamer quietly dropped the insights for the second half of 2023, publishing the second What We Watched report on Thursday without as much fanfare as the last round. As Netflix pointed out previously, the initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming.
According to the report, audiences watched 90B hours of Netflix content from July to December 2023, which is on par with the first half of the year.
The top-ranking title in the latest report appears to be the apocalyptic film Leave the World Behind with 121M views.
Related: ‘Young Sheldon’ Enjoys Second Life On Netflix; ‘Suits’ Still A Big Draw
The most-watched series is One Piece with more than half a billion hours viewed, translating to just under 72M total views.
- 5/23/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Dystopian thriller “Leave the World Behind” was the most-watched film — and title overall — on Netflix globally in the second half of 2023, while anime-inspired live action series “One Piece” led on the TV side among individual series seasons.
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” reflecting viewership on the streamer from July-December 2023 covering 99% of all viewing on Netflix. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of Netflix in the second half of 2023, compared with 93 billion hours in the first half of the year.
Netflix released its first big data dump, covering the first half of 2023, last December. In the second report, released Thursday, the company has added runtime and views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) and separated films and TV series, syncing it up with its weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists.
“Leave the World Behind,” Netflix’s No. 5 most popular movie of all time,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations English Dub Release Date: When Is the English Version Coming Out? - Main Image
To the delight of US fans, Hulu has confirmed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is getting an English dub soon. Check out all the details below so you don't miss out on the English version's upcoming release.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations English Dub Release Date
On Hulu’s press page, it was revealed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations’ English dub is scheduled to air on June 1, 2024. Hulu will air Viz Media's English dub version of the series.
The Boruto anime debuted in Japan in April 2017 on TV Tokyo. Part 1 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations concluded with 293 episodes in March 2023, paving the way for part 2, which has also been confirmed.
Boruto English Dub Voice Cast and Staff Confirmed
Viz Media secured the rights to the series’ dub and will stream it on Hulu next month.
To the delight of US fans, Hulu has confirmed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is getting an English dub soon. Check out all the details below so you don't miss out on the English version's upcoming release.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations English Dub Release Date
On Hulu’s press page, it was revealed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations’ English dub is scheduled to air on June 1, 2024. Hulu will air Viz Media's English dub version of the series.
The Boruto anime debuted in Japan in April 2017 on TV Tokyo. Part 1 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations concluded with 293 episodes in March 2023, paving the way for part 2, which has also been confirmed.
Boruto English Dub Voice Cast and Staff Confirmed
Viz Media secured the rights to the series’ dub and will stream it on Hulu next month.
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
The gang's all here! Following last month's announcement of a rerun at Chiba's Lala arena Tokyo-bay, ice skating show One Piece On Ice ~Episode of Alabasta~ confirmed today that the entire original cast, including ensemble members, are back on board for four extra shows taking place on September 7-8, 2024. A brand-new "rerun visual" was also unveiled. Rerun Visual "One Piece Otoutage" director Kahori Kanaya helmed the original production, and Kenji Miyamoto, who choreographed for the Yuri!!! on Ice anime, was in charge of the choreography. The cast includes Shoma Uno, Kazuki Tomono, Koshiro Shimada, Nobunari Oda, Rinka Watanabe and other professional skaters. Related: One Piece On Ice ~Episode of Alabasta~ to Perform New Shows This September In the meantime, don't miss brand-new episodes of the One Piece anime every Sunday, right here on Crunchyroll! Monkey. D. Luffy refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest...
- 5/23/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
2024 is proving to be a big year for One Piece. Not only is the series excelling in the anime and manga world, but it has taken global recognition to a different level. Toei Animation, the production studio of One Piece, recently announced that Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus has collaborated with the world’s biggest entertainment arena, Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
One Piece anime (Credit: Toei Animation)
Not only that, One Piece has also got its first One Piece cafe in America, and that too is located in Las Vegas. Along with that, the collaboration of One Piece with the Sphere will also mark the launch of One Piece’s first English YouTube channel, which will offer fans from all over the world an easy and comfortable understanding of the franchise.
However, fans of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball might not be happy with One Piece getting world recognition on a whole new level.
One Piece anime (Credit: Toei Animation)
Not only that, One Piece has also got its first One Piece cafe in America, and that too is located in Las Vegas. Along with that, the collaboration of One Piece with the Sphere will also mark the launch of One Piece’s first English YouTube channel, which will offer fans from all over the world an easy and comfortable understanding of the franchise.
However, fans of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball might not be happy with One Piece getting world recognition on a whole new level.
- 5/22/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
One Piece Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68 - Main Image
In what is sad news for many anime fans, notable One Piece voice actor Hideyuki Umezu has died recently, as confirmed by voice actor agency 81 Produce.
Umezu’s death was announced by the agency yesterday, May 21, via an official update on its website. There, Umezu’s cause of death was confirmed.
As is the case with deaths in the anime and manga industry, Umezu’s passing was announced some days after it happened, with a funeral ceremony held only for close family and friends.
81 Produce Confirms Hideyuki Umezu Dies at Age 68
Hideyuki Umezu died at age 68, with his official cause of death being interstitial pneumonia. It’s not clear if Umezu’s illness was only recent, as the private lives of talents in Japan are often not disclosed.
Umezu began working as a voice actor in the 80s,...
In what is sad news for many anime fans, notable One Piece voice actor Hideyuki Umezu has died recently, as confirmed by voice actor agency 81 Produce.
