One Piece Gear 5: A Playful and Nostalgic Twist
One Piece Gear 5 is the latest transformation in the long-running manga series, and with it, it brings a surprising new inspiration to light. When it was first revealed, Gear 5 appeared to be heavily influenced by Greek mythology, but it turns out that’s not the case at all, as One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda shares with us the real source of the animated attack’s inspiration.
“I drew it from Tom and Jerry,” Oda says in a recent interview, as translated by Saitama Plus. “The dynamic, the comedy. I wanted to capture that in Gear 5. The way Luffy uses it to adapt and outsmart his opponents in unpredictable ways, it’s like a cat and mouse chase.”
Gear 5 serves as a reminder that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places, and for a lot of people, Tom and Jerry will be the first thing that comes to mind when they think of Luffy’s technique. For others, especially those who have been following One Piece since the beginning, it’s a delightful and unexpected twist.
Gear 5, and consequently, Luffy’s character, has come a long way since the beginning of One Piece, and this revelation adds a playful and nostalgic element to the beloved manga series. It also shows that Oda is always thinking outside of the box when it comes to creating new things for his series, by drawing inspiration from unexpected sources.
Oda’s decision to draw inspiration from Tom and Jerry also highlights the influence of popular culture on his work, as the iconic cartoon characters are widely known by people of all ages.
Gear 5 in One Piece is one of the most talked-about aspects of the series, and with this new insight, fans will appreciate the transformation even more. It also showcases the depth and layers of the One Piece universe, adding another dimension to Luffy’s character development.
Those of us eagerly awaiting the next chapter of One Piece can now look back at Gear 5 with new eyes, and I have a feeling that pretty much everyone has Tom and Jerry on their mind right now, as we try to make sense of this revelation.
Oda’s creativity and ability to surprise his audience continue to make One Piece a captivating and beloved series, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store for the rest of the series.
If you’re a fan of One Piece, or any manga series for that matter, and want to know more about how it’s made, we have a breakdown of how manga is created, along with a list of the best manga apps and where you can read One Piece online.
