Samuel L. Jackson Names One Piece His Favorite Anime

Samuel L. Jackson recently revealed that he is a big fan of anime, specifically naming One Piece as his top pick. During the Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum, the actor spoke about his passion for Japanese animation and explained why Eiichiro Oda’s pirate epic stands out to him.

Jackson specifically pointed to Monkey D. Luffy as a character he really connects with. He mentioned that the adventurous nature of the captain and the bond shared by the Straw Hat Pirates are things he would love to be a part of. The star expressed that their specific lifestyle and sense of freedom really resonate with him.

This appearance at the forum featured other major industry names like James Gunn and Guillermo del Toro. Hearing such a high profile actor talk about his fandom is a fun moment for the community, especially as One Piece continues its massive story across both the anime and the manga.