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**Eiichiro Oda
The latest issue of One Piece Magazine features the boys. Thanks to Boichi Sensei again. It’s pure art!**
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I just want to say ew @ arms poking through eyeballs
Luffy punching through Kaido’s head is certainly next level.
For me, it was one of the most entertaining chapters in One Piece so far. When the Gorōsei said it was one of the most ridiculous devil fruits, they were right. Where I'm not sure yet, though, is whether I want to see all the other fights Luffy has ahead of him end like this.
I will give mad props for Oda, I don't think I remember another chapter that has so clearly divided the fanbase. That counts for something.
Personally, I love it. I'm a huge fan of those old 40s-60s cartoons, and it was so cool to see that style, but placed in a modern comic. A japanese comic no less!
It really feels like Oda wanted to pay tribute to Chuck Jones.
edit: and btw, he succeeded. this chapter was funny as fuck. there were actual comedic timings that were brilliant.
One of the funniest chapter in all One Piece 
I need now a "Luffy spike-head" figure 
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Hopefully next few chapters aren’t like that. Stakes need to be serious and high
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Also now that Kaido directly mentioned awakening, it would be major bullshit for him not to show it.
At the rate of Luffy getting one punch in per chapter, we will still be in wano end of 2023/24
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@Joy:
Hopefully next few chapters aren’t like that. Stakes need to be serious and high
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Also now that Kaido directly mentioned awakening, it would be major bullshit for him not to show it.
I thought his awakening turned him from a fish to a Dragon.
IF YOU DIE, I'LL KILL YOU….
Considering he doubled down on the freakshow, it´s either a cry for help cause he´s only surrounded by yes-saying underlings or a big FU to everyone just cause he knows he can do whatever he wants with his work.
If it´s the latter, I guess that´s pure freedom of art and I respect that.
But art is subjective and I felt no excitement while reading this chapter.
At least compared to last week I wasn´t completely caught off guard and angry.
Looking forward to chapters without G5 Luffy.
Good luck and have fun.
Not a big fan of this art style I must say.
Overall the chapter was a bit of a letdown for me after such a big reveal last week, but I guess it was bound to happen
Chapter was an absolute riot, easily my favorite of Luffy's transformations now that Oda has made it clear we don't know what to expect from any fight that has Luffy use it.
Anybody else think Oda is hinting logia like properties also in Luffy's fruit? The way he penetrates Kaido's body eerily feels like logia. Perhaps the 'freedom'/uniqueness of this fruit is such that it gives the user all three types of transformation.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.”
So, I love classic cartoon humour, even when it isn't my personal favourite thing. Having gotten a little closer look, I even think the base Gear 5 design looks strange in not necessarily the best way (though I still take it over Gear 4).
But, again, this power is so much fun.
And, again, to have this 'legendary' element of this story that has been treated so seriously so far just be embodied by classic cartoon humour is a blast to me.
And also again, very in-character for OP.
But it certainly is very unique if you look at manga/anime in general.
It's a little hard for me to find the phrasing for the issues I take with the base design because being wierd and wacky is the point, but the other example I have Hodi's crew and again Gear 4. I think there is a threshold where things get a little too busy?
But in all other aspects I really continue to like this power.
Also it totally is a more indirect tribute to Super Saiyan than we usually see, or even how Carrot's Sulong was to SSJ3.
I wonder what Whitebeard and Zoro would say about Luffy turning his back on his opponent and running away
LOOK GUYS THIS IS WHAT I MEAN!
This chapter is so divisive, fans either really like it or really dislike it, that's so cool!
Being a long time fan of both Chuck Jones and Tex Avery animated shorts, it made this chapter really enjoyable to me.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.”
I wonder what Whitebeard and Zoro would say about Luffy turning his back on his opponent and running away
"IF LUFFY ORDERED HIM TO KILL A CREWMATE ZORO WOULD DO IT" /s
Chapter 437 Discussion after franky decides to join the Strawhats:
So who think Usopp is inside that duffelbag?
H x H Chimera Ant Arc / OP Manga Spoiler
Spoiler:
That Pedro mention really came out of nowhere.
Lots of white stuff this one arc, and all of it related somehow to the Moon.
The hundreds of Sulongs.
King/Arbel's white hair.
Yamato's hair, outfit and transformation.
And Now Luffy's awakening.
Feels like Oda's trying to compensate for the lack of it all over the series.
Lots of fanarts made it Golden, but I supposed that would've made it waaay too dragonbolish, tho I couldnt think which other color would be best instead.
I don't get it .
It's a well mocked instagram post about zoro being so loyal.
