Im so glad his awakening isn't a stupid bounce house!!

@Count:

Yes, the perspective on the quality of a design is subjective. But that does not mean the reasoning behind it can't be sensical and consistent. Or that we can't compare it to past patterns of an author/artist to tell how much effort they like to put into the designs of their major characters. This is less "I don't think Oda would make a major character design look this bland" and moreso "I don't think Oda would make a character with such a lack of uniqueness and dynamism".

I think a lot of us actually like her design. Yes its not super busy or has a crazy twist to it but neither does Nami or Zoro really.

Ive been keeping up with this thread and your comments on her design in conjunction with Oda's thought out super special unique design thing. BUT does every character have to be a crazy 10ft skeleton Cyborg-pervert? I like her not to busy look (that i understand you might see as boring) its interesting enough for me that shes a bunny lady, tomboy, with an interesting floaty jump power, lighting melee fighter style.

Shes getting character development now. Shes has now been entrusted with a dream. Shes checking off a lot of boxes for Next crewmate. Whether its just Allied Ship or main crew i dont know yet but there is enough evidence that you cant say she has no chance. Even if you dont like her Look. I hate most of Choppers new forms, Dumb collar on human point, Kung fu point could have been awesome instead he looks stupid. Choppers not gonna get kicked out of the crew because he drew the character in a way that some of the fans dont like.

am i the only one who still gets pumped for this manga

@Purple:

The Stagiaire period?

yeah thats it lol thanks

@Bond:

Rather than learnt from Hayama and Soma, I think it's something he learnt from Alice, or at least something made with Alice in his mind. That page seems to suggest that he understood the reason he lost against Hayama, and that he won't be making the same mistake this time.
Green curry paste sounds possible but I don't think it would go particularly well with his dish. I'm expecting something using state of the art gastronomy techniques that I can't even begin to imagine.

it could have been something he learned from his last challenge (whatever it was called)

@King:

Doubt this Purin will join.

We know Sanji won't get married, and it would be awkward as hell to have his ex-bride in the crew.

unless its hilarious….

we have no idea what that character is like. hard to make predictions on little data.
(i see where you're coming from but until we meet her im assuming their could be potential)

@King:

One could argue he got an even bigger obstacle.

Being a loyal retainer with a tattoo and everything, he has very little reason to leave with the Straw Hats.

unless Momo's dad allies himself with the SH's

and send one of his samurai with the SH as a show of trust and alliedness.(not a huge chance but it is definitely reasonable)

@Katzztar:

Frankly I don't think any of the Wano guys will join. They have the close but not quite namaka feel, similar to Vivi. They travel with the SHs, form friendships but none are gonna join.

some may "join" but as you said like Vivi. they're crew that dont sail or whatever

@SunnyBlue:

@Bond en Avant- As i said, it's not even cutting edge equipment anymore. It's very common. Lol
As far as I'm concerned, combi oven and salamender are really just industrial grade oven. Their biggest advantage is being able to cook food in massive quantity while ensuring all the foods are cook consistently.They are definitely expensive but business can afford it easily.
For us regular folks, we use regular ovens because it's cheaper, smaller and we cook in small batches.

I'm talking more about Joichirou barely teaching him anything and letting his son look like an idiot in the most prestigious school. But Joichirou is a shounen dad so he's doing the right thing.
But it's still suprising that Soma has never even seen…His local bakery should have this type of oven.

they arent that common….where are you from? They definitely arent rare or anything but by no means are they common.

what a great chapter. i pretty much have the same thoughts as all of you.

really psyched for the close quarters fighting power up. combined with her abilities her fighting style can really evolve in some interesting ways