About how Sanji came up with Diable Jambe, in my opinion, is actually one of the stronger points in One Piece, compared to any other shounen manga I've ever read: people come up with new things once in a while to adapt (maybe it wasn't the case in Jabra's fight, but, anyway) to the current situation, instead of spending the whole series using only 'Pegasus Ryuuseiken' (or maybe one or two other variations of the same shit).
Everytime Luffy starts a "Gomu Gomu Noooooo…", my expectation hit the heavens: "Wow, what the hell will he come up with this time?" :D

I'll never forget the feeling of OMGness when Luffy first developed the Gomu Gomu No Storm, or the Gear 2 attacks. This is one of the many reasons which make him my favourite shounen series' main character, and OP the best ever. :)

BTW, everyone, even as if I didn't read everything, at least from this last part, is nice seeing such a controversial topic (which mainly revolves around personal opinion) being discussed in a civilized manner. ;)

As I said, my opinion. ^^'
Kaku started the Water 7 arc as being one of my favourite new characters - I actually wanted him becoming the Strawhats' shipwright (before realizing Franky was getting the place). But the giraffe thing not only changed the character drastically, but also insisted on ridiculizing him. And that got to my nerve. The only cool thing I think he did was slashing the tower. And then, the thing ended with Ashura, the cherry on top of the rotten sundae. Sadly, I really couldn't like it.

Thank Gan Fall Oda made up for it a billion times with Ryuuma. THAT was a cool opponent, and a cool fight, worth of cool Zoro. :)

Well, since it's a matter of personal opinion, I hope I won't be flamed by this. ;)

The first thing I remember not being very fond of in the story was God Enel. But then I saw he was the first from many enemies I HATED because wouldn't put up a real fight. Even as logically acceptable as that is, I ended getting annoyed by those enemies who wouldn't face Luffy, but would use their abilities while running from him. I almost had the same feeling with Moria, for example.

Also, Enies Lobby was kind of disappointing for me. If I can put this in words, I believe that is because I liked Water 7 VERY much. Really, really, it's one of my favourite parts in the story up to now. But when the actual expected fights began, they weren't so… I don't know, epic, as Arlong, or Crocodile have been before them (again, IMO). I liked the idea of the exchanged fights, liked Nami vs Califa and Sanji vs Jabra, and Robin's "I want to live" scene. But Franky vs Fukuro was booooring, Chopper's only got interesting because of the Monster Point (and only by itself, not the fight), I got REALLY annoyed that Zoro had the most ridiculous opponent ever (not to mention that he finished the fight with one of the moves I hate the most for sheer lack of an acceptable explanation). And Lucci, meh... one of the less charismatic main enemies of the series up to this point. I only managed to like a liiiitle bit more when I saw the end of the fight animated (the Jet Gatling got AWESOME in the anime)...but while I was reading the manga, I was praying to Gan Fall that could finish at once. Bruno's fight was MUCH cooler that Lucci's. Again, and again, and again, in my humble opinion. ;)

Next! o/

Yeah didn't see that at the time. That's so sad. :(

Thanks, Meta!

What happened to Mihawk's original voice actor? This new voice is too generic… :(
Though I know the guy was pretty old... he already was when he voiced Tenchi's grandpa at Tenchi Muyo. Hope he didn't pass away. :(

@Ryuksgelus:

Haki so far seems like "The Force" in Star Wars more than a simple technique.

LOL! Even though I agree with this entirely, I couldn't help but laughing my ass out to think on lines such as:

(Near the end of the story) "They must be stopped. All depends on this. Only a fully trained pirate, with Haki as his ally, will conquer Teach and his crew."

Rayleigh: "Age doesn't matter. You judge me by my age, do you? Hmm? Hmm. Well, you shouldn't. For Haki is my ally, and a powerful ally it is. Ambition creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and bind us. You must feel the Haki around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everything, yes. Even between the land and the ship."

Rayleigh (about Ace's death): "Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into Haki. Do not mourn them. Do not miss them. Attachment leads to jealousy. That is the shadow of greed."
Luffy: What must I do, old man?
Rayleigh: Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose."

Couldn't remember any good one about the dark side of Haki, though. XD

Heehaaw! Didn't read it yet, but, anyway, thanks, for it, guys! :D

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