One Piece Wano Thoughts Part 2

One Piece Wano thoughts part 2

This arc was so damn long. Like almost too long. But also it felt like some of the end was rushed. (Like a chapter or two for Robins and Jimbeis fights didn't feel satisfying, minks where basically off acreen)

Did not see the Kanjuro twist coming. Love being surprised.

The whole Raid fight(s) was a lot. Like so much going on, everyone moving around every two seconds. It being more than just the crew fighting/we're tracking just was a lot. Don't feel like some things had enough time to shine.

Oda not keeping people dead made those that did die not impactful in the moment. Anytime some "dies" I'm just thinking are they really or will some random thing save them. (Kin dying could have been so impactful but then he just wasn't put together correctly since punk hazard, come on Oda, that kinda sucked).

Overall, loved Kaido as the villain of the arc. He's noble in some ways, evil in others. Very good villain overall.

Ace 😭

Finally getting to the big fight and it definitely paid off. Seeing the group all work together without having to say much was cool. Zoro blocking the Big Mom Kaido attack shows how damn strong he is.

Love how both Kaido and Big Mom find Law's powers annoying/they don't have an immediate defense for them.

Wait, what's at the end of Luffy's dream that's the same as Roger's?

Nami getting protective over Tama is cute. Mama bear Nami again with kids.

Eating up every Marco crum I get. He's so funny. Old veteran just happy to be there. Izo carrying him out of the battle as he rambled about old legends had me cackling.

Killer is cool as hell. His short screen time with the Hawkins fight, go get em partner. Loved it.

Law doing all this and saying it's so he can learn about history is hilarious to me. Boy is annoyed and always having a bad day and saying it's just to learn history just came off funny.

The time limit and bombs in the basement felt not needed. There was already so much going on, so many fights, the whole place on fire. I get it, but meh.

The that's how dinosaurs work joke did nothing for me. Kinda dumb.

Sanji having to battle internally of becoming emotionless could be really interesting. Hoping we get more of that.

Loved the Zoro v King fight. Getting to see Zoro work out internally about the sword and King's body's abilities. He is the GOAT for a reason!

King is hot. Why have I seen nothing about how hot he is. Nice surprise.

The way I squealed when Zoro said Luffy is his best friend!!

Gum Gum / Nika lore drop is great. Unfortunately kinda knew it from spoilers cause the Internet broke when that happened. Still cool to see it and I like the look of it far better than his gear three and four forms. Particularly the rallying people. He's been doing that since day one and that adds an extra layer to it.

I need, need, more information on Zoro and the fucking grim reaper. What the hell happened after the panel?! We're just skimming over that?!

Yamato holding they're own with Kaido, his wolf form is sweet. Helping keep Momo on track and getting used to his dragon powers. Cute.

The so-and-so samurai, Ushimari, is definitely related to Zoro right? SBS said not his father but could be uncle or something right.

Going to miss Law, Kid and Luffy bickering. They bring back the silliness of pre time skip.

Sabo didn't kill Cobra, there's no way. Cobra was dying and they probably planned it that for some reason and Vivi went with Sabo to fight in the revolution.

Questions though. Shanks presumably knew what he was stealing. Did he intend to eat it? Did he plan to give it to Luffy? So many questions there.

Are Kaido and Big Mom dead? Or just stuck floating in lava...cause that's a thing they can do ...

Shanks is on screen for two seconds, using haki from offshore and it's the hottest fucking thing.

Love the flag handoff to Mom at the end. The open invitation to join the crew. Luffy felt like a proper captain, proper emperor in that moment.

Haven't watched the anime in some time, it's pacing has been so bad in the past. Do want to sit down to watch Wano. Have seen edits of these fights and feel like they got to expand on what Oda was rushed to get out for weekly.

Anyways, onward to Egghead!!