So just because OP's supposed to be some generic pop corn manga, Oda should flush Characterization & internal reflection down the toilet ? I disagree
Well, if that is true. But since it isn't true, I am not even bother arguing.
And what's the matter about Seinens ? shonen mangas like rurouni Kenshin for ex has a main character who's not an archetype,I'm not sure about the point you wanted to make
Hmm, rurouni Kenshin is an archetype character, the pacifist. >___< Asking Kenshin to stop being a pacifist meant that he isn't Kenshin anymore because the whole character defining of Kenshin is the conflict between kill and not killing. Likewise, Luffy is a head strong who always get what he wants via his willpower. Thus, all the shitty stuffs happen toward the first half of One Piece defined Luffy as a character. It doesn't matter how much he wants, reality has a different plan for him. The point is this. One Piece is still One Piece. It is an improve One Piece of the early One Piece. Manga that went down hill ceased to be whatever they was initially at. Bleach was presented as a slice of life/supernatural manga. Then it turn to a generic fighting manga. Some manga made the great transition but others doesn't. And some cease to be what it was.
The next criticism you are gonna voice is that why didn't Luffy change after the timeskipped. Well, I am glad that he didn't. If he did change, then the atmosphere of One Piece would change drastically. In the back of his head, there is some reserved about his experiences but he could still be himself among friends.
Bonds are made basicaly because the crew live through s**t together, last time I was okay with interactions was when Ussop decided to leave & thriller bark arc ending between zoro & sanji.
Well, you are making statements that you don't think about like at all. Seriously reflect a bit on the chapters and then say something useful. For example, Skypiea showed one of the great growth of Nami. She was a survival, always had been and pretty much like Robin, but then she gave up on her survival instinct with Enel and stood her ground. Robin, initially, held the strawhats at a distance, this reflect on her nicknames of the strawhats. After the Enies Lobby incident, she referred to them much different than she previously did. Zoro and Sanji actually treated Usopp moreorless as their equal this is evident by the fact that those 2 actually held Usopp's accountable for his action and believe in him when Usopp step up to the plate.
Oh boy, and Zoro held Luffy the most accountability. Man, after the Usopp's incident. And then in Punk Hazard, boy, did he pissed that Luffy got passed out during the battle against CC. But he trusted his captain the most.
Nami and Usopp has a certain bond which go way back to Usopp's story arc and recall those were the 2 that first battle the Black Cat pirates. In many way, Nami was the most relief that Usopp left since she is most empathize with him. And Oda showed that those were the 2 that meet after the postskipped in a bar discussing their strength in the crew.
Even the newer member like Brook had developed a strong relationship with some crew members, one of such is Brook-Zoro, Zoro was the one that get his shadow back. Brook was the one that witness Zoro's sacrifice. Brook was the one that stand his ground against Kuma right after Zoro's disappearance. Those 2 had some mutual respect as swordmen. Oh and up course, Brook and Sanji bond as mutual perverts.
I can go on and on and on and on and on. But why, did you read the same manga that I did?? I don't know at this point.
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Oh, and to classified OP as a generic popcorn manga??? >____< what are you talking about....
I said it is a comfort food?? you know homey food, food that remind you of a certain time and place, and bring comfort. Food that you can eat anytime and place without needing to get into a certain mood for it. But to classified it as a Generic popcorn manga. I don't think, we will reach an agreement if that is your mindset.
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"Comfort food is traditionally eaten food (which often provides a nostalgic or sentimental feeling to the person eating it),[1] or simply provides the consumer an easy-to-digest meal, soft in consistency, and rich in calories, nutrients, or both.[2] The nostalgic element most comfort food has, may be specific to either the individual or a specific culture.[3] Many comfort foods are flavorful; some may also be easily prepared."
Generic popcorn manga O_____________________O
