Review by bkrislam

It was an enjoyable episode - the animation and art were absolutely legendary. Toei Animation truly went above and beyond, reaching an insane level of quality that's hard to describe. They even improved the manga adaptationt.

However, the problem is that the episode didn't emotionally impact me the way I had hoped. I had been eagerly waiting for this flashback, expecting it to break me and leave me in tears, but my emotions were barely stirred. This was mostly due to the poor use of sound effects and background music, which should have created a much more sorrowful and immersive atmosphere.

I hope they improve this aspect in the upcoming episodes. Still, we can't deny that this episode was excellent in many ways. One Piece is back at an incredible level, and with each episode, my love for this masterpiece keeps growing.