September 15, 2019 - June 27, 2019 Episode 473-900
I've been trying to catch up with One Piece since last year and I'm almost there!!! I reached Wano Arc recently...so here's some thoughts on the arcs I've watched. It's been awhile since I made this post. 2009!!


Marineford: Sad arc where Ace died and traumatized me to stop the series lol But that war was waaay too dragged out with how long it took for Luffy to reach Ace. RIP ACE and White Beard.

Post-War: Luffy childhood backstory with Ace and Sabo. Prob didn't have to stop the series back then when there were more Ace content!! Oh yea the anime reminded us who the Straw Hat crew were since they've been gone for so long.

Fish-Man Island: More Jinbei is good. The animation got noticeably better in the later battle.

Punk Hazard: I don't really like when the crew separates so much...this was pretty noticeable. Didn't expect Ceasar to last that long with the crew too haha. Law and Smoker working together with Luffy was fun. Law was very cool B) The body switches was fun too haha.

Dressrosa: LONG ASSSSSSSSSSSSSS....Rebecca's boobs was most distracting. Sabo reintroduction and reunion with Luffy was touching TwT Bartolomeo being an actual fanboy was funny. Law's backstory with Corazon was super sad T_T God Usopp lol.

Zou: Surprisingly short. Furry paradise. The big reveal with them protecting the ninja was so shonen and very touching ToT

Whole Cake Island: Sanji arc!! His role kinda dwindled to being a nosebleeding joke since the Fish-man arc, so it was good seeing him more fleshed out. His family were terrible, but their transformation were very cool. GERMA 66!! Was kinda rooting him with Pudding. He finally has a girl that loves him back lol. The whole Katakuri battle was too long and felt empty. Like there's no reason Luffy and Katakuri to battle out so long without much connection or stake besides having similar power and they kinda respect each other. The music act tho was very trippy to this arc. Big Mom's backstory was really disturbing and grotesque. RIP Pedro.


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I'm getting sick of it...am I attracted to self sacrificial character?? The type of character that lends his life to be a wake up call for the "main" character. The doormat!!

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December 04-December 17 Episode 301-430
Throughout this time, I was working on my animation finals while watching...so I watched batches of episodes a day and to my surprise I caught up so quickly! Anyways, I made it through the One Piece marathon! Its so doable. And the episode are constantly connected that you want to watch the next to get through the arc haha.

SPOILERS

Enies Lobby: I was so thrilled Robin got her revenge!! That bastard was so abusive toward her, it was just painful to watch.

Post-Enies Lobby Arc: I think these episodes were the more relaxing and entertaining ones!! And more on Luffy's family history when Jii-chan showed up! That's one bloodline he's got. And I got more of my Bakaanky/Bakaberg scenes <3 Seriously, my first OP ship. And getting Franky to join the crew. ROFL. So ridiculous.

ALSO THIS episode made it my day.


Ice Hunter Arc: The villains were so annoying. I sorta half cared about the characters here...

Thriller Bark Arc: I saw some people voting this as their favorite too. I'm half and half on it. Basically the fight feels too long where it feels too hopeless(like Enies Lobby). Tho it felt like there were group efforts to fight one villain...but still do couldn't triumph without Luffy. Also noticeable is the Nami fanservice orz;; But at least the villains are funny, esp Oars being so huge and scary but with Luffy's idiot personality XD. But what works really nice in the series is the tie back from a really old episode with the Laboon the whale to their new crewmate, Brook! I thought that was clever. Also his backstory was sad too. Its like what if Luffy lost his crewmate sorta feeling.

Sabaody Archipelago Arc: Befriending a former foe! This arc brought up very disturbing subjects such as slave trade/labor/auction/treatment and racism. It was seriously disturbing!!!! And the redeeming factor:

LUFFY'S EPIC PUNCH


Also Luffy teaming with 2 of the highest bounty captain against the Marines. That was so cool XD But toward the end when Kuma attacked, it was heart wrenching seeing Luffy unable to save his friends!! Ah..tho the animation was really superb in getting that feeling T^Tb

Amazon Lily Arc: Luffy alone! But stuck with an island full of half naked woman! I bet Sanji would want to be there instead. The Mushroom part really funny...good thing he was unconscious. Also I thought I would hate Boa Hancock, but she turned out to be just as sad as the rest of the OP characters. Everyone has such traumatic past I swear!! Her shoujo moments were funny...and the reinterpretation of Luffy in her mind is so manly haha.

Impel Down Arc: Luffy teaming up with old enemies! That was funny. Surprisingly Buggy almost looked a bit attractive with his hair tied up that way. I really want to Luffy to save Ace!! *spoiled self with some of the manga chapters*

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While eating dinner, watching some FrankyIceberg videos. Even after a week or two, I still can't stop thinking of this pairing. I want to draw them!!! But I will hold off until finals are done with.





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October 09- November 21: Finished 101-206 episodes.

Uwahhh finally!! Took a little bit longer because there were some days I didn't watch it...

Baroque Saga was incredibly long but the battle at Alabastar was epic and the ending was sweet. Bye Bye Vivi!!

Skypiea arc for me felt boring until they finally introduce the backstory of Norland. Such tragic ending for them...but the friendship between Kalgara and him was so beautiful~~! There wasn't much of a backstory for Eneru, especially considering he is just plain evil. Oh yea, Luffy shirt was open throughout the Skypiea arc, so that was a bit of fanservice to watch hahaa... where does he get those abs....

Just finished G8 arc, and it was much refreshing to watch something a bit shorter and more zanny fun. The animation and art direction I find in this arc to be well executed even for a filler. Especially when there are hundreds of marines to animate!! Also Sanji was all loveydovey throughout each episode haha <3

I'm missing my Ace~!!!

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