Man, this thread is depressing. It’s filled with inconsistent criticism of an amazing adaptation for the fans. There’s more nitpicking here than posters pointing out easter eggs and details for the fans. Honestly, it might be the most negative place I’ve seen the series discussed over the past few days — and I haven’t seen the Oykot Kingdom map mentioned ONCE in this thread.

Sure, have your gripes — but seeing some of you to dismiss the entire production and wishing they’d “pull the plug” is ridiculous. The comments about disliking Luffy and Nojiko’s casting comes across as really sus. If anything, I feel less inclined to return to AP because of the consistent negativity here across most threads…

I think we all assumed “post-apocalyptic society” after Eneru’s cover story, so it’s nice to see those theories vindicated.

I am interested to learn more about:

• Vegapunk’s artificial sun and the undying flame
• Why does becoming a cyborg mean losing your humanity, as Bonney puts it?
• After being hit by the Sea Train, did Franky rebuild himself using Vegapunk’s technology or ancient technology?
• Is Sanji like, 5 years old? The inverse of Momo.
• Are devil fruits simply technology being employed? Or born from literal devils like Tot Musica?

Amazing episode. They keep doing such a great job, it’s incredible. Big ups to Henry Thurlow!

I am SO hyped. I really can’t wait for August 31st — so much love was clearly put into the series.

I’m a long time fan. I started reading the series in 2002 (with the publication of Shonen Jump Magazine) and my very first account on this board was created in 2006 (a story for another day).

I even remember being familiar with One Piece when the Alabasta arc was airing in Japan because of this website I used to peruse to watch random anime opening themes. It always made an impression and the silliness stood out.

Let me tell you that I couldn’t be happier with this outcome. It feels right. It feels fun. The outfits; the dialogue; the cinematography; the battles! I’m so excited.

I finished it. It was amazing and genuinely fun. My girlfriend loved it and was disappointed to learn that there weren’t anymore episodes. I definitely will be watching this again and sincerely hope for a sequel — that was SUCH an incredible adaptation!!

I hear all of the nitpicky complaints, but as a fan for over 20 years — this was damn near perfection. 10/10. A+. More, please.

This show. Toei has really turned the anime into something next level — how amazing!!

Hirako’s bankai made an appearance in the anime — as well as a brief view of Soul Society’s Original Sin. Amazing anime, as always!

The casting of this series was totally approved by Oda… so what could this be saying about Dragon?

It’s like people totally forgot Luffy’s line in Ch. 824. Dragon looks NOTHING like Luffy and might not even be related to him by blood.

The contrarian AP opinion strikes again. As a long time fan, I can’t imagine a more perfect adaptation than this. The episode had me smiling and laughing out loud throughout! Looking at the replies here, I’m honestly shocked to see the tepid praise and palpable disappointment mixed with a twinge of condescending criticism.

Really — what would y’all have done better? The sound effects were so fun… and Weilin Zhang’s cut was beautiful. It feels like we all watched something different!

@Richel Toga’s quirk wasn’t the problem — society’s treatment of her was the issue. She was a true universal blood donor. Every one of the LoV could have been amazing heroes if the adults in their lives fostered those gifts.

@andre said in Hiatus x Hiatus III: Goodnight, Sweet Princes:

@zeltrax225 said in Hiatus x Hiatus III: Goodnight, Sweet Princes:

huh maybe this time I don't need to reread the cruise arc to rmber whats going on

On that note, has their been any progress? I haven't read the last 2 batches of chapters because I'm hoping it's finished in a few more and I can't bear to continuously read it all over again (which is what it takes for me to remember it through drops)

Homie, WHAT? Yes. You learn the Phantom Troupe’s backstory.

Yes, it was amazing as anticipated. We’re off to the races!

Huhuva Spot Hunt… did Zoro just use a freezing attack? Look at the cold mist in front of him — it reminds me of Brook’s attacks. I wonder what happened with the reaper in Wano…

@Robby said in Lupin the 3rd:

@karubiDON said in Lupin the 3rd:

@Kaiolino I recommend this order:

1. Lupin III: A Woman Called Fujiko Mine

No no no no noooooooooo.

