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For anyone familiar withOne Piece, it’s clear that the show is indeed all about the “power of friendship” and helping your friends to grow with each other. And not justOne Piece, this trope can also be seen in several other Shonen anime as it has become quite a common trope in the industry.
But what is actually amazing is that the creator ofOne Piece, Eiichiro Oda, does not just preach this philosophy through his characters but also lives it in real life!
This was proved in his own words when he talked about that one time he rescued his former assistant from a desperate situation. This astounding true story tells of Oda’s compassion, loyalty, and dedication to helping others, which quite literally makes him a real-life hero for the fans.
One Piece’spower of friendship in real life!
There was this one time whenOda’s iconic “Nakama spirit”, aka the “power of friendship” inOne Piece, jumped out from the manga pages into his real life! And recently we got the proof of that compassion! A trusted X source (@sandman_AP) spilled the beans about this incredible act of kindness from a 2017 One Piece magazine.
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The story goes like this: one of Oda’s former assistants was once in a very dire situation, in fact, on the brink of death, when he decided to contact Oda to explain their hopeless situation. And without hesitation, Oda invited him to his studio, offering him back the job he had held long before. Talk about giving people a second chance in life! This selfless act indeed changed his assistant’s life and it gives evidence ofOda’s real commitment to his friends.
Oda’s charming personality towards his co-workers is something to learn from
Oda’s leadership ability and his sense of compassion for others make everyone around him happy. While the previously mentioned incident was indeed a significant one, there are many more fascinating facts aboutEiichiro Odathat can be truly eye-opening.
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According to trusted sources, we get to know that he actively goes out searching for young assistants, young kids who will be into any current trends. He’s very considerate among those young ones and takes help from them to get fresh ideas that may open up even his most unthought-of views.
Oda also assures his fellow editors that he will take care of their families if they ever suffer from illness or injury due to overwork. This further shows Oda’s commitment to their well-being, which brings up a supportive and healthy work environment. His concern for his co-workers’ lives outside the studio really reminds us of the same compassion he weaves intoOne Piece’snarratives.
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Oda’s personality perfectly resonateswith the world that he created inOne Piece. His kindness, humility, and dedication to his team seem to mirror the values that were embodied by Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates. There is no surprise that fans worldwide are so in love withOne Pieceas its heart and soul are intertwined with the author himself.
One Pieceanime is available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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