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Toonami |OT6| Where there's no such thing as filler
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foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
to say would be a spoiler
lazybones18
Banned
Sanji just died of a heart attack
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
speaking of that spoiler
I was disappointed in the timeskip designs, they didnt change much cept a few, nami looks good, robin was already a adult so she looks fine aswell, sanji just grew a beard, zoro looks pretty badass and probably the most drastic change. I use to like luffy's new design and I still do but I coulda sworn his hair got longer but the more I look at it the more I think it hasent really changed at all but could just be animation, and franky..oh franky 
he looked so badass and now oda ruined his design, I went from hating it to forcing myself ot have mixed feelings, I kinda sorta like it but at the same time not at all. I'm a timeskip junkie so I love when timeskips happen.
he looked so badass and now oda ruined his design, I went from hating it to forcing myself ot have mixed feelings, I kinda sorta like it but at the same time not at all. I'm a timeskip junkie so I love when timeskips happen.Gucci Messiah
Banned
Goddammit BatDan. I knew I shouldn't have clicked on that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6vvxCp_GdU
speaking of that spoiler
I was disappointed in the timeskip designs, they didnt change much cept a few, nami looks good, robin was already a adult so she looks fine aswell, sanji just grew a beard, zoro looks pretty badass and probably the most drastic change. I use to like luffy's new design and I still do but I coulda sworn his hair got longer but the more I look at it the more I think it hasent really changed at all but could just be animation, and franky..oh franky
You take that back about
Franky
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
1st impressions are everything, he has already ruined his chance!
You obviously have not see what he can do then. It's instant redemption.
Doctor Decimate
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speaking of that spoiler
I was disappointed in the timeskip designs, they didnt change much cept a few, nami looks good, robin was already a adult so she looks fine aswell, sanji just grew a beard, zoro looks pretty badass and probably the most drastic change. I use to like luffy's new design and I still do but I coulda sworn his hair got longer but the more I look at it the more I think it hasent really changed at all but could just be animation, and franky..oh franky
i don't like how Robin's skin suddenly became totally white
Schadenfreude
Member
You could play the new game that just came out for the PS3.
lazybones18
Banned
but I don't have a PS3 >.>
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
hmm we'll see, I do need to catch up, might watch all the way from when I left off
which was sorta the beginning of the mermaid arc
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I think I'm almost done with Enies Lobby. Sanji is definitely my favorite character to watch fight.
BassForever
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Have you switched over to the sub? I didn't think the dub got that far
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Yup, I just finished 298 where
Sanji and Jabra fight. This is the best battle I've seen so far between CP9 and the Straw Hats, Diable Jambe is no joke! Meanwhile Luffy is getting his ass kicked by Lucci instead of going into 2nd Gear. You'd think he would do that from the start since time is of the essence.
This Kaku v Zoro fight has been dragged out wayyyy too long
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Now that I've finished the Water 7/Enies Lobby arc(s), I can say that it is one of the best in the history of shonen anime that I have seen. This has made me a believer in One Piece, I am officially in love with the series. I'll post detailed impressions soon, I'm still in shock at how amazing the experience I just had was.
slightconfuse
Banned
The best part is it only gets better
Gucci Messiah
Banned
I don't see how it could top what I just witnessed but I'll take your word for it! Also, is it just me or did the quality, for lack of a better word, improve around the 300th episode mark? I dunno but to me it looks crisper and more detailed.
BassForever
Member
Do you now understand why OP fans are foaming at the mouth to see OP virgin reactions live?
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Dear Lord, Bass, the reactions are going to be incredible! Too bad we won't get to the really good stuff until late spring/early summer.
I haven't purchased a box set since getting G Gundam complete a few years back but I plan on buying this. 310 and 311 are masterpieces.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I still think ennes lobby is waaayy overrated however I do think the arcs afterwards is better than it
cept chiller bark kinda draaaaggs in the middle
everyday math
Banned
Chopper looks like he belongs in Animal Crossing.
Schadenfreude
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This shit right here is heart-warming.
Probably the best outfits in the series and some of it is laugh out loud hilarious. Has two great openings. (Water Seven has three)
Not that I agree with you. Water Seven and Enies Lobby are definitely the height of the series, if not the entire genre.
