During the Comic Con Experience 2023 (CCXP23)publisher Panini made an exciting announcement for comic book fans: a surprising crossover between the iconic Turma da Mônica and the famous Japanese manga ‘One Piece’ is on the way.
Entitled ‘Um Peixe: Parody of Chico Bento and One Piece’, this ambitious project promises an unprecedented fusion between the characters’ universes.
A crossover that will surprise you!
In the plot, Chico Bento takes on Luffy’s straw hat, while Mônica transforms into the navigator Nami.
Cebolinha wields Zoro’s three swords, Cascão leads the crew as Sanji, and Jeremias takes on the role of Usopp, the not-so-brave one.
This unusual combination of characteristics of theMonica’s Gang‘ and the One Piece characters promises a unique adventure full of surprises for fans of both series.
‘Turma da Mônica’ and ‘One Piece’: two giants of pop culture
The ‘Turma da Mônica’, created by Mauricio de Sousa in 1959, is a comic series known throughout the world, continuing to delight readers with new stories.
Set in the fictional Bairro do Limoeiro, in São Paulo, the stories are marked by their intelligent humor and address diverse themes, from friendship and cultural differences to education and environmental issues.
Meanwhile, ‘One Piece’, a manga by Eiichiro Oda, has been in publication since 1997 and holds the title of best-selling manga in history, with more than 106 volumes bound by Shueisha.
‘One Piece’ is considered by many fans to be part of the anime trinity made up of ‘Dragon Ball’ and ‘Naruto’. – Image: Toei/Reproduction
The work, published in Shonen Jump, has gained a loyal fan base over the years due to its engaging narrative and charismatic characters.
In addition to the comic version, the anime of ‘One Piece‘ is available on Crunchyroll with Portuguese subtitles, releasing episodes simultaneously with Japan for the pleasure of Brazilian fans.
Furthermore, lovers of the work can dive into the live action series, titled ‘One Piece: The Series’, released by Netflix in 2023, with all episodes of the first season available on the streaming platform. streaming.
The live action adaptation brought a new dimension to the One Piece universe, further expanding the scope and charm of this epic story.
