It takes a lot of time to show everyone's powers, and they all start respecting Luffy and decide to follow him after Doflamingo's defeat. For example, the 'Dressrosa' arc is quite long thanks to many new characters and their skills being introduced. Each arc contributes to the story and somehow connects in a way that will be important in the final saga. Even with so much going on, it's always easy to keep track of what's happening in each arc.ĭespite having so many arcs, nothing in One Piece is ever redundant. Usopp's proclamation of Luffy being the future Pirate King remains one of his most iconic moments to this day. Nami's fight with Miss Doublefinger proves she never deserts her friends despite being afraid of strong opponents.

Prince bit and saves his crew from Banana Gators. Zoro's fight against 100 bounty hunters is astounding, while Sanji shows his wits and strength with his Mr. Even with so many characters, Oda never leaves any out of the spotlight. The Straw Hats are known to carry out miracles because they shine in every arc. Other examples, such as the 'Thriller Bark' saga and 'Fish-Man Island' arc, prove how creator Eiichiro Oda incorporates each new setting to its full potential.Įach saga contains multiple ongoing fights, with every one having importance to the plot's development. For example, the 'Sky Island' saga's big bad is Enel - but had he been in any other saga, the story would not have worked. The setting of each saga, along with the protagonist, completely dictates the plot. Needless to say, these arcs are never redundant and readers always get to see something new. The manga is broken down into 11 sagas, each having multiple arcs within it. There's so much going on all at once that fans don't really get bored of it. The complexity of multiple storylines is actually among One Piece's best aspects.

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