Mainly a joking reference
Anyways I genuinely think zoro wouldnt care.
Lots of white stuff this one arc, and all of it related somehow to the Moon.
The hundreds of Sulongs.
King/Arbel's white hair.
Yamato's hair, outfit and transformation.
And Now Luffy's awakening.Feels like Oda's trying to compensate for the lack of it all over the series.
yeah it's weird since the series has been plenty white from the start zingggg
That Pedro mention really came out of nowhere.
Gotta mention him before he shows up in the cover story (oda please don't do this)
Chapter 437 Discussion after franky decides to join the Strawhats:
So who think Usopp is inside that duffelbag?
H x H Chimera Ant Arc / OP Manga Spoiler
Spoiler:
In a vacuum this is absolutely a good one. This is Oda's best fight choreography yet. The chapter feels like it's in motion (almost like a… cartoon??), somewhat reminds me of Marata's motion scenes in one punch man. That's one thing I can't criticise. Very much not excited about the story, but the action is OP's best.
Jesus those hands through Kaido's eyes are absolute nightmare fuel though. Oda deserves one level of reincarnation penalty in his next life just for that. What sort of madman's fever dreams conjured this up. I love it.
Considering he doubled down on the freakshow, it´s either a cry for help cause he´s only surrounded by yes-saying underlings or a big FU to everyone just cause he knows he can do whatever he wants with his work.
If it´s the latter, I guess that´s pure freedom of art and I respect that.
But art is subjective and I felt no excitement while reading this chapter.
At least compared to last week I wasn´t completely caught off guard and angry.
Looking forward to chapters without G5 Luffy.
Good luck and have fun.
Or this is probably what the ultimate form of a fighting rubber guy looks like.
Congratulations to Luffy for finally matching Mr Fantastic and Plastic Man
Considering he doubled down on the freakshow, it´s either a cry for help cause he´s only surrounded by yes-saying underlings or a big FU to everyone just cause he knows he can do whatever he wants with his work.
I think Oda just wants to have fun now, like he's just burnt out of meticulously crafting a cohesive plot with build up and payoff. He just wants to go balls off the wall. Can't blame him cause this job's workload is absolutely insane and he's been doing it for most of his life at this point?
That can explain why especially onigashima but also whole of post-TS has so much character bloat and so much wasted motion, at once feeling rushed and also somehow slow as hell. Can also explain why straw hats get sidelined for all these endless side characters, he could be bored of writing them, maybe as early as sabaody.
Gotta mention him before he shows up in the cover story (oda please don't do this)
Depends on what Oda wants to do with the Dawn.
That Pedro mention really came out of nowhere.
On first glance maybe, but Pedro's been brought up several times throughout the arc, and has a tombstone alongside Yasu on Wano. Kinemon and co. are relying on Luffy to bring about this new dawn, but Pedro's the first to ever bring up that concept outside of a flashback.
These last two chapters feel like One Piece heaven to me!
When it comes to a colossal climax, what I want is to witness the most superlative spectacle my eyes can see – and this is it! Iconic, magical, badass, ridiculous… all the words. You have this epic battle unfolding for 50 chapters, and then it escalates further to the utmost One Piece self.
By the way, I'd like to stress that, in my opinion, the depiction of this battle is as much bizarre as it is truly thrilling. What makes the eccentricity of Luffy's powers so irresistible is the stark contrast with the darker tones of the ambience still vivid in the pages. It's this superposition of limitless wonder and emotion that makes One Piece so masterful to me. And I can't avoid the thought that this sunny Luffy was born right after the bleakest moment of the raid, like a Dawn.
There's not one scene that feels out of place to me. Kaido is never not serious while tackling this zany enemy, and the zany enemy is also cool and intense in many panels. Every action is bonkers but logical according to the powers at hand, so the jokes land without breaking my immersion. And Luffy is damn serious too, even somber at times, with some sinister scenes amidst the craziness. It can't get rawer than Luffy preaching realism about death, and then remembering the friends he is fighting for in this deadly battle.
Hats off to this chapter!
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.”
Imagine not thinking that Luffy becoming Popeye and handing Kaidou his ass with Fleischer gags isn't purestrain Good One Piece Shit.
It's interesting that Luffy quotes Bink's Sake. Maybe that song is actually important to the story, after all.
It's interesting that Luffy quotes Bink's Sake. Maybe that song is actually important to the story, after all.
If it turns out the original Joy Boy's name was Bink, I'm gonna lose my shit
I think I remember reading in spoiler thread some ppl complaining that Luffy isn't dodging any of Kaidos attacks and I think it might be that in this new form right now Luffy isn't really using observation esp. future sight.
