One Piece Owes Us a Shanks Spinoff, And We Know Just the Artist to Do It
Shanks, one of the most prominent characters in One Piece, plays a pivotal role in kickstarting the protagonist's journey to become a great pirate. But despite his immense influence as a pirate, with his reputation echoing across the New World, surprisingly little is known about him. Beyond being an orphan and a former member of the Roger Pirates, much of Shanks' life remains a mystery to fans.
One Piece has only recently dispelled doubts about Shanks being an evil character, confirming that he was never on the wrong side. Despite his limited characterization and the mysteries surrounding him, Shanks remains a figure of intrigue. A spinoff series could delve deeper into his past and showcase him in action. Recently, a Shōnen Jump artist revealed a fan-drawn version of Shanks that perfectly captures his demeanor, and a spinoff series featuring this artist could be an excellent way to explore his story.
Sakamoto Days’ Creator, Yuto Suzuki, Perfectly Captures Shanks' Demeanor In a Fan Art
Shanks Looks As Ruthless As Ever In This Fan Art
Yuto Suzuki, the creator of Sakamoto Days, was recently honored with the opportunity to contribute to the official One Piece card game. Suzuki had the chance to draw Shanks, the iconic Red-Haired pirate, for the card game. This rendition of Shanks was shared on the cover of last year’s Weekly Shōnen Jump #45 issue. On the card, Shanks is depicted swinging his sword and performing his now-famous "Divine Departure" attack.
This version of Shanks stands out as it portrays him with a serious demeanor, a stark contrast to his usual depiction. Suzuki's manga, Sakamoto Days, is known for its unique combat sequences and action-packed narrative. His distinct art style, particularly in depicting intense battles, sets him apart. Given Shanks' modest portrayal in the series, a spinoff featuring Suzuki's art style could offer fans a fresh and intriguing perspective on the character they’ve always been curious about.
How A Shanks Spinoff With Sakamoto Days Creator’s Art Style Could Be the Perfect Outcome
Shanks Could Be Depicted As Much Tougher Than He Normally Is
Taro Sakamoto, the main character of Sakamoto Days, shares many similarities with Shanks. Like Shanks, Sakamoto is portrayed as modest in the series but harbors a darker side as a legendary assassin with exceptional combat skills. Similarly, One Piece portrays Shanks as an outwardly modest figure while emphasizing his fearsome nature as a pirate, capable of obliterating foes like Captain Kid, who carries a bounty of 3 billion berries. This alignment between Shanks and Sakamoto's characters makes their parallels strikingly evident.
Thus, a spinoff of Shanks in Sakamoto Days art style could perfectly capture the duality of his character that the series has repeatedly hinted at but very rarely displays.
Thus, a spinoff of Shanks in Sakamoto Days art style could perfectly capture the duality of his character that the series has repeatedly hinted at but very rarely displays. This One Piece spinoff by Yuto Suzuki could depict Shanks as a truly ruthless figure that fans are dying to see, delving into how he rose to become one of the emperors of the sea and a fearsome pirate beneath his typically modest demeanor.
- Created by
- Eiichiro Oda
- First Film
- One Piece: The Movie
- First TV Show
- One Piece
- Cast
- Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Ôtani, Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Video Game(s)
- One Piece: Unlimited World Red, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, One Piece: World Seeker, One Piece Odyssey
- Character(s)
- Monkey D. Luffy, Roronora Zoro, Nami (One Piece), Nico Robin, Usopp (One Piece), Vinsmoke Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky (One Piece), Jimbei (One Piece)
