Allen Divers of Anime Information Network remarks in 2003 the art fashion 1 Piece employs "initially would seem incredibly cartoonish with Substantially with the character types displaying a lot more North American influence than that from its Japanese origins", adding which the "artwork and options run into as timeless in their presentation". He also notes that the impact of Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) shines via in Oda's type of writing with its "substantial epic battles punctuated by many here humor" Which, in One Piece, he "manages to share a abundant tale without having obtaining bogged down by extremely challenging plots".[170] Rebecca Silverman of the same web page said that one of many series' strengths will be to "Mix action, humor, and heavy fare together" and praised the artwork, but stated which the panels could get far too crowded for easy reading.

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