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One Piece,one of the most beloved anime series created by Eiichiro Oda, also features several movies to support the ongoing anime. There’s an endless plethora of stories within theOne Pieceuniverse, but not all of them carry the same light-hearted tone. One movie in particular,One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island,is possibly one of the darkest movies created. The director, Mamoru Hosoda, flipped the script and made fans uneasy.
Many spectate the grim direction ofOne Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Islandis partly due to the director’s frustration during his feud with Studio Ghibli. There’s an entire history between Hosoda and the studio after the director, who was originally set to directHowl’s Moving Castle,left allegedly due to creative differences and pressures from the studio. How much fruit does this theory have though?
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret IslandWas Not a TypicalOne PieceStory
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Islandwas the first time fans felt no hope or positivity out ofOne Piece,even from the ever-goofy Luffy who undeniably has had his share of suffering. It was a psychological thriller, a unique choice by Hosoda, who blended themes of betrayal, grief, and sacrifice.The movie was a cinematic experiencefor fans and more thought-provoking than the usual shenanigans we’re used to. The main antagonist, Baron Omatsuri, is a genuine threat with an unstable mentality.
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It is revealed that Baron lures pirates to the titular island to sacrifice the crews to the Lily Carnation in order to give life to his own crew. He wanted the other crews to go through similar hatred and grief he went through to feed his own greed. We witness a more human side ofLuffy, who experiences instant regret and guilt for losing his crew, but is also pushed to be stronger. Although this isn’t canonical, it truly is a masterpiece worth watching, purely for the horror and humanity.
Did Hosoda’s Revenge Against Studio Ghibli Inspire theOne PieceMovie’s Direction?
While there are no true similarities between Hosoda’s and Studio Ghibli’s directions, people can’t help but assume that the disturbing elements ofOne Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Islandstemmed from his frustration over giving upHowl’s Moving Castle.However, the director has been immensely successful in his own right with gorgeous masterpieces likeBelle (2021)andThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006).So, was revenge even on his mind?
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Despite all the rumours and his turbulent past with Studio Ghibli, theOne Piecemovie was a unique, darker perspective into the already grim world. It’s a non-canon story that deserves more attention. Moreover, his direction only highlighted his talents. It’s more likely he collaborated withEiichiro Oda, who gave him more creative freedom that allowed his work to shine.
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Islandis available on Crunchyroll for streaming.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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