Anime and manga have become a source of inspiration for many people, and a great example is education in Japan, which has turned to One Piece. This is due to the values it demonstrates, such as friendship, courage, acceptance, and great aspirations. This makes Eiichiro Oda’s works an ideal model for teaching the little ones.
According to AnimeHunch, the masterpiece crossed the pages of manga and anime and became a valuable educational resource in Japan. The inclusion of manga in the country’s educational curriculum was met with positive reviews, demonstrating the potential of manga as a teaching tool.
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One Piece is ready to teach kids
In 2023, Japan launched an innovative educational initiative that combines career guidance and cultural appreciation. Shueisha, the publisher responsible for One Piece, was put in charge of the program, which traveled to every prefecture in the country, introducing schools to the works of Eiichiro Oda.
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The curriculum consists of teachers examining the plot and main events of the work.
If you’re wondering: Why One Piece and not Naruto or Dragon Ball? It’s because this story shows how the characters cling to their dreams and how they use their pirate flags to represent themselves.
After students have completed the conceptual part, the practical part begins, which involves dividing into groups so that everyone has the opportunity to express their aspirations, be it personal interests, professional ambitions or any other desire for their future.
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With their dreams on paper, students embark on a new adventure: discovering their strengths. Through open dialogue and active listening, they explore the unique skills, talents, and experiences that each person brings to the team.
After completing this task, the next step for the kids is to create a pirate flag to express their wishes and aspirations for the future, and just like the main character of One Piece, Luffy, the students must repeat their wish over and over again. Totally emotional dynamics.
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