Maybe we'll actually get to see it!
Title: ''The Final Battleground - The D Block Battle Begins''
Chapters Covered: 722
New Characters: Mummy, Damask, Rolling Logan, Acilia, Pica
Episode Director: Katsumi Tokoro (****)
Animation Director: Yusuke Isochi (***1/2)
Time: 8:30PM EST
Watch It: www.crunchyroll.com/one-piece
Streaming Links: http://www.justin.tv/cc0721jojo or http://www.ustream.tv/channel/opex
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Script: Yonemura Shoji
Storyboard: Tokoro Katsumi
Episode director: Tokoro Katsumi
Animation director: Isochi Yusuke
This episode's preview:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20gt3h_one-piece-652-preview_animals
Next's:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x20wvko_one-piece-653-preview_animals
wtf…both streams arent working...there are other shows :O
Yeah, you're right, what was I thinking? Of course they'll want to hide the super-secret spoiler that
! Meadows is Kaido in disguise.
@Devil:
The episode begins in half an hour, Galaxy always provides the links before it airs.
Yeah, i just noticed that. I always thought it airs 1:30am, in my country…and we have 2:05am...weird :/
If handled decently,this can be a REALLY good episode.
well flamingo was awesome
Apeflamingo defending his habitat (part 2).
Although I did not get to see content that was supposed to be in this episode I still did enjoy it for what it was. The Fight Filler on greenbit was some of the best improvision I have seen in a while,and considering the mystery of Doflamingo's abilities that is also a plus. Does anyone know who was responsible for it? The Rebecca exposition was also good but god damn, her outfit leaves more to be desired….
Great episode, and I really dug the Doflamingo filler, it had one of the better implied filler scripts that didn't just use repetitive dialogue.
Also, huge props to the sound design in the beginning. I was actually getting angry at the crowd there and wanted to see Rebecca beat them all.
Speaking of Rebecca; she had some really great fight animation at the end of this episode, but seriously, can those boobs grow any bigger? It's not even sexy; it's just stupid and looks like I'm watching baloons.
Alright episode, not too much happened though. Question, was Shanks supposed to be shown in this episode? WatchOP showed a pic of him but I guess that was a mistake.
I just realized, this episode doesn't cover the whole chapter. They left out the ending.
this was great episode all around and does anyone know when the next episode will air
Wow, Rebecca looked really badass in the end of the ep! Like it!! 
Originally I thought Luffy would get the
! flame-flame fruit and end up finding some way to eat it and combine both powers the way Blackbeard acquired two since somewhere along the line there was someone that said "D" physiology differed from normal people. In a way I thought it would be fitting for Luffy to have
! his brother's power, and if Ace knew he was going to die, and could give his power to someone else I think Luffy would have been at the top of his list.
! "D's" also seem to a mental outlook that stronger than others, so I wouldn't be surprised if
! D's could mentally force devil fruits into submission . I've thought since a short time after we met
! Rebecca that it would be kind of fitting if
! she ends up eating the devil fruit I also thought it might be cool if
! Rebecca joined the Strawhat crew. I feel like they could use another
! female on the crew with Nami and Robin since we already have a large proportion of males on the crew which will go up by another male if Jimbe ends up joining at some point . However I get the feeling that soldier-san might be
! Rebecca's father, or grandfather and if that turns out to be the case I think she's less likely to
! eat the fruit or join the crew. In such a situation I'd picture her becoming the ruler of Dressrosa, and a potential future ally against the government (like Vivi and Shirahoshi) I also think it looks less likely
! that she'd eat the flame-flame fruit give that this episode stressed the fact that Rebecca doesn't appear to
! want to hurt people which goes against the nature of the flame-flame fruit and what fire naturally does -damage and destroy-
What are your thoughts? Anyone else think those things could be possibilities given what we've seen up to this point? If one or both were to occur would you like, or dislike it? I know there are some people on this forum who are not fans of Rebecca, but I like what I've seen of her character so far.
If its already been revealed in the manga then I'd prefer people in the know do not post as I'd prefer not to have it spoiled.
Yeah, you're right, what was I thinking? Of course they'll want to hide the super-secret spoiler that
Damn it! Why'd you have to post that, and why'd I have to click on it. Good thing is I don't know who you were talking about, and maybe I can quickly forget it.