Everyone becomes a true believer after that arc :lol
BassForever
Member
You cray foxuzamaki dunno how anyone can say any arc of OP is more powerful in terms of writing and emotions then W7/EL.
I dunno, the manga thread flipped it's collective shit during
Marineford
slightconfuse
Banned
That arc is the fucking best thing I have ever read
BassForever
Member
I personally feel like
MAJOR OP SPOILERS FOR WAY PAST TOONAMI IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN PAST MARINEFORD DO NOT CLICK OH MY GOD!
Ace's death had far too many death flags shoot up after Luffy saved him. As soon as Akainu called Whitebeard a coward and baited Ace his death was basically sealed so I wasn't shocked when he got punched. On the flip side the Straw Hats had "won" Enies Lobby, they defeated all of CP9, survived the buster call, and were finally all reunited... only to have the Merry finally falter when it's the last thing on your mind.
MAJOR OP SPOILERS FOR WAY PAST TOONAMI IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN PAST MARINEFORD DO NOT CLICK OH MY GOD!
Course both are still incredible apples to oranges, I just like apples better
ThatObviousUser
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All this talk of epic shonen arcs and I'm going through the Yorknew arc of Hunter x Hunter and can't really talk about it, lol. At episode 58 now.
Man, that isn't even the best HxH arc. You are in for a treat.
ThatObviousUser
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Lmfao at Hisoka's face when learning Chrollo can't use Nen. Just omfg.
Major spoiler be warned
Binka sake,closing of the gate of justice,adventure of fisher tiger and Nothing happened, I would but those above water 7.
Nah ace death was far more shocking, luffy went on a grand epic mission to save ace,he fought tooth & nail to get to ace and when he finally rescued him we was treated with an awesome bro moment with ace & luffy fighting back to back bro-ing it up and ace defending luffy from akoji, once everyone fell into a false sense of security Bam Ace is dealt a fatal blow
merry death was imminent as far back as the start of water 7 with shipwrights,icebery and franky saying the ship is doomed
"no body dies in one piece" none in the manga thread actually believed it could happen
merry death was imminent as far back as the start of water 7 with shipwrights,icebery and franky saying the ship is doomed
"no body dies in one piece" none in the manga thread actually believed it could happen
Looking back it was obvious, but at the time? No one saw that shit coming, no one.
Anyone have links to the manga threads with
Marineford
SousedLouse
Member
It's like a minefield.
A clearly marked minefield with lots of big warnings posted all over.
I wish I had saved them, every week there were posts saying: "Shit just got realer than real!"
People's shit got real-o-meters had to be reset on a weekly basis.
Hisoka has more great moments ahead.
I hope we put it on the schedule after one of the shows exits rotation.
ThatObviousUser
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Greed Island:
:O
If they die in the game, they die in real life!
Gucci Messiah
Banned
What!? Yorknew City is freaking incredible,
it blows everything else right out of the water. Let me guess, you think the Chimera Ant arc is the best, right? I'm looking forward to this weeks episode.
Oh hohohohohoho.
ThatObviousUser
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I wanna post in the HxH thread but it's like 30 more pages and 40 more episodes later...
