The spoilers for One Piece chapter 1116 have recently surfaced on the internet, and they have brought a new twist to the intriguing Egghead Island plot. The chapter focuses on Vegapunk’s message, the Mother Flame, the war of the Ancient Kingdom, and the only people who know the full truth about the Void Century: the former Pirate King and his crew.
One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
However, a piece of disheartening news has also traveled with the spoilers of Chapter 1116, which states that the chapter will only be 13 pages long. This has led to One Piece fans worrying about Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the manga series. Such instances have happened in the past, and the reason behind them is generally the health of the creator.
Usually, the manga chapters are about 20 pages long, and the sudden change in the volume of the chapters indicates that Oda might not have...
One Piece (Credit: Toei Animation)
However, a piece of disheartening news has also traveled with the spoilers of Chapter 1116, which states that the chapter will only be 13 pages long. This has led to One Piece fans worrying about Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the manga series. Such instances have happened in the past, and the reason behind them is generally the health of the creator.
Usually, the manga chapters are about 20 pages long, and the sudden change in the volume of the chapters indicates that Oda might not have...
- 5/29/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The portrayal of female characters in prominent anime series like Naruto and One Piece has always been a subject of discussion among anime fans. The mangas, being a part of the Shonen genre, have always been blamed for either overly sexualizing the female characters in the series or not giving them enough background or storyline to highlight their importance.
Sakura Haruno | Studio Pierrot
Both One Piece and Naruto have faced these allegations, but according to the overall narrative, One Piece might triumph over Naruto in terms of giving their female characters enough screen time that they leave an impact on the fans. This was proved when Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, talked about the portrayal of Sakura in the series.
The manga revealed that because Sakura was a normal girl, she didn’t have any additional storyline to add gravitas to her character, which would have marked her importance...
Sakura Haruno | Studio Pierrot
Both One Piece and Naruto have faced these allegations, but according to the overall narrative, One Piece might triumph over Naruto in terms of giving their female characters enough screen time that they leave an impact on the fans. This was proved when Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, talked about the portrayal of Sakura in the series.
The manga revealed that because Sakura was a normal girl, she didn’t have any additional storyline to add gravitas to her character, which would have marked her importance...
- 5/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The fight with the Gorosei in the Egghead Island arc in One Piece has become the biggest hindrance for the Straw Hat Pirates, who are trying to escape the island. Right now, Captain Luffy is trying his level best to somehow defeat the Five Elders, save his crew, and proceed toward their next adventure in Elbaf village with the giants.
Zoro in One Piece | Toei Animation
Almost every Straw Hat Pirate has fought at least one Gorosei, be it Saturn or V Nusjuro. The only Straw Hat who has yet to test his power against a Gorosei is Roronoa Zoro, the swordsman of the crew. The most suitable Gorosei opponent for Zoro would be V Nusjuro, as both of them are swordsmen and have links to Wano.
There is also a theory circulating on the internet, which states that Zoro will not only fight V Nusjuro but also defeat him,...
Zoro in One Piece | Toei Animation
Almost every Straw Hat Pirate has fought at least one Gorosei, be it Saturn or V Nusjuro. The only Straw Hat who has yet to test his power against a Gorosei is Roronoa Zoro, the swordsman of the crew. The most suitable Gorosei opponent for Zoro would be V Nusjuro, as both of them are swordsmen and have links to Wano.
There is also a theory circulating on the internet, which states that Zoro will not only fight V Nusjuro but also defeat him,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The first trial of the two manga leakers who were arrested on suspicion of copyright infringement was held at the Kumamoto District Court (presided by Judge Mikito Nakata) on May 27, 2024.
During the trial it was revealed that a popular account on Sns – Dbs Hype – had demanded the Tokyo based company, Japan Deal World, into sending them the leaks from popular manga titles in exchange for promoting their company.
The prosecution stated that Dbs Hype, whose real identity remains unknown, contacted the manager on social media and made the illicit proposal.
The manager then ordered the employee to photograph the unreleased manga at the company’s office, which were then sent to Dbs Hype. This occurred on three occasions between Jan 26th and 31st, 2024.
