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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sharing my presentation from Anime NYC 2026! Let the One Piece Academic Research keep sailing on through the Grand Line! Catch me at the next academic conferences this Fall! Locations: Cincinnati-OH, Long Beach-CA, Boston-MA, Albuquerque-NM, Seattle-WA! docs.google.com/presentation...

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The One Piece Dr is in! - Pirates in Academia: Exploring Anime/Manga Studies Raylene Bentlin – “The One Piece Dr” Cultural Anthropologist/Sociolinguist Studying Our World through the Pirate World of O...

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I honestly should have bought more stickers at Anime NYC!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

First class of the semester and I had my students do a coloring/drawing activity for self-reflection! They enjoyed it way more than I thought! The throwback to elementary school coloring with crayons was a total success with my graduate students :)

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The semester is just starting, 1st day of classes and I already have 80+ emails from students... My favorite question so far: "How important is it for me to attend class if it's only the first day of classes?" I love my job, I love my job, gotta keep remembering I love my job....

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Ken O’Connor 🍒 🍜 @kindking01.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Got to see THE One Piece Doctor in the flesh give an absolutely phenomenal presentation. Thanks for a wonderful panel @theonepiecedr.bsky.social !

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another year at Anime NYC, another wonderful presentation on Anime/Manga Studies and on my work as a One Piece Scholar/Academic!!!!! I feel so grateful that I get to continue working on and sharing my love for One Piece!!!!!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Badge for Anime NYC Acquired! Catch me at my panel where I will delve into my most recent One Piece academic studies!!!!

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 20/08/2026

We’re at #AnimeNYC! Say hi to @steveyurko.com @zachlogan.com @kindking01.bsky.social and check out panels from our friends of the show @prozdishere.bsky.social @milesofficial.bsky.social @mothersbasement.bsky.social @theonepiecedr.bsky.social! Hope to see you there! animenyc.com/programming/...

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So happy to announce that I will be presenting at Anime NYC this upcoming month! My panel is titled “Pirates in Academia: Exploring Anime/Manga Studies!” So catch me if you are in New York for Anime NYC 26!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Officially a presenter/panelist for the Academic Symposium at Anime Expo in LA organized by JAMS (Journal of Anime & Manga Studies) 2 years in a row!!!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

It honestly feels me with so much joy everytime I get a chance to share my research and my love for One Piece at stages like Anime Expo in LA! Today my presentation went great and multiple people were so intrigued by my One Piece academic work! One Piece Dr. in happy mode :)

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Catch me at LA this next week for Anime Expo 2026 for another academic presentation on One Piece Research!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Kumamoto One Piece Statues Visit Check! The socio-cultural impact of One Piece’s imprint is quite tangible here!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The One Piece Dr was at Kumamoto Prefecture today! Oda’s hometown and I definitely had to stop by the Mugiwara Store :) Atashi wa One Piece ga totemo tsuki des!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Research Day at Tokyo National Museum! Cultural Anthropologist at work here! Love researching and getting so much great content for future papers!!!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Japan Research Trip Days 2 & 3 Kanda Shrine, Akihabara District, Shinjuku District and Asakusa District. It is so much to do social informatics, and cultural anthropological research at this level in Japan! Can’t wait to start writing my next couple of research papers!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Japan Research Trip Day 1 - Starting with a visit to the Senso-Ji Shrine and ending with the National Katana/Samurai Museum! This has already been a wonderful and delectable experience!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The One Piece Dr. was at ACEN 26! Anime Central 2026 was definitely a blast! So happy to come back to Chicago for another year with Jacob, and yes I did buy an official japanese imported Yu-Gi-Oh! Proplica Duel Disk. Love attending events like this one to continue sharing my love for One Piece!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Fun news! I will be traveling to Madison, WI this summer to present alongside my dear colleagues and friends from Harvard University, and the University of Minnesota for the BCCE Conference 2026! A little outside of my One Piece Research but I’m sure Dr. Kureha and Dr. Vegapunk would approve!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

The One Piece Dr. was live in Chicago at C2E2! And it was such a wonderful experience!!! So grateful that I got to lead a panel of Anime and Manga Studies with two amazing friends and colleagues in the field! Love sharing my passion for One Piece!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Just finished watching Season 2 of the One Piece Live Action and I desperately need season 3 now! Chopper was beyond adorable and Whiskey Peak was a really cool battle scene. Loving seeing the amazing story of One Piece come to life!

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 11/03/2026

Thanks to @infinitesnow.bsky.social for her edit, @dudeexclamation.bsky.social for the bonus Chopper art, and to @theonepiecedr.bsky.social & @dudeexclamation.bsky.social for joining on the show!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

It was such an honor being part of this interview! OPLA is such a wonderful series to follow!!!! Working with the One Piece Podcast Cast is always an amazing experience and I’m quite grateful for each opportunity!

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 04/03/2026

We are The One Piece Podcast! We go through the latest chapters of the manga, the latest episodes of the anime, talk to fans and cast/crew of the Netflix live action series! Follow us and join us on the adventure! ✊✖️ onepiecepodcast.com patreon.com/onepiecepodcast youtube.com/onepiecepodcast

Luffy takes a bite out of the planet Earth.