Gucci Messiah
Banned
MCXC ONE PIECE WATER 7 BLOWOUT REVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA POST OF AWESOMENESS
The smell of salt permeates the air. A gentle breeze tickles your face. Seagulls chirp in the distance. Fluffy white pillows race across the sky at a leisurely pace…Take a deep breath. Ah…can you feel it toonami-gaf? No really, can you feel it? That’s right my beloved nakama, it’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for. After one week and nearly 100 episodes, I have finally finished the Water 7/Enies Lobby arc(s) of One Piece and am here to share my impressions. Andrex, I apologize in advance.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_matdckw8Yj1rcf543o1_500.gif
*SPOILERS START HERE, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT READ PAST HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE SEEN THIS ARC BEFORE (THAT MEANS YOU SCHADENFREUDE AND SEDA)*
The smell of salt permeates the air. A gentle breeze tickles your face. Seagulls chirp in the distance. Fluffy white pillows race across the sky at a leisurely pace…Take a deep breath. Ah…can you feel it toonami-gaf? No really, can you feel it? That’s right my beloved nakama, it’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for. After one week and nearly 100 episodes, I have finally finished the Water 7/Enies Lobby arc(s) of One Piece and am here to share my impressions. Andrex, I apologize in advance.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_matdckw8Yj1rcf543o1_500.gif
*SPOILERS START HERE, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT READ PAST HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE SEEN THIS ARC BEFORE (THAT MEANS YOU SCHADENFREUDE AND SEDA)*
Whew, this arc was friggin’ incredible. Before Water Seven I considered myself a casual fan of One Piece. It was “meh” to me but I certainly didn’t get why people like Meta, Bass, Batdan, Bdubs and Mangod would make such a big fuss about it. I mean come on, what was the big deal? There was way too much yelling, the art looked like it was done by a drunk Stevie Wonder, Luffy was incompetent to the point of frustration…but somewhere along the way, it all clicked for me. One Piece wasn’t just some dumb kids show to shotgun beers to while waiting for Soul Eater to come on anymore. No my friends, Water 7/Enies Lobby is what converted me into a true believer. This is without a doubt one of the best Shonen arcs that I have ever seen. Seriously, it stands right up there with Yu Yu Hakusho’s Dark Tournament, Hunter x Hunter’s Yorknew City, G Gundam’s Gundam Fight, Bleach’s first Soul Society arc, Dragon Ball Z’s Frieza saga…I could go on, but you get the picture. Name any long running shonen series arc and I’ll argue that this matches or exceeds it, that’s how good Water 7/Enies Lobby is. Go on, I'll wait.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lseu46Vj8e1qj8mm6.gif
...Now that I think about it, it’s kind of silly to divide up Water 7 and Enies Lobby into separate arcs since the overall plot line overlaps. To avoid confusion I’m just going to refer to the whole thing as the Big Chested Damsel in Distress Super Awesome Ass Kicking Arc!
Wait, scratch that. I’ll just call it Water 7, it’s less descriptive but more concise. Now, where should I begin? Well…probably at the start. Yeah, definitely at the start.
Water 7 is a slow burn initially. The crew runs into Aokiji who saves a bunch of stranded people with his crazy ice powers and then promptly proceeds to kick Luffy’s ass. This was a really great moment for me to see because up until this point it seemed like Luffy was portrayed as some kind of invincible rubber god (RIP Enel). Aokiji straight up DOMINATED the Straw Hat crew with ease which helped not only them, but also me realize that they had a lot more room for growth and development. Thankfully this arc delivers both in spades. We also got a little backstory (no, not THAT kind of backstory) on Nico Robin which was nice because she had been nothing but an enigma up until this point.
Fast forwarding to their arrival at Water 7, I really hated Franky’s design when I first saw him. His forearms were ridiculously huge, his Hawaiian shirt was stupid, wearing nothing but a speedo pissed me off, the mascara eyes were laughable for a villain and his nose…christ, his nose didn’t even match his skin tone. I mean really, what the hell was this crap? Now, this was before I knew he was a cyborg and realized how awesome “Aniki” is. Still though, I shit you not toonami-gaf, that was my initial knee-jerk impression of their future crewmate.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjqicbjSH1qah4nko1_500.gif
The whole Usopp losing the money and realizing he’s a worthless liar subplot was really well done. I’ve had almost nothing but contempt for Usopp up to this point but this was a real tear-jerker for me. This is where I first started to really “get” Usopp’s character. Really, he’s just an average 17 year old kid traveling around the world with a bunch of superhuman monsters. He’s not ever going to match the physical strength or skill of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, or even Chopper. His fragility resonated with me and I was genuinely upset when he got the money stolen from him by Franky’s gang and then beaten up. I felt his pain and I wanted revenge for him just as much as his crew once they found out. Being able to establish an emotional connection with the viewer is important and Water 7 really cemented my feelings for these characters.
I thought the Usopp v Luffy thing was pretty overblown initially but after seeing the whole arc I understand why it was done. The actual fight though was incredible, it showed off the intelligence and skill Usopp can use in battle when not being a sniveling coward. This was something we hadn't seen before, it was refreshing.