Hmm… Last week I felt much more dread as I was reading chapter cuz of where story was going but at the same time fight and scenes were a blast. This ch, I guess I have somewhat made peace with it and that I won't be enjoying story as much but also... Jokes didn't land as well for me this time even though there are some really interesting things going on.
OK, now we have Momo, (taro)monkey and dog on the roof so I guess we are waiting for Sanji to arrive to complete Momotaro group? 
Momo + 3 SHs seems appropriate :ninja:
After all, Sanji is a duck and he just woke up seconds ago, no reason not to go check up on Luffy...
@Cyan:
Imagine not thinking that Luffy becoming Popeye and handing Kaidou his ass with Fleischer gags isn't purestrain Good One Piece Shit.
Fucking spot on. A+
I was rereading volumes 31 and 32 last night, and I found it curious that in Viz's translation, Enel tells Luffy; You're just a Paramythia freak.
Which sounds like a combination between 'Paramecia and Mythological', which is exactly what Luffy is nowadays.
Its obviously a mistranslation, and I hope Oda never sees it cause he'll run straight into retconing it for his benefit
Nonsense vs strength. Fun chapter.
Mace Luffy was a fun one and I mostly am enjoying the way Luffy is fighting.
I know many would say Luffy is dominating but I still say Kaido is going good. After the blast breath Luffy try to rush him twice and he is faster to hit him both time. So I think Kaido is still faster. But maybe that last punch Luffy lands is changing the tides.
I wonder how long Luffy can last in this fight since he's already momentarily losing it in this chapter.
Anybody else think Oda is hinting logia like properties also in Luffy's fruit? The way he penetrates Kaido's body eerily feels like logia. Perhaps the 'freedom'/uniqueness o f this fruit is such that it gives the user all three types of transformation.
I have the same feel, yeah. Especially with Kaido's club attack when he smacked it right into Luffy's head from behind and formed that wacky sun-like head. Once Luffy was free and ran away, his head had a semi-liquid shape before it returned back to normal. Given his power is to do whatever he wants with his rubber body, I wouldn't be surprised if he can will his body to become logia like, liquid rubber/resin.
Turning the page and seeing GIANT LUFFY descend from the clouds was amazing, incredible panel. I'm in love with Gear 5.
Also the Jump cover is one of Oda's best.
Satisfying chapter of Yamato getting to see Joy Boy beat up her abusive dad.
Luffy changing shapes every time he gets hit reminded me of that mechanic in Wario Land 4.
Considering he doubled down on the freakshow, it´s either a cry for help cause he´s only surrounded by yes-saying underlings or a big FU to everyone just cause he knows he can do whatever he wants with his work.
If it´s the latter, I guess that´s pure freedom of art and I respect that.
But art is subjective and I felt no excitement while reading this chapter.
At least compared to last week I wasn´t completely caught off guard and angry.
Looking forward to chapters without G5 Luffy.
Good luck and have fun.
Or, and I could be wrong here, but maybe you haven't truthfully represented every possibility here. I mean, clearly this has been divisive, but many people are enjoying it. Acting like Oda's writing this to say "fuck you" or as a "cry for help" is insanely immature.
What a funny chapter ! I needed a good laugh tbh
ctrl + f "tension"
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Impressive.
Anyways, fun chapter. Kaido will either counter with his awakening right off the bat next chapter or Luffy will defeat him one-on-one only for Kaido to Awaken and go berserk, requiring Luffy and Momonosuke to team up to finish him off.
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Considering he doubled down on the freakshow, it´s either a cry for help cause he´s only surrounded by yes-saying underlings or a big FU to everyone just cause he knows he can do whatever he wants with his work.
Conjecture that is presented as a fact? Love it.
Imagine if we HADN'T gotten that cutaway to the elder star info dumping this and we were just as in the dark as everyone else, and Kaidou was the first one to notice it was weird and like a zoan. If we'd been able to see and put together the pieces ourselves and have a mystery of the fruit being "weird" before someone later info dumped the true lore of it.
Learning its a renamed Nika fruit might have landed better later on, when say, Vegapunk was info dumping all sorts of fruit stuff. Ah well.
I was rereading volumes 31 and 32 last night, and I found it curious that in Viz's translation, Enel tells Luffy; You're just a Paramythia freak.
Viz uses "mythia" instead of "mecia". Its been that way since the start. They made a lot of odd choices early on that we're still stuck with now decades later. Poor Elbaf and Loguetown and Zoro.
