Notice: Spoilers for chapter 1103 of the One Piece manga
Although there are still a few days left until the return of the One Piece manga, anime fans continue to celebrate the arrival of a new arc that promises to be historic. However, Toei Animation has received criticism, mainly due to a peculiar situation related to one of its most important characters: Bonney
In chapter 1090 of the anime, the return of the pirate has been quite controversial, since it has been animated more explicitly and greater emphasis has been placed on her most intimate parts. What is the problem? For those keeping up with the manga, Bonney has 12 years and his adult body is the result of his Akuma no Mi.
This depiction of a 12-year-old girl in this way has caused a stir among many manga readers. However, it is important to consider that the reveal of Bonney’s age was relatively recent, and anime chapters are usually produced several months in advance.
Furthermore, one of the animators Those in charge of drawing Bonney in t he last episode stressed that he was not aware of the age of Bartholomew Kuma’s daughter, and simply did the job he Toei Animation
Despite this, it is disturbing to see this scene knowing the age of the pirate. We’ll have to wait and see if they tone down Jewelry’s appearance in the upcoming episodes or continue to portray her as a woman until the official reveal in the anime.
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