Umezu’s death was announced by the agency yesterday, May 21, via an official update on its website. There, Umezu’s cause of death was confirmed.
As is the case with deaths in the anime and manga industry, Umezu’s passing was announced some days after it happened, with a funeral ceremony held only for close family and friends.
81 Produce Confirms Hideyuki Umezu Dies at Age 68
Hideyuki Umezu died at age 68, with his official cause of death being interstitial pneumonia. It’s not clear if Umezu’s illness was only recent, as the private lives of talents in Japan are often not disclosed.
Umezu began working as a voice actor in the 80s,...
- 5/22/2024
- EpicStream
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece came back with a banger as the spoilers of Chapter 1115 recently surfaced on the internet. While these spoilers are not official, they are mostly correct and offer a glimpse of what the narrative of the upcoming One Piece chapter has to offer, and this time, they have given a lot of details about the two most important aspects of One Piece.
One Piece | Toei Animation
According to the spoilers, the final villain of Oda’s magnum opus has made a return once more in the story, but Oda has still not revealed his identity. The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1115 feature a panel with Imu and his connection to Joy Boy. However, his face is still a mystery and hidden in a shadow, just like his previous appearances.
The second most important thing that the spoilers mention is that Dr. Vegapunk talks about a war that started years ago,...
One Piece | Toei Animation
According to the spoilers, the final villain of Oda’s magnum opus has made a return once more in the story, but Oda has still not revealed his identity. The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1115 feature a panel with Imu and his connection to Joy Boy. However, his face is still a mystery and hidden in a shadow, just like his previous appearances.
The second most important thing that the spoilers mention is that Dr. Vegapunk talks about a war that started years ago,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Voice actor Toru Furuya, who is known for his role as Sabo in One Piece and Yamcha in Dragon Ball series, has issued a public apology on his official X account on May 22, 2024, following an interview with Shukan Bunshun, admitting to a long-term affair with a fan and other serious misconduct.
In the statement, Furuya confessed to having an affair with a fan for four and a half years, which he ended in September 2023.
The voice actor revealed that he was drawn to the woman’s unwavering support and initiated contact with her, leading to the relationship.
Related:
[Full Story] Here’s How Toru Furuya’s Abusive Affair With His Female Fan Unfolded!
During the course of the affair, he recounted an argument during which he impulsively raised his hand against the woman, an act he described as “lowest behavior as an adult and as a human being“.
He also disclosed that...
In the statement, Furuya confessed to having an affair with a fan for four and a half years, which he ended in September 2023.
The voice actor revealed that he was drawn to the woman’s unwavering support and initiated contact with her, leading to the relationship.
Related:
[Full Story] Here’s How Toru Furuya’s Abusive Affair With His Female Fan Unfolded!
During the course of the affair, he recounted an argument during which he impulsively raised his hand against the woman, an act he described as “lowest behavior as an adult and as a human being“.
He also disclosed that...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Luffy’s Gear 5 is right now the epitome of his powers in One Piece. He unlocked these powers while fighting Kaido during the Wano arc, and he defeated the strongest creature in the world. However, these powers might not be able to save him in the Egghead Island arc as the Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates is fighting the Five Elders, the strongest individuals in the World Government.
Gear 5 Luffy vs Kaido | Toei Animation
As of now, Luffy has been struggling against the Gorosei, and no matter which move he tries, he is not able to even land a scratch on them, much less defeat them. Therefore, there is a chance that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, might introduce a new power-up for the protagonist. And the recent events in Chapter 1114 might have already hinted at this upcoming power-up.
This upcoming power-up of Luffy is linked to...
Gear 5 Luffy vs Kaido | Toei Animation
As of now, Luffy has been struggling against the Gorosei, and no matter which move he tries, he is not able to even land a scratch on them, much less defeat them. Therefore, there is a chance that Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, might introduce a new power-up for the protagonist. And the recent events in Chapter 1114 might have already hinted at this upcoming power-up.
This upcoming power-up of Luffy is linked to...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Berserk fans are well-versed in the dark and goth elements of the series, which makes Kentaro Miura’s magnum opus one of the best Seinen manga of all time. Death, torture, monsters, ghosts, etc. are all part of the series, and they not only make the series scary but also keep the narrative intriguing for the fans.
Mangaka Kentaro Miura’s Berserk | Studio Gaga
Miura’s love for horror and fantasy comes from a legend in the field: Tim Burton. The American director is famous all over the world for his horror movies. Burton inspired a lot of other directors and creators, and one of them was Miura. He might not be the reason behind the entire story of Berserk, but he certainly helped in forming its main element.
This was confessed by Miura in an interview, where he was talking about the birth of Berserk, the flow of the series,...
Mangaka Kentaro Miura’s Berserk | Studio Gaga
Miura’s love for horror and fantasy comes from a legend in the field: Tim Burton. The American director is famous all over the world for his horror movies. Burton inspired a lot of other directors and creators, and one of them was Miura. He might not be the reason behind the entire story of Berserk, but he certainly helped in forming its main element.
This was confessed by Miura in an interview, where he was talking about the birth of Berserk, the flow of the series,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Kentaro Miura’s magnum opus, Berserk, features the character of Guts, who, according to the story, has suffered a lot and is still suffering only to achieve the one thing for which he started his journey. His suffering as a seinen manga character is one of the reasons why fans are so connected with the protagonist and love him so much.
