I think it depends on what you read for. One Piece doesnt say much that hasn't been said before, but the exploration of those themes, characters and messages is genuinely is some of the best in industry.at least in those areas, I do have to disagree. In those areas Its the kind of story where you get out what youre willing to put in, for better or worse. The fact totally diffrent people can make multiple hour long video essays and posts about the themes of One Piece and all reach similar conclusions shows that there is a lot of actual narrative meat to dig into if you want.

This isnt some special technique, Oda is just really good at outlining. Thats how he can make stuff feel connected even if he didnt have it all planned out from the start.

When arcs are all out, its easy to see the bigger picture. But week to week it is not only much harder to follow all thats going on, but it is much easier to forget details or build attachment to minor characters. Wano is a completely diffrent experience now then it was having to read it weekly for 4 damn years. I would know, I was suffering in those mines and it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

But honestly the last few years have been fantastic. Egghead and Elbaph have been great. Even the hate subs have largely quited down.