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Emily Rudd’s character fromOne Piece, which she portrayed in the series’ live-action adaptation: Nami, has been a fan-favorite in every form. Be it the anime version or Rudd herself, Nami has gained a lot of attention and has become one of the most important characters and the most popular one.
Over the years, Nami has changed a lot. She has gone through a lot of character transformations that were not always appreciated by fans. ManyOne Pieceadmirers believe that Oda’s method of drawing female characters in his magnum opus is allegedly a little different from the usual body standards, which has caused a lot of controversy.
However, Oda’s original character design for Nami may be entirely different from the current one, and some believe it may have been a better one. This is because this look of Nami makes her more badass and, in some ways, more violent than her current look.
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Nami’s Badass Look Originally Created by Eiichiro Oda
Nami’s original design was far more violent and rough than the Nami fans are familiar with, even though her character design has become much more voluptuous in the previous several years ofOne Piece. When she was initially shown, she was dressed in an orange miniskirt, orange boots, and a white and blue striped top.
She also carried a large war axe, one metal-armored boot, and one metal-armored gauntlet. The axe, from blade to handle, is almost as tall as she is, and it is also wrapped in a bulky-looking chain. The absence of Nami’s shoulder tattoo in these designs is another fascinating element. Nami today looks completely different from how she did in the past. During the series, her appearance changes frequently.
Her entire physical development happens gradually throughout the course of the series, then abruptly at the time skip. Both her hairstyle and her fashion often change, but ifEiichiro Odahad gone for her original design, he wouldn’t have much choice for her design changes and it would have also affected the storyline in a big way.
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Emily Rudd’s Look Inspired by Nami’s Original Design
Emily Ruddwore numerous fashionable outfits inspired by the Nami from theOne Pieceanime and manga while portraying the character in the live-action series. However, one of the clothes she was wearing was also inspired by Nami’s initial design, which Oda created.
Rudd’s first appearance as Nami in the live-actionOne Pieceseason one showcases a collective ensemble that remarkably resembles the character’s original drawing by series author Eiichiro Oda. However, she did not have the robotic arm and leg and was definitely not carrying a battle axe tied to a chain.
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Her outfit consisted of a white shirt, cut-off jeans, and a yellow sock with stripes that was pulled up and looked like the original. When fans spotted it out, it was assumed that this was Rudd and the creator’s tribute to Oda and his masterpieceOne Piece. This was a nice gesture from the side of the live-action series and kind of lands in Oda’s realm of foreshadowing things and clues for fans to enjoy.
You can watchOne PieceLive-Action on Netflix.
Tarun Kohli
Senior Writer
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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.
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