The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Pays Tribute to One Piece With Hilarious Crossover

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After the massive success of the show “The Amazing World of Gumball” on Cartoon Network, fans weren’t satisfied with just six seasons and around 250 episodes featuring Gumball, the blue cat, and his peculiar family. Earlier this month, a new sequel series called “The Strangely Wonderful World of Gumball” premiered on Hulu with its first season. In the past, Gumball and Darwin have shown appreciation for the anime world by incorporating elements from shows like “Dragon Ball” into their adventures. Now, in the latest season, it seems that Gumball’s father may be holding an item reminiscent of One Piece’s Thousand Sunny ship.

For enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of this amusing Easter egg, the anime reference unfolds in the fourth episode of the first season of The Strangely Quirky World of Gumball. In an effort to avoid mishaps at Nicole’s family reunion, Richard, father of Gumball and Darwin, is struggling to remember a specific item. During his search, he shows various objects to Nicole, one of which resembles the distinctive straw hat worn by Monkey D. Luffy. Despite being worlds apart from assuming the role of the Pirate King, Richard’s friendly demeanor might make him a perfect fit for the realm of the Grand Line.

Gumball’s Bright Future

According to an interview with Tell-Tale TV, the mastermind behind Gumball, Ben Bocquelet, has not received confirmation about a second season, but he and his team are already drafting episodes for a potential Season 8. Bocquelet expressed hope that the current season receives a huge response from viewers, and in the meantime, they’re continuing their work as if it’s already been greenlit, remarking, “We’re still here because of the audience support.

The artist went on saying, “I’m delighted to have this job. It’s great to see people getting excited about it. Attending San Diego Comic Con is a joy, especially meeting American fans for the first time, which has been a unique experience so far. At this moment, things are looking promising for us. I may not consider us an integral part of pop culture yet, but that’s not for me to decide.

If you’re interested in diving into a fresh continuation of the series, Gumball has now moved to Hulu, marking a significant change from its original home on Cartoon Network. With a total of twenty episodes, the new season demonstrates that Bocquelet and his crew haven’t lost their knack for filling this wacky universe with side-splitting humor and unexpected crossovers.

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2025-07-30 16:39