One Piece: Decoding Egghead Island’s Design

In a world as vibrant and diverse as that of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, there are a multitude of references to real world locations, architectural styles, and aesthetic templates which make each setting feel more vivid and real. From Arabasta’s reinterpretation of Egypt and Middle Eastern architecture, to Dressrosa channeling the design sensibilities of the Mediterranean, there are clear signs of how Oda was inspired to dream up the cultural atmosphere within these locations. Most recently, Wano Country bore many influences from Feudal Japan, with its samurai, daimyo system, and the general architectural flavor of its settlements.