Guts in Berserk
However, there is one character in the Shonen genre who might have suffered as much as Guts. The character in the discussion is Bartholomew Kuma, the former king of the Sorbet Kingdom and a founding member of the Revolutionary Army. One Piece fans are well-versed in what Kuma had to go through to save his daughter, Jewelry Bonney.
Recently, a tweet about the suffering of these two characters was shared on X (Formerly Twitter), and it brought both One Piece and Berserk fans together. Fans discussed...
Guts in Berserk
However, there is one character in the Shonen genre who might have suffered as much as Guts. The character in the discussion is Bartholomew Kuma, the former king of the Sorbet Kingdom and a founding member of the Revolutionary Army. One Piece fans are well-versed in what Kuma had to go through to save his daughter, Jewelry Bonney.
Recently, a tweet about the suffering of these two characters was shared on X (Formerly Twitter), and it brought both One Piece and Berserk fans together. Fans discussed...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece, Roronoa Zoro, is one of the most popular characters in the series. His popularity stems from his extreme talent as a swordsman, his cool attitude, and his loyalty towards his crew, especially his captain, Monkey D. Luffy. Besides Killer, Zoro is the only member of the worst generation who is not a captain.
Zoro in One Piece | Toei Animation
Fans have loved Zoro since the beginning of the series and have wanted to know more about the character. However, even after 1100+ chapters, very little has been explored about the character by Eiichiro Oda. Fans expected him to explain more about his lineage in the Wano arc but were robbed of this information because of the complexity of the arc.
But there is a chance that fans might learn about Zoro and his past. This is because the Swordsman of the...
Zoro in One Piece | Toei Animation
Fans have loved Zoro since the beginning of the series and have wanted to know more about the character. However, even after 1100+ chapters, very little has been explored about the character by Eiichiro Oda. Fans expected him to explain more about his lineage in the Wano arc but were robbed of this information because of the complexity of the arc.
But there is a chance that fans might learn about Zoro and his past. This is because the Swordsman of the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Toei Animation came through ahead of this month's Licensing Expo 2024 event to share some of what Eiichiro Oda's One Piece series is up to in celebration of the anime adaptation's 25th anniversary. Chief among the festivities and licensing opportunities are plans to take over the Exosphere—the exterior of the Sphere in Las Vegas—with a "stunning, larger than life display" from June 10-16, 2024. The One Piece series will also launch a new official English YouTube channel at the same time. Related: Meet Monkey D. Luffy: One Piece Anime 25th Anniversary Spotlight Here's an overview of the One Piece licenses highlighted prior to the event: Cloud9 : Leading esports organization for a collection of apparel and accessories. Culturefly : Manufacturer of exclusive licensed collectibles, subscription boxes, and tech accessories for customers to showcase their One Piece fandom. Dim Mak : DJ Steve Aoki’s fashion lifestyle brand for a...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Bleach is a member of the Big Three club of Shonen anime, and deservedly so. However, its protagonist, Ichigo, is nowhere near the most liked Shonen hero. Tite Kubo created a boy-next-door character who was thrust into responsibilities too big for him.
Luffy and Naruto, on the other hand, have huge individual fanbases. But why are things so different for Ichigo despite being in the same genre? The truth might lie in a 2023 interview with Tite Kubo.
Tite Kubo Admits His Thoughts About Ichigo Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo talked about who he considers to be his heroes. He mentions GeGeGe no Kitaro and Saint Seiya as his favorite, but they are not heroes in that sense.
What is a hero? I’ve never thought of Ichigo as a hero, either. [lol]
So what does Tite Kubo consider a hero? It seems like...
Luffy and Naruto, on the other hand, have huge individual fanbases. But why are things so different for Ichigo despite being in the same genre? The truth might lie in a 2023 interview with Tite Kubo.
Tite Kubo Admits His Thoughts About Ichigo Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach | Crunchyroll
In an interview with Viz Media, Tite Kubo talked about who he considers to be his heroes. He mentions GeGeGe no Kitaro and Saint Seiya as his favorite, but they are not heroes in that sense.
What is a hero? I’ve never thought of Ichigo as a hero, either. [lol]
So what does Tite Kubo consider a hero? It seems like...
- 5/20/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Ufotable’s Demon Slayer may have a lot of defining moments that make the anime series one of the best of all time, but a major part of the credit for the success of the series should ideally go to the voice actors of Demon Slayer, who managed to capture the emotions of intense characters like Tanjiro, Nezuko, Rengoku, Zenitsu, etc.
Nezuko and Tanjiro in Demon Slayer | Ufotable
Voicing such prominent characters can be difficult as they often end up in dire situations, and the entire focus is on them. Therefore, even a small mistake can affect the character and the voice actor’s image. Be it Japanese dubbing or any other language, the stress on the voice is similar for every voice artist who is working on the series.
Zach Aguilar, the English voice actor of the protagonist of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro, once talked about the true process of...
Nezuko and Tanjiro in Demon Slayer | Ufotable
Voicing such prominent characters can be difficult as they often end up in dire situations, and the entire focus is on them. Therefore, even a small mistake can affect the character and the voice actor’s image. Be it Japanese dubbing or any other language, the stress on the voice is similar for every voice artist who is working on the series.
Zach Aguilar, the English voice actor of the protagonist of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro, once talked about the true process of...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The latest One Piece episode brought with it a lot of exciting events, but it also may have triggered the fans of the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, Sanji. In episode 1105, which was released on May 18, 2024, fans were able to point out a change in one of the scenes from the manga that resulted in Sanji missing out on his epic moment.
