The Evolution of Iconic Manga Series: A Comparative Analysis of Hunter x Hunter, Kimetsu no Yaiba, One Piece, and Dragon Ball

2023-10-13 16:01:10

On comment forums in Japan, an image has emerged that has caught the attention of manga and anime fans. This image compares the composition of four iconic mangas of the time: “HUNTER x HUNTER,” “Kimetsu no Yaiba,” “One Piece,” y “Dragon Ball,” using the metaphor of a growing tree to represent its development over time.

HUNTER x HUNTER: The tree that represents this manga begins to grow, but then presents an empty space that symbolizes the notorious three years of suspension of the manga by its author, Yoshihiro Togashi. The image continues with the growth of the tree, reflecting the resumption of the story at another point no longer connected to the main one.

One Piece: In the case of “One Piece,” the tree begins conventionally, but then branches in hundreds of directions, creating a seemingly endless tangle. This representation refers to the complexity of the plot and the number of characters and subplots that characterize Eiichiro Oda’s work.

Dragon Ball: The tree that represents “Dragon Ball” also begins in a standard way, but is segmented and restored in different positions, reflecting the perception that the series has incorporated numerous simultaneous and filler stories, making it difficult to identify the main story with the that started.

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Finally, the tree that represents “Kimetsu no Yaiba” grows straight and complete, without divisions or tangles. This highlights that the Koyoharu Gotouge series is considered a story that ran smoothly from start to finish, with no notable deviations.

This image has sparked passionate discussions among followers of these mangas, with opinions divided on how the narrative has been handled in each case. Regardless of individual perspective, it is undeniable that these series have left an indelible mark on the world of manga and anime, and continue to be a source of inspiration and debate in the fan community.

«And in the end, the most interesting is the one that accumulated the most sales.».
«HUNTER x HUNTER fans still have hope that the story will end one day, haha».
«It’s a bit confusing when the publisher itself asks you to extend the story as much as possible. In the end, not all authors have the ability to do it correctly.».
«Kimetsu no Yaiba seems boring to me, but I think it’s great that it was able to end properly!».
«Kimetsu no Yaiba is the example that a manga does not need to extend infinitely to be relevant. The manga ended three years ago and people are still talking about it».
«I don’t understand, what is this about comparing a manga with a tree? What sense does it have? If you want it to be easy to understand, go read a children’s manga».
«Well, in the comparative image, One Piece seems more interesting to me».
«If the other mangas were completed in the same number of volumes as Kimetsu no Yaiba, they would be similar».
«Kimetsu no Yaiba is about killing off characters, while the other mangas are about reviving them.».
«Dragon Ball didn’t have any particular theme. It’s too incredible that it became so popular with such a lazy and repetitive story.».
«One Piece is amazing, when it’s finished all the branches will connect, believe me! I am not crazy!».
«One Piece really is a narrative disaster, it’s true, but most of its side stories are still interesting».
«In Dragon Ball, the Cell Arc was its narrative peak, everything else just tried to repeat the success of this same arc».
«However, the fact that the Android Arc was not planned and was being written at the same time as serialization still seems impressive to me.».
«First of all, it is incorrect to compare a tree with the narrative of a well-known manga. Many bonsai trees are prettier than forest trees».
«A consistent development and theme is always better. Even in nature, what grows naturally is the most beautiful».
«Well yes, Kimetsu no Yaiba is a very good anime. But it’s really not a manga I would read again in its entirety.».
«Once the Kimetsu no Yaiba anime ends, no one will talk about it, I swear».
«I guess the level of interest varies, but I find Dragon Ball to be the easiest to understand.».
«It seems to me that to stay relevant in the future, Kimetsu no Yaiba will have to release another series where the protagonists become children, right Dragon Ball fans?».