User blog comment:Videogamep/Why is One Piece so Popular?/@comment-3249546-20140122194311

i guess it's about the elements all comng together. it has numerous interesting characters, an ongoing mystery, top notch action, tear jerker drama, hilarious comedy and the story arcs.

for me, the thing that one piece stands out and seperates itself from other mangas is the power levels. we all love dragonball at one point but it gets boring when the main character is god-like. same with bleach and naruto. ichigo is what? above captain level now? and naruto is now more poweful than all the hokages combined. in one piece, yeah luffy is strong but there's a lot guys stronger than him, friends and enemies alike.