Vinsmoke Sanji from One Piece might have a new hater.

SUMMARY

Fans feel that Vinsmoke Sanji is the character that has been underappreciated the most from the start of One Piece.
This was recently demonstrated when fans believed that Toei Animation, the studio that animates the One Piece series, was unfair to Sanji in one of the most recent episodes.
However, Toei Animation may not be the only one that despises Sanji. Hiroaki Hirata, Sanji’s Japanese voice actor, recently made some controversial statements about the character as well.

Since the beginning of One Piece, the one character that fans believe has been underestimated the most is Vinsmoke Sanji, the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the wings of the Future Pirate King. Even though he might not be the first character that fans choose to love, he has a respectable fan base that sticks behind him when they think he is being undermined.
Sanji from One PieceSanji from One Piece | Toei Animation
This was recently proven when fans felt that Toei Animation, the studio that animates the One Piece series, was unjust to Sanji in one of the recent episodes featuring the Egghead Island arc. The studio chose to modify one of the scenes slightly, taking away Sanji’s moment to shine against his rival, Roronoa Zoro.

However, Toei Animation may not be the only one to hate Sanji. Recently, Sanji’s Japanese voice actor, Hiroaki Hirata, made some pretty controversial statements against the character that have enraged fans to the point that they are demanding Hirata stop voicing Sanji completely.

Sanji’s Voice Actor Does Not Like Sanji

Volume 18 of the One Piece magazine was recently released, and it revealed new things about Zoro and Sanji. The volume also featured an interview with Sanji’s voice actor, and the interview was translated by @sandman_AP and shared on X (Formerly Twitter). The voice actor had some harsh words for the character that he has been portraying for almost 30 years.

Hirata stated:

There is nothing about Sanji that I admire. Because he is an idiot. Maybe not bad in the sense that he is a *refreshingly* stupid character to watch.

Black Leg SanjiBlack Leg Sanji | Toei Animation
While the context of the interview is unknown, Hiroaki Hirata’s comment toward Sanji was a little intense, as he claimed that there was nothing about Sanji that he felt was commendable, and he even went to the lengths to call him an idiot. Hirata has been voicing the character since the beginning of the series, which is why this comment feels more disappointing.

Sanji Stans Are Not Happy With Hiroaki Hirata

Many One Piece fans believe that Sanji has been a victim of constant hate and has been undermined by the creators of the anime series. Adding to the rivalry between Sanji and Zoro, many fans even believe that Toei Animation and maybe even Eiichiro Oda favor Zoro over Sanji, which is not good for the character or the story.
ifrit jambe - sanjiSanji in One Piece | Toei Animation
And now, after the comment of Hirata, Sanji fans have become more enraged than ever as they targeted the voice actor for saying such rude things about the character.

While some fans believed Hirata’s comment was a joke, others targeted the voice actor and the studio for spreading hate towards the character.

 

 

 

 

 

While the fans have shared their disappointment with Sanji’s voice actor, there is a chance that he might be trolling the fans, or the comment may not be entirely accurate because of the translation. Nonetheless, fans have always expressed their support for Sanji, and this explains the importance of the character in the overall narrative of One Piece.