One Piece - I'm Gonna Be the Pirate King!

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Bunny Tracks said:
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The only person i can think of that it could possibly be is Boa Hancock.

and wait, did they really end the first season before even leaving the east blue? Imagine the later seasons, hows that gonna fly for stuff like marineford, they just gonna blitz through the entire war in a two parter? I know the anime likes to stretch out content but goddamn.
 
I guess it would have been fine if I hadn't watched the anime. Since it's such a faithful adaptation I found myself looking up the anime equivalent scenes and feeling it didn't really have the same emotional impact. A lot of it due to the limitation of live action though. Weirdly enough I rather liked the sword play though and would have loved it if every fight had the same over the top quality as Mihawks introduction.

But still I hope it does reasonably well, it certainly deserves to compared to something like Netflix's Cowboy Bebop or Deathnote.
 
NoonmanR said:
and wait, did they really end the first season before even leaving the east blue? Imagine the later seasons, hows that gonna fly for stuff like marineford, they just gonna blitz through the entire war in a two parter? I know the anime likes to stretch out content but goddamn.
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They did it in 8 episodes, speed ran it to the detriment of everything while also adding a time wasting Garp plot that did little to improve things.

I honestly think the next one might be worse since I have a horrible feeling they won't be able to cope without a " boss" fight so they'll do to the end of Alabaster in one season.

This season has been just shy of 100 chapters. that would be over 120.

While we're never getting that far based off their pacing they'd then try to do Sky Island in 3 and Water 7 and Ennies Lobby in 4


Oh and new chapter

 
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No break next week, but I swear if this cuts away from the action I will lose my goddamn mind.

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Alright bros, I've done it out of sheer boredom & saw it all.

I was writing this shit due to a lot of things bugging me.
> Gol D. Roger & Garp look great, also I forgot, was Mihawk actually there for bis execution in the manga?

> I don't like this intro, it's too Netflix for me, mainly the lines. That said, I'm very mixed on Iñaki as Luffy. I kinda like it, but not at the same time. He seems too hyperactive & squeaky at times.

> That Luffy stabbing himself in the face is very new to me. I feel weird about it.

> They blackwashed Lucky Roux & Yasopp

> IIRC, Alvida is supposed to be the fairest of them all, not the strongest. Netflix pulled their Hollywood girlboss "strong" female character already.

> Koby's casting is almost perfect... is what I would say if he wasn't being played by a pooner. Seriously, search his deadname, Morgana Davies, now Morgan Davies. Also, I think he should be a bit younger, like, around 10-12 y/o considering the timeskip later. Also, he kinda looks like Kate McKinnon. I'm actually angry, why the fuck does Trannetflix has to make my favourite side-character in the series played by the tranny? Just a few latest chapters ago, being a Cobychad was worth it after 20+ years for One Piece fans. Now there's this shit.

> They blackwashed Baroque Works' Mr. 7... Never change Netflix.

> Zoro feels too jock-like, not aloof enough.

> Weird that Bink's Sake is playing on Shanks ship. It's supposed to be a cute Easter Egg, but just feels chronologically wrong.

> I don't like this Shanks. He seems too smug & cunty, instead of a bro.

> I'm kinda warming up to this Luffy, even though he lacks the naive innocence of the OG Luffy & seems too hyperactive.

> NAMI SEXOOOOOOO. Seriously tho, a 4-5/10. Needs more booba & preferrably some more ass too, her sex appeal mainly comes post-Arlong anyway, which I've heard is the series finale. I would say I'm happy Netflix didn't go through with another Gingercide on another redhead, but Nojiko became Nogjiko. I like to think some colorblind retard at Netflix accidentally blackwashed the Bluehead instead of the Redhead kek. All said & done, Netflix Nami is still a cute & I can somewhat bear her upcoming girlbossery (It's Netflix).

> Koby is still the best of all castings rn, which is sad, cause again, literally a tranny. Meanwhile Zoro just seems off, maybe it's his English. Also, he seems to be lacking his aloofness for now. Also, Koby's actor was in a movie named "Bussy", which doesn't surprise me, cause again, troon actor, but doesn't makes sense either, cause he's technically a cuntboy, not a "bussy".

