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One Piece is a high-budget, globally successful adaptation with a dedicated fanbase and a star known for martial arts skills—factors that justify higher pay.
She-Hulk, despite its mixed reception, is a Marvel series with a different production scale and expectations.
Broader Cast Salary Context
Further analysis shows that Kengo Kaku’s higher salary isn't exceptional within One Piece cast salaries:
Luffy (main lead): $320,000 per episode
Naomi/Nami (Emily Rudd): $200,000
Sanji: $150,000