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There are several rivalries in anime, but Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto’s is the most iconic in real life. They began their magnum around the same time and both paved the way for modern anime and gained massive popularity. Even though they were rivals, they always cared and held each other in high respect. While Naruto Uzumaki fulfilled his dream a few years back, Monkey D. Luffy is still chasing his.
TheOne Piececreator andNarutocreator have often praised each other and added subtle details in their magnum opus celebrating the other. WhenNaruto: Shippudenconcluded, Kishimoto sensei did not forget about his rival and paid him tribute in the most adoring way possible.
Masashi Kishimoto Used A Jolly Roger InNaruto: Shippuden
One of the most striking features ofOne Pieceis the Straw Hat Pirates’ Jolly Roger. Since it is an anime based on pirates, there are tons of Jolly Rogers signifying the pirate crews. The Jolly Roger picture contains a skeleton face with designs of the ship’s captain.Masashi Kishimotoused the Jolly Roger inNaruto chapter 700to pay tributes to his old rival cum friend. During aninterview with Kobayashi, Kishimoto sensei was asked about the Jolly Roger on the Hokage monument.
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He answered,“It is a tribute to his fellow mangaka, Eiichiro Oda.”It shows that their friendship is stronger than their rivalry. Even the interviewer was in awe after hearing Masashi Kishimoto’s answer. He mentioned that never hearing such an incident taking place. The Jump Volume contains messages from several fellow mangaka, Oda sensei included. The latter called him a rival, and the Naruto creator agreed with him.
Both, Oda and Kishimoto are great mangaka. They shared the same stage for almost two decades. So, as a form of appreciation for creatingOne Piece, it was theNarutocreator’s way of thanking him. While the two fandoms keep getting involved in hot debates, the creators appreciate and enjoy each other’s company.
One PieceandNaruto: ShippudenHave Always Had Subtle Details Relating To Each Other
SinceOne PieceandNaruto: Shippudenwere made by two of the icons in the anime and manga industry, they always liked adding elements from each other’s works. WhenShippudenwas ending,Eiichiro Odadrew a panel where Luffy and Chopper were enjoying ramen (Naruto Uzumaki’s favorite food) while Nami was wearing a dress with prints of Konoha.
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On the other hand, there is also a panel where Monkey D. Luffy and Naruto Uzumaki were seen to enjoy a hot bowl of ramen together. There have been many subtle details over the years that the fans have enjoyed. WithNaruto: Shippudencoming to an end, fans thought it to be a farewell to the rivalry. But Kishimoto sensei returned withBorutoand is continuing his rivalry with Eiichiro Oda.
One PieceandNaruto: Shippudenis available on Crunchyroll.
Priyanko Chakraborty
Anime Content Writer
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Priyanko is an aspiring economists who is a secret member of the anime world. Unfortunately, he is a Manchester United fan. He has watched multiple anime only to leave them halfway between. His day goes by playing video games, scrolling through reels, watching anime, and rarely opening his books.
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