Intersting. I guess it's the setting that really makes the series work so well. Not many other animes with pirates right? I sure as hell can't think of any. Long fights would explain why they haven't found the one piece but I still don't see how a single fight or two can last 60 plus episodes. Not even dragon ball z was that bad.

Is it just me or is all media related towards pirates tend to be very light hearted. I'd love to see a show or a movie where pirates arn't romanticized and are portrayed as their true raping, pillaging, and looting selfs. Something like an HBO original series or maybe even better an ultra-violent anime like berzerk.

Also I'm just curious are there any big changes from manga to anime such as more violence and has there been any noteworthy changes to the American version aside from awful voice acting and rap song intro.