Sanji – One Piece | Toei Animation
This led to fans getting angry with Toei Animation for not doing justice to the character of Sanji, and some even claimed that the studio is biased towards Zoro and favors the swordsman between the two. Zoro and Sanji already have a rivalry going on, and fans believe that cutting out scenes like this undermines Sanji’s importance as a character.
Some fans even targeted the One Piece animator Henry Thurlow, who is part of the One Piece anime staff at Toei Animation.
Sanji – One Piece | Toei Animation
This led to fans getting angry with Toei Animation for not doing justice to the character of Sanji, and some even claimed that the studio is biased towards Zoro and favors the swordsman between the two. Zoro and Sanji already have a rivalry going on, and fans believe that cutting out scenes like this undermines Sanji’s importance as a character.
Some fans even targeted the One Piece animator Henry Thurlow, who is part of the One Piece anime staff at Toei Animation.
- 5/20/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
In a recent interview with Serieously at the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor who portrayed Sanji in One Piece live-action series, revealed an anecdote involving the creator Eiichiro Oda, where he personally designed a One Piece tattoo for him.
During the interview, Skylar recounted a dinner with Oda in Japan, where he expressed his desire to get a One Piece themed tattoo. However, he felt overwhelmed by the vast options within the universe.
It was then Taz asked Oda if he could design something specific for the cast. To his delight, Oda graciously agreed and crafted a unique tattoo design specifically for him and his fellow cast members.
“When we went to have dinner with Oda in Japan, I wanted to get a One Piece tattoo for a while. There’s so much to choose from that I’m like what’s the thing? Like what is the...
During the interview, Skylar recounted a dinner with Oda in Japan, where he expressed his desire to get a One Piece themed tattoo. However, he felt overwhelmed by the vast options within the universe.
It was then Taz asked Oda if he could design something specific for the cast. To his delight, Oda graciously agreed and crafted a unique tattoo design specifically for him and his fellow cast members.
“When we went to have dinner with Oda in Japan, I wanted to get a One Piece tattoo for a while. There’s so much to choose from that I’m like what’s the thing? Like what is the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
With the growing demand for anime and manga, the industry is no longer limited to the media and entertainment world. Many prominent mangas have already taken their step into the gaming world and are creating a new band of fans that has helped skyrocket the popularity of these anime and manga franchises to the next level.
One Piece: Project Fighter | Tencent
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, Solo Leveling: Arise, etc. are some examples of the games that are collecting fans with each passing day. And now, another popular anime and manga series is working on a game. The game is called One Piece: Ambition, and it is the updated version of One Piece: Project Fighter.
Many fans shared their first experience of the game as it did a test run in China, and the reviews are promising. However, this may not be good for Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade,...
One Piece: Project Fighter | Tencent
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, Solo Leveling: Arise, etc. are some examples of the games that are collecting fans with each passing day. And now, another popular anime and manga series is working on a game. The game is called One Piece: Ambition, and it is the updated version of One Piece: Project Fighter.
Many fans shared their first experience of the game as it did a test run in China, and the reviews are promising. However, this may not be good for Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The rivalry between the wings (Zoro and Sanji) of the future Pirate King, Monkey D. Luffy, has always been one of the most heated discussions among One Piece fans. While one-half of the fandom is always rooting for Zoro and his achievements, the other half is always pointing out the injustice that has been done to the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Zoro and Sanji – One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this time the Sanji fans have targeted Toei Animation, the production studio that animates the One Piece anime series, and called them out for butchering a specific scene from the manga that highlights one of Sanji’s moments. The scene takes place during their fight against the Seraphims, and fans are not happy with it.
They took to X(Formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment in Toei Animation for undermining Sanji. This is not the first time Sanji has...
Zoro and Sanji – One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this time the Sanji fans have targeted Toei Animation, the production studio that animates the One Piece anime series, and called them out for butchering a specific scene from the manga that highlights one of Sanji’s moments. The scene takes place during their fight against the Seraphims, and fans are not happy with it.
They took to X(Formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment in Toei Animation for undermining Sanji. This is not the first time Sanji has...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
As the events of the Egghead Island arc come to an end, Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is already getting ready for the next installment in the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates. It has been made blatantly obvious by the One Piece narrative that the next arc is the Elbaf arc, and evidently, it is going to be even better than Wano and Egghead.
Usopp in One Piece | Toei Animation
One of the main reasons why the arc is going to be better is because of the importance of Elbaf in the story and in the life of Usopp, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates. Usopp has held the desire to visit the Elbaf village since the beginning of the series, and he also wishes to become a great warrior of the sea, just like the giants.
However, its importance brings with it new challenges and enemies that...
Usopp in One Piece | Toei Animation
One of the main reasons why the arc is going to be better is because of the importance of Elbaf in the story and in the life of Usopp, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates. Usopp has held the desire to visit the Elbaf village since the beginning of the series, and he also wishes to become a great warrior of the sea, just like the giants.
However, its importance brings with it new challenges and enemies that...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
One Piece chapter 1114 has finally revealed the alleged weapon, Mother Flame, and it has shocked the One Piece fandom. The Mother Flame, when introduced, had a lot of renditions that were supposed to be used for different purposes, like an unlimited energy source, but being controlled by Imu and the World Government, it is only being used for destruction.
The Mother Flame in One Piece | Viz Media
Not much is known about the mysterious power except the fact that it is incredibly strong and could wipe out entire planets. However, since its revelation in the latest One Piece chapters, many new theories have been devised by One Piece fans about the origin of Mother Flame and its overall role in the One Piece narrative.
