By temporarily drawing the community’s attention to the surprising events narrated in the final chapters of ONE PIECE The latest issue of the official magazine shared a unique anecdote starring Eiichiro Oda that revealed his great passion for Pokémon GO.
Throughout his 20+ year career as a manga artist Eiichiro Oda He had to pitch his story and character development ideas to several editors. Currently holds this important position Yuuji Iwasaki, with which the author immediately joked. Issue 14 of ONE PIECE Magazine reported on the first exchange between the two, with Oda wondering if his new editor liked Pokémon GO. When asked “Yes, I’m level 19,” the mangaka jokingly replied, “Then you’re not qualified to be my editor.”
A passion for Pokémon GO that Oda has never hidden, also including Meltan’s Easter Eggs in some scenes of the manga. The motivation, as reported in the article at the bottom, can also be found in the Walks that the artist takes on the advice of the doctorand with which he catches some little monsters.
Finally we remind you that the return of the ONE PIECE anime has finally been announced after the hacking of Toei Animation and we leave you to the spoilers of chapter 1046 scheduled for Sunday April 10 on Manga Plus.
When Oda first met editor Iwasaki, he asked, “Do you play Pokemon Go?”
Editor: Yes, I’m level 19.
Oda: Only 19? Then you don’t qualify to be my editor
* Oda takes walks twice a week to improve his health and follows the doctor’s advice. (current surgical magazine today) pic.twitter.com/KleKc8xqSO– Sandman (@sandman_AP) April 5, 2022
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