> Thet made Helmeppo handsome kek. Also, a surprisingly great job on Axe-Hand Morgan, at least by Netflix standards. His jaw actually feels like an 80's prop prosthetic instead of CGI. Honestly, the set building is deserving of credit, Morgan's office looks great.

> Naked Twink Helmeppo fanservice. Alright, now make Nami almost naked.

> Once again, I really like this Luffy, but he also still needs his aspects of pure soul & kind hearted innocence. He seems too.... how do I put this, Americanised? Too Netflix maybe? IDK, just feels off.

> I like the fights, they're well done, especially Zoro's. But Nami feels like the same girlboss issues with "nimble girl easily defeats trained fighter men" issue Hollywood has since a while. I'll give one leeway tho that Nami is fighting with a big stick & is mainly parrying or hitting from a distance.

> Even with fucked up hair Helmeppo looks somehow good, I don't know if this is good casting or bad casting.

Thinking of it now, this version of Koby is bit off inferior in a way compared to the OG one. He's lacking in his own initiative & drive. The whole Alvida part was him finding his backbone & deciding to pursue his dream, where Luffy helps him. Here? he's basically being hauled along by Luffy, & then later quits midway telling Luffy he wants to make a choice. He's supposed to do it since the beginning, that's the entire point of Alvida Arc for Koby.

> Nice to see the Den Den Mushi aren't forgotten. Also, Garp is still great, but not really at the same time when compared to the OG.

> BUGGYBROS!!! Honestly, he seems less impactful than the OG Clownchad.

> Nice to see that the logo is finally showing the true main character of the series.

> Apparently being a Devil Fruit user is the equivalent to being an X-MEN in this version.

> PANDAMAN!!!

> Once again, Buggy is great & this one could be great, but this Buggy specifically doesn't seem impactful at all. Hee needs to speak more funny & kinda creepy clown & less schizo pirate version of Sweet Tooth from Twisted Metal, trying to impersonate Joker. Imagine he just goes "I'M DA BUGEE BAYBEE" once.

> I forgot Garp wore that cap in the manga kek? It's kinda cute.

> Once again, Buggy seems more schizo than funny yet kinda creepy. Also, I might be forgetting, but I don't remember him holding towns captive. I very much could be forgetting tho. Also, him ranting about Shanks doesn't have much weight without the flashback.

> I don't remember my OP lore well, but I don't think that seawater was supposed to be this sort of Kryptonite to Devil Fruit users? I thought the only weakness was that they couldn't swim.

> The Lord of the Coast surprisingly looks good in live action. I'm mixed about that show of Conqueror's Haki tho.

> Zoro still doesn't feel like Zoro, it's not just his English. The entire character just fells different than the OG.

> No lie, Zoro VS Buggy makes me think about how a Raiden VS Monsoon from Metal Gear Revengeance live action would be like. Seriously, just play "There Will Be Blood" in the background.

> Buggy losing due to tard-rage is very Buggy. It's the "outcast" retardation tho which is weirding me out. He tried it before by calling his crew freaks before too.

> Not a bad Gum Gum Bazooka. Extremely anti-climactic battle tho, at least compared to the OG one. Also, it's funny how the Morgan fight showed signs of Nami kinda pulling a Hollywood girlboss, but here, Nami's idea of holding Buggy's body parts is actually from Luffy here.

> Once again, Zoro is very different from the OG version here. He's not the type to leave an entire town shackled up. He's never that callous, despite being a cunt at times.

> The Den Den Mushi Bluetooth really makes you realise the weirdness of putting a living snail in your ear.

> Luffynardo Da Monki draws a beautiful flag. Also, Nami is really cute in reading glasses, apparently that's from the anime she uses them for cartography.

> I really love Garp's ship, Garp's actor is great too.

> Poor Bluetooth Den Den Mushi :(

> Finally, some Zoro aloofness is here, needs a bit more deadpan to it tho.

> The GOD Usopp (who's definitely not Sogeking) episode is here. Surprisingly, him being Black doesn't seem like a Blackwash cause of Oda's notes. He actually has a job here, which is nice. No Usopp's Pirates tho sadly. Now, addressing the Zunesha in the ship... WHERE THE FUCK IS USOPP'S NOSE?!? WHAT THE FUCK NETFLIX!

> I like that Shogi to Luffy transition. Speaking of transitions, I'd like to remind everyone that Koby's actor is a tranny.