One such theory connects the Mother Flame to Luffy’s Devil Fruit and points out that Luffy’s Devil Fruit is not a Devil Fruit but the opposite of it,...
The Mother Flame in One Piece | Viz Media
Not much is known about the mysterious power except the fact that it is incredibly strong and could wipe out entire planets. However, since its revelation in the latest One Piece chapters, many new theories have been devised by One Piece fans about the origin of Mother Flame and its overall role in the One Piece narrative.
One such theory connects the Mother Flame to Luffy’s Devil Fruit and points out that Luffy’s Devil Fruit is not a Devil Fruit but the opposite of it,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
4 Surprising Connections Between Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo and Wind Breaker's Umemiya - Main Image
With all the talks surrounding Gojo Satoru’s possible comeback in Jujutsu Kaisen, Wind Breaker fans are seeing his resemblance to one of the series’ major characters. Undeniably, Wind Breaker’s Hajime Umemiya shares a lot of similarities with Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo Satoru.
It’s not uncommon for two anime characters to look alike or have the same personality. For instance, there are Shanks in One Piece and Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, who resemble each other, and a lot more examples.
In some cases, they also share the same voice actors, like in Gojo and Hajime’s case, as if this was done on purpose to hype the viewers.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Wind Breaker manga series, so proceed with caution.
Gojo Satoru and Umemiya Hajime Have the Same Voice...
With all the talks surrounding Gojo Satoru’s possible comeback in Jujutsu Kaisen, Wind Breaker fans are seeing his resemblance to one of the series’ major characters. Undeniably, Wind Breaker’s Hajime Umemiya shares a lot of similarities with Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo Satoru.
It’s not uncommon for two anime characters to look alike or have the same personality. For instance, there are Shanks in One Piece and Gildarts Clive in Fairy Tail, who resemble each other, and a lot more examples.
In some cases, they also share the same voice actors, like in Gojo and Hajime’s case, as if this was done on purpose to hype the viewers.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the Wind Breaker manga series, so proceed with caution.
Gojo Satoru and Umemiya Hajime Have the Same Voice...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
The recent wave of live-action adaptations of popular series has caught up with many prominent anime and manga series like One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, etc. Fans are always hoping for their favorite anime and manga to get a live-action adaptation to experience their world more realistically.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
Bleach Anime
However, Bleach fans might never be able to get this satisfaction. Bleach’s creator, Tite Kubo, once revealed that he doesn’t want Bleach to be adapted into a live-action series or movie because he drew the series specifically to be featured as a manga. He even went on to say that if Bleach’s live-action was possible, he wouldn’t have drawn the manga.
Despite this, Kubo’s magnum opus did receive a live-action adaptation movie in 2018, and it might not have been as successful as the One Piece live-action series, but it still got decent reception and reviews.
- 5/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The legends in the game, Akira Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda, have always expressed respect and admiration for each other. Oda has always talked about how he was inspired by Dragon Ball, and it was one of the main reasons why he entered the manga world. Toriyama also used to praise the brilliant work of the One Piece creator.
Dragon Ball Z
Both creators are considered to be the pillars of the manga industry, and their works, Dragon Ball and One Piece, have not only amassed a huge fan following since the day they started, but they have also inspired many other manga artists. In a way, both of them were rivals, trying to reach the top of the industry, but that didn’t stop them from admiring each other’s work.
This admiration was reflected in 2015 when Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ was released, and Toriyama personally requested the One...
Dragon Ball Z
Both creators are considered to be the pillars of the manga industry, and their works, Dragon Ball and One Piece, have not only amassed a huge fan following since the day they started, but they have also inspired many other manga artists. In a way, both of them were rivals, trying to reach the top of the industry, but that didn’t stop them from admiring each other’s work.
This admiration was reflected in 2015 when Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ was released, and Toriyama personally requested the One...
- 5/16/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Although the first arc of the finale saga of One Piece, Egghead, disclosed many facts, revealed the mysterious Five Elders, and provided many exciting fights, the main plot of the Egghead Island arc centered around the World Government attempting to assassinate Dr. Vegapunk and his Satellites. And his message that is being delivered to the world is proof that they succeeded in killing him.
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
It was revealed at the beginning of the story that Dr. Vegapunk was conducting research that went against the policies of the World Government, which is why they decided to kill their biggest technological ally. However, this might not be the only reason why Dr. Vegapunk was given the status of the most wanted person in One Piece.
The recent events in One Piece Chapter 1114 revealed that Dr. Vegapunk was conducting research on the Poneglyphs. This meant that he, just like Nico Robin,...
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
It was revealed at the beginning of the story that Dr. Vegapunk was conducting research that went against the policies of the World Government, which is why they decided to kill their biggest technological ally. However, this might not be the only reason why Dr. Vegapunk was given the status of the most wanted person in One Piece.
The recent events in One Piece Chapter 1114 revealed that Dr. Vegapunk was conducting research on the Poneglyphs. This meant that he, just like Nico Robin,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is filled with inspiration and references to a lot of mythical and mythological narratives that are spread across the world. From Alabasta to Fish-men Island, every new arc brings with it a reference to one of the old cultural tales from different communities. The same is going to happen with the Elbaf arc.
One Piece
With the Egghead arc reaching its conclusion slowly, the next adventure for the Straw Hat Pirates is already set. The inclusion of the Giants in Egghead has given confirmation that the next step in Luffy’s journey will take him to the famous Elbaf village, which has been a mystery for One Piece fans for almost 25 years.
