u/LOLADYS

I’ve never really been into action-heavy shōnen anime, especially ones that lean a lot on familiar character and story tropes. That said, I’ve had several people who know my tastes tell me I might still enjoy One Piece despite that.

I’ve only seen a bit of the beginning so far, and it didn’t feel all that different from what I expected. Fairly standard for the genre. But I know a few of my own favourite anime, like Utena and Evangelion, eventually step away from a known formula and do something really different and transgressive for the medium. So I’m wondering: does the series eventually distinguish itself in a grander way, and if so, around when?

Thanks in advance.