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Fan theoryUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 2 sources

Is One Piece's Music Underrated While Its Sound Design Needs an Upgrade?

Community discussions on r/OnePiece show a split in how fans view the franchise's audio, with some defending the musical score against criticism while others attempt their own sound design overhauls.

Defending the Musical Score

On November 14, 2026, a fan discussion on r/OnePiece tackled how the community views the franchise's music. One user pushed back against widespread negative talk surrounding the soundtrack, arguing that the music in One Piece is actually underrated and better than many viewers think.

The post noted that many people criticize the music in One Piece, prompting the contributor to lay out reasons why the score deserves more appreciation. What official plans exist for the musical score of upcoming projects is not known yet, leaving the debate in the hands of the community.

Critiquing the Sound Design

On the same day, November 14, 2026, another r/OnePiece user raised a different audio topic by focusing on the franchise's sound design. Unlike the defense mounted for the music, this contributor stated they were never a fan of One Piece's sound design.

Dissatisfied with the original audio effects, the user decided to try creating a custom sound redesign from scratch and asked the community for critique despite being new to the craft. Whether official producers will take notes from fan-made sound redesigns in the future is not known yet.

Two sides of the debate

The Audio Holds Up Well

  • The music in One Piece is better than many fans think and deserves to be defended against negative talk.
  • The soundtrack is genuinely underrated, and there are specific reasons to appreciate the existing musical score.

The Audio Needs Improvement

  • A lot of people openly criticize the music in One Piece, showing notable dissatisfaction within the fanbase.
  • The sound design fails to win over some viewers, prompting even beginners in audio work to attempt their own sound redesigns.

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