As fans may have already figured out by observing the characters from Elbaf (the Giants), it is based on the Viking culture from Norse mythology. However, Oda once revealed his real inspiration behind the upcoming arc,...
One Piece
With the Egghead arc reaching its conclusion slowly, the next adventure for the Straw Hat Pirates is already set. The inclusion of the Giants in Egghead has given confirmation that the next step in Luffy’s journey will take him to the famous Elbaf village, which has been a mystery for One Piece fans for almost 25 years.
As fans may have already figured out by observing the characters from Elbaf (the Giants), it is based on the Viking culture from Norse mythology. However, Oda once revealed his real inspiration behind the upcoming arc,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
By now, it has already been established that Imu is going to be the main villain of One Piece. However, the veil on the character has not been lifted yet. He is still as mysterious as when he first appeared.
But that has not stopped fans from stringing together various details about the villain to figure out his powers. In one such theory, Imu’s Devil Fruit has been speculated, and it’s too good to be ignored.
Imu’s Devil Fruit in One Piece
Imu One Piece | Fandom
According to a fan theory, Imu’s potential Devil fruit could be something related to the night. Just like how Luffy had consumed the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, Imu must have consumed the fruit that juxtaposes Luffy’s fruit.
Imu’s Devil Fruit could be based on the primordial Greek Goddess of Night, Nyx. Imu’s appearance, habits, and...
But that has not stopped fans from stringing together various details about the villain to figure out his powers. In one such theory, Imu’s Devil Fruit has been speculated, and it’s too good to be ignored.
Imu’s Devil Fruit in One Piece
Imu One Piece | Fandom
According to a fan theory, Imu’s potential Devil fruit could be something related to the night. Just like how Luffy had consumed the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, Imu must have consumed the fruit that juxtaposes Luffy’s fruit.
Imu’s Devil Fruit could be based on the primordial Greek Goddess of Night, Nyx. Imu’s appearance, habits, and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In the 2000s, the shonen genre was dominated by the Big Three, featuring none other than Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece. If we talk solely in terms of numbers, then Bleach has not done as amazing as the other two. However, Tite Kubo’s manga and anime series has continued to attract fans through its captivating plot, and a protagonist that stood out from the rest.
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach
Unlike other anime series, Tite Kubo’s magnum opus keeps his fans hooked with its layered and incredibly strong antagonists. Aizen, who was one of the main villains of the series, kept things interesting as his Bankai was the strongest of them all. However, a fan has come up with a theory that he could not flaunt his true power as his blade restricted him from doing so.
Fan Theory States How Aizen’s Zanpakuto Restricts Him From Showcasing His...
Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach
Unlike other anime series, Tite Kubo’s magnum opus keeps his fans hooked with its layered and incredibly strong antagonists. Aizen, who was one of the main villains of the series, kept things interesting as his Bankai was the strongest of them all. However, a fan has come up with a theory that he could not flaunt his true power as his blade restricted him from doing so.
Fan Theory States How Aizen’s Zanpakuto Restricts Him From Showcasing His...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
When the Hell’s Paradise anime dropped in April 2023, no one knew that the anime was going to become one of the Dark Trio anime series, along with the likes of Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man. Yuji Kaku, the creator of the series, was actually one of the editors for Chainsaw Man, and now his own series is being compared to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s magnum opus.
Hell’s Paradise
While the manga series had decent popularity, the main fame that Hell’s Paradise earned was after the release of the first season of the anime last year. The series was produced by Mappa and Twin Engine. But Kaku did not want to contribute to the anime series. In fact, the director of Hell’s Paradise, Kaori Makita, revealed this information himself.
He explained that while they asked Kaku for advice on how to make the anime better, the manga creator preferred to keep his...
Hell’s Paradise
While the manga series had decent popularity, the main fame that Hell’s Paradise earned was after the release of the first season of the anime last year. The series was produced by Mappa and Twin Engine. But Kaku did not want to contribute to the anime series. In fact, the director of Hell’s Paradise, Kaori Makita, revealed this information himself.
He explained that while they asked Kaku for advice on how to make the anime better, the manga creator preferred to keep his...
- 5/14/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
It’s almost time to climb aboard with Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates in the upcoming series One Piece. Based on the Japanese manga and long-running anime series, the new live-action adaptation will bring creator Eiichiro Oda’s epic saga to life in a whole new way.
But if this is your first time sailing into the world of One Piece, you might be wondering how to pronounce the fearless protagonist’s name. Thankfully, we have the cast here to help you out.
As star Iñaki Godoy and his castmates explain in the video above, the correct way to pronounce Luffy is “Loo-fee” — not “Luh-fee.” Much like the rubber-skinned teenager’s limbs, you’ll want to stretch those vowels out. In the new series, Luffy has high hopes of becoming “King of the Pirates” someday, and his special ability to stretch his body comes in handy when...
But if this is your first time sailing into the world of One Piece, you might be wondering how to pronounce the fearless protagonist’s name. Thankfully, we have the cast here to help you out.
As star Iñaki Godoy and his castmates explain in the video above, the correct way to pronounce Luffy is “Loo-fee” — not “Luh-fee.” Much like the rubber-skinned teenager’s limbs, you’ll want to stretch those vowels out. In the new series, Luffy has high hopes of becoming “King of the Pirates” someday, and his special ability to stretch his body comes in handy when...
