How One Piece Became King of the Backstories

Imaginary Worlds

Eric Molinsky

Arts, Science Fiction, Fiction, Society & Culture

4.8 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

One Piece is one of the biggest franchises in the world. The manga and anime have broken records in sales and viewership. The live action adaptation on Netflix was a hit. And the series holds a special place among fans who feel like they’re part of the Straw Hat pirate crew. But it may be the tragic backstories of the characters which tie it all together. I talk with co-host of the One Piece podcast Shannon Strucci, YouTuber Jordan Silva, artist Steve Yurko and Crunchyroll writer Daniel Dockery about how One Piece’s creator Eiichiro Oda is able to combine zany humor with emotional gut punches, and why so many fans identify with aspects of the characters’ backstories, even when the storylines are completely fantastical. Go to www.TryMiracle.com/imaginary to save over 40%. And use the code “imaginary” at checkout to get 3 free towels and save an extra 20% Get 55% off at www.Babbel.com/imaginary Go to www.HelloFresh.com/imaginaryfree and use the code “imaginaryfree” for free breakfast for life Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at www.MasterClass.com/imagine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to imaginary worlds, a show about how we create them and why we suspend our disbelief.
0:05.5	I'm Eric Milinsky.
0:07.5	This week is Thanksgiving in the US, which always kicks off with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
0:13.7	The parade is on its way.
0:16.0	There's so much to look forward to.
0:17.4	We got some turkey.
0:19.7	One of the reasons why kids love to watch the parade
0:22.4	is because of the gigantic balloons.
0:25.5	There are balloons of Snoopy, SpongeBob, Paw Patrol, and there's a new balloon in the lineup this year,
0:33.1	Monkey D. Loofy.
0:35.4	A lot of parents may be asking, who is that?
0:40.8	Loofy is the main character of One Piece. It's an anime and a manga.
0:45.0	Loofy is a skinny young guy with big eyes, and he always wears a straw hat over his messy black hair.
0:52.0	And One Piece has a lot of adult fans. Shannon's
0:56.7	Trucchi co-host a podcast about One Piece. For me personally, I'm in my 30s
1:01.6	and it is like by far the most important piece of media I've ever consumed.
1:06.5	And I also personally couldn't imagine my life without it.
1:09.2	So what is one piece about?
1:12.2	Long story short, pirates.
1:15.4	Lufe is a good-natured pirate. His crew are called the straw hats,
1:19.6	even though he's the only one that wears a straw hat.
1:22.5	And Lufi also has superpowers.
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