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When it comes toOne Piece, the franchise can’t seem to miss. With a wonderful manga, a beloved anime adaptation, and now one of the only good live-action anime adaptations ever created, right now is a great time to be a fan of the series. As of now, there are so many different ways to enjoyOne Piece, that almost everyone has an opportunity to find a way of viewing that they enjoy.
However, this idea of finding the best way to consume the story ofOne Piecehas been a topic of conversation for a long time now. Mainly, since the early days of the series, fans have constantly debated between which form ofOne Pieceis better, the anime or the manga. While in reality the decision is mainly up to preference, there are many factors that could make either the anime or manga bethe best way of enjoyingOne Pieceoverall.
Current Anime Episodes
1122 Episodes
Currently, theOne Piecemanga is diving deep into the Elbaf Arc. With Chapter 1143 releasing very soon, the manga is a fair amount ahead of where the anime currently stands. Although both the anime and the manga are inOne Piece’sFinal Saga, a large amount of information, especially regarding the God’s Knights and the Giants, has been circulating from the manga.
On the other hand, the anime is currently nearing the end of its six-month hiatus, which left the series with 1122 episodes overall. Leaving off during the Egghead Arc, the anime isn’t too far behind where the manga is in the story ofOne Piece. Additionally, with the hiatus ending soon, more episodes start releasing fairly shortly. In the meantime, fans were treated to watching a rerelease of Fishman Island that set out to improve the pacing of one ofOne Piece’smost controversial arcs.
The Manga Is Far Better In Terms Of Pacing
The Anime Does Handle The Epic Moments Better
Firstly, when it comes to the differences between the manga and anime, the main concern that many fans have is pacing. While the manga is fairly well-paced, especially since reading a chapter is far faster than an episode, the anime tends to adapt one chapter per episode at this point in the anime, causingthe pacing ofOne Pieceto be extremely slow. Due to this, any fan looking for a faster reading experience that doesn’t linger too much should read the manga instead. Plus, with the manga, readers are able to control the pace at which they read, making it easier to breeze through the slower sections.
On the flip side, in the recent years of theOne Pieceanime, the entire production has received a massive boost, taking the series to new heights. Although the fights are strong in the manga, the anime fight scenes and large moments include amazing features like music andgorgeous animation inOne Piecethat take them to the next level. Although the anime is long forOne Piece, these moments make it worth watching. This may be doubly true in the future with some poorly paced arcs receiving rereleases with better pacing overall.
The Manga Helps Fans Stay Up-To-Date And Spoiler Free
This Helps The Reader Engage With The Community More
Still, a massive benefit to reading the manga, besides having a better pacing and more consistent art, even when not dealing with the major fight scenes, the manga also helps fans keep up to date with the story. For some, it can be hard to visitOne Piececommunities on Social Mediaas an anime-only viewer without seeing multiple spoilers. By reading the manga, fans can keep up to date with the current hot topics of the series.
I just think the guy with the most freedom in this whole ocean is the Pirate King! - Luffy
In the end, while the anime does have very high highsof theOne PieceStraw Hat Crew, sometimes the lows can feel a bit too slow and boring overall. On the other hand, the manga is a fairly consistent experience throughout, making it arguably the best way of enjoying the series. Still, each person has their own preferences, meaning while the manga may be the best way of enjoyingOne Piecefor one person, watching the anime may be the ideal choice for another.
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One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga’s popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
