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Comparison/Similarities - Marineford and Chimera Ant
1) Impact
It was established, that the outcome of the arcs will change the direction in which their respective worlds were headed into. Realistic changes in the system and the way worlds worked were imminent. (1/2)
1) Impact
It was established, that the outcome of the arcs will change the direction in which their respective worlds were headed into. Realistic changes in the system and the way worlds worked were imminent. (1/2)
Whitebeard's bold proclamation confirming the existence of One Piece, sent the world into chaos and ushered a new age of pirates.
Chairman Netero's will sent the hunter association into a frenzy, which resulted in cunning internal politics. (2/2)
Chairman Netero's will sent the hunter association into a frenzy, which resulted in cunning internal politics. (2/2)
2) Deaths
Both of these arcs handle deaths extremely well, and there is so much common between them
Both arcs had us witness the death of the most powerful character in their series. The manner in which they went out was also nothing short of epic and legendary! (1/2)
Both of these arcs handle deaths extremely well, and there is so much common between them
Both arcs had us witness the death of the most powerful character in their series. The manner in which they went out was also nothing short of epic and legendary! (1/2)
Another event common is that, both the MCs lost someone close to them who they really cared about. Both the MCs were absolutely devastated.
This results in major developments for both of them, which I will address in the next topic. (2/2)
This results in major developments for both of them, which I will address in the next topic. (2/2)
3) MC's despair and feeling of loss
Both the MCs were absolutely devastated by the deaths of their loved ones. It was their first major loss in which they felt helpless and hopelessly defeated. This single death affected the future of the characters. (1/3)
Both the MCs were absolutely devastated by the deaths of their loved ones. It was their first major loss in which they felt helpless and hopelessly defeated. This single death affected the future of the characters. (1/3)
What happened after these events is where the difference lies.
Gon completely gave in to his despair, letting rage take over himself & losing his humanity in the process. This act of his almost killed him and later, rendered him unable to use his powers ever again. (2/3)
Gon completely gave in to his despair, letting rage take over himself & losing his humanity in the process. This act of his almost killed him and later, rendered him unable to use his powers ever again. (2/3)
Luffy was devastated to the point where he couldn't even move. Shell shocked in disbelief, his adrenaline ran out & he passed out giving into his injuries. The realisation struck later, but he knew he had to move forward cuz he had friends he loved and wanted to protect. (3/3)
4) Narrative
One theme both arcs had in common was the sense of "righteousness" and "justice"
There was no good or bad in the end. Whoever wins will prevail and write the history. Doflamingo's speech proves the point and Netero's final words reinforce the facts. (1/2)
One theme both arcs had in common was the sense of "righteousness" and "justice"
There was no good or bad in the end. Whoever wins will prevail and write the history. Doflamingo's speech proves the point and Netero's final words reinforce the facts. (1/2)
Now these themes are not new or unique in any way, but the impact and meaning they had in the story is unquestionable & the way they were portrayed was simply phenomenal.
Take Netero's inner monologue. He's a monster loving the battle because he'd finally found his match. (2/2)
Take Netero's inner monologue. He's a monster loving the battle because he'd finally found his match. (2/2)
5) Final Thoughts
There were also other themes that add their own unique essence to these arcs.
In conclusion, CA and MF arcs are the 2 most greatest Shonen arcs in existence with 11/10 peaks. Any other arc has a hard time coming close to these absolute masterpieces. GOAT
There were also other themes that add their own unique essence to these arcs.
In conclusion, CA and MF arcs are the 2 most greatest Shonen arcs in existence with 11/10 peaks. Any other arc has a hard time coming close to these absolute masterpieces. GOAT
