Controversial Undertones Revealed In One Piece: Anime Amino
Iwill only say this once, but the following will include spoilers.
In regards to the well-known anime and manga series One Piece. Morbidity is a topic which I've noticed rarely discussed in the tight knit community known as Anime Amino. I believe a playing factor as to why is due to the series' controversial undertones. This is indeed something few people wish to touch upon, I intend to be the first.
In this blog I will be going over three controversial themes seen in One Piece, them being: Slavery, Racism, and Death. Baring in mind these are sensitive topics, I will not be giving my opinionated view; but will be reviewing how One Piece handled portraying such.
Please keep in mind that One Piece was originally favored by children …show more content…
Abused mentally and physically, in the end Koala was left traumatized.
Even upon the miracle that was her sudden freedom, she continued her slavering persona. However, terrified of her saviors and what lay ahead; she soon learned what it meant to love once more.
Returned to her mother, she was in gratitude to the assumingely horrifying fishmen pirates. The "horrible" pirates which had shown her kindness and compassion. Grinning broadly, she said her final farewell to those who had freed her and shown her a warmth like no other.
Tucked in a thinned blanket, Nami was abandoned on a battlefield soon expected to perish. Still only a babe, she awaited her immanent death. However, what some would consider a miracle was soon to take place. Found and rescued by a soldier, Nami would live.
Brought up in a poor household, Nami was rich in love. A prodigy, she grew fond of drawing maps and the skill of navigation. Although, what had started as a passion would soon hold the key to her most damnable fears.
Pirates invading her home, Nami helplessly watched as her mother was murdered before her eyes. Later, she was forced into slavery by the men who had put out the light of her …show more content…
In regards to this, Oda oftentimes incorporates history into One Piece. Whether it be for a more realistic effect or a personal interest of his own. He almost always perfectly portrays the era of pirates, whereas slavery was a common thing; whether official(Koala) or unofficial(Nami).
Must I even explain as to why this aspect of One Piece was handled ever so masterfully? I think not, but I will briefly assess it anyhow. Unlike slavery, Racism is still something seen often in today's world. Now, let's talk about races and racism in the anime and manga One Piece.
Firstly, I would like to discuss the treatment of the Fishmen and Merfolk, by the humans. Discriminated against a great deal, they are the topic of discussion when speaking of this morbid topic. Both races misunderstanding the each other, it led to fear and later great bloodshed. For example, let's look at what Tiger had to endure along with how Arlong grew to hate humans to the extent that he does.
As time passed, humans began to see fishmen & merfolk as simple creatures of the sea rather than living breathing humans with
In regards to the well-known anime and manga series One Piece. Morbidity is a topic which I've noticed rarely discussed in the tight knit community known as Anime Amino. I believe a playing factor as to why is due to the series' controversial undertones. This is indeed something few people wish to touch upon, I intend to be the first.
In this blog I will be going over three controversial themes seen in One Piece, them being: Slavery, Racism, and Death. Baring in mind these are sensitive topics, I will not be giving my opinionated view; but will be reviewing how One Piece handled portraying such.
Please keep in mind that One Piece was originally favored by children …show more content…
Abused mentally and physically, in the end Koala was left traumatized.
Even upon the miracle that was her sudden freedom, she continued her slavering persona. However, terrified of her saviors and what lay ahead; she soon learned what it meant to love once more.
Returned to her mother, she was in gratitude to the assumingely horrifying fishmen pirates. The "horrible" pirates which had shown her kindness and compassion. Grinning broadly, she said her final farewell to those who had freed her and shown her a warmth like no other.
Tucked in a thinned blanket, Nami was abandoned on a battlefield soon expected to perish. Still only a babe, she awaited her immanent death. However, what some would consider a miracle was soon to take place. Found and rescued by a soldier, Nami would live.
Brought up in a poor household, Nami was rich in love. A prodigy, she grew fond of drawing maps and the skill of navigation. Although, what had started as a passion would soon hold the key to her most damnable fears.
Pirates invading her home, Nami helplessly watched as her mother was murdered before her eyes. Later, she was forced into slavery by the men who had put out the light of her …show more content…
In regards to this, Oda oftentimes incorporates history into One Piece. Whether it be for a more realistic effect or a personal interest of his own. He almost always perfectly portrays the era of pirates, whereas slavery was a common thing; whether official(Koala) or unofficial(Nami).
Must I even explain as to why this aspect of One Piece was handled ever so masterfully? I think not, but I will briefly assess it anyhow. Unlike slavery, Racism is still something seen often in today's world. Now, let's talk about races and racism in the anime and manga One Piece.
Firstly, I would like to discuss the treatment of the Fishmen and Merfolk, by the humans. Discriminated against a great deal, they are the topic of discussion when speaking of this morbid topic. Both races misunderstanding the each other, it led to fear and later great bloodshed. For example, let's look at what Tiger had to endure along with how Arlong grew to hate humans to the extent that he does.
As time passed, humans began to see fishmen & merfolk as simple creatures of the sea rather than living breathing humans with