Don't worry mate, that was a joke. Not a spoiler.
Yeah there were a few predictions about that when the manga of this was happening, lol.
So anyway, wow. Really cool fight sequences! Both Doflamingo and Rebecca! I'm impressed!
Don't worry mate, that was a joke. Not a spoiler.
Good to know its not true. I was thinking there didn't seem a reason for someone that powerful to be there, and with what little we know about that person for it to be him would have been odd.
I just realized, this episode doesn't cover the whole chapter. They left out the ending.
And the middle portion.
It's fine though, as long as they continue to make original filler scenes, and not just nonsensically pad out the episode with reaction shots and other annoying things.
The filler in this episode was very… hit and miss though. The Doflamingo and Fujitora stuff was fun, and it's great to see them continuing to fill in the gaps that Oda left for them, but... then the filler at the end was just repetitive and didn't really bring anything original to the episode.
this was great episode all around and does anyone know when the next episode will air
It airs next week.
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Yeah, you're right, what was I thinking? Of course they'll want to hide the super-secret spoiler that
! Meadows is Kaido in disguise.
! The poor guy hasn't even appeared yet in the anime. It's funny now, looking back on how important people thought he was going to be just because he was wearing a mask.
That was a fun action sequence with Rebecca at the end. Too bad it was at the end, I hope we see more stuff of that quality as the round progresses (assuming of course that it's not glossed over like it was in the manga).
Topping off the Law/Doflamingo/Fujitora chase scene was appreciated, but almost all the new dialogue was lifted from earlier scenes and Doflamingo pinning Law at the end was blatantly taken from the scene with Smoker at the end of Punk Hazard. And the animators really need to find a better way to draw Doflamingo in that slouched posture, some way that doesn't make him look like an orangutan.
Despite that though it was another good episode all around.
It screws with my OCD when they either don't cover a whole chapter, and/or cover bits and portions of 2-3 chapters. I want the security of knowing what will be covered in the episode, so it makes me mentally flinch when they do this. But that's not a problem with the episode. It's a problem with my brain.
The Last - and Bloodiest - Block!
/episode shows almost nothing but ring outs
Lol don't worry Meadows thing is a joke now.
The episode felt slow but I liked the doflamingo scenes and the Rebecca scene at the end was really good. I'm disappointed that they didn't cover a whole chapter though, I wanted to see the end of chapter 723 next episode.
The anime is getting me to really like both Rebecca and Wicca. Fun episode, even if the animation wasn't the best.
I totally wouldn't mind a Zoro/Wicca spin-off, where she tries to direct him around random cities :D
While the Dofla/Law filler wasn't bad, at this point I am tired of it. It went on for too long in my opinion. I really liked Cavendish's intro to the arena, though.
! Can't wait to see Hakuba in action, that's gonna be awesome! Also because things will pick up significantly after that.
They never came around to announce the D block fighterss like they did for the others blocks right?
That means as of now
! Meadows doesn't even exist in the anime lol
The episode felt slow but I liked the doflamingo scenes and the Rebecca scene at the end was really good. I'm disappointed that they didn't cover a whole chapter though, I wanted to see the end of chapter 723 next episode.
Nope cause in two weeks 723-724 will be in one episode :)
@Pk:
Nope cause in two weeks 723-724 will be in one episode :)
Doubt it :(, it's pretty much always 1 chapter
Unfortunately with all of Oda's breaks, the anime can really only average somewhere around 12-14 pages per episode. Considering their difficult situation and how unimpressive the last two arcs were, I'd say the way they've handled filler in this arc has been outstanding so far. Sure it's not perfect, but that would be an unreasonable expectation.
Considering that, it is hugely surprising they didn't do some padding with an announcement of all the big names in D block like they did with the previous two.
Unfortunately with all of Oda's breaks, the anime can really only average somewhere around 12-14 pages per episode. Considering their difficult situation and how unimpressive the last two arcs were, I'd say the way they've handled filler in this arc has been outstanding so far. Sure it's not perfect, but that would be an unreasonable expectation.
Considering that, it is hugely surprising they didn't do some padding with an announcement of all the big names in D block like they did with the previous two.
