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We could see a situation where Sanji is backed into a corner because he can’t bring himself to destroy ZaZa, but if he doesn’t, the children will be lost. Maybe we have Nami show up, trying to help the kids, but she’s defeated and is on the verge of being killed by ZaZa. That desperation could...

The Straw Hats operate as an ensemble cast, with Zoro and Sanji generally standing out more than the rest mainly because they are powerhouses in a battle Shonen. The narrative and thematic focus shifts throughout arcs. Sometimes it is centered on a Straw Hat, a soon-to-be Straw Hat, or someone...

Seeing as some of them have massively overshot every matchup expectation for Zoro since then, I’d say yes. Zoro fans haven’t been able to reach that same high for years now, and they probably won’t until Zoro defeats a top-tier opponent. So, some of them seem to be in a perpetual state of...

Swordsmanship nowhere to be found, bouncing off nothing at laser speed, shit exploding randomly. No finesse or skill. What a disservice to the character, just giving him abilities he doesn’t have instead of staying true to his style, which could be elevated with a little more creativity and...

Flying pale faced feminine looking trickster with mind based powers. Also, Sanjis Roger pirates parallel is a navigator, like Lafitte.

I won’t sit here and pretend that Beavis and Butt-Head are hot competition, trust me. I would’ve liked for Sanji to unlock CoC under better conditions, but Oda writes these things like he’s checking off a laundry list. On the bright side, this arc puts more stock into Sanji vs. Lafitte. Let’s...

I think Oda is operating differently here because he isn’t going to give Luffy a victory against Imu. It’s not a traditional war arc like Wano or EL. Even back on FI, the M3 fought underwhelming opponents because the focus was simply on showcasing their progress. Oda might rush through these...

Some people enjoy Surströmming, how?, I don’t know. Why not eat anything else? Who knows? They like it though. It stinks big time, they know it, they'll open it like it's a bio-hazard and eat it anyway.

That’s the other extreme: the belief that a well written character is a morally ambiguous drifter with no ties, wandering the world without a meaningful backstory, having “earned” their strength while remaining untouched by destiny, fate, or luck. This isn’t inherently good writing; it’s just an...

I'll be waiting for that 43 page essay.

The Pirate King and his equals roamed the world, but the status quo didn’t change. Even after their time, Imu still rules. Luffy reaching their heights isn’t enough, he must go beyond them, which can only be done by defeating the “world,” as Xebec puts it. Blackbeard will be Luffy’s greatest...

I don’t believe Luffy wins here. All Imu does is push Luffy toward a power up, then is forced to retreat due to an area restriction. Oda will make it obvious that Luffy would’ve died if the fight had continued. Now, the only other option is for Zoro and Sanji’s future Gorosei opponents to show...

This whole debate hinges on judging characters previous performances. The fact is, we don’t know how much more powerful the Knights are with the Omen boost. There are no rules here, we haven’t seen this amp before. Maybe it makes them ten times stronger and adds abilities to their arsenal. The...

"He was gay, King Harald?" - Chris "Killer Beak" Imusanti

Location isn't a big issue, Oda will get characters where he wants them to be whether it makes sense or not, especially now that they can leap like The Hulk. Time would only be a factor if Oda was going to let Zoro and Sanjis fights breathe, we know that wont happen. Most likely they'll be...

That Ophanim-esque halo motif lingering over them seems to be an indication of a temporary promotion in their power. I see no other reason for Oda to burden himself with drawing it if it's only meant to be revival/healing. Most likely explanation is that Oda posed a question through Sanji in a...

You'll drive yourselves up a wall trying to make sense of this eyebrow debacle. Oda's art is becoming increasingly unreliable, and I don't expect him to be consistent in highlighting such a small detail. When Sanji is the focus of a chapter, I'll expect more accuracy, but outside of that, just...

Thanks for the prognosis, Dr. Oz. You've saved Saint Roronoa's Hospital the cost of an MDT meeting. With you here we won't need a second opinion. :suresure:

FOTNS, Cap Tsubasa, Flame of Recca, JC adventures. That's what I remember.