One Piece's Latest Arc Sparks Controversy Over Character Portrayal

Animator KDA Artist Responds to Criticism Over Depiction of 12-Year-Old Character Bonney

One Piece's latest Egghead arc has sparked controversy due to a scene featuring the character Bonney, who is technically 12 years old but uses her Age-Age Fruit powers to appear as an adult.
The scene in question, which has been perceived as sexualizing a minor, has divided the One Piece fandom and attracted negative comments on social media.
One Piece animator KDA Artist, who drew the scene, responded to the controversy on Twitter, stating they were unaware of Bonney's age while animating the scene.
Some fans have defended the animator and thanked them for their hard work, while others have demanded an apology from Toei Animation, the studio behind One Piece.
The controversy has highlighted the ongoing debate about the portrayal of characters in anime and manga, particularly when it comes to age and sexualization.