Buzz
Bonney is currently attracting a lot of attention from fans in both manga and anime.
Recently, One Piece anime has once again become a hot topic on social media, especially after Bonney's recent return in an episode. This return has been described as 'controversial,' leading to one of the anime's animators, known as KDA_Artist, becoming the focus of criticism.
Social Media Debate
The debate started when KDA_Artist shared behind-the-scenes images of Bonney's return in the anime. The artist expressed hope that fans would enjoy the scenes featuring the character, highlighting her importance in the episode. However, the post quickly turned into a focal point of tension within the online community, targeting both the artist and the One Piece production team.
Artist's Response and Toei Animation's Perspective
The mentioned artist responded to criticisms and mockery of this situation by apologizing for drawing a different character, specifically Jinbei without a shirt. Toei Animation, the studio responsible for producing the anime, has yet to issue an official comment on this controversy. Many fans believe that any discussions related to character design should be directed towards Eiichiro Oda - the author of the One Piece manga, as Bonney's design originates from him.
Bonney's Character Design in One Piece
The controversy surrounding Bonney's design takes on an additional dimension when considering an important detail about the character. Despite appearing to be around 20 years old, Bonney is actually only a 12-year-old girl. Thanks to her devil fruit abilities, she can manipulate her age at will.
This fact adds another layer to the character's design, especially in a context where secondary characters are often exempt from fan service. However, it's important to note that the One Piece animation production team adheres to the original material created by Oda, meaning the portrayal of characters in the anime aligns with his vision in the manga.
