This concept was brought to light through a user with the Twitter handle @sandman_AP. In a comment made by Eiichiro Oda in 2017, the author expressed a desire to become like a robot, capable of working without the need to sleep. This aspiration of Oda has been reflected through the “personality” of the best scientific genius in the world – Vegapunk.
Indeed, to accomplish much more, Vegapunk has created six androids with different appearances and functions to assist him in his daily work.
Vegapunk Reflects Oda
In 2017, Oda stated: “The person in charge is worried about my lack of sleep, but sleep is just a waste of time for me. I prefer to gather information about manga. I want to become a robot that doesn’t need to sleep. Even when traveling with my family, I don’t want to sleep too much.”
In Chapter 1100 of the One Piece manga, scientist Vegapunk expressed a wish to have clones to absorb activities like eating and sleeping, allowing him to focus on creative ideas. This closely aligns with what Oda mentioned in 2017 when he lamented the limitations of human vitality in his creative process.
This manifestation in One Piece has highlighted the challenges faced by various mangaka. Oda is still famous for only sleeping three hours a day, serving as a testament to the harshness of this competitive industry.
Eiichiro Oda is a legend, not only for the globally renowned manga he created but also for his work ethic, which is almost superhuman. He has managed to maintain the regular publication of One Piece for 25 years with very few breaks. This incredible dedication raises questions about the functioning of the manga industry.
Scientist Vegapunk is undoubtedly a compelling and significant character in One Piece. Oda’s inspiration for this character adds another layer, showing that even the most unexpected characters may have roots in the author’s reality.
