New anime ‘Monsters’ from ‘One Piece’ creator set for debut
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“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda's highly anticipated new anime, “Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” has been revealed to arrive soon on Netflix.
Countdown begins: "Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation,” adapted from Oda’s one-shot manga “Monsters,” has found its spot on Netflix's homepage with a confirmed release date of Jan. 21. The anime will be a one-episode exclusive with a runtime of 25 minutes.
Relation to One Piece: The 46-page manga the anime is based on was originally published in Weekly Shōnen Jump’s Autumn Special issue in 1994, predating “One Piece” by three years.
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"Monsters" dives into the same universe as “One Piece,” with a story that unfolds in a region previously explored within the long-running series. The story revolves around Shimotsuki Ryuma, a samurai and ancestor to the “One Piece” fan-favorite character Zoro. The anime not only explores Ryuma's past but also sheds light on the origin of Zoro's famous sword, Shusu.
Eagle-eyed fans might recognize Ryuma as the character who once appeared as a zombie in the Thriller Bark Arc of “One Piece.”
From manga to animation: The animation is helmed by Sunghoo Park (Jujutsu Kaisen) and E&H Production, a newly established studio featuring the talents of character designer Takashi Kojima and art director Fuminao Akai. It is set to feature music by Hiroaki Tsutsumi.
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