Jouska :
Saying One Piece copied The Mysterious Cities of Gold just because they share similarities is a weak argument. Both feature ancient civilizations, lost history, legendary destinations, and sun symbolism, but these are common adventure-story elements, not proof of plagiarism. The fact that The Mysterious Cities of Gold aired before One Piece only establishes that inspiration was possible, not that Oda actually borrowed from it. To prove copying, you need evidence of direct borrowing, not just similarities that can have different explanations. One Piece develops its own characters, themes, mysteries, and interconnected worldbuilding across decades of storytelling. Possible inspiration, shared tropes, and direct copying are three different things, and without evidence connecting Oda to that specific series, calling One Piece a copy is an assumption, not an established fact.
2026-10-14 07:35:14