news culture One Piece: references or coincidences? Two sequences from the last episode did not go unnoticed
One Piece Episode 1066, which aired last Sunday, caused quite a stir on the networks. On the one hand for the quality of its animation, but also for two sequences with two very famous manga.
One Piece: Episode 1066 is rocking the web
On the night of June 17th, One Piece fans were finally able to discover the first trailer for the live-action adaptation produced by Netflix. A trailer (with Multiple mysteries), which was so well received that it made people forget about the animated series. However, the latter continues to air. Additionally, it approaches a pivotal moment in the manga and should keep fans who have already read the work in suspense. An increase in pressure that viewers say can be seen thanks to a much more attractive animation in the Wa no Kuni story arc.
After last Sunday’s episode 1066 aired, viewers won’t say the opposite. In addition to the many comments that consider the episode an animation killer, others have pointed out the presence of scenes almost identical to those of other anime that are beyond fame. It was Dragon Ball Z that slotted into One Piece ep. 1066 with an almost identical scene:
It must be said that it is Toei who takes care of the animation of the two works. With the income they make the company good days they generate around the world.
A first for an episode of One Piece!
The second work that could have served as inspiration is Attack on Titan. We’ll admit the sequence leaves more room for doubt than Dragon Ball’s. See viewers’ reactions: some made instant connection as far as the plans were concerned, while others were more skeptical when it came to talking about references .
The writers and animators of One Piece episode 1066 have talked a lot about the connection to Dragon Ball.
But did anyone notice that little cut that made me think of one of the greatest humiliations ever? 🤣 #ONEPIECE1066 pic.twitter.com/frS3Wjefn3
– Dazaiy.D様 (@Roi_Joyboy) June 25, 2023
We leave it up to everyone to see noon on their doorstep. In any case, episode 1066 is a transformed essay. For the Toei who continues to seduce One Piece fans, but also for Henry Thurlow. He was the director of the episode. An event in itself, as it was the first time a foreign director had been in charge of directing an episode of a Toei series.
