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Something big happened when the 2025 JUMP news came out. A mangaka claimed that it was him that had drawn the character of ‘Luffy’ the protagonist ofOne Piece. But there has been no backlash against him, and the internet understands.
Why is this so? The one who made the claim was Shūichi Asō, the creator ofThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K, and he recently delivered one of the funniest parenting moments that instantly won over fans. The JUMP FESTA 2025 is an event celebrating Japan’s biggest manga and anime titles; Asō shared a photo of the JUMP featuringOne Piece‘s iconic protagonist, Luffy, in the middle.
The funniest thing was he pointed at the center of the photo and told his son something ridiculous that left the fans and anime otakus reeling with laughter.
Asō just wanted his son to be proud of him
When he said he drew the beloved Straw Hat Pirate, Asō was being playful in front of his son. This innocent yet completely absurd and false statement left many laughing. The fans recognized it was all part of a charming fatherly joke.
Fathers want their children to be forever proud of them; when a father is a doctor, the child believes that his father can cure anyone with an injection and medicine, even though his father might be a dentist. This is a universally true fact, one that is seen as relatable by fans of all ages.
The author of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Shūichi Asō, shared a photo from JUMP FESTA 2025 and told his son: ‘See that boy in the middle wearing the straw hat? Daddy drew that!’ 😂pic.twitter.com/wonM0ipIbK
While Asō’s series has itsown devoted followingand is a definite cult classic, it’s undeniable thatOne Piece, created byEiichiro Oda, stands as one of the most influential manga of all time.
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So Asō’s claim of being responsible for the star of the legendary title, even as a joke, made it more heartfelt and endearing.
Comedy of the absurd is a trademark of Asō’s
Fans quickly flooded social media with responses after the event, highlighting how relatable the situation felt. Many praised Asō for his humor and for making his son proud in such a playful way and simple way.
The joke also reminded fans of how mangakas are not just creators of fantasy worlds but also people navigating everyday relationships. Of course, he managed to involveOne Piecein it.
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At the end of the day, Asō’s joke at JUMP FESTA wasn’t just about humor. It reflected the love and pride he had for his son, as well asOne Piece. Fans ofThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K.now have one more reason to admire Asō; he isn’t just a talented mangaka but a doting dad with a great sense of humor in everyday life.
You can streamOne Pieceand theDisastrous Life of Saiki Kon Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
