Animation Mishap in One Piece Resurrects ‘Belly Mouth’ Trope, Drawing Comparisons to Jujutsu Kaisen
A Hilarious Animation Error in Water 7 Arc Sparks Memes and Tongue-in-Cheek Theories
In an unexpected turn of events, an animation error in One Piece’s Water 7 arc has resurfaced, creating a comical moment reminiscent of the ‘Belly Mouth’ trope seen in various anime, notably in Jujutsu Kaisen. The mishap, which occurred in Episode 238, portrays the character Paulie with a spare mouth on his stomach for a brief period, sparking amusement and playful theories among fans.
A vigilant Reddit user, u/EnnaOjala, identified the error where, due to an animation glitch, Paulie is seen talking through his stomach. The mistake, likely arising during the dub replacement phase, went unnoticed by many fans for years. Some enthusiasts took the opportunity to create memes in response to this animation blooper, suggesting imaginative theories, such as a non-existent Devil Fruit power named the ‘Rope Rope no Mi’ for Paulie, tying it to his proficiency with ropes.
While Paulie’s case was undoubtedly a mistake, the ‘Belly Mouth’ trope is a recurring theme in anime, with examples from popular series like Fullmetal Alchemist and The Seven Deadly Sins. Notably, the mention of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Ryomen Sukuna, who possesses a similar ability in his true form, adds an extra layer of humor to the situation.
One Piece reboot announced by Netflix and WIT Studio. However, the use of ‘cutting-edge technology’ in the remake, along with the potential pitfalls of generative AI, sparks a lighthearted suggestion that while Paulie may not have a stomach mouth, he might unexpectedly spawn extra fingers, drawing a parallel to Sukuna.
The Water 7 arc, where this animation mishap took place, is available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix. The One Piece anime, known for its adventurous narrative centered around Monkey D. Luffy’s pursuit of becoming the king of pirates, continues to entertain fans worldwide despite occasional animation hiccups.