- 5/13/2024
- by Phillipe Thao
- Tudum - Netflix
Comparisons between Naruto and Luffy have been going on since both characters entered the anime and manga worlds. Both of them have uncanny similarities as the main characters of Naruto and One Piece, but they also differ in terms of ambitions, mindsets, and the way they deal with their problems.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
However, the biggest comparison that fans have made between the two characters is regarding their way of dealing with their enemies during fights and battles. Both of them follow a different approach while fighting villains. While Luffy adapts in the middle of the battle, Naruto is known to employ unique tricks with the help of his jutsus.
Although using new tricks in dealing with the enemies does make the battle intriguing, Luffy’s ability to learn in the middle of the battle proves that he has a better battle Iq than Naruto, despite being the dumber character of the two.
Naruto in Naruto Shippuden
However, the biggest comparison that fans have made between the two characters is regarding their way of dealing with their enemies during fights and battles. Both of them follow a different approach while fighting villains. While Luffy adapts in the middle of the battle, Naruto is known to employ unique tricks with the help of his jutsus.
Although using new tricks in dealing with the enemies does make the battle intriguing, Luffy’s ability to learn in the middle of the battle proves that he has a better battle Iq than Naruto, despite being the dumber character of the two.
- 5/13/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Last year's WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes came as a surprise and stalled the release of most movies and TV shows that were at least co-produced in the US. Now that the strikes have ended and the studios have been given the green light to resume production, 2024 seems pretty overwhelming with the sheer number of shows that have joined the streaming services' libraries.
So if you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered. Keep your subscriptions up to date, folks, because below are the top 15 TV series of 2024 so far.
15 Must-See TV Series of 2024
1. Masters of the Air
Premiere date: January 26, 2024
Genre: War drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
2. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Premiere date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Historical comedy
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
3. Shōgun
Premiere date: February 27, 2024
Genre: Historical drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
Where to watch: Hulu...
So if you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered. Keep your subscriptions up to date, folks, because below are the top 15 TV series of 2024 so far.
15 Must-See TV Series of 2024
1. Masters of the Air
Premiere date: January 26, 2024
Genre: War drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
2. The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
Premiere date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Historical comedy
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Where to watch: Apple TV+
3. Shōgun
Premiere date: February 27, 2024
Genre: Historical drama
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
Where to watch: Hulu...
- 5/13/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
In 2021, Bleach celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new art exhibition giving details about the series, its history, its progress over the years, and the overall success of Tite Kubo’s magnum opus. The art exhibition was opened on December 18, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan, and it was probably the biggest celebration of the Bleach franchise.
Bleach Anime
To honor the legacy of Kubo and his masterpiece, other prominent manga creators from the industry also came together and shared their own artwork featuring the characters and events from the Bleach manga series. This was their way of congratulating Kubo on completing 20 years and still going strong with the latest adaptation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
While all the artworks from the manga creators had a lot of importance, the illustrations from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) held the most value, as all of them make up the “Big Three” of the anime industry,...
Bleach Anime
To honor the legacy of Kubo and his masterpiece, other prominent manga creators from the industry also came together and shared their own artwork featuring the characters and events from the Bleach manga series. This was their way of congratulating Kubo on completing 20 years and still going strong with the latest adaptation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
While all the artworks from the manga creators had a lot of importance, the illustrations from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) held the most value, as all of them make up the “Big Three” of the anime industry,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The official website for One Piece Emotion , an upcoming event to celebrate the One Piece anime's 25th anniversary, is updated with a key visual today on May 13. According to the event's official Twitter , the concept of the visual are "The process of turning a key animation drawing into animation" and "the growth of the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy." One Piece Emotion is a special event that looks back on the 25-year history of the TV anime, focusing on the Wano Country Arc and Egghead Arc, from various angles, including pictures, sounds, and voices. At the venue, there will be a section where visitors can experience voice acting in the anime, and a variety of drawing materials that will reveal the production side of anime will be on display. Additionally, there is also a section where you can meet Dr. Vegapunk. One Piece Emotion is schedule to be held at Triangle Square,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
The biggest mystery of One Piece is the legendary treasure hinted at by Gol D. Rogers. For decades, fans have theorized what could be the One Piece, and none have gotten any closer to the truth. Eiichiro Oda himself has tried his best to conceal it.
However, if you are a closet detective, you are bound to pick up on the easter eggs left by Oda. Stitching them together will give you a map that could help you figure out what the treasure is. A fan theory regarding Binks’ Sake and the One Piece has stood out from the rest due to its solid reasoning.
Why Did Joy Boy Sing Bink’s Sake in One Piece? Singing Binks’ Sake | One Piece Viz Media
In his fight against Kaido, Luffy quotes Binks’ Sake when he transforms into Joy Boy.
“After you die, all that’s left is bones.”
Binks’ Sake is...
However, if you are a closet detective, you are bound to pick up on the easter eggs left by Oda. Stitching them together will give you a map that could help you figure out what the treasure is. A fan theory regarding Binks’ Sake and the One Piece has stood out from the rest due to its solid reasoning.
Why Did Joy Boy Sing Bink’s Sake in One Piece? Singing Binks’ Sake | One Piece Viz Media
In his fight against Kaido, Luffy quotes Binks’ Sake when he transforms into Joy Boy.
“After you die, all that’s left is bones.”
Binks’ Sake is...
- 5/12/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
The vast array of characters is one of the main reasons why One Piece is such a big success in the anime and manga world. Every character in the story has a narrative of their own that defines their actions, and fans often love these side stories. Be it the sad love tale of Senor Pink or the traumatized past of Koala, these side stories help fans connect with the characters.
