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Somewhat slower paced than I thought would happen, but figures to drag it for the next with all the final attack showdowns.  Prob 6-7 more eps until arc is done, min.  Was wondering how they were going to state Red Hawk- didn't know it was entirely pronounced in english- but allegedly still written as "fire fist"? Anyone know if it was katakana or hiragana?  And is there a specific difference in doing so?

Most surprised at Chopper's voice.  This, IF fully sanctioned by Oda (again, the retcon of the rumble "candy" when they were in the kraken battle, so there is precedent), clarifies the current OP manga chapter a bit more with his behavior possibly completely IN control, despite the voice.  I was under the unproven assumption that Chopper's voice stayed his cutesie (if not slightly more gruff) heavy point mode for this transform, but this makes it decidedly more creepy, as Usopp noted It'll be funny to see the rejected compliment dance with this altered monster voice.

Man the quality of the show really went down the drain. Not One piece itself but the anime adaptation.
I don't know how many years it's been since I hoped to see a giganto gatling attack and when it finally happened in the manga, I was thrilled. In this episode it started really well, Luffy saying gear third in a badass way, pounding Hordy with one elephant gun then inflating his second arm. However the rest of the attack felt really ordinary to me, it should have had music and looked more epic.

Yeah, agree that Elephant Gatling felt a little underwhelming...

The moment... when Jimbei threatens to shoot down the guys who try to fly over him with bubbles and the guy's wearing the the shirt that said Chiki Show while saying it... lol.

It's been a good number of years since OP had "realistic" depictions of their characters- Oda, over time, has been changing his art style as well, understandably, making robin/nami more busty to an extreme level as well.  But URGH.  this ep- when Robin talks to neptune...it's like she has balloons on her chest from the side view- completely goofy looking =/ Overall, as others have pointed out, the detail and level of overall design and animation quality has really fallen off- I'd argue since end of water 7/enies lobby, there hasn't been a single episode that has stood out as "good" for animation

Yeah seriously wtf happened to quality art by TOEI, like with all the other anime around these days with such great art and great looking characters, OP is just terrible now. Its like TOEI said "well, OP is always ranking around the top in ratings so F it we'll just get lazy and slack on making anything look good." Least they can do is make their faces look right, I don't care if their bodies aren't perfect. Its ridiculous.

I miss CB

I had tried a while ago to look into the animation staff but was unsuccessful. Having said that... I didn't really try too hard heh ^^"

You know... although I knew, I never really clicked that Aokiji left the Marines. Do you reckon he could be a possible ally in the future?

Yeah, not allies as in a "nakama" kind of way (typing that made me think of Okama Way/Oh Come My Way, haha) but more like working together for the same goal or something along those lines. At the end of the day, they are still opposed to each other...

Strange that I never clocked onto this idea until watching this weeks ep though.

Galaxy Crisis wrote:

Just checked the One Piece wiki for confirmation on Big Mam's seiyuu, HTC; it's neither of them.  Perhaps it was because she sounded like a middle-aged woman.

In that case, i have no idea.

It really did sound like her, to me, though.

Not a big fan of the pink color scheme. It almost looks like Pekoms is wearing pink pajamas.
Anyway, still a nice, memorable episode (despite the somewhat sluggish pace) with new characters to look forward to!
Bobbin, I think, is particularly original.

nami's pouty face was not particularly well done at the end tho- it's been all cruddy still for a long time

I dreamed of this moment for a long time now. I can't help but be reminded of when the 5 of them put their feet on that barrel. This next arc promises a lot. A part of me wants filler so when they get back to main story, the pace can be better but I also can't wait for PH.

Last edited by KajiwaraSora (2012-11-17 19:06:35)