The Monsters anime adaptation is just a few days away, and here’s what Eiichiro Oda has to say about it.
One Piece’screator, Eiichiro Oda, released a series of one-shots before the official release of the manga. These were later compiled in the “Wanted!” volume featuring five side stories. One of these stories follows the legendary swordsman Ryuma Shimotsuki.
Directed by Sunghoo Park, theanimeadaptation is all set for its grand premiere on January 21. The studio behind the anime, E&H Production is established by Director Park. Following his work in Jujutsu Kaisen, Sunghoo Park is famous for his attention to detail. Delve deeper to find out what Eiichiro Oda has to say about the Monsters anime adaptation.
Eiichiro Oda hypes up Monsters anime
Eiichiro Oda’s this week comment :“I can’t believe “MONSTERS,” the one-shot manga I drew in my youth is getting an animated adaptation! THIS IS THE LIFE!!! “pic.twitter.com/MKjClCBDYF
Monsters anime is a canon story following the events from 400 years when Ryuma made history. One Piece fans will finally find out the legend behind Ryuma slaying a dragon. In SBS Volume 247, Eiichiro Oda says: “Despite being a zombie, the character appearing in Chapter 450 is indeed Ryuma.
“The samurai protagonist of the MONSTERS short story. In the world of One Piece, however, he is a legendary warrior who has already passed away due to illness and etched his name in history.”
As per Netflix, its official synopsis reads: “A samurai’s path leads him to a waitress whose hometown was destroyed by a dragon. He doesn’t want any trouble–but it finds them anyway.”
Tulisha Srivastava is an Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She is an expert on Shonen series, particularly One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. In the past, she has worked for Comic Book Resources. You can contact her at tulisha.srivastava@dexerto.com