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Want to check out the “Biggest Pop Culture Convention in the Midwest” - C2E2 and come to a really cool One Piece Panel where I will be sharing my research?!! Then find me on that Saturday March 28th starting at 7:00 pm. Here’s my presenter’s profile! www.c2e2.com/en-us/guests...

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The Schedule for C2E2 is live! And so is my panel! See you all in Chicago!!! www.c2e2.com/en-us/things...

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

New One Piece Research Paper Incoming!!! -“The Straw Hat Stretching Outside of the Manga Panel: A case study analysis of One Piece’s sociopolitical impact through political activism” By The One Piece Dr Just submitted for publication, hopefully available for public sharing soon!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Valentine’s Day Date Idea: Building the Lego Going Merry with my awesome boyfriend while rewatching Skypea! #onepiece

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It was such a blast being part of this awesome interview! Always a pleasure to talk One Piece with wonderful people!!!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

New Semester = New Opportunities to present One Piece Research all across the country! Find me at C2E2 - “Biggest Pop Culture Convention in the Midwest” this upcoming March at my “Anime and Manga Studies Panel where I will be discussing my newest One Piece Research Project! #travelingacademic

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

As an academic, and as a One Piece Fan I feel it is extremely important that we record and analyze all that is happening in the world and in our country currently. Ohara scholars and Vegapunk had it right! Knowledge and history are humanity’s treasures. We need to protect the records for the future!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

So excited to announce that Japan 2026 is happening! After years of work and research in anime and manga I will be traveling to Japan this upcoming summer for a research trip that is the culmination of my most recent One Piece Project!!! #animeresearch #onepieceresearch #animestudies

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 04/01/2026

Unfortunately we are going to be postponing our live stream due to personal issues. Our 900th episode will be recorded and posted tomorrow. Apologies for the inconvenience!

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 03/01/2026

We’re doing a special live charity stream tomorrow, and raising money for the @nilc.org and pcrf.net! Join us! 4PM: Boyfriend Bracket 6PM: @theonepiecedr.bsky.social is in! 7PM: Arc Madness 9PM: #OnePiece1170 10:30PM: @kircarey.bsky.social live musical performance! www.youtube.com/live/hZuZd4W...

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The One Piece Podcast | Episode 900 Charity Livestream | One Piece 1170

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

So excited to be part of this wonderful milestone for such an amazing pillar of the One Piece Fandom Community!!! I will be talking about many recent research publications and academic projects on One Piece from around multiple countries! Join for the stream!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Winter Break at the University for most people = relaxing and recharging time. Winter Break for me = More free time for full on Academic Research Days - today’s topic - Early Records of Japanese Piracy! #onepiece #animestudies #animeresearch

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I can’t believe how many amazing events I have been to this year!!!!! On the left all the badges from Anime/Manga/Comic Book Conventions that I attended/presented at to share my research and on the right all the academic conferences I went to, to represent my academic departments!!!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Pirate - Raylene The Pink Rose “Wanted Dead or Alive” Bounty: 12000000 Berry Crimes: Loving One Piece too much, wearing excessive but fashionable amounts of pink, and performing full on musical numbers in the shower and while driving…

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

While I might not be able to publicly share my current research just yet, I have put together an exemplary document that I believe represents me as an academic, an independent researcher and a One Piece Mega Fan! Here’s it is for everyone to enjoy! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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The Cultural Impact that the Vessel of One Piece Carries Within

The Cultural Impact that the Vessel of One Piece Carries Within Raylene Bentlin - “The One Piece Dr” Abstract: This article presents an examination of One Piece, the manga series by Eiichiro Oda, as ...

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Boat Cruise on the historical Natchez Steamboat - I wonder if this is similar to what traveling the Grand Line with the Straw Hats would be like… #theonepiecedr

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

I couldn’t call myself a One Piece Academic if I didn’t love learning about pirates and history too! So while in New Orleans I had to stop by Lafitte’s Trading Company for a “Pirate King Coffee” Of course for research purposes only…. #theonepiecedr #onepiece #nola

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

This week I am in New Orleans for the sWE25 Academic/Research Conference, and let’s just say being surrounded by all these wonderful fellow women researchers, academics and scientists is so inspiring and invigorating! Let’s keep supporting women in Academia, in Science and in Research!

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Raylene B. - “The One Piece Dr” @theonepiecedr.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Such a wonderful opportunity to come in and share my insights from an academic perspective about this global phenomenon with amazing people who share my love for One Piece! Just sharing the love for One Piece all around!

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The One Piece Podcast @onepiecepodcast.com · 20/10/2025

The Straw Hat jolly roger has become a symbol of protest movements across the world. This week we take a deep dive into the use of #OnePiece across the world with @theonepiecedr.bsky.social and GolferGare, please give it a listen if you can! 🏴‍☠️ www.onepiecepodcast.com/podcast/onep...

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Episode 889, “Raise The Flag” (with GolferGareBear & Dr. Raylene Bentlin) — The One Piece Podcast

Today we’re breaking down the Straw Hat flag’s presence at international protests with GolferGareBear and Dr. Raylene Bentlin!

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