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The rivalry between Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceand Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutois something that every anime and manga fan is aware of. Both series have earned legendary status, but fans have always wondered which is the better series between the two. While one faction of the anime and manga fans is rooting forOne Piece, others have been loyal toNarutosince day one.
This has led to multiple debates all over the internet withNarutoandOne Piecefans trying to prove that their favorite series is superior. A similar discussion took place on Reddit, where almost everyNarutofan came together to point out whyNarutois better thanOne Piece. These fans made some interesting points that cannot be ignored.
While some pointed out the long storyline ofOne Piece, others questioned the foreshadowing element of Oda. In hindsight,Naruto’sadmirers, in a way, revealed the five areas where Kishimoto excelled in terms of creating a manga and proved himself as a better mangaka than Oda.
1WatchingOne PieceFeels Like Work
One Pieceis a complex story revolving around the world of pirates and their adventures. Every new island introduces a new kind of adventure and also points out a secret aspect that is connected to the main story.
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Although this makes the story interesting, it is also sometimes hard to figure out these details and other important aspects of the narrative.
Naruto,on the other hand, is exciting from the beginning and follows a simple story of a kid who dreams of being the Hokage of his village. Along the way, he meets trouble, but he manages to get through it with training and dedication.
2Narutohas a Better Depiction and Gets Much Darker ThanOne Piece
AlthoughNarutois shorter thanOne Piecein terms of episodes and chapters, it did a better job of portraying different elements of the storyline.
The biggest example of this is Naruto’s training, his connection with his family, his relationship with his mentors, etc.One Piece, on the other hand, majorly focuses on the problems of everyone except Luffy.
Additionally,Narutogets way darker thanOne Piecein some critical moments. This is primarily becauseEiichiro Odadoes not like killing his character.
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However, Kishimoto doesn’t mind crossing that line. In fact, he used these killings as a way to make the story more dark and interesting for the fans.
3NarutoWas More Personal
Narutofans believe that the storyline portrayed by Kishimoto feels more personal and connecting thanOne Piece.
Naruto’s struggles are something that fans can relate to, while Luffy wants to achieve a dream that is fantastical in itself. Thus,Narutofeels more personal thanOne Piece.
AlthoughOne Pieceexcels in terms of character development,Narutomanaged tomake a better connectionwith its viewers and readers. This was something that helped the series create such a big fanbase.
4Luffy’s Goals Are Unrelatable
Initially, whenOne Piecestarted, fans believed that Luffy’s goal was to find theOne Piecetreasure and become the King of the Pirates.
However, as the series progressed, it was revealed that Luffy has some other goal that is unknown to the fans, and even after 1100+ episodes, his goal has not been revealed.
Fans always try to find something that they can relate to within the character of the protagonist. However, as Luffy’s true goal is unknown, fans cannot relate to him.
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This is one of the main reasons whyNarutofans feel thatMasashi Kishimoto’sseries is better thanOne Piece.
5One Piece’sForeshadowing Hurts The Story
Oda’sforeshadowing inOne Pieceis one of the main things thatOne Piecefans feel proud of. The way that Oda manages to hint at something and reveal it hundreds of chapters later is truly commendable.
However, when looking at it from a broader perspective, it can be seen that this hurts the central story.Narutofans even went on to explain that it feels like lazy writing.
Naruto’sstory is straightforward, and while there are some suspense and shocking moments, they do not hurt the story.
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This is one of the reasons whyNarutofans feel that Kishimoto is a better writer than Oda, and his manga excels when compared toOne Piece.
As of 16th August 2024,Narutois available on Hulu andOne Pieceis available on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
