8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
One Piece (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
Overview
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values, primarily through its consistent anti-authoritarian stance and its portrayal of a diverse crew fighting against corrupt, oppressive governmental and pirate forces that exploit and subjugate the innocent.
The live-action adaptation of One Piece showcases a visibly diverse cast that naturally reflects the global inspirations of its source material. The narrative champions universal themes of freedom, friendship, and challenging oppressive systems, celebrating inclusivity without explicitly targeting traditional identities.
Secondary
One Piece offers a predominantly positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes and characters. Figures like Mr. 2 Bon Clay, Emporio Ivankov, and Kikunojo are depicted with dignity, agency, and heroism. Their identities are celebrated as sources of strength and freedom, contributing to the narrative's overarching themes of acceptance and chosen family, making the net impact affirming.
One Piece features prominent gender non-conforming and transsexual characters like Emporio Ivankov, Mr. 2 Bon Clay, and Kikunojo. Despite some older 'okama' trope depictions having problematic comedic elements, these characters are consistently portrayed as powerful, brave, and loyal heroes. Their identities are often sources of strength and community, with Kikunojo receiving explicit affirmation. The net impact is largely positive, emphasizing their dignity and agency.
The show features multiple female characters who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Characters like Nico Robin and Boa Hancock consistently demonstrate physical prowess and martial skill in defeating male adversaries through hand-to-hand techniques or melee attacks.
The anime adaptation of One Piece faithfully maintains the gender of all established characters as depicted in the original manga. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender in the show.
The 'One Piece' anime (1999–) is a direct adaptation of its manga source material. Character designs, including any visual cues for race, have remained consistent with the manga throughout the anime's run. There are no instances within this anime series where a character's established race was changed.
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