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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece chapter 1152: Did Luffy free Shanks first? Manga fuels the fire
One Piece chapter 1152 has sparked intense fan discussion, with many now rethinking the origins of Luffy's journey as a liberator. A detail in the chapter suggests that Luffy may have freed Shanks. This subtle but powerful plot point has added a new emotional dimension to their bond, surprising fans to the core. Check out what fans are saying now. One Piece chapter 1152 - Did Luffy free Shanks first? Taking to X, a manga reader shared snippets of the chapter and wrote, 'You mean to tell me that Shanks was the first person Luffy liberated?.' You mean to tell me that Shanks was the first person Luffy liberated?#ONEPIECE1152 #ONEPIECE1152 Shanks saved luffy from Lord of the coastLuffy liberated shanks from Lord of the world!Insane parallel! Oda never fails to amaze me🐐 Shanks is the first person luffy liberated. This duo story is going to be so beautiful when it concludes. Oda in his mf bag rn 🔥 #ONEPIECE1152 Reacting to it, one wrote, 'I think that day Luffy unleashed conqueror haki, and shanks decided to cut links with WG by removing imu's mark.' A second added, 'So shank allowed his arm to be cut on purpose, if this is the mark I think it is.' A third went on to add, 'Luffy goated a** liberating people since he was 6 year old.' In chapter 1152 of the manga, readers are transported 109 years into the past, during the reign of the fearsome King Harald. His death, believed to be caused by Loki, emerges as a key plot point. This chapter sets the stage for the unfolding historical narrative, with the next installment expected to delve even deeper into the mysteries of that era. For those who don't know, One Piece is a Japanese manga series created by Eiichiro Oda, known for its long-running success. It first debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 and has grown to become one of the most commercially successful and widely read manga series in history.
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3 Taiwanese Arrested over Pirated Copies of 1st One Piece Episode
News from Japan Society Jun 21, 2025 15:21 (JST) Nagoya, June 21 (Jiji Press)--Police in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, have arrested three Taiwanese individuals for possessing pirated copies of the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine containing the first episode of the popular manga series "One Piece," for the purpose of selling them. Due to its rarity, this edition of Weekly Shonen Jump is traded at high prices on online flea markets and elsewhere. The three Taiwanese, including a massage shop manager in the city of Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, were arrested by Friday on suspicion of violating the magazine's copyright held by the publisher, Shueisha Inc. They are suspected of possessing six pirated copies of the No. 34 edition of 1997, in which the One Piece series began, in a car parked outside the massage shop on Wednesday. According to police sources, the three are believed to have been sending profits from selling pirated copies to their instructors, including in mainland China, for several years. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Yomiuri Shimbun
a day ago
- Yomiuri Shimbun
3 Taiwanese Arrested for Possessing Pirated ‘Weekly Shonen Jump' Copies; Volumes Carry 1st Installment of ‘One Piece'
The Aichi Prefectural Police on Friday arrested three Taiwanese people for violating the Copyright Law by possessing, for the purpose of selling, pirated copies of 'Weekly Shonen Jump' with the first installment of the popular 'One Piece' manga series. The three, including a 48-year-old company executive from Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, were found to be in possession of six pirated copies of the magazine inside a car parked in Nasushiobara on June 18, the police said. They have allegedly conspired to infringe on the copyright of the publisher, Shueisha Inc. The three are believed to have domestically shipped fake copies of the weekly manga magazine which they had received from an overseas ringleader, taking in several million yen per month in sales. The issue that carried the first installment of One Piece is considered to be highly valuable, fetching approximately ¥10,000 per copy through online sales by private individuals. However, the confiscated copies differed from legitimate ones in color and paper quality, as well as having some printing defects. A Shueisha representative said, 'We are responding firmly to the malicious copyright infringement and other issues. We want people to exercise caution when making purchases.'
Yomiuri Shimbun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Manga Classes Make Kumamoto High School Popular Across Japan; Student Debuts as Mangaka
TAKAMORI, Kumamoto — The manga studies department at a Kumamoto high school is drawing attention as a successful example of the revival of public high schools, which are suffering from intensifying competition with private schools following the introduction of free tuition. Kumamoto Prefectural Takamori High School in Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, became the first public high school with a manga studies department when it launched in spring 2023. The department attracts children from across the country who dream of becoming manga artists, and one of the students who has studied in the department has already debuted as a mangaka. Currently, about 120 first- to third-year students take manga classes at the rural mountain school, which often used to see its student numbers fall below capacity. In February, Nobuhiko Horie, 69, president of Tokyo-based manga publisher Coamix Inc., gave a lecture to about 40 first-year students in a classroom filled with manga and art supplies. 'It would be a great success if readers of your manga think they want to return to your protagonist,' said Horie, a former editor-in-chief of the Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine. Horie is known for being behind the birth of popular manga such as 'Hokuto no Ken' ('Fist of the North Star') and 'City Hunter.' During the class, the students discussed settings in which they could depict a 'snowman who fell in love with a fireplace.' One of the students said the snowman was drawn to the warm fireplace because he himself is cold, while the other student said that the snowman found something in common with the fireplace because both its hands and the firewood are made of the same wood. With such unique opinions, Horie said: 'I hope they will find and develop their own unique qualities or talents that they may not even be aware of.' Out of 30 class hours every week in the manga department, six to 13 are dedicated to manga creation and art lessons. Coamix is responsible for two to four of these hours, and manga editors and artists teach story development and panel layout as well as providing feedback on students' works. One in four students in the department is from outside the prefecture, and all of them belong to the school manga club, where they make storyboards and other items after school hours, meaning they spend most of their time immersed in manga. Osuke Araki, an 18-year-old third-year student from Oki, Fukuoka Prefecture, won an excellence award at the 11th Coamix Kyushu International Manga Award in summer last year and became the first student from the school to debut in a monthly magazine. His work 'Saisen' (Rematch) depicts a man who pursues the marlin his late father failed to catch. 