Prepare to eat your words when Toei decides to do one episode PER colliseum character. I've been looking forward to the Mummy vs DaMask filler fight.
Oh man I dont know if it was just cause I was stoned but WOAH that episode was epic!
I haven't read the manga here is what I reckon is going to go down.
1. the little pixie leading Zorro around is about to give the mugiwarras heaps of intel on all of Doflamingo's allies including how their powers work.
2. The old guy with the steel cone head, bartolemu, and a fair few other Colosseum pirates are gonna ally when the proverbial hits the fan.
3. Zorro is going to fight and defeat the Admiral swordsman.
4. Do flamingo's power is like spiderman however he uses his web as a weapon and like a puppet master, im still trying to figure out how Luffy will get around it.
5. the toy soldier is rebecca's father
6. there is a devil fruit user on the island who can change humans into toys, Ussop will kick him in the balls.
7. The Luffy and Do Flamingo Battle is going to be epic
8. Rebecca is going to get the flare flare fruit after Luffy takes out the tournament.
9. there is a long shot that Luffy will intervene in the 4th battle if Rebecca starts losing
Man I cant wait until sunday!
Oh man I dont know if it was just cause I was stoned but WOAH that episode was epic!
I haven't read the manga here is what I reckon is going to go down.
I've never been stoned, but I've developed similar theories to the ones you mentioned.
1. the little pixie leading Zorro around is about to give the mugiwarras heaps of intel on all of Doflamingo's allies including how their powers work.
I don't think its going to be quite that easy. If it was the Straw Hats would probably make quick work of their opponents. While such an outcome would be a good way to show off the evolution of their powers I suspect we'll see the fights drag out just like most fights in the series the same way the Fishman Island and Punk Hazard battles dragged out. I am curious which characters will
! go to assist Nami's group. (Zorro, Sanji, Kinemon, or possibly all three?). I'd prefer it if Nami was able to Jora (the art lady) by herself showing that she is capable of defeating this nuisance herself. However, I don't see how she'd pull it off in her current state, and as we know others seem about to head in her direction to assist her
2. The old guy with the steel cone head, bartolemu, and a fair few other Colosseum pirates are gonna ally when the proverbial hits the fan.
It seems like things are setup that way since no competitors have left the arena yet. (Where even Bellamy whose lurking in the shadows, and said he's a Flamingo supporter may side with Luffy). Its definitely a possibility, but I also think there are a few other possible outcomes when the stuff hits the fan as you say. One: Luffy shows his strength by defeating all of the enemies himself (with others possibly attempting to battle). Two: (more likely) the four block winners end up beating the collective opponents. I don't know who the D block winner will be (I'd guess either Rebecca or Cavendish), but if its Cavendish instead of Rebecca I could see a Luffy and Bartomelo vs Burgess and Cavendish battle first.
3. Zorro is going to fight and defeat the Admiral swordsman.
I think its more likely they'll have a standoff. If Zorro were to easily defeat an Admiral (which I'm sure he's capable of) there isn't many people higher that he'd be able to feud with without him stealing Luffy's opponents. Blackbeard, Akainu, and Mingo all seem like their destine to be Luffy's opponents. I feel like Zorro and Sanji may be stuck at Admiral level opponents for awhile.
4. Do flamingo's power is like spiderman however he uses his web as a weapon and like a puppet master, im still trying to figure out how Luffy will get around it.
Mingo underestimates Luffy, and as Law said that will probably be key in Mingo's fall. Mingo's power seems similar to cloud string, and Luffy's way to battle it may be similar to how one would battle against cloud string. Also just because it could bind parts of Luffy in place I would think he could stretch parts of his body beyond where its being held, and still attack.
5. the toy soldier is rebecca's father
I think that's highly probable as well as the most likely outcome once the toy curse is lifted, but I also think its slightly possible he could be her grandfather (since we never saw what he looked like).
6. there is a devil fruit user on the island who can change humans into toys, Ussop will kick him in the balls.
I can't picture Ussop kicking anyone in the balls. I think Franky would be a more fitting opponent for the toy maker, but I wouldn't be surprised if Usopp gets the credit for the defeat.
