One Piece Episode 1073 and 1074: Luffy and Kiado continue to fight as Onigashima burns

In One Piece episode 1073 and 1074, Luffy and Kiado's fight rages on. The Yonko laments the destruction his crew has suffered. Most of his top officers have been defeated and his castle has been destroyed. Meanwhile, Luffy considers using lightning bolts to defeat Kaido. Inside the Skull Dome, the fire spreads separating and trapping … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1073 and 1074: Luffy and Kiado continue to fight as Onigashima burns →

One Piece Episode 1071 – Luffy reaches Gear 5 and becomes Joy Boy

After One Piece Chapter 1044 was released I was excited for the anime's adaptation of the epic chapter. The One Piece anime features stunning animation especially when a big fight occurs. So when Luffy reached Gear 5 we knew the animation was going to be spectacular. Midori Matsuda (One Piece: Stampede, Pokémon the Movie) and … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1071 – Luffy reaches Gear 5 and becomes Joy Boy →

One Piece: The outrageous Joy of Joy Boy

In One Piece Chapter 1044, one of the Five Elders mentions that "there is no power more ridiculous" than Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. He wasn't kidding. When Luffy reaches Gear 5, he becomes more energetic, constantly bouncing around. It reminded me of the old Saturday morning cartoons (Looney Toons) from my childhood. Luffy … Continue reading One Piece: The outrageous Joy of Joy Boy →