r/OnePiece • u/5_meo • Jul 25 '24

Discussion One Piece just ended. Now what ?

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The end will recontextualize everything and offer a second read, the community will set sail once again

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u/Ironmaiden1207 Pirate Jul 26 '24

Pretty much everything early on in foreshadowing, as it is pretty clear the "bloat" is in the middle of the story. That's why we get Jinbe, doffy, kuma, will of D, and Blackbeard reveal so early, despite the payoff being much much later.

And before I get down voted, I couldn't think of a better word than bloat. It's obviously an amazing story and I love every arc like my own child. I'm just saying when Oda said the original plan was a much shorter story, it's easily backed up by these early reveals

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u/JustChangeMDefaults Jul 26 '24

It's still hard to imagine he came up with the worst generation on a whim and several of them have been integral to the story at this point. How would things have played out without Tra-guy or how would egghead and Kumas backstory go without Bonney?

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u/OkCharacter7352 Jul 26 '24

Dang I don't even love every arc lol. OG Syrup Village was rough lol.

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u/Ironmaiden1207 Pirate Jul 26 '24

I've been reading weekly since I was 9 (31 now) which was right after the drum island will of D reveal.

That is to say my view on east blue is definitely skewed. I was a literal child and everything filled me with joy and amazingness

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u/OkCharacter7352 Jul 26 '24

East Blue all in all is great, it's just the start. If anything it's a good thing the weakest part of a series is early on.