Moving on, I wasn’t really shocked to find out that some of the Galley-La shipwrights were members of CP9. I don’t know why, but I always had a hunch for some reason that they would end up being major antagonists for the straw hats in some way. I’ll admit that I started to absolutely HATE Robin when she defected sides. Her actions were going to really dick over these people she had been traveling with for so long and all for what? Once I learned her motives were to turn herself in and save the crew my attitude obviously softened but god damn she was such a melodramatic whiny POS until the Straw Hats arrived on Enies Lobby and burned the world government flag.
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyvt2haJOS1ro7maeo2_500.gif
I WANT TO LIVE!
Now, the Enies Lobby fights are top tier. For real guys, every single one is incredible in their own right and for different reasons. I love how each member of the crew has taken some sort of step forward with their abilities. Chopper has monster point (HOLY SHIT BTW, THIS LITERALLY MADE MY JAW DROP), Sanji has diable jambe, Uso…I mean Sogeking has a new slingshot, Nami gets an upgraded weapon, Zoro has new oddly named sword techniques, Luffy has 2nd/3rd gear…If I had to rank the respective fights here’s how it would go:
1. Sanji v Wolf Douche
2. Luffy v Lucci
3. Franky v Lard Ass Zipper Mouth
4. Chopper v Annoying Staff Man
5. Luffy v Blueno
6. Nami v Kalifa
7. Zorro v Kaku
8. Robin v Spandam (FINISH HIM!)
I thought the Kaku/Zoro fight dragged on way longer than it needed to but really that’s my only complaint.
Once the Straw Hats dispatched their foes the arc was probably over, right? WRONG. Now they had to deal with the Buster Call which really meant fighting a shitload of grunts for a few episodes to save money. Oh, and Zoro gets one of his swords rusted. Bummer.
I will admit that I was sitting on the edge of my (sweaty) seat wondering just how in the world these pirates were going to escape Enies Lobby with now ship. But then, the Going Merry makes his (or her?) triumphant return to save the day. In all honestly this was a very heartwarming moment; I’ll admit that I started to tear up a bit. The last 3 or so episodes of the Water 7 arc are a textbook case on how to wrap up an arc. Honestly, they couldn’t have ended it any better if they tried.
http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0x81wPLFZ1qgboibo1_500.gif
goodnight, sweet prince
Water 7 has it all. Action. Drama. Romance. Adversity. Triumph. Sadness. This right here toonami-gaf is a masterpiece. I haven’t been this emotionally invested in an arc in a long time but One Piece really turned me into a believer here. This may sound silly but after experiencing the high’s and low’s of Water 7 with Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, Chopper, Nami, Sanji, Robin, and Franky; I feel as if I am a part of this crew. I’ve formed an unbreakable bond with these characters that I feel will last a lifetime.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m13xsciyZf1rniy7co1_500.gif
I know I skipped over a lot of things but if you have specific questions, feel free to ask. It’s a big arc so there’s plenty to talk about.
10/10
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lseu46Vj8e1qj8mm6.gif
...Now that I think about it, it’s kind of silly to divide up Water 7 and Enies Lobby into separate arcs since the overall plot line overlaps. To avoid confusion I’m just going to refer to the whole thing as the Big Chested Damsel in Distress Super Awesome Ass Kicking Arc!
Wait, scratch that. I’ll just call it Water 7, it’s less descriptive but more concise. Now, where should I begin? Well…probably at the start. Yeah, definitely at the start.
Water 7 is a slow burn initially. The crew runs into Aokiji who saves a bunch of stranded people with his crazy ice powers and then promptly proceeds to kick Luffy’s ass. This was a really great moment for me to see because up until this point it seemed like Luffy was portrayed as some kind of invincible rubber god (RIP Enel). Aokiji straight up DOMINATED the Straw Hat crew with ease which helped not only them, but also me realize that they had a lot more room for growth and development. Thankfully this arc delivers both in spades. We also got a little backstory (no, not THAT kind of backstory) on Nico Robin which was nice because she had been nothing but an enigma up until this point.
