While One Piece fans are arguing about the Chosen One trope, Eiichiro Oda had already hinted at it through one character and ...

but no matter the permutation of characters, once you identify which trope or tropes are at play ... you’ve watched that relied on “The Chosen One” as a theme or featuring a “Grizzled ...

At the same time, when implemented incorrectly, the Chosen One trope can feel like a cop-out, becoming a cheap means of adding depth to an uninteresting character. In Luffy’s case, however ...