Holy shit, do I see inspiration in this opening?!
-So, my first observation is that this is not done by Ishizuka, but looks more like Nakatani's work. I guess this confirms Ishizuka's gone from the show.
-The fight sequence against the Pacifista was amazing.
-Loved Luffy on the surfboard.
-Huh, I thought Marguerite was going to have white hair since her flower's white, then again, I was also half expecting red since she looks almost exactly like Cutie Honey.
-I found the shot of Luffy and Hancock pretty funny since it makes their whole situation seem much more serious than how it's treated in the actual story.
-Jimbei and the rest of the Shichibukai. Whoo.
-Impel Down fight! I didn't see Magellan though. I guess putting Buggy, Mr. 3, and Mr. 2 in there would've been a bit too much.
-Ace stuff was nice.
Song, okay, animation, great. The best opening in that regard. Toei reallly pulled through on this one. My hat's off to them and Nakatani, if that is indeed her.