When they get to Enies Lobby it's a definite.
OFFICIAL RAW Discussion
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Only real complaint I can think of is they didn't show Franky (wounded of course) making his way to the scrap yard. And then Kokoro drinking mentioning that "The brutal apprentice of Tom has died" (I'll let that one slide since they showed that scene briefly in ep 244).
Other than that, it was absolutly fantastic.
~Kei
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the usual question comes in my head again. the anime is really near the manga. they have to use a trick to stay behind, will it be a one piece ep a month? or maybe a few months without any ep at all? (like, just before entering enies lobby!)
does anyone have any kind of answer?
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The anime won't catch up. It is 30 chapters behind. Even if we count 2 chapters per episode (which seldom happened), it's still 15 weeks until we get where the manga is now. By that time, the manga will be 15 chapters ahead. Again, about 8 episodes to catch up. By then the manga will be 8 chapters ahead. That's 4 episodes. Then 2 episodes, then 1… Which means the anime still has 30 episodes to catch up.
That leaves 30 weeks (30 manga chapters) for Oda to finish this arc, if the anime doesn't take any breaks by then and keeps a 2 chapters / episode rhythm, which is most likely not going to be the case. So, we can safely say Oda has 40 chapters to finish the arc, which should be enough. But then, we will get a huge filler arc...
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Finally watched both. 251, like everyone else said, was just awesome. Nami looked extra hot all bloody, and big-brow Kaku dropping Merry was funny. I only wish Sanji sounded a little more confident when he said "Bingo."
@Kei:
Only real complaint I can think of is they didn't show Franky (wounded of course) making his way to the scrap yard. And then Kokoro drinking mentioning that "The brutal apprentice of Tom has died" (I'll let that one slide since they showed that scene briefly in ep 244).
Other than that, it was absolutly fantastic.
~Kei
Damn, I forgot all about that. That really sucks. Now I don't really like 250…
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@Mog:
I loved how the Phone Snail imitated the sound of the cup breaking. Neat little touch.
The expression on the snail's face when that happens kills me every time I watch it. It's like… :ohmy: >=( >=( >=( ... :mellow: and I go nuts. xD
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one thing to say about 252: whoa jerry is in 253!!!
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What happens in 252? Just Nami and Chopper looking for Luffy and Zoro?
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well… not so many things happened, it ended just after the umi ressha departure, the wave didn't even invade the blue station.
them looking for zoro and luffy wasn't too long especially because the "usopp, come out" joke was fun.
well, not so many things happened in the end, but it was kinda obvious it would end up like that.
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That means the ep only covers 1.5 chapters…damn
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Kill this link before RoboBlue gets a chance to download it
252 (WMV9 codec)
http://s42.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=10DHUVBYCUHCI250CZ0VGGNQNY -
I loved ep 252. I loved how Sanji was just strutting towards the train, not in the least bit hurried. And his animation has gotten awesome! He looks so cool! Especially with his hair blowing in the wind. The "Usopp come back" joke was done exactly how I imagined it.
Toei is really doing a great job on this arc. The anime is holding almost perfectly to the manga. I really think this will shape up to be the best animated arc yet (and Alabasta and Skypeia were AMAZING!).
OH, and you get to see Lucchi and Hattori both get their P1MP coats in this episode. CLASSIC!
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Agreed. I loved the despration when everyone was searching for Luffy and Zoro, the music fitted in perfectly. Also, I didn't expect for the interior of Puffing Tom to look so confortable and colorful! And the flashbacks on Robin were a nice touch.
Man, I am highly looking forward to the next episodes, its going to be a wide ride from here!
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New ending coming in February. I figured this one would be short lived due to the subject matter.
@crossbones:
By the way, new ending in Febrary by Tohoshinki.
Song name: 明日は来るから (Ashita wa Kuru Kara) …could be wrong. My Kanji skills suck.
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252 was nice, though nothing too special. The animation was pretty bad, but at least they set the mood well.
Next episode is already an instant winner in my book thanks to the preview, though. Spiffy animation + Sanji + Jerry = Respect.
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I thought the animation was good. Quality of Raw was nice.
Can't wait to see Sanji kick ass in next episode.i Totally loved Sanji's daydreaming about Robin- that was funny.
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Yay, Sanji is finally gonna fight! I just can't wait, haven't seen Sanji in action/in any episode for a long time.
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I agree with Mog, the animation was sloppy, just a B-team effort. This is probably my least liked part of Water 7 (ch.361-365) So I won't be exactly going nuts trying to get hold of the forthcoming raws.
New ending coming in February. I figured this one would be short lived due to the subject matter.
Oh, well that's good, 'cause I'm already starting to get sick of it.
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I wish they kept Eternal Pose instead of this stupid sappy Merry song. At least Eternal Pose had a good song, albeit lackluster animation..
Do they have Jerry's voice in the next week preview?
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No. We see him, though, and he's a lucky guy: This will likely be the only episode in the entire series with him in it, and at least he's picked one with an animation budget.
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I wanna see the RAW just for the preview, but I can't find it anywhere..
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Reming me again:
Who is Jerry? >__>
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Saiyaman to the rescue.
