&#039;One Piece&#039; creator Eiichiro Oda took a direct inspiration from Naruto&#039;s Zabuza for his character Shiryu of The Rain with many similarities.

Zabuza From ‘Naruto’ Has a Surprising Influence on the Blackbeard Pirate Shiryu of ‘One Piece’

One Piece and Naruto are undoubtedly among the most beloved and impactful manga
and anime series ever created. These two phenomenal franchises have amassed a
global fanbase, captivated by their captivating narratives, iconic characters,
and profound themes. However, it is worth noting that Shiryu of the Rain, a
prominent member of the Blackbeard Pirates in One Piece, draws inspiration from
Zabuza Momochi—one of the first antagonists introduced in Naruto.

Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, had taken direct inspiration from
Naruto. As such there are a lot of traits of Shiryu that are directly or
indirectly influenced by Naruto’s Zabuza. 


HOW SHIRYU’S CHARACTER DESIGN AND TRAITS WERE INFLUENCED BY ZABUZA’S

Shiryu and Zabuza share noticeable resemblances, particularly in their physical
features. They both possess elongated faces, broad noses, plump lips, and
squared-off chins. Spiked locks that partially cover their eyes characterize
their quite similar hairstyles. These two individuals also prefer donning
colored trench coats while carrying swords on their backs.

> Oda (2015): The one that surprised me the most was when one of Kishimoto-san's
> bad guys turned invisible and went underwater. All you saw was this
> silhouette, and I thought that was really well done. I used that as
> inspiration for my own invisible character (Shiryu)💪.
> pic.twitter.com/cEryjlGYCW [https://t.co/cEryjlGYCW]
> 
> — sandman (@sandman_AP) July 16, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/sandman_AP/status/1680712835725398016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Another notable likeness between Shiryu and Zabuza lies in their personalities.
Both exhibit a sadistic nature, finding delight in mercilessly eliminating their
adversaries. Furthermore, they possess an ambitious drive—a quality showcased
through their acts of betrayal against former employers as they aligned
themselves with more formidable allies.

The duo also share similarities when it comes to their abilities. They are both
skilled swordsmen who handle their large blades with grace and precision.
Additionally, they possess expertise in water-based techniques owing to their
origins in Kirigakure, the village of mist. A connection that helps them hone
their skills.

Furthermore, Shiryu and Zabuza can both eliminate their foes quietly while
hiding in misty surroundings. Shiryu has consumed the Suke Suke no Mi Devil
Fruit granting him the power to turn invisible along with anything he touches.
On the other hand, Zabuza employs the Hiding in Mist Technique by generating a
dense fog that conceals his presence while relying on his hearing to sense his
enemy’s movements.

ALSO READ: The Bizarre Reason Why Dragon Ball-Z Isn’t Counted With Naruto and
One Piece as a Big Three Anime
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-newsthe-bizzare-reason-why-dragon-ball-z-isnt-counted-with-naruto-and-one-piece-as-a-big-three-anime/]

Admittedly, Shiryu is a character whose live-action adaptation would be
interesting to watch and with One Piece adaptation on the way, fans can
certainly look forward to this character’s appearance.


HOW ONE PIECE HAS TAKEN OVER NETFLIX BY STORM

Netflix is about to drop a live-action adaptation of the anime series, One
Piece. The production has the original creator Eiichiro Oda serving as a
producer. The 10-episode season has a talented and diverse cast, including Iñaki
Godoy will be taking on the role of Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami,
Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, among others.



The upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece aims to bring the manga and
anime to life catering to both devoted followers and newcomers. The creators are
working hard to capture the essence of the anime’s captivating storyline,
vibrant characters, and themes of camaraderie, liberty, and thrilling journeys.
There are high hopes that this live-action series will stay true to the original
source material.

