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Eiichiro Oda is a master craftsman who knows how to balance an extremely dark storyline in a way that is palatable to fans of all genres.One Pieceis the perfect example of a series that deals with serious problems, but the protagonist takes the burden of stress off from fans.
If not for Luffy,One Piecewould have been another psychological thriller or dark adventure series. However, because of the author’s well-planned characters and their chemistry together, the franchise is currently among the reigning kings of the anime/manga world.
The Dark Themes Portrayed inOne Pieceby Eiichiro Oda
Right from the beginning ofOne Piece, fans have been exposed to some extremely dark storylines. In fact, every Straw Hat has a dark past that is enough to make you cry. Be it Brooke whose crewmates died in front of his own eyes, Nami who was enslaved by the Arlong Pirates, or Robin, who spent her whole life running away from death.
In the Arabasta Saga, the fullcruelty of Crocodilewas revealed in which he acted like a savior of the country but was in fact harming them in the most sadistic way possible. He organized the destruction of communities, stole rain from the people, and committed unspeakable crimes.
Of course, the World Government cannot be spared from the list, given their endless list of cruelty. From killing endless people, destroying entire islands to manipulating the whole world, their sins know no end. Add the Celestial Dragons and their inhumane tendencies and you have the perfectly disastrous government to rule the world.
The Goofy Hero Who Offsets the Dark Nature ofOne Piece
Luffy is probably one of the goofiest protagonists in the anime world. His unending positivity and enthusiasm are hard to counter, and are at complete odds with the world of One Piece, yet there’s no one who would fit in better.
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IfOne Piecehad a serious protagonist likeAttack on Titan‘s Eren, it would have probablyinvited a lot more criticismthan it does now. Of course, not everyone would be able to digest it either without the numerous comic relief scenes. Luffy with his huge appetite, silly naming sense, and easily manipulated personality has become a ray of hope for not just One Piece fans, but also for the characters in the series.
However, Eiichiro Oda’s masterstroke is not Luffy’s personality. The author stole the show by exhibiting everything the protagonist has gone through, all the while maintaining his smile.
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Other than the constant beatings by overpowered opponents, Luffy has also been through several near-death situations. In the Impel Down arc, Luffy was poisoned by Magellan and would not have survived had Ivankov not helped him. Even the healing process took a decade off his life. He saw thedeath of his own brotherand was not able to do anything to prevent it. He was left a husk of a man at the time but still managed to recover.
Luffy also saw his crewmates being teleported to different parts of the world by Kuma and struggled to get together with them. Luffy’s sense of loyalty and sacrifice is unparalleled and it helps him survive the rough world ofOne Piece.
You can readOne Pieceon Viz Media and watch the anime on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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