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Reming me again:
Who is Jerry? >__>
A cannon fodder villain Sanji took out before Wanze. I'm pretty sure he was a boxer and martial artist, plus he incoporated yoga into his fighting… but he was taken out in a kick or two from Sanji anyway. :P He was definitely one of my favorite short-lived characters in OP.
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Hey, when Wanze comes up, invite some friends over to watch it. But give them some ramen to enjoy while watching it. (Say tradition dictates it…)
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thought the episode was pretty good, I laughed when I heard Luffy talking, squeezed up like that. Thought that Sanji/ Robin day dream was pretty funny as well. Can't wait until we see Sanji kick some Cipher Pol ass!!
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Anyone else think Wanze will have the same voice as Satori?
That just seems right.
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Just for information: This episode covers chapter 360 p.1 - 361 p.9.
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Anyone else think Wanze will have the same voice as Satori?
That just seems right.
I think I actually made that prediction.
I also predicted somewhere that Jerry will be voiced by Masaya Takatsuka (the same guy as Mr. 5/Mr. 4/Gedatsu/Doflamingo).
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@Cap'n:
I think I actually made that prediction.
I also predicted somewhere that Jerry will be voiced by Masaya Takatsuka (the same guy as Mr. 5/Mr. 4/Gedatsu/Doflamingo).
I don't remember that, but I'll take your word for it.
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It was a while ago, so I barely remember it myself. I don't even know if I actually posted them, but I do remember makling those predictions.
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Anyone else think Wanze will have the same voice as Satori?
That just seems right.
I still hope for something like a cross between a tenor and Kermit the frog. But I guess Satori´s voice would work quite well.
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What didn't you guys like about the animation in this episode? Based on nearness to the manga, as well as good flow, I thought it was great–especially compared to the filler arc before this arc started.
Sanji was looking so good! OH! YEAH! Next episode Nami will find that love letter from Sanji with the baby Den Den Mushi that she puts between her breasts. XD Can't wait. (And of course Jerry!) Sanji's gonna be kicking arse for the next ten episodes!
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By the way, new ending in Febrary by Tohoshinki.
Song name: 明日は来るから (Ashita wa Kuru Kara) …could be wrong. My Kanji skills suck
Nah, that's the right reading. 'Because Tomorrow Will Come' is the meaning.
That band is hoooot~~ but not as hot as my favorite T&T ~~ :laugh:
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Can't believe so many people like Jerry now. I've been his biggest fan for a while…
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@Cap'n:
Can't believe so many people like Jerry now. I've been his biggest fan for a while…
Wow, Jerry was only in one chapter without much character development and so many people likes him. You'll see him this sunday, "episode 252: Sanji Breaks In! Sea Train Battle in the Storm!" Is where Jerry will be in.
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- oh heck ! Greg was right, wasn't he ? Tohoshinki is a Korean band…
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I finally got to watch 250 and 251 - Wow, you all were right, the animation and direction for 251 was superb. I wish all the episodes were so well produced.
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Stupid Question: Who's Jerry?
Is he the boxer?
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@Master:
Stupid Question: Who's Jerry?
Is he the boxer?
Yep, Jerry would be.. this guy over here:
http://groups.msn.com/onepiecemangav-2/onepiecechapter362.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=3592
Boxing? Yep, he boxes.
http://groups.msn.com/onepiecemangav-2/onepiecechapter362.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=3577
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This is slighty off-topic from the current conversation, but has anyone else noticed Sanji coughing the last few episodes he's been in? I noticed it when he was laughing idiodically at the end of his fantasy sequence in 252, and I remember noticing it in an earlier episode as well. Thought that was an odd touch to throw in there, but then I've probably just seen too many movies with cancer involved to not automatically cringe every time a fictional character coughs.
PS– if this has been brought up previously, my apologies; I read back a few pages, but I don't really have the energy to sift through the whole thread, so it's very possible I missed it.
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Hm, I don't remember the coughing (or anyone mentioning it). It's a good thing Sanji is fictional. I wonder if he'll ever quit. I can imagine him quitting smoking at the very end or something. I mean, he originally started smoking as a kid because he wanted to be a man - he definately has nothing to prove now.
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I remember Sanji coughing after his stupid little fantasy in the manga.
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@Cap'n:
I remember Sanji coughing after his stupid little fantasy in the manga.
Did he? I hadn't checked yet, I know I did after the first time I remember him coughing and I didn't find anything– then again, I was checking the scanlation, so they might not have had it in there. Anyway, I'm not trying to start a 'OMG, Sanji has cancer!! Waaaiii" conversation, it was just something I noticed and thought it was odd.
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Yup.
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That is strange. I wonder if it actually means anything…
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I doubt it, people who smoke cough all the time, even if they never get any serious diseases from it.
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I kinda like Oda putting in coughs, instead of perpetuating the "coolness with no repercussions" of smoking.
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SO with this special happening now is there no one piece raw this week? or did it already air. ( i mean 253)
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SO with this special happening now is there no one piece raw this week? or did it already air. ( i mean 253)
253 aired, just next week it's the special, so two weeks 'till 254. Maplesnow already has 253 up, just waiting for saiyaman now.