Before the official launch of the One Piece manga, Eiichiro Oda unveiled a collection of one-shot stories, later compiled in the "Wanted!" volume that featured five side tales. Among these narratives was one that delved into the life of the renowned swordsman Ryuma, a figure from approximately 400 years ago, whose legacy still captivates the land of Wano. Netflix has recently revealed its plans to premiere an anime titled "Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation," adapted from Eiichiro Oda's manga of the same title.
The anime, directed by Sunghoo Park, who also oversees the composition, is brought to life by his studio, E&H Production. Takashi Kojima serves as the character designer, Fuminao Akai as the art director, Ryoji Nagasawa as the color designer, Lee Ju-Mi as the director of photography, and Keisuke Yanagi as the editor. Akiko Fujita takes on the role of sound director, while the music, composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, is produced by Takeki Kobayashi.
Derived from the One Piece universe, the series narrates the story of Ryuma, the legendary swordsman originating from the Land of Wano. Sunghoo Park, renowned for his meticulous work in directing Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, has established E&H Production as the studio behind the Monsters anime. The anime, titled "Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation," is an original net animation that was unveiled in July 2023. According to a tweet by Pewpiece, the anime adaptation will consist of a 25-minute episode, available for streaming on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video.
For those unfamiliar, the Monsters anime unfolds a canon story set 400 years in the past, depicting significant events in Wano's history. One Piece enthusiasts will finally unravel the legend surrounding Ryuma's confrontation with a dragon. Drawing inspiration from Eiichiro Oda's one-shot, the Monsters anime will bring to life the backstory and legendary exploits of Shimotsuki Ryuma.
Introduced in One Piece's Thriller Bark arc, this legendary swordsman from Wano, identified as Roronoa Zoro's ancestor, is credited with the slaying of a dragon. Eiichiro Oda, in SBS Volume 247, clarifies that despite appearing as a zombie in Chapter 450, the character is indeed Ryuma, the samurai protagonist of the "Monsters" short story. In the One Piece world, Ryuma is remembered as a legendary warrior who succumbed to illness but left an indelible mark in history.
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