I don't understand why people are complaining about the episode!
I thought it was great.
Regarding whether Sanji defeated Page1 or Not
First of all, although as a manga reader and Sanji fan I advocated for him being defeated, but it was NOT absolutely concluded or shown in manga.
Also, although Sanji before the fight eluded to finishing him off, BUT there are THREE clues AFTER the fight that tells you that Page1 was still conscious after the fight was over
1- When both Sanji and Zoro saved O-toko, people in the capital identified Zoro as "Magistrate killer" and Sanji as "O-soba shop owner who beat Kyoshiro family members". So, if Page1 was truly eliminated... perhaps people would have put that feat over standing to some thugs from Kyoshiro family and said "that's soba shop owner who beat Page1". So, that can be one clue
2- Drake vs Sanji, Drake has not mentioned "you're the one who took down Page1" line which is used in Shonen always to confirm a comclusion for the fight
3- and most importantly, Sanji has announced the name "O-Soba mask" infront of only "Page1, Law, Usopp, Franky". Only those four Sanji announced his name as "Osoba mask". And the importance of this is that Drake when he was looking for Sanji, he was looking for "O-soba Mask" and not the "Soba shop owner"
So... it's been on my mind.. but it was very likely that Drake got a chance to SPEAK to Page1 and Page 1 told him about Sanji and identified him as "O-Soba Mask"
That's the biggest clue that Page1 did not really STAY KNOCKED OUT after Sanji fight. Also Page1 looks strong this way... better fo Sanji honestly... feels like he can defeat him anyway if battle continues but also gives credit to how tough Page1 is to not be defeated fast.. which makes Sanji look better (from my view) but I know people are so used to one shotting now with Oda so they cannot comprehend that concept Lol
Also, this is something many people said before, but if Hol D. EM was back after being defeated from Luffy so fast... do you all expect Page1 to stay knocked out for 2 weeks until the battle starts? Lol considering he's Flying 6, Ancient Zoan.
The episode was good animation wise... funny... transformation was good... Law scenes were fun with his exaggeration and face... And that lask kick was nice touch...
It was nicely done episode... I still stand by what I said last week to TRUST in Anime as a good source to use for debates (people can disagree, it's fine)
Anyway, 4.5/5 episode
The only reason I did not give it 5 is the mid eoisode transition
They should have made a transition for Germa Sanji in this particular episode (and not stay with just Luffy and Zoro transition) the same way they did with Germa at WCI