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Rivalries and banter between mangaka are more common than you think.NarutoandOne Piecemangaka are no exception to this. Both artists have been at the pinnacle of the manga industry.
With their works labeled as the Big Three of Shonen, it all makes sense. Both series are iconic masterpieces in the genre. However, both mangaka are similar in their qualms regarding their fandoms.
This is especially true with Oda’s concerns over Kishimoto’s tribute. We all know how fandoms work. From toxicity to hate, the fanbase is a growing concern for most mangaka.
Regardless of the concerns, both mangaka paid tributes to each other. This further highlights the healthy and heart-rending work relationship between the two artists.
Eiichiro Oda opened up about Masashi Kishimoto’s tribute
Eiichiro Odais regarded as one of the legendary mangaka. With his record-breaking manga, he set a benchmark in the shonen genre. Not only that, the mangaka has produced several one-shots as well.
Apart from authoring a bestseller manga, Oda has impacted culture and society. His series continues to impact millions of readers worldwide. His rival, Kishimoto isn’t too far behind either.
Masashi Kishimotocarved his space in the shonen genre through his series. He underwent the brutal perils of serialization. Like Oda, Kishimoto faced gargantuan obstacles as a mangaka. Despite the competition and rivalry, their friendship remained intact.
It is evident in both mangaka’s tribute to each other. Both artists go so far as to appreciate each other’s work. This is also reflected in their qualms regarding their respective fandoms.
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In aninterview, Oda revealed his concerns regarding Kishimoto’s fan art. He quoted:
Oh that. Kishimoto contacted me and told me that (before publication). He asked if it’s appropriate to draw Straw Hats’ mark like a kid’s doodle. Of course not a problem. But it’s Naruto’s final chapter after all, I was worried that Naruto’s fans may be angry at that.
Oda mentioned this while referring to Kishimoto’s doodle. The mangaka drew the Straw Hat’s Jolly Roger in the final chapter. While this didn’t anger the fandom, one thing is for certain.
Even Oda and Kishimoto are aware of the toxicity and hate of their fandoms. This is especially true with the fanbase’s notorious reputation. And there’s more to it.
The curious case of toxic fandoms inNarutoandOne Piece
Of all the fandoms in the animeverse,Narutois considered the most notorious. This isn’t to say other fanbases are lesser evils. Among the hate and trolling culture, the fanbase has a notorious reputation.
Be it review bombing or death threats, fandoms aren’t exempt from cyber law. With Kishimoto’s series, the fans are often labeled as braindead. This is often due to the fanaticism regarding the mangaka’s work. And there’s more to it.
For decades, the fandom has been accused of review bombing and bullying. This also applies toOne Piecealong withJujutsu Kaisenfans. WithNaruto, however, the fanbase has downplayed other series. This is especially true with fans degradingBlack Clover.
In a similar vein, Oda’s fanatics have gone on toreview bombBleach: Thousand Year Blood War. However, this is not it considering the fanbase’s toxicity. Most fanatics do severe injustice to their idols through this behavior. This gravely affects mangaka which most people do not realize. However, there’s a catch to it.
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Amidst the hate between fandoms, the mangaka’s friendship continues to flourish. The healthy rivalry between Oda and Kishimoto exceeds the hate. It only proves the respect both artists hold for each other.
NarutoandOne Pieceare 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.
