Fans Implore Toei to Recruit Animator behind Mind-Blowing One Piece: Kuma vs Saturn Fan Animation

After the release of the most recent manga chapter for the series and the commencement of the Egghead arc in the anime, One Piece enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the complete adaptation of the arc. Manga readers have long anticipated seeing the Egghead arc brought to life in the anime, and recent events in the arc have only heightened this excitement to new levels.

This is to be expected, considering the monumental and unexpected developments in the latest One Piece manga chapter. While this article will strive to avoid spoilers, there is one crucial aspect that must be addressed: the apparent setup of a showdown between Bartholomew Kuma and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn.

One Piece fan animator wows community again with latest Saturn versus Kuma animation

It comes as no surprise that the prospect of witnessing a showdown between the two characters brought to life in the official One Piece anime has left fans ecstatic and eagerly anticipating the outcome. What's more, it appears that prior to Toei's official adaptation, a dedicated fan animator within the series has already brought to life the thrilling setup from the latest chapter, earning accolades from fans.

The animator and his works, explained

In the One Piece community, animator Torra TV has beaten Toei Animation to the punch by animating the Saturn versus Kuma fight setup. Fans are not only impressed with Torra’s animation skills, but also commenting on his track record with past fan animations of the series. Some of Torra's other animations for the series include Kaido versus Kozukiu Oden and a hypothetical Whitebeard versus Figarland Garling piece set in God Valley. Preceding this God Valley clip were two others, featuring Big Mom and Kaido of the Rocks Pirates fighting various Marines and Roger Pirates.

Torra's focus is primarily on creating content related to the One Piece anime, however, they have also ventured into other series. Their YouTube channel includes fan animations of Sasuke Uchiha versus Shanks and Madara Uchiha versus Whitebeard. While these examples are the only deviations from One Piece so far, they hint at the possibility of Torra creating fan animations for other manga properties in the future.

Despite only creating fan animations for around 9 months at the time of this article, Torra has already gained a level of fame within the community of the series. This is not surprising, given the frequent criticism from manga fans towards Toei Animation's television adaptation of the series.

Fan reaction

Fan reactions to Torra TV's latest One Piece animation (Image via Our Website)

The response from One Piece fans to Torra TV’s latest production is overwhelmingly positive, with many fans expressing their desire for Toei Animation to hire Torra for the Egghead arc. While some disagree, the majority of the fanbase feel that Torra should be hired by Toei. Additionally, fans are praising the speed and high quality of the finished product, and reminiscing about Torra’s previous animations. It is clear that Torra has a supportive and appreciative community for his fan animations.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan of One Piece, I am absolutely blown away by the fan animation created by Torra TV. The battle between Saturn and Kuma is brought to life with such incredible detail and fluidity that it feels like an official episode of the anime. Torra TV's talent is undeniable, and it's no wonder that fans are clamoring for Toei Animation to recruit them.

I wholeheartedly agree with the fans who believe that Torra TV should be hired by Toei. Their passion for One Piece and their exceptional animation skills make them a perfect fit for the team. I would love to see Torra TV's work grace the official anime adaptation of the Egghead arc and beyond. Toei Animation would be wise to take notice of this talented animator and bring them on board.

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