One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Eiichiro Oda once explained his process of creating a character and his background, along with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball. He revealed his secret about the best way to create the characters, which has inspired many other manga artists. He mentioned that he always writes down a little something about the characters he is drawing.
Not only that, the mangaka, in his discussion with Toriyama, also revealed his favorite character from the...
One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Eiichiro Oda once explained his process of creating a character and his background, along with Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball. He revealed his secret about the best way to create the characters, which has inspired many other manga artists. He mentioned that he always writes down a little something about the characters he is drawing.
Not only that, the mangaka, in his discussion with Toriyama, also revealed his favorite character from the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The revelations made in One Piece chapter 1114 have shocked not only the One Piece universe but also One Piece fans. Dr. Vegapunk’s message is getting more interesting with every chapter, as it reveals the mysteries of the world from the past along with what will happen in the upcoming future.
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
He confessed to the sins that he committed while he was employed by the World Government, but the most important revelation in One Piece Chapter 1114 was the details he gave about Joy Boy and the Ancient Kingdom. Vegapunk made the disclosure that the mysterious Joy Boy was actually the first pirate in the world, and he had the ability to stretch himself.
While this mystery may come as a shock to a lot of people, a One Piece fan already predicted it three years ago and portrayed it as a theory. Not only that,...
Dr. Vegapunk in One Piece
He confessed to the sins that he committed while he was employed by the World Government, but the most important revelation in One Piece Chapter 1114 was the details he gave about Joy Boy and the Ancient Kingdom. Vegapunk made the disclosure that the mysterious Joy Boy was actually the first pirate in the world, and he had the ability to stretch himself.
While this mystery may come as a shock to a lot of people, a One Piece fan already predicted it three years ago and portrayed it as a theory. Not only that,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Often, the special ingredient behind a successful villain is a tera-jerker backstory. You can see it in My Hero Academia (Shigaraki), Naruto (Itachi Uchiha), and many other hit anime. Yet, Tite Kubo managed to create one of the biggest anime villains with absolutely no backstory.
Aizen, the slimy (and handsome) antagonist of Bleach, has conquered innumerable hearts. But how? Tite Kubo never gave him a proper backstory. No one knows why he has an evil mentality. Worst of all! You can’t even tell if you should sympathize with him or not. Turns out Kubo never gave much of an explanation for his intentions on purpose.
Tite Kubo Explains Why He Did Not Reveal Aizen’s Origin in Bleach Sosuke Aizen in Bleach
Villains become popular for two reasons: killer looks and heartbreaking backstory. While Bleach‘s Aizen definitely has the first, a backstory is nowhere to be found. Surely,...
Aizen, the slimy (and handsome) antagonist of Bleach, has conquered innumerable hearts. But how? Tite Kubo never gave him a proper backstory. No one knows why he has an evil mentality. Worst of all! You can’t even tell if you should sympathize with him or not. Turns out Kubo never gave much of an explanation for his intentions on purpose.
Tite Kubo Explains Why He Did Not Reveal Aizen’s Origin in Bleach Sosuke Aizen in Bleach
Villains become popular for two reasons: killer looks and heartbreaking backstory. While Bleach‘s Aizen definitely has the first, a backstory is nowhere to be found. Surely,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
One Piece has taken a big step with the massive turn of events at the Egghead Island. While Monkey D. Luffy was battling against the Five Elders, Dr. Vegapunk was trying his level best to broadcast the true history of the World Government to the entire planet. With the scientist perishing at the hands of the Elders, he managed to fulfill his last mission and revealed everything he knew to the world.
During the live broadcast, fans caught a particular moment when Vegapunk mentioned a certain mysterious character in his speech. Fans believe that it is none other than the World Ruler, Imu Sama. Even though it was a vague hint, the reaction by Saint Jaygarcia Saturn made it more believable to the fans that it is another foreshadowing by Eiichiro Oda.
Imu Sama Is The Biggest Mystery In One Piece Imu in One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Imu Sama...
During the live broadcast, fans caught a particular moment when Vegapunk mentioned a certain mysterious character in his speech. Fans believe that it is none other than the World Ruler, Imu Sama. Even though it was a vague hint, the reaction by Saint Jaygarcia Saturn made it more believable to the fans that it is another foreshadowing by Eiichiro Oda.
Imu Sama Is The Biggest Mystery In One Piece Imu in One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
Imu Sama...
- 5/11/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
A healthy rivalry between manga creators is not a bad thing. But when this rivalry is seen between industry giants like Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and Tite Kubo, the creator of Bleach, it creates a sense of tension between the fans of both series. In 2017, Kubo stated on a radio show that he was jealous of Oda and hated him.
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This led to a huge online feud between One Piece and Bleach fans, and since then, there has been a sense of hatred between the two fandoms. However, Oda, being the kind-hearted person he is, responded to Kubo’s remark with kindness. He even invited Kubo to drink on the 20th anniversary of the Bleach series.
Oda’s response to Kubo’s remark about hating the creator shocked One Piece fans, but it reflected on Oda’s kindness as a human being, and...
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
This led to a huge online feud between One Piece and Bleach fans, and since then, there has been a sense of hatred between the two fandoms. However, Oda, being the kind-hearted person he is, responded to Kubo’s remark with kindness. He even invited Kubo to drink on the 20th anniversary of the Bleach series.
Oda’s response to Kubo’s remark about hating the creator shocked One Piece fans, but it reflected on Oda’s kindness as a human being, and...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
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