> Nami's got some weird girlbossery going on, but nothing obnoxious for now.

> I really like the set for Kaya's garden, seriously production budget is the one commendable thing this series has.

> Kaya seems even more frail in this version. Also, Kuro's actor is great, he nails the glasses tic beautifully. Also, Nyaban Bros. Buchi & Sham now work as staff for Kaya. Except, Sham is genderbent now, tho I don't mind it, cause she's kinda cute. Also, Jango doesn't show up.

> Ah yes, Gatorade Blue Bolt Tea.

> Something in me is happy they didn't turn Shogi into something like Chess, Othello or Reversi.

> Netflix is already using Nami to be their Reddit commie socialist mouthpiece. Way to prove me wrong Kikeflix.

> I like the Blacks (the clothing, not the people). Also, I forgot Zoro drinks a lot. Oh yeah, Nami's Qi Pao looks great.

> The more I look at it, Ray Stevenson (RIP) would've made a great Garp. This Garp already feels like Ray Stevenson wannabe.

> Merry is actually dead in this one, & Kuro does the glasses tic with his claws. Kino.

> Arlong looks like shit, fucking fish nigger kek. Also, he got bought a bit early, but he actually does seem to have more weight as a villain now. IIRC, the Netflix writers talked about wanting to add more stakes in some interview before.

> That "Sheesh, fans have gotten so toxic." by Buggy is a good reminder that this series is from the same production company behind the Cowboy Bebop live action.

> Again, that Netflix stench of girlboss with Nami is showing with how obnoxiously snarky she is. Tho that whole "rich people bad" point is shot down, so it's not as bad.

> Extending from the last point, the entire girl talk with Nami & Kaya feels wrong to me. Not only is this section almost unnecessarily long, but feels even longer where the male Straw Hat crew are in the kitchen with Usopp where he starts going "hey, maybe Kaya like-likes me!" & Nami talking with Kaya & basically giving her the inspirational advice about being stronger than she thinks. Now it's a nice advice, but this is the type of shit that should be coming from Usopp, someone she has known for most of her life, not from some outsider, & specially not from Nami, the woman she just caught stealing her family stuff. She did leave that shit back tho, that's in character for her

> Sham defeated Zoro with a bottle to the head...

> The Black kid has the deadbeat father... Bravo Netflix. Also, I'm not gonna lie bros, I find Usopp's mother hot.

> Koby appears to offer a hand, with his homie Helmeppo. We are now quite a way off the OG series.

> Sham is a cute.

>Really like these Jolly Roger logos.

> Where's my seething manlet brat Zoro? Also, this entire backstory doesn't feel right. He's supposed to be annoying punk brat with a taller girl mogging him.

> Kuina is ugly as fuck, she's got a fucking schnozz. Her actress looks better than what the show makes her look like. Looks like they (almost understandably so) dropped the breast hiding thing from this version.

> Sham is now hot, tho I prefer the actress herself more than the character here. Also, can she just stop hissing FOR ONE SECOND!!! She doesn't do any cute purring to counter it either.

> Maybe I'm forgetting, but I never saw this entire monologue of, & I quote "You'll surpass me in size, strength and speed. Eventually you'll surpass me in everything. That's nature. I'm small now and fast. But soon all the boys will get taller and stronger. Their arms will be longer than mine. Don't you get it? Girls can beat boys but no woman can beat a man." shit in the manga. She's absolutely right, but I don't remember it in the manga, I think Oda's based gigachad energy leaked a bit without Netflix jannying it up.

That said, Kuina looks like a sore loser with this argument, looking for an excuse for when she loses.

Kunia wasn't gonna lose to Zoro eventually because he is a guy, she was gonna lose because she doesn't have the drive, power, (to put in the work, put in the hours & take what's hers that's not even talking about the lack of Black & Samoan in her veins & her culture changing the games .... please get this joke, I'll love you for it) he does, meaning she would never be able to use Haki.

> I don't even feel bad for Kuina's death here, she's that ugly here to me. Hell, I have Yellow Fever & yet I'm that unbiased about it here. Also, we don't see her body here, unlike the manga, killing the shock of it harder than Kuina.

> Finally, Zoro's shit sense of direction is showing. Now he just needs to be more deadpan

> Kuro's actor is surprisingly good. He might actually be a bit more threatening than the OG series.

