A recent One Piece figure was back in the spotlight after a Japanese fan decided to test a curious statement by creator Eiichiro Oda. The collector set out to investigate whether collectible manufacturers are strictly following the concept designs presented in the manga.
The Controversy Over Outfits in One Piece
It all started when Oda commented, in a Q&A section (SBS) from Volume 114, that female characters wearing high-cut outfits, like Nami and Robin, technically wouldn't be wearing underwear underneath. Taking the comment seriously, the fan purchased the Nami figure featuring her outfit from the Elbaf arc to check the piece's level of accuracy.
Using a flashlight to observe the internal details of the sculpt, the otaku discovered that the manufacturer opted for a neutral solution: the entire lower area was filled with an all-black finish, devoid of any anatomical or clothing details. The discovery quickly turned into a meme on social media, with netizens joking that the area was protected by "dark matter" or "Observation Haki".
The buzz sparked humorous debates among collectors, with some claiming that if the figure doesn't follow the author's official specifications, it could be considered "non-canon." Other users shared photos of different collectibles that follow the same visual censorship standard to maintain the products' age rating.
More About One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is one of the most popular and longest-running manga in history, following Monkey D. Luffy's journey to become the King of the Pirates. The series is known not only for its epic battles and vast world-building, but also for Oda's interactions with the community through the SBS Q&A columns, where he frequently reveals unusual trivia and answers bizarre reader questions with plenty of humor.
Source: Você Sabia Anime
