Toei Animation’s Adaptation of Bonney’s Emotional Scene in One Piece Episode 1106

One Piece fans have been highly critical of the latest episode, released on Sunday, May 26, 2024, due to its excessive fan service. However, Toei Animation has continued to impress with their exceptional work on the series, consistently delivering high-quality animation every week. Currently, the studio is adapting the Egghead Island Arc, the first arc of the Final Saga. The use of new animation styles and vibrant colors, as well as the captivating storytelling, has been highly praised by fans.

Despite this, Toei has faced valid criticism for their tendency to include fan service in inappropriate situations. Recently, numerous fans have noticed a rise in the amount of fan service in the anime. Today, viewers have taken to social media to express their discontent with a particular instance that crossed the line.

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Fans express anger over Bonney’s portrayal in One Piece episode 1106

In One Piece episode 1106, Bonney was on the verge of reliving Kuma’s excruciating memories, which were stored in a paw bubble at Vegapunk’s lab. This offered a rare glimpse into the human side of Kuma that Bonney had not seen since his transformation into a heartless cyborg by the World Government.

In One Piece episode 1106, this particular moment was intended to evoke both suspense and emotion. However, the addition of fan service, featuring an inappropriate angle of Bonney’s backside, just before this moment arguably diminished its impact for viewers by diverting attention from the plot. While some may have found it to be a minor distraction, for others it completely detracted from the significance of the scene.

Despite being known for including fan service in his manga, One Piece mangaka Eiichiro Oda’s depictions are not as bold as those of Toei. In the Egghead Island Arc, Toei received criticism for their excessive and inappropriate portrayal of Bonney in revealing scenes, compared to the brief and subtle depiction in Oda’s manga. Additionally, Toei extended the scene and added extra shots, further fueling the controversy.

Stussy as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Recently, Toei also portrayed Stussy as a more alluring character compared to her portrayal in the manga. This alteration can be somewhat justified due to her vampire-like appearance and the typical portrayal of vampires in pop culture as seductive beings. However, the situation with Bonney is notably distinct.

The controversy surrounding fan service in relation to Bonney is further complicated by the fact that she possesses a Devil Fruit power that allows her to take on the appearance of an adult, despite being a minor. This has led to frustration among One Piece fans, who have turned to platforms like X to voice their concerns.

Fan Reactions to the Fan Service in One Piece Episode 1106

Bonney, as seen in One Piece episode 1106 (Image via Toei)

A considerable number of One Piece fans are vocal about their disapproval of the fanservice and often express their opinions on the internet. This dissatisfaction is especially evident on platforms such as X, where reactions to new episodes are promptly shared.

Similarly, One Piece episode 1106 has also left fans feeling upset, annoyed, and disappointed. Numerous viewers have pointed out that the depiction of Bonney detracted from the gravity of the scene instead of enhancing it.

“People aren’t focusing on any emotional development.💀

They only care that bonney (a cartoon drawn like an adult) was filmed from behind. People are so sad,”wrote one user, disappointed by how the fanservice in One Piece episode 1106 has shifted the focus from what was really important.

“Why they making weird a** shots on an emotional scene man😭??” wrote another.

It is clear that viewers are worried about Bonney’s portrayal, given that she is only twelve years old.

“Like why not just have Bonney be an adult

Why does she have to be 12,” questioned one X user.

Despite resistance from certain users of X, it has been argued that the responsibility for avoiding inappropriate interpretation lies with the audience rather than the scenes themselves being problematic. As a result, attempts have been made by some viewers to defend the scene from One Piece episode 1106 within the context of X.

“Or just collectively all remember that these are fictional characters at the end of the day and how one is perceived doesn’t translate 1 to 1 into reality,”wrote one X user.

These perspectives transfer the responsibility from the creators to the viewers, but fans have also responded to these remarks in a sensible manner.

“I don’t understand why people are afraid to blame toei. I think it’s well established that toei is no saint and how bad they are with fan service. That bonney scene, nami scene from PH and so much more. When people say anime is weird this is the stuff they are talking about” , one X user said.

“I don’t mind those shots cuz it’s not reality

But those who do, are not in the wrong here. Toei knows that the character is a child but still s**** her adult form

Oda also is to blame, although I doubt it was his initial plan to make her true form 12 yo,” wrote another.

These responses to One Piece episode 1106 emphasize the importance of creators taking responsibility for their creations. While we applaud Oda for his intricate storytelling, it is also necessary to hold him accountable for the appearance of his characters. Likewise, while we recognize Toei for their recent advancements in animation quality, it is also necessary to address their depiction of female characters.