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YOOO I JUST WATCHED THIS EPISODE AND OMG-

⚠️One Piece ep 940 SPOILERS⚠️

The townspeople and otoko just absolutely laughing through their sobs, because at that point if they stopped with all their laughter and joyfulness or if someone took that away from them. Who else are they? Just a bunch of sad/depressed people living in poverty, on the edge of dying from hunger.

I love seeing Zoro's confusion and i guess his bit of anger towards the townspeople, because it brings such a contrast that I just adore for some reason.

I loved seeing how Yasuie was connected to everything.

Screenshot redraw from Wano

(my dumbass just realized how zoomed out it was lol)

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ONE PIECE WANO SPOILERS EP 1038

Otama, a nobody little kid told to stay at home while the adults fight the war, barging in with nothing but her guts and unmistakable charisma and single handedly turning the tide of the entire war is such a good parallel to Luffy at Marineford.

This arc is full of such parallels to pre time skip arcs. I’ll probably yap about it fully once I’m actually done with the arc but it’s got me wanting to rewatch the last 1000 episodes.

ONE PIECE WANO SPOILERS FOR EP 1033

Paraphrasing the Sanji Zoro convo

Zoro: How are you so good at bandaging and splints

Sanji: It’s not that different from trussing and prepping meat

Zoro: Am just a piece of meat to you?

Sanji: Please, you’re not that appetizing

ONE PIECE WANO SPOILERS FOR EP 1020

Sanji calling Robin for help in front of everyone is my favorite Sanji moment in this arc so far.

Like most of the fandom I have a love hate relationship with Sanji’s character because he has the potential to be a really well developed character but in many arcs ends up being a very shallow one. Coming off of Whole Cake Island which is a very strong Sanji arc, Wano felt soo lacking. His peeping gag was back, he was using the germa tech despite his conviction not to, he was insecure about Jinbei replacing him as the ‘smart’ one of the stronger strawhats. After an arc where our crew was separated and went through a lot for Sanji it felt like he was unsure of his place in the story and was revisiting all his “positions”.

Then came this villain Black Maria, who embodied and questioned the shallow aspect of his character and by extension his chivalry. She demonstrates that men like him are quick to think themselves heroes that save women from harassment and violence but internally want to inflict this harassment and violence on women as well. Sanji runs in thinking a woman might be getting harassed, beats up the guy, but when he’s escaping we see that exact scene is one of his fantasies. It’s legitimate criticism of his character. I wish it would be a learning moment. Sanji refuses to fight against women as usual and he’s put in a position where he can either die, call Robin and put his friend and a woman in danger, or fight women. This happens all the time but Sanji here makes the easy decision to cry for help.

What’s great about it is, this is an incredibly humiliating moment for a “chivalrous man”. We see a bunch of other manly men in the show react with disdain and ridicule at the fact that he would go crying for help from a woman, the opposite of “chivalry” in their eyes. Even the villain women working under Black Maria are shocked and disappointed because this doesn’t fit the “chivalrous” image. But Sanji isn’t giving up his friend, he’s not betraying her, he’s asking for help. Because he trusts her, because he knows he can rely on her. The key here being, unlike Black Maria’s expectations Sanji’s wish to protect women is not just to seem more manly and chivalrous. He would rather have the world think he’s a weak spineless coward than hit a woman. That’s in this context a rarer thing than to simply proclaim he’d rather die. It proves that his morals come from within and that he stands on them.

Robin, of course, shows up immediately, saves his ass and says “Thank you for relying on me, it made me happy”. This is what got me crying because Robin doesn’t think less of him for a second because their places have been swapped before. In water 7 and ennies lobby she tried to make the choice of dying instead of asking for help and putting her friends in danger. She saw first hand that that hurt them more than any buster call could have. It was her and Sanji on that train where she refused to accept his help and it did nothing but hurt them and delay the inevitable. She learned that day that she was worthy of being protected and that her friends would walk into a death trap for her. She was resolved to do the same. Of course it makes her happy to have the chance to do that for her crew.

On a side note, Sanji and Zoro’s views on women are often pitted against each other as “protect women” vs “view them as an equal” but this arc we saw Zoro protecting a woman that couldn’t fight (Komurasaki/Hiyori) and Sanji trusting and relying on a woman to save him in a dangerous situation.

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I really want to end this year with something beautiful

In my opinion Basil is beautiful enough to handle this role 🔮✨

So, happy New Year to everyone ❤️🐉✨

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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!!

One piece Wano thoughts part 1

I was kinda dreading those "filler" chapters before Wano starts, and Oda does what he does and makes it all so interesting. Shanks is able to walk in and talk with the elders?! The empty throne was such a cool idea for unison (even if it's actually a government lie). Who the fuck is Imu and why is there a giant straw hat?!

Struggling more than normal with following who is who with all the exposition happening and the very very Japanese names.

Love Luffy and Zoro together on their own. Sad that only lasted a minute. Zoro really wanting to see the sword Luffy straight up stole is hilarious.

Kaido's introduction is fantastic.

Mihawk caring about Perona as she's leaving makes the he's the adoptive dad headcannon official. Such a softy.

Do not believe Komurasaki is dead for one minute. Was thinking she was Momo's sister for minute but maybe not. (Update: HA! I was right)

Luffy using being in prison as a training opportunity is the most shonen thing ever

Mad we didn't get to see how Law got out of Hawkins trap. It's implied Drake helped, I guess. But not clear. (I just want to see my man doing more things)

That panel though of Law in cuffs, bloodied, kimono open....thank you Oda.

Kid being mad about Killer is super cute

Indifferent about the warlords being abolished so far. Will see where that goes.

Storytime with Sengoku is kinda funny. Like can't let him leave but can't give him any real jobs.

Oden's whole backstory got me crying by the end. Get it's part of the point, but shame him and Luffy don't get to interact, they'd have fun together.