The copyrighted works in question include One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, and Blue Lock serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine.
During the trial it was revealed that a popular account on Sns – Dbs Hype – had demanded the Tokyo based company, Japan Deal World, into sending them the leaks from popular manga titles in exchange for promoting their company.
The prosecution stated that Dbs Hype, whose real identity remains unknown, contacted the manager on social media and made the illicit proposal.
The manager then ordered the employee to photograph the unreleased manga at the company’s office, which were then sent to Dbs Hype. This occurred on three occasions between Jan 26th and 31st, 2024.
The copyrighted works in question include One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, and Blue Lock serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine.
- 5/28/2024
- by A.R. Madillo
- AnimeHunch
If you think of a lengthy manga with huge arcs, One Piece is the first candidate that comes to mind. Not only is it one of the most famous Shonen series, but it is also one of the biggest. Naturally, the series inspires other writers and incites rivalry.
Who would have known that the author of another equally popular franchise has also been involved in a secret competition with Eiichiro Oda? Kohei Horikoshi, the famed author of My Hero Academia, confessed that he has been in a one-sided competition with One Piece on an unlikely matter.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Motivation Behind My Hero Academia‘s Internship Arc
Deku in My Hero Academia (Credits: Bones)
In an interview published in Comic Natalie, Kohei Horikoshi talked about his manga and the struggles he faced on the way. At the time of the interview, the most recent volume featured the Internship Arc, which...
Who would have known that the author of another equally popular franchise has also been involved in a secret competition with Eiichiro Oda? Kohei Horikoshi, the famed author of My Hero Academia, confessed that he has been in a one-sided competition with One Piece on an unlikely matter.
Kohei Horikoshi’s Motivation Behind My Hero Academia‘s Internship Arc
Deku in My Hero Academia (Credits: Bones)
In an interview published in Comic Natalie, Kohei Horikoshi talked about his manga and the struggles he faced on the way. At the time of the interview, the most recent volume featured the Internship Arc, which...
- 5/28/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
“One Piece” editor Eric Litman is “so excited to get involved” in the live-action Netflix version of the popular Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda, which was also turned into an animated TV show in 1999. Litman had previously collaborated with co-showrunner Matt Owens on Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” so he was happy to continue their working relationship on the new pirate-themed project. “When I finally got the call that they wanted to bring me on, I was just absolutely beyond myself,” the editor tells us. Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Litman calls it a “responsibility” and an “honor” to be a part of such a world-renowned franchise, adding, “You want to make sure you do right by the fans.” As he explains, “Anime hasn’t always translated well in the past. And we wanted to make sure that the fans really responded well to the show, and the...
Litman calls it a “responsibility” and an “honor” to be a part of such a world-renowned franchise, adding, “You want to make sure you do right by the fans.” As he explains, “Anime hasn’t always translated well in the past. And we wanted to make sure that the fans really responded well to the show, and the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
While, Netflix has made a name for itself by canceling our favorite shows like I Am Not Okay With This and The Order, the streaming service still serves as one of the biggest content machines on the planet. That’s why when a series clicks with the audience Netflix has to renew it so let’s check out the lucky names of the shows that have been given the green light for future seasons in 2024.
Survival of the Thickest Season 2
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama series created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. Based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name, the Netflix series follows the story of a recently single plus-sized woman as he tries to rebuild her life while struggling as a stylist. Survival of the Thickest came out with its first on the streamer in July 2023 and nearly seven months later Netflix announced that...
Survival of the Thickest Season 2
Survival of the Thickest is a comedy-drama series created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel. Based on Buteau’s memoir of the same name, the Netflix series follows the story of a recently single plus-sized woman as he tries to rebuild her life while struggling as a stylist. Survival of the Thickest came out with its first on the streamer in July 2023 and nearly seven months later Netflix announced that...
- 5/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Monkey D. Luffy, Trafalgar D. Water Law, Marshall D. Teach, and Gol D. Roger. The only common thing between all these One Piece characters except their roles as pirates is the initial D in their middle name. The mysterious initial signifies a Will that is associated with these characters, and its definition has multiple renditions.
Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece | Toei Animation
While some believe that the Will of D links the characters to the devil, others believe that it is a family name that has been passed down for generations. But no one knows the actual story behind it, except for Eiichiro Oda, the manga creator. Multiple theories have been devised to find out what the Will of D could be, but none of them can be termed accurate.
However, there is one theory that might shed some light on the mystery and offer a new perspective on the Will of D.
Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece | Toei Animation
While some believe that the Will of D links the characters to the devil, others believe that it is a family name that has been passed down for generations. But no one knows the actual story behind it, except for Eiichiro Oda, the manga creator. Multiple theories have been devised to find out what the Will of D could be, but none of them can be termed accurate.
However, there is one theory that might shed some light on the mystery and offer a new perspective on the Will of D.
- 5/27/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The "One Piece" live-action adaptation is fantastic, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations of anime and manga. The show takes Eiichiro Oda's beloved and iconic manga and translates it to the screen in a way that is faithful, but also changes things when it makes for a better story — like bringing in Garp earlier and making him an overarching villain for the season. A key element to the adaptation is the cast, which is absolutely perfect and encapsulates why people fell in love with the story in the first place, bringing to life the tale of Monkey D. Luffy and his quest to get a pirate crew that will join him across perilous waters in search of the mythical treasure, One Piece.
Of course, adapting over 90 chapters into a single 8-hour season is bound to leave many things behind, and unfortunately one of those was a beloved character...
Of course, adapting over 90 chapters into a single 8-hour season is bound to leave many things behind, and unfortunately one of those was a beloved character...
- 5/27/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Written by Yuto Suzuki, the Sakamoto Days manga has been a marginal cult classic for years now; the manga debuted in 2020 and has quietly attracted a large fanbase who love the quirky action-comedy take on the hitman sub-genre. Fans have been demanding an anime adaptation for years now and recently, some outlets reported that Netflix listed the project as an upcoming one as part of its Netflix Anime brand. At the time, we did not report on it because it was just a rumor and a plain list with no official confirmation, so it did not seem overly reliable, and it turns out that our assumption was correct.
Namely, Netflix has officially removed the Sakamoto Days anime from its list of upcoming projects, but that does not mean that we don’t have any good news for you, as it has – indeed – been confirmed that the Sakamoto Days anime is happening,...
Namely, Netflix has officially removed the Sakamoto Days anime from its list of upcoming projects, but that does not mean that we don’t have any good news for you, as it has – indeed – been confirmed that the Sakamoto Days anime is happening,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
A healthy rivalry between manga creators is not a new thing. Especially when you are the creators of two of the Big Three. There was a time, not so long ago, when Tite Kubo and Eiichiro Oda, the biggest mangakas in the industry, were competing for the top spot. Their rivalry led to the succession of their works, Bleach and One Piece, which became industry giants.
One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this healthy rivalry may not have been good for Kubo, as the manga creator once confessed that he developed feelings of jealousy towards Oda because his One Piece manga always stood one step ahead of Bleach. He even went on to say that he hated the mangaka because of this.
But Oda, being the kind soul he is, gave the perfect response to Kubo’s comment and won the hearts of everyone. The manga creator not only confessed that...
One Piece | Toei Animation
However, this healthy rivalry may not have been good for Kubo, as the manga creator once confessed that he developed feelings of jealousy towards Oda because his One Piece manga always stood one step ahead of Bleach. He even went on to say that he hated the mangaka because of this.
But Oda, being the kind soul he is, gave the perfect response to Kubo’s comment and won the hearts of everyone. The manga creator not only confessed that...
- 5/27/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
While Netflix has expanded the type of programming it offers, most recently venturing into live sports and other events, co-ceo Ted Sarandos has indicated in a new interview that news is not for Netflix.
