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xparrotMeanwhile, to make up for George Lucas, we have Oda Eichirou proving himself once again to be a genius, able to make you cry, laugh, and cheer wildly in the course of a dozen pages. I thought I might be getting out of One Piece. Nope.
By now I can say without hesitation that Water 7 is the best arc yet. Whatever steam it was losing for a moment there it has picked up again right along with the runaway sea train. Luffy and Zoro blasting through Aqua Laguna will be marvelous to see in the anime, and love the reactions of everyone watching - "Wow they're terrifying enemies, but now they're on our side!" And Nami? Was the one person on the ship not afraid for her life. Because she was talking with Sanji, and because of course she has absolute confidence in her boys to get her through this stuff.
Man oh man I love how Luffy is growing up in this arc. I was so happy to see him smiling again when he saw the train - he wouldn't really be Luffy if he didn't sparkle over the crazy stuff. But we're seeing more of his serious side than before, and he's showing real leadership. He's becoming a true captain and he's gonna rock the world. His rallying cry to the whole train last chapter was awesome, and his conversation with Sanji here was even better. That he knew exactly how Sanji would react, knew to order him onward because they'd passed the point of no return and it would be impossible to hold him back, that was beautiful. And Zoro! Worried! Doing such a terrible job hiding it that Sanji had to call him on it! Heee! And Sanji breaking the denden mushi mic - yooow. Hotness x 940314 for Sanji-kun this arc. Guess Oda's making up for the two books he was gone.
Then - Usopp. Walking away, I was whimpering. So heartbreaking, all over again. (a side note, Usopp should get grievously injured more often, he looks great in the bandages.) Franky calling him on it, aww, but Sanji letting him go...
Except. Then.
Watashi no na wa "SOGE-KING"!!!!
Love. This. Manga.
Everyone who can see Luffy not recognizing him, raise your hands. Yeah, me too.
Other recent thoughts - the new nakama's not going to be Franky, not with his whole gang coming after him like this. You think they'd let him leave without them? He's gonna rebuild Water 7 and the Galley-la with Iceberg. And make the new Merry, whatever it will be...I can't imagine. I didn't ever imagine the train chase, I don't know how the fight against CP9 will actually play out, I have no idea where this is going. But I can't wait to get there.
Thank you, Oda-sensei.
By now I can say without hesitation that Water 7 is the best arc yet. Whatever steam it was losing for a moment there it has picked up again right along with the runaway sea train. Luffy and Zoro blasting through Aqua Laguna will be marvelous to see in the anime, and love the reactions of everyone watching - "Wow they're terrifying enemies, but now they're on our side!" And Nami? Was the one person on the ship not afraid for her life. Because she was talking with Sanji, and because of course she has absolute confidence in her boys to get her through this stuff.
Man oh man I love how Luffy is growing up in this arc. I was so happy to see him smiling again when he saw the train - he wouldn't really be Luffy if he didn't sparkle over the crazy stuff. But we're seeing more of his serious side than before, and he's showing real leadership. He's becoming a true captain and he's gonna rock the world. His rallying cry to the whole train last chapter was awesome, and his conversation with Sanji here was even better. That he knew exactly how Sanji would react, knew to order him onward because they'd passed the point of no return and it would be impossible to hold him back, that was beautiful. And Zoro! Worried! Doing such a terrible job hiding it that Sanji had to call him on it! Heee! And Sanji breaking the denden mushi mic - yooow. Hotness x 940314 for Sanji-kun this arc. Guess Oda's making up for the two books he was gone.
Then - Usopp. Walking away, I was whimpering. So heartbreaking, all over again. (a side note, Usopp should get grievously injured more often, he looks great in the bandages.) Franky calling him on it, aww, but Sanji letting him go...
Except. Then.
Watashi no na wa "SOGE-KING"!!!!
Love. This. Manga.
Everyone who can see Luffy not recognizing him, raise your hands. Yeah, me too.
Other recent thoughts - the new nakama's not going to be Franky, not with his whole gang coming after him like this. You think they'd let him leave without them? He's gonna rebuild Water 7 and the Galley-la with Iceberg. And make the new Merry, whatever it will be...I can't imagine. I didn't ever imagine the train chase, I don't know how the fight against CP9 will actually play out, I have no idea where this is going. But I can't wait to get there.
Thank you, Oda-sensei.
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Date: 2005-05-22 04:24 pm (UTC)I really have no words. I mean... you said everything I ever wanted to say about the most recent chapter. Everything. I mean, god, you know? What is it about this story? Why does it makes me want to run and jump and fly and do amazing things? Why are these characters, these made-up cartoon people in a comic book, so unbelieveably powerful and deep and why do I care about them so much and why am I so proud of them and amazed by them?
I'll never know.
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Date: 2005-05-23 08:39 am (UTC)And I don't know how he can make us care so much about these silly, absurd-looking, 2-d chars. but it's so fantastically marvelous that he can!
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Date: 2005-05-23 02:57 pm (UTC)