If you like the Fujiko series thats great, it can be at the top of your list, but its an AWFUL suggestion for a starting sampler. It's stylistically and tonally radically different from anything else in the franchise and completely alters how some of the characters act.

That should not be someone's first outing, for the same reason Cagliostro shouldn't. No matter what you're personal preference or how much you like it, its SO different from everything else its a real false impression.

Hmm… tonally, it’s the series most similar to Monkey Punch’s original Lupin III manga — hence why I chose it first. It’s a great introduction to all of the characters and a total period piece with the flair of the late 60s. I think it’s a great intro for adults attempting to get into Lupin.

@Kaiolino I recommend this order:

1. Lupin III: A Woman Called Fujiko Mine
2. Lupin III Part I (first half)
3. Lupin III: Jigen’s Gravestone
4. Lupin III: Goemon’s Bloodspray
5. Lupin III: Fujiko Mine’s Lie
6. Lupin III Part I (second half)
7. The Castle of Cagliostro
8. Lupin III Part II
9. Lupin the First
10. Lupin Zero
11. Lupin III Part IV
12. Lupin III Part V
13. Lupin III Part VI

The highly rated movies and specials can be peppered in there. Just pay attention to Lupin’s coat color.

This is mostly chronological order, but I actually focused mostly on tone. The ones I listed first are all darker in tone until you get to the Miyazaki stuff (Part 1’s second half).

You COULD also start with Lupin Zero, which is tonally
more similar to the rest of the series. Skip part III.

I don’t think that Ania is dumb… maybe this is speculation (and I’m anime-only) but haven’t we gotten a lot of hints around her character that kind of explain why she struggles?

It sounds like:

1. Ania is actually 4 years old instead of 6, meaning she’s actually advanced for her age.
2. Ania’s good at “ancient language” because it’s her first language. The Ostanian language might be a second language for her.
3. ANIA isn’t a name; it’s an acronym for the project that created her.

I think the series is really good at dropping big hints in slice-of-life moments and there’s always this looming sense of dread lurking even in some of the brightest moments. At the end of the day, this is a fake family created for a murder mission / imperial interests. The fuse on the powder keg was lit from the beginning… the wick is just REALLY long.

@Cockycent said in One Piece Live-Adaptation Drama Announced:

Oh, I was thinking cut out Whiskey Peak totally...

Possible! I didn’t include Reverse Mountain and Laboon — those are more important.

@Cockycent said in One Piece Live-Adaptation Drama Announced:

Performers are already old. I believe most are over 25 and Nami's performer is 29/30 ish. Just read a speculation that it would take 20 seasons - "160 episodes" to catch up to where Wano is and I disagree.

If they stick to 8 episodes and continue to skip smaller elements or mix certain things
S2: Loguetown - Drum
S3: Alabasta/Skypiea
S4: W7/EL
S5: TB - Seperation
S6: Amazon Lily/Impel Down
S7: MF War
S8: Return/FI/PH
S9: Dressrosa/Zou
S10: WCI/Reverie
S11: Wano
S12: Wano 2 - Oden's Journey lol
S13: Wano 3 - Onigashima War

I think they could streamline even further. For example:

S2: Loguetown - Whiskey Peak - Little Garden - Drum - Alabasta
S3: Jaya - Skypiea - Long Ring Long Land
S4: W7 - Enies Lobby - Thriller Bark
S5: Sabaody - Amazon Lily - Impel Down - Marineford - Post-War
S6: The Return / Fishman Island / Punk Hazard
S7: Dressrosa / Zou / WCI / Levely
S8: Wano / Post-Wano

Man, this thread is depressing. It’s filled with inconsistent criticism of an amazing adaptation for the fans. There’s more nitpicking here than posters pointing out easter eggs and details for the fans. Honestly, it might be the most negative place I’ve seen the series discussed over the past few days — and I haven’t seen the Oykot Kingdom map mentioned ONCE in this thread.

Sure, have your gripes — but seeing some of you to dismiss the entire production and wishing they’d “pull the plug” is ridiculous. The comments about disliking Luffy and Nojiko’s casting comes across as really sus. If anything, I feel less inclined to return to AP because of the consistent negativity here across most threads…

Did anyone notice the ドン！！ impact frame when Luffy grabbed the clouds?? Amazing sequence!!