Eiichiro Oda, the legendary mangaka behind the global phenomenon One Piece, is practically a household name thanks to his iconic series. It still holds the Guinness World Record for "most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author."
But recently, a fun tidbit dropped: TV producer Nobuyuki Sakuma shared on X on the 4th that his idol group "DRAWME" received an epic "comfort gift" from none other than Oda-sensei himself at their concert! The package, a show of ultimate fan support, even came with a handwritten illustration, instantly sparking a frenzy online.
Turns out, Oda-sensei has previously confessed his huge admiration for Ririka Moriwaki, the leader of "DRAWME." This idol group itself was born from a collaboration between Netorabo and Nobuyuki Sakuma's YouTube channel, "NOBROCK TV." Oda had mentioned that he first discovered them through the channel's videos, and the more he watched, the more he loved them – eventually escalating to this "One Piece-level support."
Producer Nobuyuki Sakuma posted, "The 'King of Pirates' himself showed up at yesterday's concert and left an absolutely wild 'sashiire'!" The photo clearly shows Oda-sensei's luxurious gift, complete with his autograph and a custom illustration – talk about going above and beyond! It's speculated to be a bottle from the Ladoga Group Imperial Collection, likely costing hundreds of thousands of Japanese Yen – a truly lavish choice befitting a milestone stage performance.
(For the uninitiated, "sashiire" (差し入れ) refers to a "comfort gift" or "snack delivery." It's a thoughtful gesture of support, typically food, drinks, or daily necessities, given to people at work, rehearsals, competitions, or during hospital visits.)
It's no secret that Oda-sensei is a devoted viewer of the channel, even going so far as to privately inquire whether Ririka Moriwaki was "truly suited to be an idol," showing just how invested he is in the project. This latest "sashiire" had netizens absolutely floored, with comments like: "That's insane...", "His fan level is maxed out!", "Please draw one for every member next time!", and "Showing up to a concert and dropping 'One Piece'-level swag? What a hardcore fan!"
