Over the last few years, we have witnessed how emerging manga such as Chainsaw Man or Jujutsu Kaisen have invaded the Shōnen Jump and have positioned themselves as the best works in the magazine today. However, there is one in particular that has remained at the top since its release more than 25 years ago: One Piece.
The work created by Eiichiro Oda in 1997 it was one of the great successes of the late 90s, and during its beginnings the author was considered one of the best mangakas of that time. Nowadays, his importance in the manga world is vital, and whatever Oda says about drawing him is almost always taken as a holy word. On the occasion of the tezuka awardsan awards gala for young promises where Oda is one of the judges, left a very interesting message for future mangakas.
“It’s great that there are a lot of young and up-and-coming manga artists today. My general impression is that there are a lot of series where they have a clear idea of what they want to write, which is a very positive aspect. However, I also think that it would be beneficial if they focused on creating easily understandable illustrations and included the necessary explanations to engage readers. I want them to do their best without losing sight of what they want to draw.”
Anyone who has read the One Piece manga knows that the ode drawing It is quite clear when it comes to showing the fights of the characters. The author takes his time to explain in detail what happens in the fights and, if it is necessary to extend a duel over several chapters, he will do it without problems.
It is true that at first it may seem tedious, but little by little you will realize the enormous difference between one piece and other great works in this area. Now, we only have to enjoy what remains of the manga, the long-awaited final fight in the anime and the live action from Netflix.
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