Despite the fans’ complaints, the creator of “One piece” It has a practical reason not to show any combat.
“One piece” The creator Eichiro Oda has finally faced a long -standing fans’ report: because some battles in the manga are skipped or showed only later. Known for his epic narration and intricate construction of the world, Oda has admitted that its greatest limitation is not a lack of ideas, but the physical space has allowed each chapter.
In a previous message shared in 2021, Oda revealed, “If I were allowed to draw 30 pages every week, I would have my manuscripts presented in no time.” This comment sheds light on its biggest creative challenge: the rigorous limit of 17–18 pages of Shonen Jump by chapter.
Oda has shared that often struggles to compress all her ideas in the count of limited pages, which leads him to give priority to the progression of history on completely illustrated combat scenes. “If it depended on me, I would include everything in several pages so that readers could see things in more detailed way”, He expressed.
Many fans have expressed frustration over the years, noting it “One piece” Often it skips minor battles or reduces them to some panels, especially when there is clamor around certain matches. However, Oda stressed that these choices do not concern the cutting of the corners but to make sacrifices necessary to adapt to the narrative within the allowed space.
In fact, if given the opportunity, Oda always ensures that the most fundamental battles – such as those of the Wano arch – receive complete and detailed attention. The skipped fights tend to be on a smaller scale and also in this case, they are part of a compromise carefully considered.
In the end, Oda’s passion for narration is clear. If the constraints of the sector did not exist, “**” a piece “** It would be much more elaborate and detailed “, insists. While the manga format forces him to make difficult calls, fans can be sure that every decision is taken with a weighted consideration of what the story is best needed.