“We don’t do breaking news and that kind of thing, because I think there’s a lot of other outlets for it. People aren’t looking to us for that,” Sarandos told The New York Times in a wide-ranging interview that ran online Saturday when asked what’s not right for Netflix. Yet the executive — whose company a year ago launched an ad tier — in the same answer said he’s open to new things: “I don’t think that there’s a clean answer because the best version of something may work really well for Netflix but just hasn’t worked to date.”
Last week, after Netflix’s first in-person upfront presentation, CNN acknowledged...
“We don’t do breaking news and that kind of thing, because I think there’s a lot of other outlets for it. People aren’t looking to us for that,” Sarandos told The New York Times in a wide-ranging interview that ran online Saturday when asked what’s not right for Netflix. Yet the executive — whose company a year ago launched an ad tier — in the same answer said he’s open to new things: “I don’t think that there’s a clean answer because the best version of something may work really well for Netflix but just hasn’t worked to date.”
Last week, after Netflix’s first in-person upfront presentation, CNN acknowledged...
- 5/26/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There is no denying that Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has had a huge impact on the growth and popularity of the anime and manga world. The series has earned worldwide recognition and has become one of the biggest anime franchises in the world. Still, One Piece’s greatest honor is that it served as an inspiration to a large number of other manga creators.
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
From My Hero Academia to Edens Zero, many manga creators have tried to carry on Oda and One Piece’s legacy with their own adaptations. However, this was never the intention of Oda. Oda’s purpose in creating the One Piece manga was never to inspire anyone but to rebel against the norms of the manga world.
He once revealed in an interview that when he started, the rules of the manga world were different and he wanted to...
Straw Hat Pirates (Credit: Toei Animation)
From My Hero Academia to Edens Zero, many manga creators have tried to carry on Oda and One Piece’s legacy with their own adaptations. However, this was never the intention of Oda. Oda’s purpose in creating the One Piece manga was never to inspire anyone but to rebel against the norms of the manga world.
He once revealed in an interview that when he started, the rules of the manga world were different and he wanted to...
- 5/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Hiro Mashima, the famed author of Fairy Tail, is known not only for his enrapturing storyline but also for his stunning character designs. The characters in Fairy Tail are instantly recognizable while not being too generic. You could tell that each of them was designed with care.
Lucy in Fairy Tail | Studio A-1 Pictures
From Natsu and Lucy to even the minor characters, you could take one look and know which anime they belonged to. Mashima’s art style is at times similar to One Piece, but he took the best of the manga world and implemented it into his franchise.
Why Hiro Mashima Feels Pressure While Drawing Female Characters in Fairy Tail
Despite the humongous success of Fairy Tail and the characters who are beloved all over the world, Hiro Mashima seems to doubt his own skills. In an interview, Mashima-sensei claimed:
I’m actually not very good at drawing female characters.
Lucy in Fairy Tail | Studio A-1 Pictures
From Natsu and Lucy to even the minor characters, you could take one look and know which anime they belonged to. Mashima’s art style is at times similar to One Piece, but he took the best of the manga world and implemented it into his franchise.
Why Hiro Mashima Feels Pressure While Drawing Female Characters in Fairy Tail
Despite the humongous success of Fairy Tail and the characters who are beloved all over the world, Hiro Mashima seems to doubt his own skills. In an interview, Mashima-sensei claimed:
I’m actually not very good at drawing female characters.
- 5/26/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
Dr. Vegapunk’s recent ongoing message to the One Piece world is the biggest revelation that Eiichiro Oda’s magnum opus has ever seen. Not only is Vegapunk spilling out the secrets of the World Government, but he is also revealing information about important mysteries like the Ancient Kingdom, Joy Boy, and Ancient weapons.
Dr. Vegapunk’s Message in One Piece | Viz Media
However, knowing Oda and his incredible talent for foreshadowing Vegapunk’s message might also contain some hidden encryptions that might be more valuable than the message that he is delivering to the One Piece world. This message could very well contain some more valuable information that fans might not have noticed.
According to a One Piece theory, the important thing to focus on is not what’s being said in the messages but what’s been intentionally or unintentionally left out. The things that are left out...
