Excitement is building among anime enthusiasts as Netflix announces the release date for Monsters. This is a highly anticipated One Piece prequel story named Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation. The series is set to debut on January 21, 2024.
On January 21, 2024, fans will be able to see the precursors of Ryuma’s glorious deeds. Moreover, this adaption will also focus on his life story and events that shaped him into a legendary man. Additionally, it aims to capture the magical history of Wano. Dragons rule this land where Zoro’s ancestors came from.
As the release date edges closer, fans are eagerly looking forward to know how it will affect the anime. There is another dimension to this adaptation due to Eiichiro Oda’s growth as a storyteller and illustrator. His glorious records over the past 30 years since Monsters was first published will definitely add to this adaptation’s appeal. Furthermore, Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation may also set motion to other significant developments. If it performs well, then it will provide the groundwork for additional adaptations of Oda’s early works.
Eiichiro Oda’s Monsters: Everything to know
In 1994, Monster anime was published as a story with one episode. This happened three years before the famous Luffy began his quest in search of One Piece. Now, Netflix is turning this enthralling story into a film, allowing viewers to meet legendary swordsman Shimotsuki Ryuma. He earned the nickname “Sword God” by killing some fearsome dragon. During the Thriller Bark arc, Ryuma played an important role and had a connection with One Piece’s lore.
Additionally, the participation of acclaimed artist Park Sung Hoo, known for his stellar work on projects like One Piece Film: Z and the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen, heightens the anticipation surrounding Monsters. E&H Production, an animation studio, has taken up the task of breathing life into this early creation by Eiichiro Oda that promises to be a feast for the eyes.
Otakus are even wondering if the story of Monsters being a one-shot might contain any Easter Eggs or references to Oda’s larger universe. The nature of the story that delves into Ryuma’s past begs many questions — Will it reveal secrets associated with Void Century, Ancient Weapons, and Red Poneglyphs – unknown mysteries in One Piece world?
With the clock ticking towards January 21, there is much anticipation for Ryuma’s story to be told and what these revelations could mean to Wano’s position in relation to One Piece.
