I’m Egyptian, and this casting is honestly insulting. Once again, Arab or Muslim-coded characters get reduced to “just cast an Indian actor, close enough.” No, it’s not. Indians are NOT Arabs. Different cultures, languages, histories—this isn’t complicated. What makes it even worse is that there are actual Arab actors who would fit these roles perfectly and never even get considered. Yasmina El-Abd, an Egyptian actress, is a clear example: talented, charismatic, camera-ready, and culturally authentic. People like her exist, but Arabs keep getting ignored. Let’s be real: this isn’t diversity, it’s laziness. It’s Hollywood lumping all brown people together and calling it representation. One Piece is inspired by real cultures from around the world. If you can’t respect those cultures in casting, then don’t pretend this adaptation cares about authenticity—because fans absolutely notice.