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Why Does One Piece Have So Much Filler?

Why Does One Piece Have So Much Filler?
Nic Weber

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Ever wondered why One Piece, the epic adventure that has captured hearts worldwide, includes so many filler episodes? Let’s dive into this mystery and uncover the reason behind these extra slices of pirate life.

Fans of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates have often pondered the question: why does One Piece have so much filler? Well, pull up a chair, and let’s get into the details.

The Short Answer

Simply put, One Piece has a lot of filler episodes to prevent the anime from catching up to the manga. The manga, being the source material, is serialized at a pace that the anime can swiftly outpace if it only focused on the main storyline.

These filler episodes give manga author Eiichiro Oda and his team the much-needed time to develop and publish new chapters. This way, the anime adaptation can continue without interruptions, and fans can enjoy continuous adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates without long breaks.

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