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The bounty system ofOne Piecehas always presented a unique alternative to a more traditional power scaling system. These bounties, though they work as an in-universe explanation of a character’s threat level, also help give a strong indication to the audience of just how strong a character is. While this isn’t an exact science, it’s a nice in-universe mechanic that keeps track of the general power level of the characters inOne Piece.
Due to the importance of these bounties, each character with a bounty needs a wanted poster as well. Although they are meant to be indicators of dangerous criminals, these wanted fliers are more like traditional posters for thedangerous pirates of theOne Pieceworld. Oftentimes, these posters are extremely cool or funny, making for some of the best art in the series. In fact, choosing just one to be the best may be a difficult task. However, some of these stand out among the crowd and are the best wanted postersOne Piecehas to offer.
This article will only take into consideration the wanted poster itself and not any elements surrounding the poster, like how it was created or comedic gags around it.
A Strong Bounty Poster Portrays The One Piece Character Well
The Photograph Should Be Simple Yet Meaningful
The best wanted posters inOne Piececapture a perfect combination of a few different elements. Firstly, a strongwanted poster inOne Pieceincludes unique art of the character that expresses a bit of their personality. Additionally, the photo in the poster should also integrate well into the overall composition of the poster itself. Finally, any unique artwork or factors that help make the poster stand out are a massive plus.
A bounty? Cool! That means I’m getting stronger, right? - Luffy
Yorki’s Bounty Poster Is Simple And Cool
A Small Character With An Amazingly Designed Poster
First up, one of the best-designed wanted posters in all ofOne Piececomes from a character that many fans may not remember, Yorki, the captain of the Rumbar Pirates. AsBrook’s old friend and captain, Yorki was a decently fearsome pirate on the Grand Line and earned a fairly substantial bounty. His poster, although only shown briefly, features an incredibly unique photo of the character, showcasing his interesting face tattoos with a strong shadow that helps frame his face. Finally, his smirk in the photo helps cement Yorki’s wanted poster as one of the best in all of One Piece.
Luffy’s Gear 5 Poster Captures The Essence Of His Form
Luffy’s Smile Makes This A Nearly Perfect Poster
Next, Luffy’s Gear 5 wanted poster is a masterclass on how to create a fun wanted poster that still has a menacing and dangerous aura. This wanted poster featuresLuffy in his Gear 5 form, laughing hysterically and holding his hand in front of his face. Firstly, this picture perfectly captures the humor and joy of Gear 5. Additionally, it shows off the iconic hair and flowing nature of the power-up well. On top of this, Luffy’s massive smile is almost infectious, showing off the joy and freedom that he strives for on a daily basis. Lastly, the massive 3 billion Beri bounty on the poster shows just how powerful Luffy is despite his joyous photo.
Brook’s Soul King Poster Is By Far The Best Wanted Poster In One Piece
The Poster Is Too Unique And Well-Designed To Not Be The Best
However, the best wanted inOne Piecewould have to go to Soul King Brook, the musician of the Straw Hat Pirates. Rather than having a traditional wanted poster,One Piece’sWorld Governmentdecided to repurpose Brook’s concert tour posters into bounty posters. This helped create a wanted poster that is instantly identifiable and showcases art like no other. Featuring the Soul King himself flanked by the words, “Dead or Alive” is incredibly cool. The poster is accented well with a blue background, as opposed to the brown background that every other poster has. Paired with an interesting font for the bounty and title itself, Soul King Brook’s wanted poster is so unique that it has to be the best.
What keeps me alive in this world is neither bodily organs, nor muscles - it’s my soul! - Brook
Many otherOne Piecewanted posters deserve at least some recognition as well.Sanji’s hilarious initial bounty poster, Franky’s General Franky poster, and the God Usopp poster all deserve recognition for their style and composition. Overall, it’s hard to find a bad wanted poster inOne Piece. However, this makes Brook’s poster all the more impressive, since it stands out in a sea of amazing poster designs.
