This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Final Saga.
Key Takeaways
- Zoro and Sanji will be stronger during the Elbaf arc, possibly gaining new powers.
- Oda excels at writing characters, letting the characters drive the plot independently.
- Oda's dedication to creating compelling characters stems from his personal love for them.
The creator of One pieceEiichiro Oda, is certainly one of the most brilliant writers of modern times. Oda created a wonderful work of fiction that has been etched in history, and is sure to be one of the greatest works of manga ever written. One piece still has a lot to offer, but the fact that it has been etched in history and has gone down as the greatest novel ever written is a testament to the fact that Oda was dedicated to his work. and this story is in a league. special.
Of course, One piece does many things well, from writing exciting stories, to building amazing worlds. An important part of the One piece is the writing of the characters, which is, in many ways, the most important aspect of the story. Oda perfectly nails character writing in many ways and that's why fans love his characters as much as they do. Now, Oda has revealed the secret behind writing the amazing characters in the novel.
Why Oda's character is loved
- Oda's character stands independently
- Oda's character transfers the plot to them
Oda has been writing brilliant characters in his stories since day one. When fans were introduced to Luffy, it was clear that he was a character with compelling ideas, and a dream that fans could live with. The same can be said for the likes of Zoro, and all the other characters Oda introduced along the way. The thing is, Oda manages to write characters that express certain themes in an amazing way, which is hard to do. The characters who stay the same at the core and never change their personalities based on the whims of the writers are always a fan favorite. Oda is a master of this craft, and has made it clear in the past that, sometimes, he lets his story take its course. Of course, Oda is still the person holding the pen, but if something doesn't fit with the foundation he's laid for his character, he backs out of that decision.
Luffy bothers me the most. I have to brake him at the barrier, but soon he will defeat the bad guy. My character acts like he has a will of his own. When I forced them to move because of the story, my audience complained. – Ode
A good example of this Oda talking about Luffy and his sense of freedom. Oda often tried to do special things in the stories that didn't fit Luffy's way of thinking. For this exact reason, he chose to cancel the decision because Luffy wouldn't do it. This is something that Oda has mentioned in his previous stories, and it is also why Luffy is such a beloved character. Luffy's personality drives the plot forward, and Oda writes Luffy in such a way that he is alive and carries his own story. For any writer, consistency in writing characters and caring deeply about the characters is essential, and that's exactly what Oda has nailed over the years.
Because Oda is dedicated to his work and knows what makes characters compelling, and story arcs stand out, he has created a perfect formula for writing deep and complex characters. In fact, Oda was even asked about it recently, and he sure had an interesting answer to the question Oda asked in an interview:
How do you create a unique character?Eiichiro Oda: It starts with whether I like the character or not. I can't work with people I don't like. The worst thing you can do is to be forced into a character just because they are fashionable, without any real personality. If I like the character, at least I'm a fan. But if I do it carelessly, there may be no fans at all.
Of course, Oda explained that in order to write compelling characters, you have to like them first. If the writer doesn't like the character, it just goes to waste. In general, the writer must take special care of the character that he writes and remember how to write them, and what should be kept in mind while developing his main character and then developing his whole character from it. This also shows Oda's love for his character. Considering that there are countless good characters written in One Piece, Oda cares for all of them deeply and will not allow them to make decisions that go against their basic nature.
Some of Oda's unique characteristics
Oda wrote such brilliant characters as Luffy and Sanji
Of course, when talking about Oda's unique character, the Straw Hat Pirates come to mind. These people are among the best written in the entire history. Luffy, in particular, is an example for the story. Luffy represents freedom in the literal sense and fans have seen him go from strength to strength, not just in terms of strength, but in terms of his stubborn personality and core ideals that , as time went by, it grew exponentially. For example, Luffy has become a true persona of who he is, and that is freedom. With the release of Gear 5's power, fans saw why and how Oda always wanted to play this character and that's why fans love Luffy as much as they do.
Another good example of Oda's characters is Sanji. It's safe to say that along with Luffy, Sanji is the best character written in all of One Piece, and that goes without saying. His character arc, starting with Baratie, to what was revealed about him in Whole Cake Island and then continuing to Wano, during the attack on Onigashima, was amazing. Sanji's deep concern for people, his kindness, selflessness, and selfless nature, along with all the growth he saw in Wano, made him a brilliant character from the beginning to the end. the end.
Of course there are others One piece also, such as Nami, Zoro, Robin, and of course, many other shining non-Strawhat characters, such as Ace, Garp, Whitebeard, and many others, which include various ideals and, therefore, proved to be a well-written letter.
The best part of all of this is that One piece it hasn't even reached its peak yet. There are many intriguing characters that are just beginning to focus on Oda. These include characters like Shanks, Blackbeard, and the Governor, like Imu, among others. Fans will see other characters as attractive as Joy Boy, and his various companions in the biggest flashback of the series, and there is a lot to look forward to.
One Piece is available to read on Viz Media. The series can be read by fans officially and for free on Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date of the next chapter of One Piece, One Piece 1128, is October 6, 2024.
