As two parts of the long-standing big three,NarutoandOne Piecehave amassed massive popularity throughout the years. Fans have cited the dynamic cast of characters,enthralling power scaling, and the wide-scale universe as to why they prefer one series over the other.
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But with such a friendly but long competition as to which series is superior, to no one’s surprise, many memes have sprung forth poking fun at one series while boosting the other. Other memes poke fun at the similarities between the two series. But out of all the memes aboutNarutoandOne Piece, these ten will surely leave fans laughing hard enough to choose a side.
8You Must Be New
AlthoughNarutoandOne Pieceare both popular series in their own rights, it is apparent that some circles consider the latterto be the superior series. This Willy Wonka meme,on whom Charlotte Perospero is seemingly based, is one of many memes that take shots at theNarutoseries.
But while this meme makes a joke at the expense ofNarutofans, it should be emphasized that it should not be taken seriously. After all, there are plenty ofNarutomemes that poke fun at the fans ofOne Piece.In the end, both series are worth checking out.
7Such Breathtaking Lore
One of the biggest aspects that fans of both series like to poke fun at is the lore of the opposing series. This has spawned a slew of memes comparing the lore ofOne PieceandNarutoand showing why one is better than the other. This Wojak meme is an example of such a meme.
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Indeed,Narutohas been criticizing for using what fans have dubbed “Talk no Jutsu” asan emotional appeal to its villains. On the other hand,One Piecehas been praised for both its emotional moments and its villains' evil nature.
6Blast From The Past
A very prominent technique in anime, flashbacks are strategically placed in a way that explores a character’s backstory at a given point in the series. While flashbacks can be an excellent storytelling device, an overabundance of them can serve to bog down the series, a problem this meme perfectly illustrates.
WhileOne Pieceis rather meticulous with its flashbacks,Narutois very infamous for overusing flashbacks. On a positive note, through its flashbacks,Narutohas portrayedsome of the most emotional backstoriesfor many beloved characters in the series.
5Trying To Fill The Time
Filler can be very hit or miss with fans; while some fans may choose to watch filler episodes, others may avoid them entirely. But in some cases, if the filler is good enough, then fans will watch it over and over again, something this fitting Madara and Hashirama meme portrays perfectly.
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BothNarutoandOne Piecehave decently-placed filler to their series, though it should be noted that the latter has filler arcs in addition to filler episodes. FromOne Piece’shighly praised G-8 arctoNaruto’sjourney to the Land of Tea, these filler episodes are available for fans to watch as much as they please.
4When Danger Strikes
Withsuch a colorful cast of charactersfrom both series, it has gotten to that point where fans can easily guess how the casts ofNarutoandOne Piecewill react to certain situations. Sure enough, this meme tells a funny story of what would happen if Naruto and Luffy were attacked by a giant monster.
While fans can certainly agree on Luffy’s reaction, there are undoubtedly those who believe Naruto’s reaction is very underwhelming. After all, how could the same person who was able to fight Pain on even grounds run away at the sight of a giant monster?
3Another Day
On April 7th, 2013, a collaboration betweenToriko, Dragon Ball Z,andOne Piece,calledDream 9, was released. It served asOne Piece’s590th episode andToriko’s99th episode. However, as this meme demonstrates, some fans were questioning whyNaruto,another shonen anime, was left out of the crossover.
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While this may be explained by the fact thatToriko, Dragon Ball Z,andOne Piecewere all animated by Toei, the hilarity of this meme is nonetheless retained. It also entertains the thought ofNarutobeing animated by Toei instead of Studio Pierrot.
2Fast Friends
Speaking of crossovers, there would be no denying that fans would love to see an interaction between Naruto and Luffy. This meme makes a prediction as to what that interaction would be like. Naturally, the two protagonists would most likely proclaim their dreams to each other upon introduction.
Other key elements are included in this meme as well, such as Luffy’s happy-go-lucky personality and Naruto’s signature Shadow Clone Jutsu. It may also stir up hope for another shonen collaboration that isn’t limited to shows animated by Toei.
1Watch My Series!
As previously stated, there are plenty ofNarutomemes that make jokes at the expense ofOne Piecefans. In particular, there are fans that considerNarutothe superior series due to the series not being as lengthy asOne Piece.
As demonstrated by this Rage Face meme, it can be a bit off-putting when someone does not want to watch their favorite series. ButNarutofans may take solace in the fact that they are enjoying a series that satisfies them to the fullest.
