Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation

"Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation" is an original net animation (ONA) produced by the Japanese animation studio E&H production. It is an adaptation of the one-shot manga "Monsters" created by manga artist Eiichiro Oda in 1994. This anime premiered in January 2024 on various streaming platforms worldwide, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The story is set in the same world as "One Piece" and revolves around the samurai Ryuma who encounters Flair, a young waitress whose town has been destroyed by a dragon. Ryuma gets caught in an adventure involving the dragon and a conspiracy. The anime is directed by Sunghoo Park, who previously directed "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" and the "Jujutsu Kaisen" series. Character design is by Takashi Kojima, an animator from "One Piece". This work combines Eiichiro Oda's early distinctive narrative style with modern animation technology, presenting a thrilling story full of action and adventure. The production staff also includes Fuminao Akai, art director of "Parasyte: The Maxim," Ryoji Nagasawa, color designer of "Vermeil in Gold," and Lee Ju-Mi, director of photography for "Belle." The music is composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, who also worked on "Jujutsu Kaisen 0."