What is so good about One Piece?

I never really liked the anime, thought the characters were horrible and that it was pretty damn boring, and I thought it wasn't considered a good anime.

But I've been reading and it turns out its one of the most critically acclaimed animes and that it's been running for over 10 years (How the hell can you be a fan of that thing? Aren't you tired of waiting over 10 years for an ending?) and that the anime has over 600 episodes.

However, I really don't see how that could be possible, it seems like a horrible anime.

Well it seems you already made up your mind and probably won't be convinced by someone who does like the series. But the fact that it hasn't ended shouldn't really matter. It was pointed out to me the other day that Superman, Batman and Spiderman have been running for much longer and people still happily read those. So length should not be an issue.

What Evan saiddave123321

I haven't watched in years but

1. Colorful and interesting heroes/villains

2. A long and engaging story

3. Exciting action scenes

4. Comedy

5. The mythology and history within the show's universe

[QUOTE="dave123321"]What Evan saidFightingfan

[QUOTE="Fightingfan"][QUOTE="dave123321"]What Evan saiddave123321

It's a shounen fighting manga. Reading it for the story is the wrong reason if you ask me. It's all about the fights and art.

I don't know about the anime as I've never seen it, but the manga is phenomenal. The first 33 or so volumes are like an above average shonen manga, but then it gets really good, and this is coming from someone who isn't really a big fan of fighting and power-ups and whatnot. There's a really nice balance of plot, character background and development, and action. Sure, the action's there, but if you're not a big fan of it it's not really a big deal. I'm not sure how far into it you got but I'd say you gave up on it way too fast. :PAquat1cF1sh

[QUOTE="Aquat1cF1sh"]I don't know about the anime as I've never seen it, but the manga is phenomenal. The first 33 or so volumes are like an above average shonen manga, but then it gets really good, and this is coming from someone who isn't really a big fan of fighting and power-ups and whatnot. There's a really nice balance of plot, character background and development, and action. Sure, the action's there, but if you're not a big fan of it it's not really a big deal. I'm not sure how far into it you got but I'd say you gave up on it way too fast. :Pcain006

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[QUOTE="Aquat1cF1sh"]I don't know about the anime as I've never seen it, but the manga is phenomenal. The first 33 or so volumes are like an above average shonen manga, but then it gets really good, and this is coming from someone who isn't really a big fan of fighting and power-ups and whatnot. There's a really nice balance of plot, character background and development, and action. Sure, the action's there, but if you're not a big fan of it it's not really a big deal. I'm not sure how far into it you got but I'd say you gave up on it way too fast. :PAquat1cF1sh

Ah well I haven't even enjoyed any shounen stuff except Hajime no Ippo in a long time.

[QUOTE="Aquat1cF1sh"][QUOTE="cain006"]Where's volume 33 at? I stopped reading it a bit after the skypeia arc I think.

cain006

Ah well I haven't even enjoyed any shounen stuff except Hajime no Ippo in a long time.

It's a shounen fighting manga. Reading it for the story is the wrong reason if you ask me. It's all about the fights and art.

cain006

I don't like the One Piece anime, I find it's animation quality very subpar and plagued with fillers. But as the far manga, it's the best out there. The sense of adventure, comedy, array of varied characters and the quality writing constantly keeps it at the top of the game.Shottayouth13-

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]I don't like the One Piece anime, I find it's animation quality very subpar and plagued with fillers. But as the far manga, it's the best out there. The sense of adventure, comedy, array of varied characters and the quality writing constantly keeps it at the top of the game.cain006

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]I don't like the One Piece anime, I find it's animation quality very subpar and plagued with fillers. But as the far manga, it's the best out there. The sense of adventure, comedy, array of varied characters and the quality writing constantly keeps it at the top of the game.cain006

REAL and Homuculus are so different from One Piece that it's impossible to compare. And I liked OP more than Homunculus, tbh. But REAL is legit gold.funsohng

Also while I've got you, you know any series similar to Homunculus or REAL? They're probably my two favorite manga.

Never heard of REAL nor Homonculus, and Hajime is too far ahead for me to catch up. If you can get past the art and wackiness in One Piece, and really give it a try, you'll find that there's a very rich, deep and engaging story. There is a reason why it's the number 1 selling manga for however long now.Shottayouth13-

Ah, I remember a time when I used to love One Piece. It was way back when I was a wee little lad 2 years ago, still young and hopeful, with all of my anime sigs. But, alas, I eventually got tired of One Piece and moved on to american shows. The show was hilarious though.

