Culture news The One Piece author has a secret passion and it's linked to Dragon Ball
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Eiichiro Oda never hid his appreciation for the works of his late friend and source of inspiration, Akira Toriyama. Luffy's dad spent his childhood being lulled by the adventures of Goku, so it is certain that this work was a real source of inspiration for the story of the Straw Hat. But what do you think inspired Oda the most? A moment in the story or a character? You will be surprised !
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Dragon Ball…A source of inspiration for Oda
Dragon Ball was a real source of inspiration for Luffy's adventures. We can discern some similarities in the representation of characters, settings and action scenes. Without plagiarizing, Eiichiro Oda shows the influence that Goku's adventures may have had on his life as a mangaka by accurately adding numerous winks.
We quickly understand that Toriyama's artistic style particularly marked Oda.. He has often expressed his admiration for the precision of the lines, the dynamics of the postures and Toriyama's ability to bring charismatic and unforgettable characters to life. But do you know the scenes that really had an impact on Eiichiro Oda, to the point of creating a passion?
This is the famous scene where Taopaipai uses his strength to use a column as a means of movement and Lanfan's striptease during the Grand Martial Arts Tournament.
Although they may seem trivial to many readers, these scenes are nevertheless important to Eiichiro Oda, because they show Akira Toriyama's precision and attention to detail. So, Oda developed a passion for drawing hands after seeing Taopaipai's demonstration of strength and the armpits during the charm game of the 21st Tenka Ichi Budôkai participant.
But why was he captivated by these two body parts? Eiichiro Oda testifies that it was for him the first time that these parts of the body were so well drawn. And this fascination is very easily noticed in One Piece, especially with Luffy who fights mainly (always in fact) with his fists, and the fairer sex who are very often dressed in sleeveless tops.
Eiichiro Oda and Akira Toriyama… A relationship that breaks the codes
The relationship between the two mangakas went beyond the limits of simple professional admiration. They share a true passion for manga and a sincere friendship that shines through in their interactions and collaborations.
The manga industry is very competitive, and mangakas very often find themselves in direct competition, leading to unprecedented tensions and rivalries. And yet, that didn't stop the two mangakas from creating a legendary friendship that allowed us to get to know Luffy and his crew. Because yes, without Akira Toriyama, we would never have been able to discover the Straw Hat!
To put a concluding point, the presence of Dragon Ball and their relationship is a powerful testament to the power of manga to inspire and connect people.