Episode 931, “WANTED!” (BTB #00)
Summary
In this pilot episode of "One Piece by the Book," hosts Zach and Kirsten welcome translator Stephen Paul to discuss Eiichiro Oda’s pre-One Piece collection, *Wanted*. The trio analyzes Oda’s early artistic evolution and amateurish charm across five short stories. They also cover recent news, including their disappointment over a lazy SpongeBob crossover and reactions to the latest World Top 100 character rankings.
Topics discussed
Mint Mobile ad and intro to One Piece by the Book
Guest Stephen Paul joins for the pilot episode
One Piece x SpongeBob crossover merchandise discussion
WT100 character rankings and obscure characters
Introduction to the Wanted short story collection
Analysis of the 'Wanted' story and Oda's early style
Review of 'Future Present from God' short story
Discussion of the 'Ikiyako' monk story
Critique of the 'Monsters' story featuring Ryuma
Deep dive into 'Romance Dawn' and its evolution
Final rankings and closing thoughts on the episode
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