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In case you don’t know, the awe-inspiring friendship between the two manga legends, Masashi Kishimoto and Eiichiro Oda has been for a very long time. It all started with their mutual respect and admiration for each other.
In fact, there have been multiple instances where fans got to know the depth of their friendship, like an artwork made by Oda to pay a heartfelt tribute to Kishimoto.
This says a lot about the camaraderie shared between these two, and fans cannot stop but thank Oda for this very beautiful acknowledgment. Interestingly, one might not be aware that there had been an incident where these two became even closer when they first met another manga legend, Akira Toriyama!
Oda’s heartfelt tribute to Kishimoto was seen back in 2014!
Back in 2014,Eiichiro Odapaid one of the most heartfelt homage to the legendary seriesNarutoby creating a special drawing of Luffy and Naruto, which displays the brotherly love between two of manga’s biggest bosses. This very act indeed tells volumes about the friendly relationship that existed between Oda and Kishimoto.
The tribute art is no doubt heartwarming, which directly conveys the history ofmutual respect and admiration between Oda and Kishimoto. These mangakas have never failed to appreciate each other’s work and pay homage on several occasions. So naturally, their enduring, beautiful friendship has gained the interest of fans worldwide.
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But, how did these two manga giants become so close friends? The story starts with an encounter involving another legendary mangaka,Akira Toriyama. Oda and Kishimoto’s fortunate meeting with Toriyama sparked their bonds even more which eventually led to a lifelong friendship between the two!
A fateful meeting with Akira Toriyama coincidentally brought Oda and Kishimoto even closer
This might sound like a fantasy for fans, where Eiichiro Oda andMasashi Kishimotowalking home from a work party, beaming with joy, and giggling like schoolkids, but it actually did happen. Why? They had just met their childhood hero, Akira Toriyama, who had warmly referred to them as “friends”! Oda himself said,
I remember the day I was first called by name. On the way home after the day you used the word ‘friends’ for us, I remember the joyous moment with Kishimoto-san.
In a past interview, Oda recalled the time when Toriyama-san called him by his name and the conversation he and Kishimoto had with him that left a deep impression on him. This incident of sharing the joy of meeting with your mutual inspiration further strengthened the bond between the two mangakas.
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So, as fans, we should forget the debate over which series is better,One PieceorNaruto? The creators themselves have shown us that friendship and mutual respect are what truly matter. Oda and Kishimoto’s heartwarming bond is a reminder to appreciate both series for their unique strengths, only to bring joy to manga geeks like us!
BothNarutoandOne Pieceare available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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