Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!

Sad how people rate this down because they cant accept the fact, that this episode is better made than every anime episode since now. This episode was by far the best episode of all anime.

I actually stopped watching the anime but had to look at 1015 because of the hype and wow I was not disappointed. It definitely delivered.

The direction of this episode is outstanding. From the chosen artstyle during the parallel scenes or the match cuts to convey the contrast of emotions.. it was just *chef's kiss*

I really love the music as well. And the lack of music. They really know how to make an impact with just the sound or lack of it. From the nostalgic instrumental to simple sound effects of sandals walking on ground with purpose. Awesome.

This episode really elevated the manga chapter. The manga was great too but like this just did a landslide slamdunk. I was concerned how they'll do the backstory panels but yep hit per hit it was done beautifully. I cried in all of the emotional hits but when the backstory panels panned out to us... you may say I'm overreacting but like I just felt the 20 year journey in minutes. The determinations. The will. The dream. The time I spent loving this manga.. everything is worth it.

The pacing, emotions, colours, animation, story, characters all are wonderful and are 10/10 couldn't find any mistakes within this episode.

Hope the next episodes have the same pacing and director.

Honestly this was the best episode I've ever seen in an anime. The animation the direction all were a perfect 10/10. Megumi Ishitani and all the other staff that worked on this completely shattered the expectations of the viewers. I really hope we get to see more episodes like this in the future.

One year ago I decided to watch One Piece. The reason I didn't watch it before was probably the main reason many people don't watch it in the first place and is its length. +1000 episodes. But let me tell you, it is worth it and i'm not saying that the show only gets better on this episode, it's a great story since the very beginning and there are many special and epic moments that really explains its popularity in Manga and Anime.

But this episode man, I didn't feel that excited and thrilled in a long time watching any show. It only lasted 20 minutes but it will last for ever as one of the best episode of any anime in history. If you read this and haven't watched One Piece, do it! You won't regret this amazing experience.