I know it's a dumb kids anime, but god damn it's so entertaining. I just got caught up to episode 953 (took me a whole year lmao) and now I'm watching the first season again on Netflix. That season one intro makes me so nostalgic I could cry!!
The character designs of Oda are really unparalleled and the early seasons are actually funny as hell. As far as messaging goes, I think the show is kinda confused because in one arc they'll be helping to restore a monarchy, then the next, aiding revolutionary fighters. Generally the crew seems pretty anarchistic tho in their fuck the Navy attitude and how everyone on board has a say.
The Wano arc is exciting and I wonder where it will go to next, Raftel maybe?? I'd like to see the straw hats interact with Shanks and his crew finally. What do you guys think?
There's two youtubers I like that do analysis on one piece. First one is Mr Moji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QokSqPHzZII This covers the importance of dawn and what it represents in one piece.
The other is craftsdrawf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5ZRhOd0ig&t=8s This video covers justice in one piece and I really recommend.
I don't fully know where these youtubers stand politically mind you but I would say somewhere on the left. They actually inspired my to go back and read the manga. Currently am at Syrup village arc.
Thank you! I'm def gonna check these analysis vids out later