One Piece: Strong World

One Piece: Strong World, the tenth film in the long-running anime series, directed by Eiichiro Oda himself, is a bold cinematic adventure that perfectly embodies the spirit of the beloved manga. Released in 2009, the film was a landmark moment for fans, marking Oda's direct involvement in crafting a unique story set within his expansive pirate universe.

The movie kicks off with a gripping premise: the notorious pirate Shiki the Golden Lion, a formidable foe who once rivaled Gol D. Roger, emerges from hiding to wreak havoc on the world. With his powerful Devil Fruit ability to manipulate gravity, Shiki captures Nami, recognizing her navigational skills as vital for his plans. This sets the stage for the Straw Hat Pirates to venture into a floating archipelago full of monstrous creatures, bizarre landscapes, and high-stakes battles.

Visually, Strong World is stunning. The animation is vibrant and fluid, a significant step up from the TV series, with detailed backgrounds and impressive action sequences. The character designs stay true to Oda's iconic style, and the movie uses color and movement to evoke the whimsical yet dangerous world of One Piece. Shiki himself is a visually striking villain, with his wild mane of hair and cocky demeanor, making him a memorable addition to the One Piece rogues' gallery.

However, the movie's plot feels somewhat rushed. The 113-minute runtime struggles to balance action, character moments, and narrative depth. As a result, certain story beats lack the emotional weight expected from One Piece. Shiki, despite his intriguing backstory and menacing presence, ultimately feels underdeveloped, with his motivations remaining too simplistic for a character of his stature.

The Straw Hat Pirates are charming as ever, showcasing their unique personalities and abilities. The bond between the crew remains the heart of the story, and scenes of camaraderie shine brightly. Yet, due to the film's focus on spectacle, many characters are sidelined, leaving fan favorites like Robin and Franky with minimal impact on the plot.

One standout element is the emotional resonance of Nami's storyline. Her determination to protect her friends, even in dire circumstances, embodies the themes of loyalty and sacrifice that define One Piece. Luffy's inevitable showdown with Shiki is exhilarating, but the resolution feels predictable-favoring flashy attacks over clever strategy.

Ultimately, One Piece: Strong World is a treat for fans, offering explosive battles, nostalgic character moments, and a glimpse into the world Oda has so lovingly crafted. While it may not reach the narrative heights of the series' best arcs, it captures the adventure, humor, and heart that make One Piece iconic. For newcomers, it's a fun, action-packed introduction to the series, but long-time fans may find themselves wishing for a bit more depth.

Rating: 8.5/10 A thrilling yet slightly shallow entry that celebrates the spirit of One Piece while leaving room for more.

Another wonderful One Piece Movie, Strong World is worse than the other three movies (Z, Gold, Stampede) but it's still amazing tho. It's in the fourth place to my opinion.

Still it has special place for me maybe for everbody because it's the last pre-time skip movie of One Piece.

As a story it's really great, has some strange characters and lastly of course the villain.

Frankly I didn't like how the producers represent the main villain because he looks like stronger than Luffy, actually he is. Anyways, There is no problem other than that. If you are a One Piece fan, of course you would be happy at the end of the movie if you're not I still think that you'll enjoy.

Thank you for reading, I hope I could have helped you with this review.

This is the best movie coming from a shounen anime. I am not a fan of One Piece. I watched this movie 5 or 6 years back and I loved it. I become obsessed with this characters and their powers and this gorgeous world. After watching this movie I started the series, skipping the filler episodes. The series is not as good as this movie but you can get some entertainment out of it as long as you skip the filler. Now back to this movie. The world here is just breathtaking. The visuals are amazing with the vibrant colors and all. I love the enormous creatures, the big trees and the floating islands. The characters are not that dull as in the series when they only laugh about stupid stuff. They are written preatty good for a shounen movie. Overall this movie is a spectacular piece of animation that I really enjoy and appreciate it.

One piece: the movie 10 - strong world Is about the straw hat pirates meeting a legendary pirates, who takes an interest in they Navigator and everything goes to the zoo after that.

When watching the movie I could just feel that the original Creator oda was in the writing seat. Hard to describe but just the way the characters talk and interact and the villains desires the perfect balance between serious and wacky it's just all there. Felt so much like the TV Show and manga, that you just knew that this one is not like the previous films. Especially Luffy I love the take they took on him in movie 6, but this is just right.

And the story is a fun what if. What if this legendary pirate from the old days appeared and Luffy was in his way. It's just such a great experience to see if you're a fan of the franchise like me.

The designs are good. The colors of them are weird. I don't think that usopp should be colored like everybody else, but the designs look good enough.

If you are a Nami enjoy like me, then the movie is great fun and put a lot of focus on her. But all the straw hat pirates get some cool moment and especially when they all get in the suits, It is such an Epic moments.

It is a solid one piece adventure and feel like a lost chapter of the manga. Would recommend.

The story is great, with the Strong World adding a lot of time to the story. The art is great, with some strange elements like Franky's hair with a banana and Brook smoking. The sound is great, but not unexpected. The characters are original, with Luffy's crew having a 10 out of 10 rating. Shiki is an outstanding character, and the characters are well-developed. The movie is a great addition to the One Piece arc, and if you enjoy the anime, you won't be disappointed. The key is not to overrate it, as the story moves fast and the art is great. Overall, if you enjoy One Piece and don't expect much from this movie, you'll love it and even give it a 10.