There are quite a few things that the One Piece anime does better than the manga. Here are some great examples.
Ever since it first began serializing in 1997, One Piece has shown no signs of slowing down. One Piece has developed into one of the biggest and most popular manga/anime series in the world. The reason behind its success is the incredible storyline.
Oda has proved that if a series has a great story then it can withstand the test of time. The manga has proven to be a great success and so has the anime. Many people prefer to watch the anime over the manga, and there are a few good reasons why the anime is better than the manga.
Updated January 1, 2022 by Suzail Ahmad: One Piece anime is steadily moving towards the end of the Wano country arc, and it is fair to say that anime adaptation of the arc has done the manga justice. The anime supplanted the manga in more ways than one.
It has once again made the anime the front runner in the anime vs manga debate. Nevertheless, what is a debate without evidence? So, we have decided to add even more entries that explain why the anime is superior to the manga.
11Different Filters For Different Themes
One of the many things that the anime has improved on is the different filters. This has become more evident in the Wano Country arc, where the new type of filter has provided the fans with an extremely thrilling experience. The different themes have enabled the studio to provide a much richer feeling, which has definitely been successful in grabbing the attention of the fans of the series.
With a better visual presentation onscreen, the action and the characters pop in a manner that makes it difficult for traditional illustrations to compete.
10Soundtracks Make Things More Interesting
While reading a manga, there are no additional sound effects, the readers just have to flip the pages. The anime has soundtracks, and other sound effects, which really breathe life into the anime and make it extremely enjoyable. After all, music and sound effects play a huge role in how a viewer feels about a particular situation unfolding onscreen.
Some of the opening soundtracks in OnePiece are enough to give goosebumps to the viewers. So, this is another department where the anime completely triumphs over the manga.
9More Fun While Re-watching
For many fans, reading/watching something just one time is not enough. Many fans, mostly theorists, have to go through the content over and over again, and flipping pages can get boring after some time. However, the anime always provides a very fun experience. Even for normal fans, re-watching the anime itself is much more enjoyable than reading the manga.
8Incites More Emotions
One Piece has some of the most gut-wrenching backstories. Almost every Straw Hat has suffered from incredible trauma in their past. These stories emotionally engage the fans, which is one of the most important things for a successful series.
Again the anime is an upgrade on the manga when it comes to emotional engagement. The combination of the soundtracks, voice acting, and animation is able to stir up the emotions of fans much better than a manga chapter.
7Better Suited For Action Seekers
Oda is an amazing artist and his skill with the pen reflects in the manga. One Piece mainly focuses on the story and development of characters. There isn’t the same level of action as Naruto, Dragon Ball, etc.
However, the anime takes care of lack of action. Most fights in One Piece anime are beautifully animated, and over the years, the quality has only improved. The anime has satiated the desire for incredible action and it will continue to do so.
6Easier To Understand Than Manga
There is nothing wrong with the paneling of One Piece chapters. Oda and his team put a great deal of effort into every chapter and ensure that it is enjoyable for the readers. However, a lot of times the readers miss out on things while reading or they are unable to understand a certain concept.
One Piece is very long and there are a lot of things to remember for the readers. The anime is very helpful especially when it comes to clearing up confusion about a specific topic. It expands on subjects such as Ryou, devil fruit abilities and different specifies of living beings. The anime also uses certain effects to help the viewer understand when a character is using Kenbunshoku Haki.
5Engages The Audience
One Piece manga has always been able to keep the readers on the edge of their seats. But for many people, reading the manga doesn’t cut it. Again, the anime shines here due to several reasons.
One of the key reasons is the animation. Toei Animation has worked really hard over the years to make One Piece more appealing. The studio has produced over 900 episodes, which is an astounding feat in itself.
4Voice Acting
For many people, reading manga is bland. They appreciate Oda’s artwork that he produces on a weekly basis, however, for some people art alone isn’t enough. They require more than just art to grab their attention.
One Piece anime has some of the most talented voice actors, who have made a name for themselves. It is because of their hard work that the anime is brought to life. The voice acting in the anime gives it an extra edge over the manga.
3Longer Fights Than The Manga
When it comes to story-telling, Oda’s skills are second to none. Oda has created a vast world and it is filled with different types of characters. Oda uses every possible way to ensure that the readers can understand some of the deeper themes of the story.
Because of focusing on the story, the fighting sequences in the series are not drawn out. Oda likes to maintain brevity and therefore, fans who want to see fights are left disappointed. But the anime covers up for the lack of fights with its extended scenes especially in the Wano arc, there have been a lot of extended fights which include Kaido vs Oden, Roger vs Whitebeard.
2Only Place To Watch Fillers
One Piece is one of the longest-running anime series and no lengthy anime series is without fillers. Many fans dislike the concept of fillers, but to many, it offers a deviation from the intense drama. One Piece is well-known for its comedy and some of the anime fillers provide quite a healthy dose of humor.
The G-8 arc is a fan favorite and it is filled with great characters. The arc is so popular among the fans that no one would mind if the arc was turned deemed canon. One Piece manga does not have any filler content, so the anime is the only way to watch fillers.
1Amazing Movies
One Piece has defined the adventure genre in the shonen category. One Piece has developed some of the best anime movies in the last decade. The most recent movie that came out was One Piece: Stampede. Toei Animation did an outstanding job with the movie and it turned out to be an incredible success.
Most of the movies have great stories and new characters, which make the movies riveting to watch. The movies also give screentime to characters who have been away from the action for too long. Oda cannot pay too much attention to all the characters, so the movies take care of it.