> Zoro's battles are probably my favorite.

> Merrybros, I'm not ready for the saddest death in the series. Moreso the butchering of it, to be more precise.

> Kaya & Usopp kissing is the one of the things I wish the actual series would've done, instead of Netflix one.

> Somehow, Grandpa Garp reveal is kinda mid here, it lacks the comedy & the shock. It actually feels bit too early & detrimental.

> Where the fuck is Ace? Also, I like Garp's shirt. Also Garp was never this cutthroat in the OG series.

> Why am I excited for the Den Den Mushi?

> Baratie Arc time

> "You Old Shitbag" alright, already love it.

> They did great with Sanji, but somehow bad with Zoro. He's not really this sarcastic in OG.

> Holy shit, Mihawk is actually very well done. Not the best, but surprisingly good. Same with Don Krieg, despite being a jobber. That said, while Mihawk's introduction here is great, it's way more casual badass than intense & foreboding danger. In fact, that actually makes things even worse due to how anti-climactic it feels in comparison to the OG version. Like, the whole thing is lacking in scale, while Mihawk has a swagger here, he's not menacing like the OG. While him taking a one-man battle against an entire fleet is cool as fuck, his intro is basically just being a casual phone call while fucking up nobodies, which just takes the menace you had from watching his ship come into view after the current threat, Kreig, has built up the mysterious monster that fucked up his fleet. It makes me wonder how the Zoro VS Mihawk fight would go.

Now, all that said, Garp... why the fuck would you set Mihawk of all people on... your own grandson? Do you want him fucking dead? Seriously, Garp doesn't seem like a person who'd like Warlord system to me. Maybe it's to show the Warlord system & give Koby a moment do disagree with Garp?

Also, this Don Kreig cameo ruins upcoming development for Luffy. Luffy beating a scheming trickster of a captain like Krieg is a great moment for Luffy, & it's actually fun to see Luffy fuck him up.

> Remove what looks like peas, & it actually looks like good food.

> They're trying to create some sort of thing with Zoro & Nami & I just hope there's no shipping involved.

> I thought Mihawk is a legend, how can he just walk in & have no one but Zoro recognise him? Not to include, Zoro only does so out of fanboyism.

> I like the Cody scenes.

> I like this Usopp, he has the essence of OG Usopp.

> Nami really rocks the pink top.

> The color of Mihawk's pants is really bad, it looks like he's naked cause of his skin tone matching the pants.

> Mihawk truly is the 2nd best casting after Coby.

> Honestly, this fight isn't that bad, but there are issues just compared to the OG. Mainly the lack of stuff. there's no inner monologue, none of the anime music, & Zoro's actor not being that expressive, unlike the OG one, there's no desperation, & by proxy no impact. Honestly, Mihawk's intro really did also effect this even moreso than I thought.

> It's nice to see some smidge of the OG Zoro & his conviction there.

> I have to say I like how they treated Zoro's near death being treated as an eye opening moment for Luffy is actually a cool change since I don't really remember Luffy. I don't remember the manga version much except he was going to take on Mihawk himself until he got verbally humbled down by Mihawk himself, but I like what they did here.

In fact, Zoro actually seems to taking his 1st mate role seriously here at times with how he seems to be the most observant one of the crew by keenly noting suspicious behaviour & pressing people on their bullshittery.

> Arlong is here instead of Don Krieg, & Now that I think about it, the writers are trying to overhype Arlong, which Don Krieg got fucked up early by Mihawk. That said, Arlong's got some great OST.

> Gotta say, Sanji's back story is pretty well done, could be it's own short film honestly.

> Time for some Black on Brown violence

> Arlong fight is neither good nor bad. this show has nowhere near enough energy or speed to sell Luffy's attacks. Meanwhile Zoro's fights are pretty good cause they have some back & forth choreograhy-wise, while Luffy's fight is 90% standing about & waiting to punch.

But the OST is great to me. That said, why didn't they just use the anime OST is beyond me.

> NAMI SEXOOOOOOO!!! It's the dress.

> Luffy's actor is surprisingly good here. Even Zoro's not bad.

> Alright, finally Garp might start acting like an actual Marine & treat the Straw Hats like actual pirates... "We Will Capture Them". FFS Garp, can't believe he of all people need to be told to man up.

