“One Piece“, the renowned work created by Eiichiro Oda, captivated countless fans around the world with its exciting plot, set in a pirate world full of adventure and mystery. However, among the many elements that make up this epic story, one aspect that is notably absent is romance.
While countless friendships, rivalries and emotional connections are meticulously explored throughout the plot, the relationships romantics remain in the background. Those who follow the series, whether through the manga or the anime, know that it is rare to have any moments of romance, but Oda has an explanation for this absence.
Why doesn’t ‘One Piece’ have romances throughout the story?
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In some stories, whether comics, manga or even film or TV productions, it is common that, in some part of the plot, some characters have moments in which they experience romance. This happens especially if the story in question has been distributed for a while.
However, even with more than a thousand chapters released, “One Piece” avoids these romantic moments in its trajectory. Author Eiichiro Oda explained that this is his personal choice, mainly because of the manga’s genre.
This is because the author considers the genre of “One Piece” to be aimed at boys. Oda explained in an interview that the absence of romance in “One Piece” is due to the fact that the series is predominantly aimed at a male audience, characterizing itself as a shonen manga.
He argued that the shoujo genre, aimed primarily at girls, is better suited to addressing romantic elements in its stories.
Although some people believe that romance stories can fit into any type of narrative, Oda has his personal reasons for sticking to his approach.
Even with the increase in the female audience that follows “One Piece”, the author suggests that those looking for romance should look for shoujo manga, which are created specifically for this purpose.