Dr. Vegapunk’s Message in One Piece | Viz Media
However, knowing Oda and his incredible talent for foreshadowing Vegapunk’s message might also contain some hidden encryptions that might be more valuable than the message that he is delivering to the One Piece world. This message could very well contain some more valuable information that fans might not have noticed.
According to a One Piece theory, the important thing to focus on is not what’s being said in the messages but what’s been intentionally or unintentionally left out. The things that are left out...
- 5/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The emotional phase of the Egghead Island arc has just started in the One Piece anime, and fans are not ready for it. One Piece episode 1106, which was released on May 25, marked the beginning of the backstory of Bartholomew Kuma and Jewelry Bonney as Bonney entered the Nikyu room and found her father’s memories.
Bonney Enter Kuma’s Memories in One Piece Anime | Toei Animation
The episode has quite a few interesting narratives, like Sentomaru ordering the new Pacifista models to defend their creator (Dr. Vegapunk) from the Navy and World Government, and Morgans announcing to the world that Dr. Vegapunk is kidnapped by the Straw Hat Pirates, and they have gotten into an all-out war with the Navy.
However, the only thing that One Piece fans cared about the most in the episode that left them in emotional turmoil was when Bonney got to see her father in his worst state.
Bonney Enter Kuma’s Memories in One Piece Anime | Toei Animation
The episode has quite a few interesting narratives, like Sentomaru ordering the new Pacifista models to defend their creator (Dr. Vegapunk) from the Navy and World Government, and Morgans announcing to the world that Dr. Vegapunk is kidnapped by the Straw Hat Pirates, and they have gotten into an all-out war with the Navy.
However, the only thing that One Piece fans cared about the most in the episode that left them in emotional turmoil was when Bonney got to see her father in his worst state.
- 5/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
One Piece is popular not only because of Luffy’s adventures and adrenaline-pumping battles but also because of its inclusivity. So far, the series has featured several powerful female characters like Boa Hancock, Nico Robin, and Nami as well as cross-dressing individuals.
What began as the saga of a wannabe pirate king has become a story that anyone can relate with. In an interview to celebrate One Piece‘s 21st anniversary, Eiichiro Oda opens up abut the inclusive prospect in his series.
Eiichiro Oda Loves Featuring Drag Queens in One Piece Okamas in One Piece | Crunchyroll
In an interview, Eiichiro Oda admitted to his fascination with drag queens. One Piece has several cross-dressing characters, and almost all of them have helped the Straw Hats in their journey. Some of the major characters are Ivankov and Bon Clay or Mr. 2.
I like drag queens like Ivankov and Bon Clay, who saved...
What began as the saga of a wannabe pirate king has become a story that anyone can relate with. In an interview to celebrate One Piece‘s 21st anniversary, Eiichiro Oda opens up abut the inclusive prospect in his series.
Eiichiro Oda Loves Featuring Drag Queens in One Piece Okamas in One Piece | Crunchyroll
In an interview, Eiichiro Oda admitted to his fascination with drag queens. One Piece has several cross-dressing characters, and almost all of them have helped the Straw Hats in their journey. Some of the major characters are Ivankov and Bon Clay or Mr. 2.
I like drag queens like Ivankov and Bon Clay, who saved...
- 5/25/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
In one story, a school of gifted children hides a terrible secret. In the other, teens Maru and Kiruko wander the post-apocalypse looking for “Heaven.” One is heaven, one is hell. Or is it the other way around? That’s Heavenly Delusion (also known as Tengoku Daimakyo ), a manga series by Masakazu Ishiguro that was adapted into animation last year. It shares his affinity for comedy, horror, and carefully constructed mysteries. The Heavenly Delusion adaptation featured many of the anime industry’s most prestigious artists: director of photography Kentarou Waki, art director Yuuji Kaneko and composer Kensuke Ushio. The director, Hirotaka Mori, was a fresh face. But Mori did a fantastic job, delivering one of the best series of the year. He’s a director to watch closely in the future. Crunchyroll News had the opportunity to speak to Mori virtually during his visit to Anime Central about his process.
- 5/25/2024
- by Adam Wescott
- Crunchyroll
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:...
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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
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