Actually you'd be quite wrong in that assertion. Only part 1 Naruto is anything like Goku. Part 2 Naruto is vastly different given the revelations he learned from his parents, Jiraiya dying, developments between him and other characters etc. He couldn't be farther from the Kakarot pedestal you are putting him on right now. Luffy on the other hand remains to be a carbon copy of Kakarot.
I know that... But even given that, Naruto is closer to DBZ on a worldwide scale than OP will ever be.
bad argument. everything is essentially based of one thing or another. however luffy remains a carbon copy of kid goku. being based of something and being a replica are two completely different things
Nonetheless, the bottom line is that the foundation of Naruto's character was built off of Kakarot's. So as the story progressed, Naruto was changed; but it doesn't change that Naruto was based on Kakarot.
It's nice to know that people can just recycle terms. But anyway, I feel that Luffy after the time skip, much like Naruto, grew and developed their personality further. I don't feel Luffy is as much like Goku as he was, and the same goes for Naruto.
i haven't finished op, but i do remember luffy lacking any emotional appeal that made naruto gripping. he was brave, badass, likes to eat, but essentially that was it. naruto from what i remember even in part one was more fleshed out and dimensional. however maybe one day i'll give op another chance and evaluate luffy's character and his progression
There were a few emotional moments in One Piece, but often get down played..Ace's death is quite the emotional trauma for most fans of One Piece. But, eh. Not everyone will like everything, so I respect your opinion if you just don't like the series.