> Sanji's actor might be the best in the bunch. Zeff is well done too.

> Buggybros, we are so back.

> Dragon Tattoo reference, not bad Netflix.

> Nice to see the Zoro & Sanji frenemity in bloom already.

> Arlong Park is an actual water park, pretty neat detail honestly.

> Arlong's plan of taking over the seas & mogging the Marines seems bullshit later in the manga due to Smoker & many else real Marines later on. But here? Marines are so non-threatning that you'd think Arlong actually might win. I can't tell if this is supposed to be this way, or not.

> I don't know if they're contacts, but this Nami has beautiful eyes on face close-ups.

> Alright the eyes are definitely contacts. That, or it's a beautiful coincidence they found a child actress with the exact same eyes.

> Didn't think of it yet, but I kinda like Zoro'a shirt, not as cool as Garp's beach shirt tho.

> They cut off Nami's release where she goes home & fucks up the house, after meeting the Straw Hat crew & telling them to fuck off.

> Nogjiko is here. No seriously, Nojiko turned into Niggajiko is the weirdest & most unnecessary Blackwash I've seen in a while. At least find a hot Black girl if you're going to do it, I have Jungle Fever issues & even I can tell you she doesn't look good. Seriously, it really reminds you that the producers behind this are the same ones as the Cowboy Bebop live action.

Also, & I admit to not remembering much of this arc, but I thought Arlong put a ban of sorts on weapons, so EboNojiko pulling out a rifle feels a bit off. I admit I could be remembering wrong tho, I read this shit years ago.

> I like Bell-mère's design here more (mainly the hair) but not her face. Also, there's a lack of energy in her scenes. Also, Negrojiko feels like a non-character here, she was a bigger character in the manga. Also, they killed a bit of Genzo's character too, with him not yelling at everyone in the family for her mistake, or buying Nami the book.

They also changed the Bell-mère's story a bit. In the manga, she turns up at the island still as a Marine & passed the children off to Genzo to get a doctor, while refusing medical treatment we're just largely told she was injured as she finds them. Large amounts of blood even on clothing is not allowed either apparently.

> Bell-mère's death is possibly the worst change I can think of for now in the entire adaptation. Where's the badass MILF with a shitty haircut who bursts through the door before Arlong even knocks on it, with a cigarette in her mouth & shoves the rifle down his throat? Here? She waits for him to force his way in, as he absently shoves the rifle away from him. Very progressive Netflix, very stunning, such brave. Also, kid Nojiko as no dialogue for some reason, is it an accent issue with the present Nojiko? IDK, just seems something bad to me.

> Captain Nezumi doesn't look as conniving as the OG.

> NiggArlong just pulled a "you people?" Kek. They're really trying to pull that American History shit on this bitch. That, or Arlong just doesn't know that slavery is not a Fishmen only issue. He's also already going for the "reparations" by basically guilting Nezumi into accepting the usual price because "muh racism." Arlong throwing the "you're smarter than people give you credit for" line Nezumi used on him back in his face is fucking great tho. Also, there's a Jinbei namedrop, & Arlong is dilating at the mention of the superior alpha fishchad.

> Bros, I think my jungle fever is kicking in, Niggojiko is kinda cute to me now. I think it's the DSLs, or the accent, or the body markings. That said, I still can't defend this in right conscience. It's not like Baroque Works' Mr. 7, this is a somewhat memorable character to be done this to.

> Maybe it's the actor, but the Black guy talking about slavery, unintentionally feels on the nose. It's not supposed to be, but I'm too jaded by negro fatigue & ultimately nigger exhaustion from Hollywood.

> I really like this Helmeppo, he's surprisingly more competent than just a comedy relief. It's like Bayverse Starscream from Michael Bay Transformers films compared to nearly any other Starscream in Transformers.

> Another good thing apart from Helmeppo might be the Garp & Zeff scenes. They're also combined with a showcase of what led to Koby & Helmeppo becoming bros by undergoing their timeskip character arcs. It's nice to see, & seems like something that could be possible & be even nice to see in the manga. That said, there's a little inconsistency I found.

