11 essential things that were invented after One Piece began

Since One Piece first set sail in 1997, the world has seen a storm of innovation. It's mind-boggling to think about all the things that were invented after One Piece began its epic journey. From revolutionary technologies to gadgetry, many elements in our lives have been turned around in a way that even the entertaining and hardworking Luffy and the Straw Hat crew could never think of.

This list dives deeper into 11 such inventions that have become something that holds a certain importance in the current society, all of which were invented after the release of Eiichiro Oda’s manga.

CRISPR-Cas9, Bitcoin, and others are among the essential things that were invented after One Piece began

1) iPhone (2007)

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus (Image via Apple)

Regarding the generational gap, One Piece started in 1997, and eight years later in 2005, the development process of the iPhone was started. This became an attractive device that combined a phone, music player, digital camera, and Internet browser all in one.

As for One Piece lovers, the iPhone is our new Vivre Card that connects us with our friends and close ones, and of course the newest episodes and stories of Luffy and his pirates. It becoming a catalyst of change in communication and entertainment. An iPhone is handy to use because it can be used to watch episodes, read manga, be entertained, and even play games almost anywhere.

2) Facebook (2004)

Mark Zuckerberg, Ceo of Facebook (Image via Facebook)

Facebook was a fundamental change in online communication as a tool that appeared five years after One Piece when it was introduced in 2004. Facebook is similar to the Grand Line of social media, as fans around the world could gather, watch theories, post fan art, and rejoice in One Piece fandom.

It gave the fans a platform on which such a community of fans could be formed in society. Following its release, Facebook turned out to be one of the best sources to know the One Piece latest news and events, share opinions with fellow fans, and be a global citizen of the One Piece society.

3) Tesla Roadster (2008)

The model that started it all was introduced in 2008: the Tesla Roadster proved that electric cars could be fast, fun, and environmentally friendly. It can well be dubbed as the Thousand Sunny of the automobile world denoting innovation, velocity, and the propensity towards the future. This is why for the fans of the One Piece show the Tesla Roadster represents the embodiment of the desire for a new fantastic adventure.

Like the main character Luffy and his friends Always looking for new lands and regions, The Tesla Roadster depicts the spirit of innovation and the expansion to new frontiers that Tesla is skating in terms of technology to reach a cleaner energy future.

4) Netflix Streaming Service (2007)

In the year 2007, Netflix revolutionized entertainment since we could watch it on the net through the streaming service. In other words, for One Piece fans, Netflix is an Eternal Pose, which leads us to exploit so much amazing content. It allows us to watch consecutive episodes of One Piece, as often as we want, thus making endless fun to watch Luffy and his friends.

This reformation shifted the manner of consuming the media and made it easier to be updated with One Piece and get fully immersed in the story’s world as the Eternal Pose helps to travel through the Grand Line.

5) Bitcoin (2009)

Bitcoin an innovation of 2009 changed the structure of financial systems in the world by providing the first decentralized digital currency. It is as pioneering as the Pirate’s search for the legendary One Piece, which gives a different twist to the value and richness.

For the fans, Bitcoin is the essence of the longing for a thrilling adventure, similar to Luffy’s desire to be the Pirate King. It represents the spirit of taking risks and exploring for opportunities and the show’s core of finding unknown resources, symbolized by the pinnacle of the quest.

6) CRISPR-Cas9 (2012)

CRISPR-Cas9, discovered in 2012, paved the way for traditions in genetic engineering since it offered the leverage for DNA modifications. Anyone who ate a Devil Fruit gained special abilities and similarly, this technology promised special powers. Reminisce’s fans associate CRISPR-Cas9 with optimism and the ability to change the future and the future’s possible advancements.

It’s the real-life perspective of how science makes the impossible become reality like the power and achievements depicted in the One Piece series. It makes one wonder what else is yet to be discovered or invented in the future.

7) MakerBot Replicator (2012)

MakerBot Replicator (Image via Maketbot)

The MakerBot Replicator, a 3D printer launched in 2012, revolutionized how we create and manufacture objects. This innovation is like Franky’s inventive genius in One Piece, constantly crafting unique gadgets and tools.

For fans, the MakerBot Replicator offers a way to bring elements of the series to life, from creating models of the Thousand Sunny to detailed figurines of beloved characters. It fosters creativity and a deeper connection, allowing us to physically manifest our favorite things.

8) Fitbit (2009)

Fitbit which came into the market in 2009 revolutionized the way we live our fitness lives by monitoring our daily activities. It is like having a mini Nami watching over your shoulder and leading you to the accomplishment of your goals. For fans especially, using a Fitbit is like preparing for the hardships of the Grand Line and wanting to level up and be more active.

It gives people a feel of the adventurous chromosome within them which makes them strive to level up starting from the Straw Hat Pirates’ way of life’s routine exercises and finally to a healthier and fitter you.

9) Amazon Echo (2014)

Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen (Image via Amazon)

The smart voice assistant finally stepped into our homes in 2014, thanks to Amazon Echo. Just like the Den Den Mushi for smooth coordination and influence on our tasks. For fans, the Echo is the best illustration of invention and functionality whereby life is made more bearable and linked.

Just as Punch and Jew support Straw Hat Pirates to maintain synchronization in their various traverses, Echo assists in our daily lives to easily cater to various chores by just commanding it through our voices.

10) Air Fryer (2010)

The air fryer which surged into popularity around the 2010s potentially recultivated home cooking with a healthier substitute to deep frying. That is as groundbreaking as Sanji’s cooking talent, permitting us to cook tasty, crunchy food with less oil intake.

The fans can associate the air fryer with the invention and upgrade witnessed in the program. It introduces enthusiasm to the kitchen as much as the multicolored and adventurous characters of Straw Hat Pirates. Adventurous food, exploring unknown recipes about flavors, and cooking with an air fryer can be compared to an adventure.

11) Goggle (1996)

Google was launched to the public in 1996, nevertheless, its development and domination in the 2000s laid a foundation and fundamental change to how we perform a search on the Internet. However, for the fans, Google is like one of the stones, full of information for fans who have autoscopy to read it.

Whether you're looking up the latest manga chapter, searching for fan theories, or finding merchandise, Google is an invaluable tool. It helps fans navigate the vast sea of information just as Robin navigates the ancient texts of the One Piece world, making it easier to stay informed and connected to everything related to the series.

To conclude

Looking back at these inventions, it's clear how much has changed since One Piece began. While Oda's characters have been on their grand adventure, our world has seen its own remarkable transformations. From communication to transportation, entertainment to finance, these innovations have quietly reshaped our daily lives.

As the anime continues its journey, so does the march of progress in our world. It's fascinating to consider what new technologies might emerge before the story reaches its conclusion. Whatever comes next, both worlds will certainly continue to evolve in ways we can hardly imagine.