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Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutostands tall as one of the greatest Shonen series that had taken over the world back in the day. As a result, some fans in the otaku community would go as far as claiming it to be the biggest franchise among the Big Three, which includesBleachandOne Piece.
The rivalry between Kishimoto-San and Oda-Sensei continued over time. Their rivalry is so epic that it made their work infectiously popular and paved the way for modern anime series. Both series are so infectiously popular that it results in their fandom getting into heated debates over which series is better.
However, their authors are polar opposites, as they have often praised each other and even added subtle details in their art to praise their rival series. One such instance was how Kishimoto-San celebrated the popularity ofOne Piecein his work by adding a subtle homage to the work in his magnum opus in the final chapter of his mangaka.
Masashi Kishimoto Pays Homage to the Greatness of Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piece
Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceis the only anime and manga series from The Big Three that is still going strong and is showing no signs of stopping. During this run, the mangaka featured many gripping arcs that had been responsible for breaking the internet.
Additionally, the fan theories following the characters and the arcs just add to the richness of the title. While Monkey D. Luffy is the most popular protagonist in the current anime scene, the Jolly Roger of the Straw Hat Pirates is the second most striking feature of the show.
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A fan tweeted a thread of final pages featured in some of the most infectiously popular mangas onX, and one of them wasMasashi Kishimoto’sNaruto.In Chapter 700, the artist featured a Jolly Roger of the Straw Hat Pirates to pay tribute to his rival.
This gesture showcased his deep-rooted respect for his rival and acknowledged how he shared the stage with his rival which compelled him to enhance his work.
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This subtle action by Kishimoto-Sensei showcases how he has moved past the so-called rivalry created by the fans of both titles. The fans were delighted to see this as they were inawe of the friendship between the two artists going beyond the art form.
Otaku Fans React to Masashi Kishimoto’s Humble Tribute to Oda-Sensei
The modest gesture of Kishimoto-San accepting the unreal hype and fan following behind Oda-Sensei’s stellar work of art that has been running for 25 years and is showcasing no signs of fatigue.
Moreover, Kishimoto-San immensely respects the author ofOne Piecebecause of how he dedicated the final page of his greatest work that too to another manga. The fans were delighted to see the act of respect, giving an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the post. They commented,
The final chapter of Naruto being a tribute to one piece is the most goated shit ever bruhhttps://t.co/qopDWEigL1
The Greatest thing kishimoto has ever done
they definitely respect each other a lot.I remember that Oda wanted to call Sanji Naruto but didn’t because Masashi Kishimoto was starting Naruto.
Yeah Oda and Kishimoto both did a couple of tributes to both series.Oda did a whole manga cover of Luffy and Naruto eating ramen together aswell.pic.twitter.com/EYZEsVQztH
and the fandoms keep fighting each otherwhile the authors have nothing but respect for each otherpic.twitter.com/MdTgntuFyY
peak recognizes peak
Oda-Sensei’s notion of showcasing something new that has never been featured before showcases his dedication and passion for his art. The artist would brainstorm to feature something new in each episode, and in doing so, he has raised the bar too high for other series to meet.
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One Piececan be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