See, it seems like Garp's main concern, despite his tough love, is to save his grandson from the harshness of Pirate world & keep him safe by confining him to East Blue. Thing is, it's not, at this point of the plot at least, he doesn't want Luffy full-on because, as demonstrated by Smoker, as soon as he crosses paths with a serious member of the Marines he'll lose & likely get executed. This is something that this version fails to really make clear despite Garp mentioning how Gol D. Roger went.

Hell, one of the things about early OP (at least pre Arlong arc) is that that pretty every Marine except Garp was either inept, power-tripping , or corrupt, or all 3 combined. It wasn't until Smoker & his hard-boiled, no bullshit, baddassery that we saw that how a real Marine is so dangerous. You realise why Kuro planned to fake his death & live as Klahadore on Kaya's riches.

> Surprisingly, Nojiko isn't killed yet by Nezumi.

> Of course, The Fishniggers want dictatorship & authoritarianism in the name of racial supremacy... I'm just messing around, but fishniggers are really being niggers.

> The stabbing part doesn't have much impact without Nojiko's death. Same with the Straw Hat scene but even worse, not only it lacks the OG's impact, but it also doesn't follow basics of "show don't tell" like the OG did. Just compare the OG for a second.

They add a musical sting because neither Iñaki, nor Emily are good enough to sell this but honestly I think Nami does better as she asks "help me" finally. Then "Of course I will" says Luffy after giving her his hat. In Chapter 81, he gives her the hat, walks away & then bellows agreement. This live action version has him agree, delay, repeat that he will, delay again & THEN finally then yell it. It's way jankier than the OG.

It's not even bias on my part, I admit to liking some things in this version. Also, one more thing, the first stab not draw any blood at all?

> Probably the coolest Jolly Roger logo out of all the episodes.

> There are multiple issues here, combined from last episode, which on a chronological level, leaves a lot of inconsistencies. For example, in the OG manga version:

Chapter 79 - Nojiko knows about Nami's plan since they were kids, Nojiko is the only one who's suppose to understand Nami while she's being persecuted by the entire Coco Village.

Chapter 80 - Nezumi steals the treasure, & it's revealed that Genzo & all of Coco Village always knew about Nami's plan due to Nojiko. Later, Nojiko gets shot trying to protect Nami.

Chapter 81 - Nami confronts Arlong to stop the attack on the village, then Genzo & Coco Village picks up arms against Arlong to revolt.

Netflix Live Action - First, the 100 Million Beri treasure gets stolen, Nojiko isn't shot, Nami doesn't go to Arlong & stops midway, the entire town being in the know reveal is cut which ruins Nami's breakdown, then Luffy/Nami hat scene happens in the tangerine grove instead of the city, & then the Coco Village revolt happens.

Mind you, this entirely random & abrupt swap of scenes has no reason that I can think of is & noot where it ends. They cut multiple things out, like the entire "Coco Villagers always knew" part is cut, the "Nami fake smiling & comforting the villagers later having a breakdown" part is cut, where the whole point is that Nami failed 100% after the villagers told her that "it's fine, we accept death", which leads to her breakdown havinf weight & depth. Johnny & Yosaku aren't here to help (which doesn't really surprise me). The biggest issue is, they cut Nojiko getting shot, which kills any weight of the breaking point of Nami's plan, & they cut off Nojiko even being in the plan, weakening their relationship where with someone who should have known her well enough to have picked up on this over the years, unlike anyone else. Also, because Nojiko isn't in the plan, the Coco Villagers aren't in either, because they're supposed to learn about it from Nojiko.

That's not where the problems end either. Because of this retarded shuffling, the entire direction & flow is fucked. Just think for a second, after that whole Luffy/Nami hat scene, where we just see them go "LET'S FUCKING GO!!!! YEAH!!!", you think it'd go to something like "Alright, time to walk to Arlong Park with that kickass soundtrack", but no, because of that retarded shuffling we have the scene suddenly stops so they can slowly look over the ruined village & Genzo can tell them that Nojiko told everyone that Nami was actually the good guy, she did so off-screen too, by the way. The "progressives" at Netflix blackwashed a memorable character for no reason, took away her personality & feats, & made her an NPC of sorts with no lines at all here, who's only there for off-screen exposition dumps.