[QUOTE="funsohng"] REAL and Homuculus are so different from One Piece that it's impossible to compare. And I liked OP more than Homunculus, tbh. But REAL is legit gold.cain006

Also while I've got you, you know any series similar to Homunculus or REAL? They're probably my two favorite manga.

Never heard of REAL nor Homonculus, and Hajime is too far ahead for me to catch up. If you can get past the art and wackiness in One Piece, and really give it a try, you'll find that there's a very rich, deep and engaging story. There is a reason why it's the number 1 selling manga for however long now.Shottayouth13-

[QUOTE="funsohng"] REAL and Homuculus are so different from One Piece that it's impossible to compare. And I liked OP more than Homunculus, tbh. But REAL is legit gold.cain006

Also while I've got you, you know any series similar to Homunculus or REAL? They're probably my two favorite manga.

It's a shounen fighting manga. Reading it for the story is the wrong reason if you ask me. It's all about the fights and art.

cain006

Ah, I remember a time when I used to love One Piece. It was way back when I was a wee little lad 2 years ago, still young and hopeful, with all of my anime sigs. But, alas, I eventually got tired of One Piece and moved on to american shows. The show was hilarious though.

XVision84

I used to hate One Piece with a passion. I'd be like WTF IS THAT SHIT..... now six hundred and fourteen episodes in and dam I'm sad that I have to wait a week just so I could watch it :(. One Piece is very rewarding if you put the time into it. I like the anime haven't read manga in a long time ^^. I admit I didn't enjoy the merman island arc though I thought it was shit!!! last fight was cool though.CoolSkAGuy

One Piece is kinda of boring to me 

I think Naruto is 10 times better anime with better story and characters

But I still watch One Piece because it has great action and fights along with Luffy which is a nice character.

not into anime.

It's a well balanced, long ongoing series that has not jumped the shark in some way, like Naruto (Sasuke) & Bleach(everything past Soul Socity).

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

dercoo

I don't think someone needs to be a One Piece fan to know Fairy Tail isn't good.

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

Yangire

I don't think someone needs to be a One Piece fan to know Fairy Tail isn't good.

I love the characters, there is great backstory, love the humor, and the plots to some of the arcs. 

Great Story, Great Characters, Great Art, Great Comedy, Great Action!! What's not to like?~

:)

to each his own i guess~

Personally i think it fell hard after Water 7 and Enies Lobby. Character design got really repetitive and has a very childish tone to it. The plot seems to be completely static. It seems that Luffy forgot all about One Piece and decided to fight random people now. Oh, and it sunk low with the fan service.

Show drags, its filled with fillers.

I hate anime with too many episodes.  I prefer 20-50 at most.

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

Yangire

I don't think someone needs to be a One Piece fan to know Fairy Tail isn't good.

And thus my point is proven.

It's a shounen battle manga, so nothing.

Tried watching it myself.  It's a serialized anime.  They'll end the show when people become bored with it and not a moment sooner.  I can't watch them, but I understand the drive behind them.  

As a show, One Piece is okay but not really my kind of anime.  I typically prefer the animes in the same vein as something like Fooly Cooly, Samurai Champloo, or trigun.  Anime series that have a distinct beginning and end are typically the ones that are the best throughout and the ones worth owning.  (Personal opinion.) 

It used to be decent until Water 7 where it reached its peak, after that it became mind boggingly boring to read. The plots got way less interesting and so did the characters.

[QUOTE="Yangire"]

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

Capitan_Kid

I don't think someone needs to be a One Piece fan to know Fairy Tail isn't good.

[QUOTE="Yangire"]

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

That said, I do find the series very overated. And One Piece fanboys get annoying when they keep insulting Fairy Tail.

dercoo

I don't think someone needs to be a One Piece fan to know Fairy Tail isn't good.

And thus my point is proven.

Implying I read or watch One Piece anymore, Fairy Tail is just the poor mans battle shounen.

As a show, One Piece is okay but not really my kind of anime.  I typically prefer the animes in the same vein as something like Fooly Cooly, Samurai Champloo, or trigun.  Anime series that have a distinct beginning and end are typically the ones that are the best throughout and the ones worth owning.  (Personal opinion.) 

starfox15

Agreed. Samurai Champloo is my favorite.