ALSO READ: Will Netflix Bring to Life the Most Iconic Orange Town Arc Fight With
Its ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Adaptation?
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-will-netflix-brings-to-life-the-most-iconic-orange-town-arc-fight-with-its-one-piece-live-action-adaptation/]

What do you think of this connection between the two iconic anime? What are your
views and expectations from Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation? Let us
know in the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

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One Piece and Naruto are undoubtedly among the most beloved and impactful manga and anime series ever created. These two phenomenal franchises have amassed a global fanbase, captivated by their captivating narratives, iconic characters, and profound themes. However, it is worth noting that Shiryu of the Rain, a prominent member of the Blackbeard Pirates in One Piece, draws inspiration from Zabuza Momochi—one of the first antagonists introduced in Naruto.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, had taken direct inspiration from Naruto. As such there are a lot of traits of Shiryu that are directly or indirectly influenced by Naruto’s Zabuza. 
<h2>How Shiryu’s character design and traits were influenced by Zabuza’s</h2>
Shiryu and Zabuza share noticeable resemblances, particularly in their physical features. They both possess elongated faces, broad noses, plump lips, and squared-off chins. Spiked locks that partially cover their eyes characterize their quite similar hairstyles. These two individuals also prefer donning colored trench coats while carrying swords on their backs.
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Oda (2015): The one that surprised me the most was when one of Kishimoto-san&#39;s bad guys turned invisible and went underwater. All you saw was this silhouette, and I thought that was really well done. I used that as inspiration for my own invisible character (Shiryu)💪. <a href="https://t.co/cEryjlGYCW">pic.twitter.com/cEryjlGYCW</a>
&mdash; sandman (@sandman_AP) <a href="https://twitter.com/sandman_AP/status/1680712835725398016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Another notable likeness between Shiryu and Zabuza lies in their personalities. Both exhibit a sadistic nature, finding delight in mercilessly eliminating their adversaries. Furthermore, they possess an ambitious drive—a quality showcased through their acts of betrayal against former employers as they aligned themselves with more formidable allies.
The duo also share similarities when it comes to their abilities. They are both skilled swordsmen who handle their large blades with grace and precision. Additionally, they possess expertise in water-based techniques owing to their origins in Kirigakure, the village of mist. A connection that helps them hone their skills.
Furthermore, Shiryu and Zabuza can both eliminate their foes quietly while hiding in misty surroundings. Shiryu has consumed the Suke Suke no Mi Devil Fruit granting him the power to turn invisible along with anything he touches. On the other hand, Zabuza employs the Hiding in Mist Technique by generating a dense fog that conceals his presence while relying on his hearing to sense his enemy&#8217;s movements.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-newsthe-bizzare-reason-why-dragon-ball-z-isnt-counted-with-naruto-and-one-piece-as-a-big-three-anime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Bizarre Reason Why Dragon Ball-Z Isn’t Counted With Naruto and One Piece as a Big Three Anime</a>
Admittedly, Shiryu is a character whose live-action adaptation would be interesting to watch and with One Piece adaptation on the way, fans can certainly look forward to this character&#8217;s appearance.
<h2>How One Piece has taken over Netflix by storm</h2>
Netflix is about to drop a live-action adaptation of the anime series, One Piece. The production has the original creator Eiichiro Oda serving as a producer. The 10-episode season has a talented and diverse cast, including Iñaki Godoy will be taking on the role of Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, among others.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="ONE PIECE | Official Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ades3pQbeh8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
The upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece aims to bring the manga and anime to life catering to both devoted followers and newcomers. The creators are working hard to capture the essence of the anime’s captivating storyline, vibrant characters, and themes of camaraderie, liberty, and thrilling journeys. There are high hopes that this live-action series will stay true to the original source material.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/anime-news-will-netflix-brings-to-life-the-most-iconic-orange-town-arc-fight-with-its-one-piece-live-action-adaptation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Will Netflix Bring to Life the Most Iconic Orange Town Arc Fight With Its ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Adaptation?</a>
What do you think of this connection between the two iconic anime? What are your views and expectations from Netflix&#8217;s live-action One Piece adaptation? Let us know in the comments below.

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