Daniel Fan

The film "Avatar" teaches us about the negative implications of destroying nature for our own betterment. In the film, the commander in chief has no sympathy or understanding of the Na'vi people and their sacred trees due to him being blinded by money and greed. This is contrasted by Jake, who, upon learning the ways of the Na'vi, develops a strong connection with nature and opposes the destruction of their sacred homeland. In essence, Avatar is an ecocritical film, warning viewers that greed for money can often blind us from understanding other viewpoints.

Don't be daunted by the 950 episodes! One piece is a truly rare story that not only has so many heartbreaking scenes but also has some of the best fights of any anime/manga. Sure, the early episodes may not be that intriguing, but as the story progresses, it just gets better and better. Other anime/manga series' all have their peaks and declines, but for one piece it seems as if every new arc continues to outshine the previous without ever falling back down and this, combined with well-fleshed characters and world-building is the reason why one piece has and always will be the most popular manga ever serialized. Even if it initially does not seem that appealing, I would highly recommend giving one piece a try regardless of whether you're an anime or manga fan!