Post by Kizaru on Oct 12, 2013 11:51:10 GMT -5
Why hello there people of this forum, this is a thread to basically tell you why One Piece is great and why you should watch it. =D
What is One Piece?
One Piece is the story of Monkey D Luffy a kid who's life was changed when a pirate saved him. When the pirate saved him, Luffy gained huge admiration for pirates and decided he will be a pirate too, and not just any pirate. He wants to surpass even the pirate who saved him so he decided to be the Pirate King!
Gold Roger a man given the title of the Pirate King by the World Government sailed through the toughest sea's in the world and reached the final island. In that island he hid "One Piece" Obtaining One Piece will give you the fortunes of the world. Or so it is believed... This story follows the journey of Monkey D Luffy as he travels the wonderful created world of One Piece.
Why One Piece is great :
1) The Story
Even though the story seems cliche and something you would normally see in a shonen manga. It is anything but that. The story doesn't revolve about Luffy only. This story revolves around the whole world. A world controlled by a single entity. How did this entity come into control? Why is there a 800-year gap in history and anyone who tries to research it is killed? What secrets does the world hide?
Eichiro Oda carefully built a world that is entirely connected. Every Island, every character, every scene, every arc. And slowly but surely the history is revealed in a scale nobody can handle. Affecting the whole world.
2) The Characters
In One Piece, all characters are given their justice. Character development for the main crew is phenomenal. It gives everybody everything they want from their characters. Aside from that, no character is ever done. A character that appears in episode 1 still appears 400 episodes later and still has an impact on the story and main cast. That 1 girl you saw in episode 2 still gets an update 10 years later. That one dog that was seen on that random island still get's an appearance.
That one villain or character you saw in that arc is actually a much more important person and returns in the future. 80% of the characters in One Piece have been mentioned, appeared or developed hundreds of chapters into the anime/manga.
3) The World of One Piece
The world of One Piece is built completely. From the geography, people, history, islands, connections, systems everything! Every Island you visit isn't JUST an island, it's a world of it's own with it's own culture, traditions, powers, system and environment. You really are going on an adventure with them.
4) How REAL it is
The One Piece world sets it's rules and DOES NOT BREAK THEM. If the character does something rash, then there will be a consequence and the plot, people and characters are not used to make the character look cool. If the character is weak, the author is not afraid to show it. If Luffy is out of his league, it is shown.
The Hype for characters is never used as a plot device. If Luffy is going against a hyped character that is clearly over his league, whatever the motivation, he does not win for the sake of it. Luffy learns from his fight, has luck and wins in the end giving justice to himself and the enemy.
The enemies don't stand still in the world, hopeless. They grow stronger, get more influence and MOVE ON. (Unlike most anime)
5) The Art
Unlike most believe, the anime at the start does not do One Piece justice. It was made in 1997 for heaven's sake. The art of One Piece is unique, original and lovable.
6) The Humor
One Piece is one of the funniest anime I have ever seen. The humor doesn't outbalance the emotional situations and they are not awkward or forced. It's just natural pure humor.
What is One Piece?
One Piece is the story of Monkey D Luffy a kid who's life was changed when a pirate saved him. When the pirate saved him, Luffy gained huge admiration for pirates and decided he will be a pirate too, and not just any pirate. He wants to surpass even the pirate who saved him so he decided to be the Pirate King!
"Wealth, Fame, Power. The man that had obtained everything. Gold Roger, the Pirate King!"
Gold Roger a man given the title of the Pirate King by the World Government sailed through the toughest sea's in the world and reached the final island. In that island he hid "One Piece" Obtaining One Piece will give you the fortunes of the world. Or so it is believed... This story follows the journey of Monkey D Luffy as he travels the wonderful created world of One Piece.
Why One Piece is great :
1) The Story
Even though the story seems cliche and something you would normally see in a shonen manga. It is anything but that. The story doesn't revolve about Luffy only. This story revolves around the whole world. A world controlled by a single entity. How did this entity come into control? Why is there a 800-year gap in history and anyone who tries to research it is killed? What secrets does the world hide?
Eichiro Oda carefully built a world that is entirely connected. Every Island, every character, every scene, every arc. And slowly but surely the history is revealed in a scale nobody can handle. Affecting the whole world.
2) The Characters
In One Piece, all characters are given their justice. Character development for the main crew is phenomenal. It gives everybody everything they want from their characters. Aside from that, no character is ever done. A character that appears in episode 1 still appears 400 episodes later and still has an impact on the story and main cast. That 1 girl you saw in episode 2 still gets an update 10 years later. That one dog that was seen on that random island still get's an appearance.
That one villain or character you saw in that arc is actually a much more important person and returns in the future. 80% of the characters in One Piece have been mentioned, appeared or developed hundreds of chapters into the anime/manga.
3) The World of One Piece
“Inherited Will, The Destiny of the Age, and The Dreams of the People. As long as people continue to pursue the meaning of Freedom, these things will never cease to be!" - Gol D. Roger”
The world of One Piece is built completely. From the geography, people, history, islands, connections, systems everything! Every Island you visit isn't JUST an island, it's a world of it's own with it's own culture, traditions, powers, system and environment. You really are going on an adventure with them.
4) How REAL it is
The One Piece world sets it's rules and DOES NOT BREAK THEM. If the character does something rash, then there will be a consequence and the plot, people and characters are not used to make the character look cool. If the character is weak, the author is not afraid to show it. If Luffy is out of his league, it is shown.
The Hype for characters is never used as a plot device. If Luffy is going against a hyped character that is clearly over his league, whatever the motivation, he does not win for the sake of it. Luffy learns from his fight, has luck and wins in the end giving justice to himself and the enemy.
The enemies don't stand still in the world, hopeless. They grow stronger, get more influence and MOVE ON. (Unlike most anime)
5) The Art
Unlike most believe, the anime at the start does not do One Piece justice. It was made in 1997 for heaven's sake. The art of One Piece is unique, original and lovable.
6) The Humor
One Piece is one of the funniest anime I have ever seen. The humor doesn't outbalance the emotional situations and they are not awkward or forced. It's just natural pure humor.