'Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation' Released on Netflix as 'One Piece' Prequel

The short film explores the journey of Ryuma, an ancestor to 'One Piece' character Roronoa Zoro, and has been well received by fans.

Netflix has released 'Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation', a short film adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's one-shot manga 'Monsters' which is a prequel to his hit series 'One Piece'.
The film centers on Ryuma, a samurai who is on a quest to find and defeat 'The King', the most renowned swordsman in the world, not knowing that he himself is referred to as 'Ryuma The King' for his legendary sword skills.
Ryuma's character is of significant importance in the 'One Piece' narrative as he is an ancestor to Roronoa Zoro, a main character in 'One Piece', and their parallel journeys add depth to their connection.
The film ends with a brief flash to a moment in the 'One Piece' series when Ryuma gives his sword to Zoro after their duel, marking a profound passing of the torch in the world of swordsmanship.
The film has been praised for its animation, musical score, and overall production quality, and has been well received by fans of 'One Piece'.