7. The Luffy and Do Flamingo Battle is going to be epic
That has yet to be determined - we don't have much to go off on how the two would fight each other. (Other people got involved during the war of the best when it looked like the two might meet, so there isn't much to go off). I could picture Law somehow ending up there (since he has unresolved issues with Mingo), and seeing him and Luffy fight together to take on Mingo.
! Unlimited World Red Battle Colosseum?
8. Rebecca is going to get the flare flare fruit after Luffy takes out the tournament.
I also got that feeling. When Luffy and Franky confronted Mingo's stooge outside the casino/restaurant I thought Luffy might end up consuming it and getting multiple devil fruit powers like Blackbeard which would be fitting in a number of ways. (Getting his brother's powers - which Ace probably would have wanted, and putting him on another level where he'd be more fitting to face both Blackbeard and Akainu). However, since we first met Rebecca its seemed like its meant for her. Although it doesn't seem like it would fit too well with her
! desire not to hurt people taught to her by her mother.
9. there is a long shot that Luffy will intervene in the 4th battle if Rebecca starts losing
I can't picture him intervening. At most I can picture him cheering her on (like he did to Bellamy) with her hearing and that turning the tide of battle.
Man I cant wait until sunday!
I have a feeling you'll be somewhat disappointed as there is no way they'd fit all that in the next episode. It will probably still be a good episode, but like a lot of recent ones you may find yourself thinking: Its over already!?!, and/or I can't wait for the next episode.
I've tried to put spoiler tags around anything that was revealed in this epsiode to keep from spoiling it for people who haven't watched it yet, but if I missed anything - administrators feel free to edit it/add tags.
The guy who did the voice acting here is hilarious
Did anybody else laugh really hard or notice Law doing a shambles/subsitution around 14:05 with a tree log. Oda taking jabs at Naruto
That part was filler. If Oda wanted to take a jab at Naruto, he'd replace Dofla with some new, to-be-named villain
This episode actually wasn't so poorly paced as I was expecting. Covering eleven pages is ridiculous, but this actually pulled it off despite the horrid Dofla art. I guess this was one of the chapters in Dressrosa where I felt Oda was on crack- switching scenes like four times in 19 pages is just too much, but it perfectly suited for the anime for padding. It was also great to see how Law got caught (and Fujitora's interference), as I always wanted to see it in the manga. I thought law stood enough of a chance against him to at least show how he lost.
Just saw it, it was a solid episode.
Doflamingo scene was inventive, Rebecca is actually likeable here compared to the manga.
And Cavendish. I love him so much.
Boy Doflamingo sure does like bull jumpin' on dudes' crotches. This is like the third time he does it.
Anyway not much to say about this episode. Good direction was the best thing about it like last week. It was okay; not bad, not great. I won't destroy it.. but neither will I provide it with my recipe for immortality.
Also I love everything in this shot.
@Miss:
Boy Doflamingo sure does like bull jumpin' on dudes' crotches. This is like the third time he does it.
You've discovered his secret past! He used to be a bull rider.
I'd ask who that is licking her finger in your signature, but I fear it might spoil things for me (if she hasn't been seen in the Anime yet). Is it supposed to be Sadi? (I know the flag is Baroque Works).
@Miss:
Boy Doflamingo sure does like bull jumpin' on dudes' crotches. This is like the third time he does it.
Anyway not much to say about this episode. Good direction was the best thing about it like last week. It was okay; not bad, not great. I won't destroy it.. but neither will I provide it with my recipe for immortality.
Also I love everything in this shot.
The robot's face is like dat ass. xD
This is episode was basically half a chapter….....stupid breaks ruining the anime.
What are you referring to with breaks? The manga's? Because it's really Toei who's at fault for the pace of the anime.
By the way, the "Fighting Lion" looked pretty lame.
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@One:
You've discovered his secret past! He used to be a bull rider.
http://s30.postimg.org/o0sm1o0k1/doflamingo_bull_rider_50.jpgI'd ask who that is licking her finger in your signature, but I fear it might spoil things for me (if she hasn't been seen in the Anime yet). Is it supposed to be Sadi? (I know the flag is Baroque Works).
She's not from One Piece.
D block match Now! Rebecca <3
