The Most Creative Mangaka? Kishi, Oda, or Kubo?

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Who do you think is the most creative mangaka (writer) of these three? If you haven't read/seen Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach, please don't reply stupidly.

Kishi - Thought of the idea of Ninjas and their main attacks stemming from these three categories: Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and Genjutsu. He follows alot of mythology, and was influenced by DragonBall.

Oda - Thought of the idea of Pirates and all their techniques, whether by use of a Devil Fruit or not. I'm not sure about any external influences other than DragonBall.

Kubo - Thought of the idea of Shinigamis (Death Gods), Quincies, and Hollows (Demons) and their own unique abilities. The Shinigamis have their Zanpakutos (and their one-of-a-kind ability), Quincies have their bows and arrows, and Hollows have, what? Cero? I'm not sure of any external influences except for DragonBall.

So, who do you guys think is the most creative writer? I'd have to go with Oda or Kubo tbh, but Kishi is very good.

P.S. - My 3000th post! :D
 

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i like narutos world the most by far...odas world is also awesome but i never really like bleach as much as the other two...i loved the espada arc and the aizen fight..but in my opinion it should have ended there...naruto on the other hand is in my opinion one of the greatest mangas ever, both in terms of design and story, let alone the life lessons it includes and the ways he portrays them :)
 

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first of congrats on your 3000th posts man :D
and i prefer oda out of them all
 

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Oda is the most creative, also it should be noted that Kubo was inspired by Inuyahsa as well.
 

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i think it's Oda and Kishi
since the idea of Shinigami's is just overused

the manga and the characters in One Piece are just unique :p
but i think he's kinda bad with names for example:
Zoro is an old cartoon/movie character that's a swordsman and
also the Sodom and Gomorah...that's just anciant history xd

Kishi totally changed my concept and view on ninjas,
before naruto i thought of ninjas as quiet people in black jumpsuits...not the complete opposite of that :p
so that's kinda creative too :)
 

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Oda= Most creative character designs, huge expansive world with the best sense of adventure.
Kishi= best paced story, most grounded and realistic, wonderful characters.
Kubo= slickest art style, very rebellious/punkish attitude, most intriguing universe.
 

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Definitely Oda. The OP universe and its designs are insane. xd

Kishi takes most of his inspiration from Shinto mythology, and Kubo doesn't seem very creative imo.
 

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Oda= Most creative character designs, huge expansive world with the best sense of adventure.
Kishi= best paced story, most grounded and realistic, wonderful characters.
Kubo= slickest art style, very rebellious/punkish attitude, most intriguing universe.

Naruto is more realistic than pirates hunting for a treasure? Where have I been? Lol
 

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Either Kishi or Oda, both have made awesome worlds with brilliant story lines and characters. Kubos great but not on the other twos level imo.
 

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Naruto is more realistic than pirates hunting for a treasure? Where have I been? Lol

Art wise and world building, and I seriously wouldn't call some things in OP realistic, lol
 

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Oda, op universe has soo many unique characters and places..
 

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First of all, congratulations xD

Kubo is starting to bore me. I feel like he's just making up stuff while writing a new chapter, giving birth to a lot of plot holes. Also, I hate the fact that new villains just keep appearing one after another. Where are they hiding when it's not their turn to fight?

Kishi still hasn't done much to annoy me yet. Akatsuki has been the main focus of the story. Together with Madara. Also, I like the fact he actually takes ideas out of japanese mythology.

Oda, to be honest, I cannot really judge this one. I tried reading and watching One Piece, but I just couldn't get myself to actually keep watching it. So I won't judge on this one.

Out of them all, I'm going with Kishi. Oda still has a chance of convincing me, if I ever get myself to watch One Piece. I might soon, actually.
 
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