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The entertainment industry is filled with prominent media franchises that have amassed a huge fan following and continue to grow with each passing day. Among these franchises, the one that is known to almost every person on the planet isGame of Thrones, HBO’s one of the biggest American fantasy drama television series.
However, the series has gotten some serious competition from the anime industry. And the main contender for this competition againstGame of Thronesis Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piece.Probably the biggest anime franchise in the world,One Piecehas been dominating the manga and anime industry for almost three decades.
Now, One Piece has won againstGame of Thrones, but this is quite a weird one. The anime series has taken overGame of Thronesas the most pirated media ever. While this is certainly an achievement, it’s not something to celebrate; piracy is illegal and causes huge losses to the shows and series.
One Piece’sWin OverGame of Thrones
TheGame of ThronesTV series is based on a collection of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin calledA Song of Ice and Fire. It was adapted into a series in 2011 and went on for eight seasons and 73 episodes. The series finally ended in 2019, giving it one of the most controversial endings ever.
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One Pieceanime, on the other hand, is based on the manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda. The anime started in 1999 and is still going strong even after 25 years. It has over 1100 episodes and will most likely go even further in the future. The series is regardedas the pinnacle of the anime and manga industry, andOne Piecehas proved its worth time and time again.
While both series are gems in their own realm, fans still try to compare and find out which is better in terms of numbers, plot, characters, worldbuilding, etc.
One Piece has SURPASSED Game of Thrones as the most pirated MEDIA EVERpic.twitter.com/ZjIgEachzo
Although calculating all these is difficult,One Piecegrabs the victory in terms of popularity, as the series has surpassedGame of Thronesas the most pirated piece of media ever.
The Main Reason BehindOne Piece’sPiracy
Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piecehas a global fanbase. Ever since the series started, it has amassed fans from every corner of the world. The series has become a worldwide phenomenon, and fans want to continue watching it till it reaches its conclusion. However, it’s not possible for everyone.
This is becauseOne Pieceis not available for official streaming in a lot of countries. While the series is available to watch on platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll, it majorly depends on the region and whether or not the streaming platforms have the rights to play the series in those places.
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This causes fans to downloadOne Pieceepisodes from illegal websites and platforms, thus increasing the piracy count. But pirating any media franchise is considered illegal globally as it affects the overall production and sales of the series and movies, which in turn undermines the efforts of the creators.
One Pieceis available to watch on Crunchyroll andGame of Thronesis available on Max.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