There's no epic walk, there's no hyping up from the side characters that the Straw Hats are gonna fuck Arlong's shit up, there's no Luffy kicking in Arlong's door & slugging him (since Luffy's interaction with Arlong is, like Mihawk, made a much more casual conversation at the Baratie), they just show up, Zoro & Sanji start fighting, & Luffy & Nami go to the map room for some reason where Arlong shows up before they can leave.

> There's a Wilhelm Scream

> I don't like that exposition with the chains. We already know Nami was there & chained as a prisoner. Show don't tell anyone? Seriously, just keep the "12th B'day present" line at best.

> In this version, they try to both use Arlong as a racism allegory (because Niggflix) & make him bigger than he is. Arlong in the Of had a much more realistic idea of his limits. Here, despite the Marines being pathetic it seems plausible that he can take over the seas. Also he says it's all thanks to Nami & she cries eventhough she earned her anger now it's more in character for her, but hey, "strong" female characters in Netflix right? not like those awful Japs & their mangoes. We need to cater to "modern audiences" & shit. Fuck off Netflix.

> Arlong's Sword doesn't look bad, but it does look a bit plasticky. I'll be a bit lenient about this cause it's the first IRL Kiribachi I've seen. Seriously, no one ever forged this sword, not even a fake version for cosplay. We have accurate life-sized Demon Slayer from Berserk, but not this. Now, here's where it's weird, Arlong points his Kiribachi at Luffy & asks if he could have used her so well. Luffy, of course, says she's not a tool & breaks the Kiribachi, but it carries no impact whatsoever because Arlong never used it. Literally unused, untapped & wasted potential.

> Usopp & Chu's fight is borderline kino, but he did not pull the hammer bash.

> Zoro says the first ever "Fucking" in the entire series.

> Arlong does the TikTok Shark Teeth challenge way too late.

> Oh shit is that a JoJo ref.... no, you know what? That's a cheap shot even for me.

> Honestly, Gum Gum Gatling was a bit mid & Gum Gum Battle Axe didn't look bad. They definitely could've been better tho.

> Half the episode is already over, you'd think this is where it ends. Also, how are they partying? I thought the entire village got fucked up, & the buildings that weren't flipped, got burned down.

> I can't believe I'm saying that Luffy, of all people, sounds squeaky compared to his Japanese dub of all things.

> Continuing more on how anti-climactic this arc feels, even bringing Arlong Park down doesn't seem as focused around destroying the room that Nami was abused in, Luffy just taunts Arlong & tells him howpunches a pillar & goes "Well, maybe I can't take you down, but I can take down everything you've built!", which sounds cool, but is actually pretty anti-climactic.

Meanwhile, in the manga it was not about strategy as much as Luffy did it because he wanted to destroy a place that was basically a living hell on Earth for his friend, but here, it is literally Luffy's strategy, even admitting he cannot beat Arlong.

> SOGEKING-SAMA!!! I KNEEL.

> Coby's future chadness is already showing, surprisingly Helmeppo's too. This show did them justice at least. Being a Coby fan is always great.

> Again, I don't think Garp was ever this cutthroat & ruthless. Also, I don't know how to feel about Garp destroying an already destroyed village. Also, that Gum Gum Rocket looked a bit wacky.

> Garp & Luffy scene is nice, but once again that lack of impact is there. Ace is not mentioned before at all, Dragon hasn't been shown, let alone his reveal with Luffy being done. Also, that Gol D. Roger thing was supposed to be in Logue Town, to symbolise how it is that where one legend died & another legend in the making is seen to continue his dream.

> Nami hitting Nezumi is retarded, it's deserved but still retarded. I'm just saying, slapping around Marines in front of an entire crew of them who have no idea the guy is corrupt, isn't revealed to be corrupt, & getting away with it just to hammer in the point that Garp & his Marines have been the Straw Hat's training wheels for this entire run & they'd likely all be dead without them. Taking away any identity & agency from the crew.

> Coby & Luffy getting some more moments is also nice to see. Same with others like Makino (the bartender from Luffy's childhood) to Luffy, Kara to Usopp, Zeff putting the wanted poster in the Employee of the Month section, etc. Even the Garp to Coby & Helmeppo.

> I didn't notice it then, but somehow Nami's arm isn't as fucked up as it should be. Also, way too late to do sisterly love, I wish no one tells the actress about how Nojiko is supposed to be.