'There were times when I was not sure what the theme of my manga was, but I was able to complete it thanks to the advice I received at school,' Araki said. 'I want to study art in college and create manga uniquely my own.' Some of his schoolmates also won awards in the competition. 'The hard part of making manga is creating the punchline, but an environment where I can receive advice directly from experts is invaluable,' said a second-year student from Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. A third-year student who is from Kumamoto City, said, 'The happiest moments are when my friends complete their works or win awards.' The environment of the school, in which students praise and inspire each other, is also believed to be a source of their motivation. Revitalizing town with manga Takamori, at the foot of Mt. Aso, is known for its tourism industry, agriculture and forestry. However, the population of the town has decreased by more than 1,000 in the past 10 years, falling below 6,000. About half of the population is elderly. The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, which caused power outages and water shortages throughout the area, was another blow to the town. The high school, with a history of nearly 80 years, often saw its student numbers fall below capacity in the years afterward. Horie, who spent his childhood in the town, became a catalyst for change. He began to collaborate with the town on regional revitalization through manga at the request of the municipal government. When Takamori Mayor Daisei Kusamura, 58, who had worried about the future of the high school, presented Horie with the idea of establishing a manga department at the school, he readily agreed to the plan. Horie, who had been alarmed by the declining number of young people aspiring to become manga artists, said he thought the development of art, sports and other abilities that cannot be measured only by academic record should be promoted in the coming era. The town spent about ¥400 million building a student dormitory and other facilities. There have also been exchanges between local residents and students. While students living away from home cook local dishes together with residents, other students draw their portraits as gifts. The prefecture has also supported the school by allocating about ¥600 million for the construction of a new school building and other purposes. Partly thanks to such generous support measures, the school has attracted attention and entrance has become competitive, with only one in every three to four children passing the entrance exams for the manga studies department. 'The collaboration between the local government and the business has led to the revitalization of the school,' said Kengo Nagata, head of the Kumamoto prefectural board of education's department to promote the strength of high schools. Students at the school are also contributing to the revitalization of the town and surrounding area by doing things like creating manga based on Aso Kumamoto Airport and designing the logo for a nursery school in a neighboring village. 'I hope their experiences in Takamori will be rich enough to become a turning point in the lives of the students, and that the town will become a second or third hometown for them,' Kusamura said.
Business Upturn
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Sakamoto Days Part 2: Release date, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 2, 2025, 17:08 IST Sakamoto Days, the action-packed anime adaptation of Yuto Suzuki's hit manga, has taken the world by storm with its unique blend of explosive combat, heartfelt family moments, and hilarious comedy. Following the success of Season 1, fans are eagerly awaiting Part 2. This article covers everything we know so far about the release date, cast, and plot details for Sakamoto Days Part 2. Release Date for Sakamoto Days Part 2 Sakamoto Days Part 2 is set to premiere on July 14, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. Following the success of Part 1, which debuted on January 11, 2025, the second half of Season 1 will continue the weekly release schedule, with new episodes expected to drop every Saturday. This aligns with the Japanese broadcast, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the action-comedy series in sync. While the exact episode count for Part 2 remains unconfirmed, reports suggest it will feature 11 episodes, mirroring the first cour, bringing the total for Season 1 to 22 episodes. Cast of Sakamoto Days Part 2 The talented voice cast from Part 1 returns to bring Taro Sakamoto and his crew to life, with a new addition to the roster. Here's the lineup: Tomokazu Sugita as Taro Sakamoto: The legendary ex-hitman turned chubby convenience store owner. Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura: Sakamoto's telepathic former partner. Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang: The strong and adorable daughter of a mafia boss. Nao Toyama as Aoi Sakamoto: Sakamoto's loving wife. Hina Kino as Hana Sakamoto: Their adorable daughter. Ryota Suzuki as Heisuke Mashimo: A clueless but loyal sniper. Miyari Nemoto as Piisuke: A quirky ally. Natsuki Hanae as Nagumo: A mysterious figure from Sakamoto's past. Saori Hayami as Osaragi: A skilled assassin. Taku Yashiro as Shishiba: Another formidable foe. Koki Uchiyama as Gaku: A new assassin joining the cast. Plot Details for Sakamoto Days Part 2 Based on Yuto Suzuki's hit manga, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since November 21, 2020, Sakamoto Days follows Taro Sakamoto, once the world's deadliest assassin, who retired for love, married Aoi, and started a family. Now running a humble convenience store, his peaceful life is disrupted when a billion-yen bounty draws old enemies and new threats, forcing him to protect his loved ones without breaking his no-kill vow. Part 1, which adapted roughly 30+ chapters across 11 episodes, ended with the 'Casino Battle' arc, where Sakamoto, Shin, and Lu faced off against Wutang in a high-stakes gambling showdown. Part 2 picks up with the Death Row Prisoners arc, a fan-favorite storyline that ramps up the intensity. Expect Sakamoto and his team to confront a quartet of dangerous death row inmates, allegedly freed by the mysterious X (Slur), who also placed the bounty on Sakamoto's head. The arc tests Sakamoto's skills and resolve, blending explosive action, dark humor, and heartwarming family moments. Where to Watch Sakamoto Days Part 2 Sakamoto Days Part 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix, available globally starting July 14, 2025. Catch up on Part 1, currently available, to prepare for the next chapter. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
