At the moment, One Piece is one of the most popular anime titles. The Egghead arc had the anime and manga community eagerly anticipating its release, and Netflix successfully secured the streaming rights for it.
As expected, any streaming platform would make an announcement on social media to build excitement and boost visibility. The announcement was posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) from the official Netflix account. Interestingly, One Piece's official X account shared the announcement with a humorous remark.
This led to a trend where animanga community members and series fans united to generate a meme. Let's explore the announcement and a few of the memes that emerged as a result.
One Piece fans “demand” netizens to watch the show after following an important tweet
Netflix recently revealed that the Egghead arc of the anime will soon be accessible on their platform. One Piece's official account further spread the news by sharing Netflix's tweet with the following caption:
“You will watch the latest episodes also on Netflix from 13th Jan.”
The way this statement was phrased seemed like the official account demanded the fanbase to watch the episodes.
The latest announcement by One Piece seems to have struck a chord with fans. (Screengrab via X)
Netizens quickly jumped on board and began sharing the same message. They coupled the caption with images of people being compelled to do something, creating a viral trend among dedicated fans of the series.
One Piece fans flooded the internet with images of Sanji Vinsmoke with a gun and Jango the Turncoat using his pendant for hypnosis. This was their humorous response to the official announcement made by One Piece's official account, with plenty of similar memes being shared online. (Screengrab via X)
Netizens also incorporated other prominent pop culture references into this trend.
(Screengrab via X)
Final Thoughts
One viewer posted a GIF depicting a moment from the film Thelma & Louise, showing Louise holding a stranger at gunpoint. The accompanying caption urged others to watch the Egghead arc of the anime series. Another user shared an image of Sigewinne from Genshin Impact, possibly referencing the character's dart gun abilities.
The official team's decision was brilliant. It not only spread awareness about the show being on Netflix, but also sparked a trend that led to increased fan interactions on social media. This generated a significant amount of excitement and it was heartwarming to see the entire community come together to encourage others to watch the anime in a positive manner.
Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a die-hard One Piece fan, I was thrilled to hear the news that Netflix had secured the streaming rights for the highly anticipated Egghead arc. This is a major development for the series, and I can't wait to see how it unfolds. I've been following One Piece for years, and it's amazing to see how the story continues to evolve and captivate audiences around the world. The Egghead arc promises to be one of the most exciting yet, and I'm eager to see what's in store for Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
The announcement by Netflix sparked a hilarious meme mania among fans, and I couldn't help but join in on the fun. The official One Piece account's tongue-in-cheek remark about demanding fans to watch the episodes on Netflix was met with a wave of creative memes featuring characters like Sanji Vinsmoke and Jango the Turncoat. It was heartwarming to see the entire community come together to celebrate this momentous occasion and encourage others to watch the anime. The One Piece Eggstravaganza has truly taken social media by storm, and I can't wait to see what other surprises are in store for us as the year progresses.