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INTEREST: One Piece to Feature Where's Waldo? Crossover in July 19 Weekly Shonen Jump Issue




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Thaumana



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:53 pm Reply with quote
The ultimate crossover the manga community has been waiting for...!
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Silver Kirin



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:13 pm Reply with quote
Well, this is an unexpected crossover. I remember watching Waldo's, or Wally as he was called in the dub, as a little kid. Is Where's Waldo/Wally well known in Japan? I know that some western kids shows/books are very popular there, like Curious George and Thomas the Tank Engine which have very high TV ratings in Japan.
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Kadmos1



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:48 pm Reply with quote
O.K., now this is 1 of the most random and bizarre cross-overs that I have ever read about.
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Kyo Hisagi



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:51 pm Reply with quote
The only thing that's left is for "Where's Waldo" to feauture PandaMan.
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Rob19ny



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:27 pm Reply with quote
They should take advantage of this and do "Where's One Piece?" But I guess that'd be spoilers, right?
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WatcherZer



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:59 pm Reply with quote
Yes, Wally is popular in Japan for cosplay, particularly for girls.

With the Pandaman and other Wheres Wally aspects in early episodes it is a natural crossover.
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I_Drive_DSM



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:38 pm Reply with quote
^^^ I was actually just going to post that. Where's Waldo is surprisingly popular over in Japan. I recall seeing a lot of random advertisements and usage of the Waldo character throughout Tokyo.
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Wyvern



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:52 am Reply with quote
This one's really easy. Waldo is right there next to Luffy.
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SrkSano



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:01 am Reply with quote
I already have to look for hidden Pandaman cameos in One Piece and now
I have to look for Waldo too? AWWWWWW HELL NAWWWWW!!!!!! Razz
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Jeff Bauersfeld



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:38 pm Reply with quote
Not to be that Jojo fan, but does Waldo confirm that the One Piece and Jojo's universe is connected? Waldo had a cameo in Part 3.
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ShironoKuro



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:28 am Reply with quote
One of the better crossovers!
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Mr. slicer



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:44 pm Reply with quote
Silver Kirin wrote:
Well, this is an unexpected crossover. I remember watching Waldo's, or Wally as he was called in the dub, as a little kid. Is Where's Waldo/Wally well known in Japan? I know that some western kids shows/books are very popular there, like Curious George and Thomas the Tank Engine which have very high TV ratings in Japan.

Wally is actually the original name of the character (he originated in Britain) and is only called Waldo in North America.
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