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Shanks' attack Devine Departure is written as 神避 (Kamusari) in JP chapter, which means *death of god*. It's based on the ancient JP records called Kojiki 1300 years ago. Maybe Oda is implying Shanks and Roger share the will to defeat *god* aka Celestial Dragons💪 #ONEPIECE1079
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Oda: What I want to do most in OP is character models, not story. When I have created a character silhouette that no one’s ever seen before, I feel the happiest. Once I’ve created it, I want to use it soon. I create episodes for just that reason, so the story gets longer. (2009)
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Shanks was afraid about the damage Kidd may cause, but Beckman just looked relaxed. Oda: Shanks isn't perfect. The important scene in ch.1 is where Shanks was at a loss when Luffy got abducted. Anyone can draw a cool character. Beckman just smiles and supports Shanks.😊 (2022)
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Official Viz in the early days sometimes made mistranslations. In Japanese chap.1, Roo called Shanks with insult, "Calm down, you *damn* Captain!"(この野郎) I can't imagine King/Katakuri would insult their bosses. It tells us how friendly Red Hair Pirates are with each other.🥰
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Oda hadn't planned to draw Señor Pink's backstory, but after Oda saw his editor was so moved by hearing about his past in the meeting, he decided to include it in the chapter. And the chapter became popular with fans according to Oda. 😊(2015)
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In 2015, editor Sugita was annoyed with Oda for submitting his manuscript so late, but when Sugita received it and read it, he couldn't help crying because the chapter where Rebecca meets Kyros was so touching. Oda himself cried when drawing it.😭 (2020)
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Oda: Before One Piece started, I got annoyed when my editor said, "None of your female characters are cute!" It is the most shocking advice I have ever received from my editors. I couldn't sleep and kept drawing female characters through that night.🔥 (2015)
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Oda (2000): My fans often encourage me, "Draw longer than Kochi-Kame's serialization. (122 volumes in 2000)", but it's totally impossible for me!
*As of 2023, it seems very possible that the number of One Piece will exceed 120.😊
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Oda (2012): When creating a protagonist, it is important not to make him too strong. For example, Akainu is so strong that he can put an end to One Piece within a year. Akainu (Bunta Sugawara) is the most handsome guy in the world. I'll take good care of him.🥰
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Here are Oda's sketches of Shanks and Ace in Strong World outfits. I wonder if this means Oda planned to include them in the film. If so, what would the story be like…?🤔 Oda says in this sketch, "The current hair-style of Shanks is totally different from 10 years ago." twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Oda loves funny scenes like Nika's fights. He advised the director of Film Z that Zephyr should fold his clothes in a funny way right after being rescued from the sea, but the director rejected his advice and Oda complained about it.😅 (2012)
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The number of blades of Supreme Grade is 12, Excellent Grade is 21 and Fine Grade is 50. It is totally based on a book called Kaihou Kenjaku in 1797. It was revised later and *3 swords* were added as Supreme Grade. It may mean all of Zoro's swords will be Supreme Grade.😍
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It seems Hibari already fell in love with Coby.💞 Her speech style is the same as Akainu in this chapter as well. If my theory of Hibari being his daughter is true, would Akainu get mad or..? BTW, Coby talks politely even with Blackbeard. #ONEPIECE1080 twitter.com/sandman_AP/sta…
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Oda: About spin-off, I came up with a magnificent story about Garp.🔥 I'd like to draw his relationship and talk with Akainu, Aokiji, Smoker, Hina, Coby, Cipher Pol and Roger. Other than that, Revolutionary Army spin-off focusing on Dragon would be interesting and serious. (2018
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Oda (1999): I've already decided on the last panel and how the last chapter will be. In the final saga, I'll focus on not only Straw Hats but also on *events happening in the whole world*.✨ The problem is how many years it will take to start the final saga..
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Oda: If I focus on manga without fooling around in SBS, my fans might adore me, but that's not what I want. I just want to be someone like a friendly guy in their neighborhood. They must be thinking I'm an idiot.🤣 They even told me, "We didn't imagine you could marry a woman!"
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Oda and his family drew some heartwarming One Piece stickers for a messaging app called Line in 2021.😊 Oda drew Rayleigh with his left hand. (It's not revealed which characters were drawn by his two daughters and wife other than Rayleigh.)
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Oda (2012): Hody had baseless racism against humans. Maybe it is hard for little kids to understand, but I'm just happy if only they will understand it when they grow up.😊
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Japanese fans pointed out some Sword members have family related to Marines. For example, Drake and Helmeppo's fathers and Kujaku's grandmother. Prince Gurus may have a high-ranking Marine in his family. The theory about Hibari being Akainu's daughter is popular in JP fandom.😍
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Oda (2007): A pirate with an eye-patch will appear in the final phase of One Piece. I'm itching to draw that character as soon as possible.😍 Maybe people have a preconception that many pirates wear eye patches, but actually I've never drawn any pirates with eye patches. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Oda (2009): If I drew everything in my head in the Marineford War arc, each chapter would be at least 50 pages.💪 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Oda drew the protagonist of Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue in 2009. And Inoue drew Luffy in 2007. Inoue praised Oda in the drawing, "When I read OP for the first time, I was sure that there was no need to worry about OP. I wish him good luck as he follows the path he believes in."🥰
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Here is Oda's drawing when he was 15 years old. It is now on display at his junior high school. 🥰
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[Lost in the official translation] Garp's attack Blue Hole is written as 海底落下 in the Japanese chapter, which means *falling to the bottom of the ocean*. Oda might be implying Kuzan may fall into the sea if not for his freezing ability.🥺 #ONEPIECE1081 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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After the release of One Piece Volume 1 in 1997, Oda and his editor were worried about whether his first volume would sell well. They decided to hide in a bookstore and watch the customers. When they saw a boy buying the OP volume, Oda and his editor shouted with joy. 🥰
Translating One Piece news randomly. Big fan of Oda's interviews.😍 I'm native Japanese🇯🇵, but I usually tweet in English.