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To say Eiichiro Oda’s seriesOne Pieceis popular would be an understatement considering its worldwide fanbase. It has become a cultural phenomenon in most aspects. From worldbuilding to characterization, the manga reigns supreme in its writing.
As one of the big three of Shonen, the series enjoys unparalleled popularity along with viewership. There is, however, a caveat to this as well.
Despite its likeability, it isn’t exempt from criticism and censure. Several fans have noted the mangaka’s views on AI to be controversial. With a recent thread on X, this had most fans foaming at the mouth.
The mangaka’s request had several fans divided considering his past use of AI technology. This announcement also seems conflicting especially with Oda’s current health issues and the 6 month hiatus.
Fans on X react to Eiichiro Oda’s request
While most fans know him for authoring the iconic pirate manga,Eiichiro Odais versatile. He has worked on several one-shots before his award-winning masterpiece. These includeIkki Yako,Monsters, andWanted!
Besides that, he is the recipient of the prestigious Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize. With his magnum opus, Oda has won worldwide recognition as well as accolades. The series holds two world records to this date.
But like most shonen mangaka, Oda’s series wasn’t exempt from backlash. This is especially because he experiments with AI. The mangaka has been severely criticized by both fans and internet users.
Thisfanned rumorsregarding the series being made merely through the use of AI. While this was dispelled later on, it left an incorrigible mark regarding its reputation. This ties well with the mangaka’s latest announcement amidst his health issues.
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An X accountsharedOda’s message regarding authentic fan art submissions. This had most fans divided.
In the latest One Piece volumes, Oda had them add a message telling fans to stop sending AI-generated fanart and stick to original art for Usopp’s Gallery since they don’t accept AI stuffpic.twitter.com/ULhBTWpOcS
Crazy how one always tries to tear down Oda and the other spit fax 🙏🏼 We’re happy you’re shutting down the disgusting rumors 😌pic.twitter.com/3UoEsxZyfH
It’s not a rumor though 😭https://t.co/okSnWmyuHu
“Tear down” sandman posted a video of Oda using AI and asked a question 😭😭😭
How is that “tearing Oda down”?They’re reporting on something Oda ACTUALLY did.
Fans’ disagreement is understandable since AI is a touchy topic. The same applies to Oda’s masterpiece. The mangaka’s interactions with AI technology have riled up fans for the worse.
One Pieceand the AI Conflict
One Pieceis praised for its variety and diversity especially when it comes to the characters. But what it does best is create a vast landscape when it comes to worldbuilding. The series is exceptional in its writing as well as character designs.
The anime is lauded for its notched-up animation and stunning visuals. Amidst the praise and recognition, though, the series isn’t free from contempt. This holds especially true for its connections with artificial technology.
AI in the anime industry is often met with contempt in most aspects. Be it AI-generated anime or manga, several artists have critiqued it thoroughly. Oda’s series has been at the epicenter of this critique on most occasions.
From Luffy’s song to Lucci’s female design, Oda admitted to having used AIas an experiment. This, however, didn’t sit well with most people. With his latest announcement, most fans responded neutrally to the request.
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While Oda has openly experimented with the medium, this doesn’t make his work less authentic. By and by the rumors have been debunked multiple times.
Despite the controversies, his series reigns supreme in terms of its authentic storyline and larger-than-life characters. Something that even AI would fail to replicate in most aspects.
One Pieceis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is 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.
