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For the past decade,One Piecestood well above everyone in terms of its popularity and fanbase. Be it storytelling or animation, the series outclassed several other shonen anime. The record-breaking manga lives up to its hype and fame in more ways than one.
It is only natural, however, for the series to be overturned in no time. With several new-gen anime as it’s competition, this is no surprise, especially withDandadan.
With its recent episode, Yukinobu Tatsu’s series enthralled and captivated fans immensely. The episode had several fans deeming the series the Anime of the Year.
Compared to Eiichiro Oda’s series, Tatsu made a huge impact on readers and viewers alike and the anime notched it up. This further proves the fallible nature of the most successful Shonen series, including Oda’s masterpiece.
Fans deemDandadanthe anime of the year with its Episode 7
Dandadanhas been all the rage in most aspects, including storytelling. The manga went viral through its bestselling sales and because of its growing popularity among readers. However, the anime took it to a whole new level with its impeccable visuals.
Science SARU renders an old-school retro pop vibe with its vibrant color schemes. Although color-coded, the series peaks mostly in terms of its brilliant writing.
With each episode, Tatsu’s masterpiece reigns supreme and outdoes the audience’s expectations. Be it yokai or aliens, the mangaka’s handling of sensitive themes is attributed to his meticulousness.
To top it off, the series enmeshes different genres together along with its retelling of lore. While fans deemed Turbo Granny as the badass savior, the anime proved to be a real tearjerker with itsrecent episode. Unsurprisingly, most fans upvoted the series as Anime of The Year.
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On X several fanscrownedYukinobu Tatsu’s series as the Anime of The Year
Nothing tops this Dandadan Episode man💔pic.twitter.com/NtfUU9Bmje
All of them were great, but Dandadan episode 7 was 🥹pic.twitter.com/bObOw3wIK6
I think Dandadan clears but I love all the other anime’s too! 😭pic.twitter.com/lC2oXdxBFd
Ep7 of Dandadan cemented the anime as AOTY.
C’mon.pic.twitter.com/QzudftLjxj
This may seem much of a stretch to other fandoms, but it is justified in most aspects. The recent episode topped the charts with its highest IMDb score and positive reception. It would be safe to say that the series is on par with Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece.
One Pieceis in a tough spot with the growing competition
From its record sales to its overall impact, most anime fans deemOne Pieceunparalleled. This is especially true with the series’ cult popularity and fanbase. For decades, the series survived its brutal serialization, especially with Oda’s backbreaking efforts.
It lives up to its status as a magnum opus, but like most Shonen series; it is fallible. This is clear with the growing competition in the manga and anime industry. With new-age anime, it won’t be long before the series is dethroned.
Among the Big 3, Oda’s manga is considered the strongest in terms of itsworld-building and diversity. This also applies to the complexities within the characters. Be it villains or heroes, the mangaka blurs the binaries with his non-linear approach to storytelling.
The new-age series, however, seeks to outdo these elements in more ways than one. The target audience for Tatsu isn’t a particular age group, but almost everyone. His retelling is a heart-rending tribute and a humanistic portrayal of spirits. However, there’s more to it.
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While Oda’s series has been an overlord in the shonen genre, it is being dethroned by upcoming anime. Despite its popularity and relevance, the series is in a tough spot amidst the growing competition.
One Piece Fan LetterandDandadanis available for streaming on Netflix. Both manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