Fast forwarding to their arrival at Water 7, I really hated Franky’s design when I first saw him. His forearms were ridiculously huge, his Hawaiian shirt was stupid, wearing nothing but a speedo pissed me off, the mascara eyes were laughable for a villain and his nose…christ, his nose didn’t even match his skin tone. I mean really, what the hell was this crap? Now, this was before I knew he was a cyborg and realized how awesome “Aniki” is. Still though, I shit you not toonami-gaf, that was my initial knee-jerk impression of their future crewmate.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjqicbjSH1qah4nko1_500.gif
The whole Usopp losing the money and realizing he’s a worthless liar subplot was really well done. I’ve had almost nothing but contempt for Usopp up to this point but this was a real tear-jerker for me. This is where I first started to really “get” Usopp’s character. Really, he’s just an average 17 year old kid traveling around the world with a bunch of superhuman monsters. He’s not ever going to match the physical strength or skill of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, or even Chopper. His fragility resonated with me and I was genuinely upset when he got the money stolen from him by Franky’s gang and then beaten up. I felt his pain and I wanted revenge for him just as much as his crew once they found out. Being able to establish an emotional connection with the viewer is important and Water 7 really cemented my feelings for these characters.
I thought the Usopp v Luffy thing was pretty overblown initially but after seeing the whole arc I understand why it was done. The actual fight though was incredible, it showed off the intelligence and skill Usopp can use in battle when not being a sniveling coward. This was something we hadn't seen before, it was refreshing.
Moving on, I wasn’t really shocked to find out that some of the Galley-La shipwrights were members of CP9. I don’t know why, but I always had a hunch for some reason that they would end up being major antagonists for the straw hats in some way. I’ll admit that I started to absolutely HATE Robin when she defected sides. Her actions were going to really dick over these people she had been traveling with for so long and all for what? Once I learned her motives were to turn herself in and save the crew my attitude obviously softened but god damn she was such a melodramatic whiny POS until the Straw Hats arrived on Enies Lobby and burned the world government flag.
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyvt2haJOS1ro7maeo2_500.gif
I WANT TO LIVE!
Now, the Enies Lobby fights are top tier. For real guys, every single one is incredible in their own right and for different reasons. I love how each member of the crew has taken some sort of step forward with their abilities. Chopper has monster point (HOLY SHIT BTW, THIS LITERALLY MADE MY JAW DROP), Sanji has diable jambe, Uso…I mean Sogeking has a new slingshot, Nami gets an upgraded weapon, Zoro has new oddly named sword techniques, Luffy has 2nd/3rd gear…If I had to rank the respective fights here’s how it would go:
1. Sanji v Wolf Douche
2. Luffy v Lucci
3. Franky v Lard Ass Zipper Mouth
4. Chopper v Annoying Staff Man
5. Luffy v Blueno
6. Nami v Kalifa
7. Zorro v Kaku
8. Robin v Spandam (FINISH HIM!)
I thought the Kaku/Zoro fight dragged on way longer than it needed to but really that’s my only complaint.
Once the Straw Hats dispatched their foes the arc was probably over, right? WRONG. Now they had to deal with the Buster Call which really meant fighting a shitload of grunts for a few episodes to save money. Oh, and Zoro gets one of his swords rusted. Bummer.
I will admit that I was sitting on the edge of my (sweaty) seat wondering just how in the world these pirates were going to escape Enies Lobby with now ship. But then, the Going Merry makes his (or her?) triumphant return to save the day. In all honestly this was a very heartwarming moment; I’ll admit that I started to tear up a bit. The last 3 or so episodes of the Water 7 arc are a textbook case on how to wrap up an arc. Honestly, they couldn’t have ended it any better if they tried.
http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0x81wPLFZ1qgboibo1_500.gif
goodnight, sweet prince
Water 7 has it all. Action. Drama. Romance. Adversity. Triumph. Sadness. This right here toonami-gaf is a masterpiece. I haven’t been this emotionally invested in an arc in a long time but One Piece really turned me into a believer here. This may sound silly but after experiencing the high’s and low’s of Water 7 with Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, Chopper, Nami, Sanji, Robin, and Franky; I feel as if I am a part of this crew. I’ve formed an unbreakable bond with these characters that I feel will last a lifetime.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m13xsciyZf1rniy7co1_500.gif
I know I skipped over a lot of things but if you have specific questions, feel free to ask. It’s a big arc so there’s plenty to talk about.
10/10
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