According to Masashi Kishimoto, while One Piece may have its dark moments, it remains an overall joyful and carefree narrative. As a result, he had to steer Naruto in the opposite direction compared to Eiichiro Oda’s work, intentionally choosing to explore themes that Oda tends to avoid. Kishimoto decided to make Naruto more serious by incorporating tragic elements into the characters’ stories, ultimately leading to Naruto’s rise in fame.
Although Kishimoto’s plan was to make Naruto darker than One Piece, it achieved success in its own right, yet this direction didn’t sit well with Eiichiro Oda. Naruto may delve into more profound themes of death and annihilation, but One Piece also includes its own dark moments, particularly when addressing issues such as moral dilemmas, discrimination, grief, and greed.
One notable aspect that Oda has consistently tried to avoid is the death of characters. He believes that each arc’s storyline should conclude with a sense of celebration rather than tragedy, echoing his own philosophy surrounding the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew. Therefore, he ensures that nearly every arc wraps up with a joyful note, paving the way for the next adventure.
Overall, One Piece represents a balance between dark and bright themes, with a stronger emphasis on the latter, as the creator aims to prevent readers from feeling gloomy or upset about the series’ ending moments, which are often among the most memorable in contemporary anime and manga history.
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