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Highlight from recent interview
Oda: I practiced my drawing skill watching Disney's animation films such as "Peter Pan".
- Oda: Disney's art style was awesome back in the day when they were producing handmade animations. I watched "Little Mermaid" frame by frame and drew all characters and face expressions that impressed me."
- At first, Oda didn't intend to draw Senor Pink's past. Editor was moved when he heard the background of Senor in the meeting with Oda. His past is now popular among audience.
- Before Oda started ONE PIECE, editor Kushima told him that none of his female characters are cute, which shocked Oda most. Oda couldn't sleep at that night.
- Oda rarely takes a break holiday, but he meets his friends and manga teachers when Weekly Shonen Jump has double issues.
- Oda usually sleeps at 2 (night) and wakes up at 5 (morning)