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The rivalry betweenOne PieceandNarutofans is one of the biggest online feuds in the history of the anime and manga industry. BothOne PieceandNarutofanbases are always trying to prove that their favorite series is better than the other one. However, what fans don’t realize is thatOne PieceandNarutoare connected in more ways than anyone can imagine.
AlthoughOne Piecestarted a little beforeNaruto,both series and their creators, Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto, have competed to be at the top of the anime and manga world. This competition has helped them get better at their work and make some of the greatest storylines and narratives of all time.
However,One Piecefans recently found a connection when they realized that an iconic character from Oda’s magnum opus was played by the voice actor ofNaruto,Junko Takeuchi. This character is none other than Luffy’s sworn brother Sabo, who is also the chief of staff of the Revolutionary Army.
Sabo and Naruto Share the Same Voice Actor
Sabo isone of the most important charactersinOne Piece. His past with Luffy and Ace and his current adventures as a Revolutionary Army member make him extremely significant to theOne Piecestory. He is going to have a major role in the finale ofEiichiro Oda’sOne Piece, as he is the only one other than the Five Elders who has seen Imu.
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Another thing that makes Sabo iconic is the voice actor who played him as his child version. The character is voiced by Junko Takeuchi, who is famous for her roles as Takuya Kanbara inDigimon Frontier, Rin Natsuki inYes! PreCure 5, Metabee inMedabots, Mamoru Endou inInazuma Eleven, Gon Freecss inHunter × Hunter (1999), etc.
However, the biggest role that she has played is probably that of Naruto Uzumaki inMasashi Kishimoto’sNaruto.She has played the role of both Naruto as a kid and as an adult. She even played Naruto’s role in the sequel spin-off series,Boruto. Not only that, but she has also played the role of Naruto in the video game adaptations of the series.
One PieceFans Are in Shock After Finding Out The Truth About Sabo
Although the current Sabo is voiced by Toru Furuya inOne Piece, his childhood version shares the same voice actor as Naruto, and this is a shocking revelation forOne Pieceand anime fans in general, as they never realized it earlier.
Also, the fact that Sabo and Naruto look a little bit similar with yellow hair, goggles, and a tall build makes it even more startling forOne Piecefans.
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exd_shadow shared this revelation withOne Piecefans on Instagram, and it got some unique responses in the comment section.
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While some fans were amazed to find the similarity, others started calling him different names, like Sabo Uzumaki.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