> Why isn't Alvida hot now? Did it happen later? Or did Trannetflix want that Body Positivity bullshit?

> Koby now wants to becoming the chad he's later seen to be, but I don't know how to feel about Helmeppo's ambitions. It just feels off to me & I can't put a finger on why.

> I really love Mihawk's actor, he needs more muscle tho.

> Nami's Tangerine Tree collection looks smaller somehow than the OG.

> Holy fuck it's Smoker, maybe Dragon reveal is skipped ahead to S2. Also, I hope they keep Smoker as an actual threat, maybe it's just me, but Marines don't feel like a threat here. Axe-Hand Morgan feels competent, but not a threat, same with Garp does not feel like a Veteran threat to me.
 
NoonmanR said:
The only person i can think of that it could possibly be is Boa Hancock.

and wait, did they really end the first season before even leaving the east blue? Imagine the later seasons, hows that gonna fly for stuff like marineford, they just gonna blitz through the entire war in a two parter? I know the anime likes to stretch out content but goddamn.
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Opening on Loguetown for the next season does make a ton of sense. You're basically able to reintroduce the Strawhats and Buggy, Gold Rodger's importance, get their Grand Line stuff, introduce Smoker (and Dragon) properly, and enter the Grand Line.

Also, Confirmation by Snail and Chopper tease.
 
TerminalTryHard said:
I'm hoping it's just a midget wearing fake antlers.
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I want it to be Warwick Davis.
barbieQ said:
Renewed for Season 2. Amazing what can happen when an adaptation isn't absolute dosghit. Netflix Bebop looks even worse in hindsight.
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Much like Lord of the Rings or Wheel of Time (ignore the screaming clown) they pretty much cartwheel straight into shooting the next season when the first is done because cast, crew, costumes and sets are there. I would have been astounded if this got only one season though you are 100% correct, this thing despite not being good in comparison to Netbop is borderline art.
 
Was surprised with how decent the adaptation is. That said, compared to the other adaptations Netflix made, it's a low bar to beat.

I'm just waiting for some colossal fuck ups eventually. It's Netflix after all.
 
Morethanabitfoolish said:
I want it to be Warwick Davis.
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His rates are probably untenable for a long term project; along with Peter Dinklage (and maybe Verne Troyer, Gary Coleman, and Tattoo from Fantasy Island, who are all dead), he's what immediately comes to mind when someone mentions "dwarf actor" nowadays. He might have fucked up by doing the Willow series, but still has enough star power and oppression points to turn Snow White and the Seven Dwarves into Snow White and the Seven Indeterminate Beings Whose Heights Stand A Few Standard Deviations To The Left Side Of A Bell Curve, with nothing more than a couple of whiny tweets.

Netflix might have the cash to employ Jaime Lee Curtis as Dr Kureha for an episode or two, but paying Davis to be a constant fixture, in a series that's already planned to have at least 7 seasons, is going to burn through some serious money.
 
Gentlebastard said:
He might have fucked up by doing the Willow series, but still has enough star power and oppression points to turn Snow White and the Seven Dwarves into Snow White and the Seven Indeterminate Beings Whose Heights Stand A Few Standard Deviations To The Left Side Of A Bell Curve, with nothing more than a couple of whiny tweets.
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That one was Dinkledge. If memory serves Warwick was the one who said "thanks for fucking seven of your fellow shortarses out of money asshole.
Gentlebastard said:
Netflix might have the cash to employ Jaime Lee Curtis as Dr Kureha for an episode or two, but paying Davis to be a constant fixture, in a series that's already planned to have at least 7 seasons, is going to burn through some serious money.
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You're 100% right. Warwick would have put a smile on my face though.
Also seriously, it's planned for 7 seasons?
 
Gentlebastard said:
I made a small mistake when remembering the information, but the producers are, at least, talking about putting out 6 seasons, and hoping for 12.
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Ah, they're mapping for 6 seasons. Thank goodness.
That kind of fits. I half chewed over what they'd do based off what they had charged through already, I think 6 seasons would put them to time skip.

Season 1 East Blue
Season 2 everything up to end of Alabaster
Season 3 Skypeia and some stuff around it
Season 4 Water 7 and Ennies Lobby
Season 5 Thriller Bark
Season 6 Shabondy Archipeligo
 
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