*.:White ShadoW:.*

As soon as ...
 
Now on to more Lore Piece that I wanted to get to weeks ago—
 
The fact that even emotions like love (e.g., S-Snake crushing on Luffy) can carry through the Lineage Factor hearkens back to earlier when Lilith was complaining that the Cyber-seakings still retained their bestial instincts despite being controlled, their intrinsic nature remains strong. Judge Vinsmoke  also sought to eliminate the humanity out of his brood's Lineage Factor with Sanji's being his "failure"  This hints that it's possible that The Will of D  is something that can carry through indirect family lines, even though the original concept of that will has been lost to history.  Essentially meaning as long as the desire for freedom exists in these individuals, The Will of D  will never cease to be.
 
 

As soon as ...
 
Now on to more Lore Piece that I wanted to get to weeks ago—
 
The fact that even emotions like love (e.g., S-Snake crushing on Luffy) can carry through the Lineage Factor hearkens back to earlier when Lilith was complaining that the Cyber-seakings still retained their bestial instincts despite being controlled, their intrinsic nature remains strong. Judge Vinsmoke  also sought to eliminate the humanity out of his brood's Lineage Factor with Sanji's being his "failure"  This hints that it's possible that The Will of D  is something that can carry through indirect family lines, even though the original concept of that will has been lost to history.  Essentially meaning as long as the desire for freedom exists in these individuals, The Will of D  will never cease to be.
 
 

One Piece 1090 is out guys, unfortunately not on TCB as usual yet:
 
https://www.mangaread.org/manga/one-piece/chapter-1090/

One Piece 1090 is out guys, unfortunately not on TCB as usual yet:
 
https://www.mangaread.org/manga/one-piece/chapter-1090/

One Piece 1090 is out guys, unfortunately not on TCB as usual yet:
 
https://www.mangaread.org/manga/one-piece/chapter-1090/

Man that G5 episode was one of the worst thing I've seen. The animation reuse, the pacing, the incomprehensible action. The part where Kaido does a blast breath and then Luffy starts... floating or wtvr the fuck in mid air with some really wacky ass music felt so forced and out of touch. This is why I dropped the anime a long time ago. And this shit is getting progressively worse.

I wasn't surprised by the reused animation scenes, the framerate issues, and extra fluff added, it was a bit distracting but overall I still enjoyed seeing G5 Luffy being wacky and uninhibited. Hopefully next episode will be different and actually show the fight relatively uninterrupted. I miss the the pre-timeskip days where fights scenes were all razzle-dazzle and incoherent but actually felt like a real physical engagement a la Luffy vs Lucci though.  
 
 
I usually don't care to look at One Piece theory channels since they tend to go all the way out to left field with their fan theories or recycle old theories and pretend they're new. But this one caught my eye since it's from a Japanese youtuber who's apparently using an AI voice translator for his channel. He makes some very intriguing comparisons between ancient Western and Eastern mythology, and Oda's primary source of inspiration of One Piece was Viking/pirate/Celtic lore. I implore you to take a look when you have the time:
 
 
It might be that...
 

I wasn't surprised by the reused animation scenes, the framerate issues, and extra fluff added, it was a bit distracting but overall I still enjoyed seeing G5 Luffy being wacky and uninhibited. Hopefully next episode will be different and actually show the fight relatively uninterrupted. I miss the the pre-timeskip days where fights scenes were all razzle-dazzle and incoherent but actually felt like a real physical engagement a la Luffy vs Lucci though.  
 
 
I usually don't care to look at One Piece theory channels since they tend to go all the way out to left field with their fan theories or recycle old theories and pretend they're new. But this one caught my eye since it's from a Japanese youtuber who's apparently using an AI voice translator for his channel. He makes some very intriguing comparisons between ancient Western and Eastern mythology, and Oda's primary source of inspiration of One Piece was Viking/pirate/Celtic lore. I implore you to take a look when you have the time:
 
 
It might be that...
 

I wasn't surprised by the reused animation scenes, the framerate issues, and extra fluff added, it was a bit distracting but overall I still enjoyed seeing G5 Luffy being wacky and uninhibited. Hopefully next episode will be different and actually show the fight relatively uninterrupted. I miss the the pre-timeskip days where fights scenes were all razzle-dazzle and incoherent but actually felt like a real physical engagement a la Luffy vs Lucci though.  
 
 
I usually don't care to look at One Piece theory channels since they tend to go all the way out to left field with their fan theories or recycle old theories and pretend they're new. But this one caught my eye since it's from a Japanese youtuber who's apparently using an AI voice translator for his channel. He makes some very intriguing comparisons between ancient Western and Eastern mythology, and Oda's primary source of inspiration of One Piece was Viking/pirate/Celtic lore. I implore you to take a look when you have the time:
 
 
It might be that...
 

Having watched the episode before and the most recent one where Gear 5th is debuts... I ain't like it.
 
 

Despite the hype the episode had, I KNEW what was going to happen. buildup and flashback for 3/4 of the episode, then like 2 min of action. the next episode will really show off the fight. 

Another break Goda WHHHHHYYYY??!!!! ;_;

Another break Goda WHHHHHYYYY??!!!! ;_;

I love how Lucci is just hanging out now.

Yo that last page/set of panels was the most hilarious thing in a minute. Master class by Oda the way he handled this chapter and the manga once again focusing on the crew.

Bruv was never invited to the cookout and he's already got a plate

I'm going to be fair with this one. The casting for Zoro, Koby and Mihawk look pretty convincing... and that's the only positive thing I have to say.
 
They made Gol D. Roger look lame AF and the actor is delivering his lines like this is a Shakespearian play at a city hall theatre. There is no gravitas to the moment before his execution.  It's too early to measure chemistry but I didn't feel any between the cast, just them kinda phoning it in.  The special effects and choreography did nothing for me either and Arlong looks like a joke. But the greatest sin of all is Luffy. The actor doesn't do it for me at all, I'm sure he's trying but I don't feel Luffy's energy. 
 
Funnily enough, I've seen the live attraction One Piece in Tokyo Tower years ago and those actors looked more convincing as the Mugiwaras without the big budget and special effects. 

I'm going to be fair with this one. The casting for Zoro, Koby and Mihawk look pretty convincing... and that's the only positive thing I have to say.
 
They made Gol D. Roger look lame AF and the actor is delivering his lines like this is a Shakespearian play at a city hall theatre. There is no gravitas to the moment before his execution.  It's too early to measure chemistry but I didn't feel any between the cast, just them kinda phoning it in.  The special effects and choreography did nothing for me either and Arlong looks like a joke. But the greatest sin of all is Luffy. The actor doesn't do it for me at all, I'm sure he's trying but I don't feel Luffy's energy. 
 
Funnily enough, I've seen the live attraction One Piece in Tokyo Tower years ago and those actors looked more convincing as the Mugiwaras without the big budget and special effects. 

Exceeding expectations...
 
 

Exceeding expectations...
 
 

Aww here we go again...