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Across all manga and anime, very few series can live up to the hype created byHunter X HunterandOne Piece. Both series have captivated audiences across the globe with their vast & unique world-building, complex characters, and engaging narratives.
However, both series differ in their approach to crafting their worlds. Let’s explore the nuances of world-building inHunter X HunterandOne Pieceand ultimately decide which one is better.
Differences in the worlds ofOne PieceandHunter X Hunter
While both the series excel in creating a vast & immersive world, they do differ in various aspects. The world ofHunter X Hunterconsists of fantasy elements but is closer to the real world thanOne Piece‘s.
Hunter X Hunterconsists of a very well-thought-out magic system, giving rise to a hierarchical structure that plays a vital role in the functioning of this world.
Geographically, it consists of various countries, cities, and unknown territories, each with distinct political scenarios, cultures, and other dynamics. Each arc introduces new territories which are explored deeply serving the narrative.
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Whereas inOne Piece, the hierarchical structure exists with organizations like the World Government & Navy ranks. The plot revolves around uprooting them, serving the themes of freedom and adventure.
The world ofOne Piececonsists of nations, islands and a plethora of seas, each with its unique races, history, flora-fauna, and culture. Each island in itself is a microcosm of its kind. The environmental diversity of these islands is one of the most significant aspects ofOne Piece‘s world-building.
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In this world, everything majorly revolves around the protagonist’s motive and vision of the world and it rarely operates independently asHunter X Hunter‘s world.
Political, Historical & Cultural Aspects Of Both The Worlds:
In the world ofHunter X Hunter, organizations like The Hunter Association, Zodiacs, Mafia families and the Chimera Kingdom exist. These entities operate based on their agenda have their internal politics and continue to function outside of the main storyline.
Eichiiro Oda also created stringent world organizations like the World Government, Navy, Revolutionary Army, Yonko’s, etc. Almost each of them wants to usurp the other to gain power to control the entire world. Thus, shaping a dynamic political atmosphere influencing the actions of characters in the series and driving the narrative ahead.
The history of the world ofHunter X Hunteris not deeply explored but the diversified use of ‘Nen’ hints at the possibility that its history is vast and well documented.
Whereas, the entirety ofOne Piece‘s narrative, after Luffy declares war on the World Government, is focused on exploring history. Especially, the history of the Void Century, Joyboy and the lost technology.
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Meanwhile, the culture of theHxHworld is pretty much similar to modern-day Japan. However, the philosophical aspects explored in this world are intellectually stimulating.
OPexplores various topics through its cultural aspects such as racism, discrimination, corruption, exploitation of the poor, etc. It perfectly tackles topics related to freedom, equality, and humanity. It feels more lived in aspolitical shifts affectsevery individual island.
DoesHunter X HunterHave Better World-Building ThanOne Piece?
Both worlds outshine each other such. ButOne Piecetakes the lead in the vastness of the world, giving rise to endless possibilities where each location has its quirk.
However, the world ofHunter X Hunteris more complex and intricate with its political organizations but it’s the philosophical aspects that “hard carry” the series. It is morally grey, giving rise to the dilemma of whom to support. This is something that is missing inOP.
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HxHrevolves around smaller self-contained arcs, whereas,OPis a continuing journey to explore the world. Both worlds are extremely unique and amazing in their own way.
If you prefer something grand, expanding, diverse cultures and a sense of adventure thenOne Pieceis the one for you. However, if you love a limited but well-explored world thenHunter X Hunteris the manga for you.
Dewang Ruke
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