Eiichiro Oda's 'Monsters' Manga to Receive Anime Adaptation!
Exciting news for manga and anime fans alike, Eiichiro Oda's one-shot manga, "Monsters," is officially getting an anime adaptation! The announcement was made during the One Piece Day celebration, sending fans into a frenzy of anticipation.
"Monsters" holds a special place in Oda's journey as it was written before his renowned series, One Piece, and shares the same universe. The one-shot introduces readers to Ryuma, a skilled samurai, who later made an appearance in the "Thriller Bark" arc of One Piece.
The anime adaptation will be handled by Studio E&H Production, founded by Sunghoo Park, the former Director of Jujutsu Kaisen. Details about the release schedule are yet to be revealed.
With the teaser video released on the official One Piece YouTube channel, fans are eagerly waiting to witness Ryuma's adventures come to life in this exciting anime adaptation.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of "Monsters" as it joins the ranks of beloved anime series soon!
Before One Piece, there was “MONSTERS".
— One Piece (@OnePieceAnime) July 22, 2023
Oda’s 1994 manga one-shot is officially being animated, and the teaser movie just dropped at #ONEPIECEDAY!
🔥 WATCH: https://t.co/oL36oEKoWC pic.twitter.com/wMqWSKplII
Synopsis:
"Monsters" revolves around Ryuma, a formidable samurai renowned for his extraordinary sword skills and powers. As a wandering swordsman, Ryuma becomes a hero in a town plagued by a terrifying dragon. However, his true motives come to light when it is revealed that the dragon's presence in the town was part of a cunning plan to exploit the residents' trust and gratitude. Despite this questionable approach, Ryuma eventually faces a genuine threat and must make a decision that will shape his legacy.