Toei Animation left the One Piece fandom in pieces after the anime announced an unexpected six-month hiatus in the broadcast of its current Egghead Island arc. It’s remarkable that even with 1,100 episodes in, One Piece continues to push boundaries, promising fans an even better and more cinematic experience ahead.
While fans may have to wait till April 2025 to see the return of the Straw Hat Pirates, One Piece delivered an epic episode before the break, packed with stunning cinematic moments and featuring Koby in action. However, Kuzan joining Blackbeard’s crew was arguably the most shocking point for fans where they couldn’t believe the former admiral joined the corrupt pirates.
In the previous episode, fans finally witnessed the conclusion of the showdown between Garp and his former pupil-turned-pirate Kuzan, making the fight much more emotional than it originally seemed in the manga. Naturally, fans aren’t accepting Kuzan’s betrayal and many believe Oda-sensei must have some unique plans for the former Navy soldier.
Kuzan’s Shocking Betrayal: Why Oda Likely Has Bigger Plans for the Former Admiral
After enthralling fans for over 25 years, Eiichiro Oda‘s One Piece is finally approaching close to its conclusion. While One Piece asks for a lot of commitment from viewers, in return, it leaves them enchanted by Oda-sensei’s narrative and Luffy’s journey to become the King of the Pirates.
Unquestionably, Monkey D. Luffy played an important part in One Piece‘s immense popularity. Even after decades, One Piece fans aren’t tired of following the adventures of this young and enthusiastic boy. Currently, the anime is focusing on the highly anticipated clash between Kuzan and Monkey D. Garp.
The two go way back to their Marine days when Garp mentored Kuzan into the formidable force he is today. Interestingly, the anime conveys the battle in a different tone than the manga. Toei’s deep focus on Garp and Kuzan’s flashback during the battle added an emotional layer, drawing viewers into the episode on a more personal level.
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Unquestionably, Monkey D. Garp has finally shut down all the retirement allegations fans held against him after witnessing Garp’s grand entry at the Pirate Island and his showdown against Kuzan.
Although Garp was considered one of the strongest since the beginning of the anime, fans weren’t expecting such a display of immense strength, especially when his prime days were said to be long gone.
Indeed, fans were left in disbelief after Garp unexpectedly lost to Kuzan, who was showcased as one of the most feared Marine soldiers in the One Piece world.
The flashback, which could have been an unnecessary distraction from the thrilling clash, instead redefines the entire fight through the characters’ perspectives. Thus, fans believe Oda has unique plans for Kuzan, hoping he won’t end up betraying his mentor Garp in any way.
Koby’s Journey: From Marine Rookie to the Navy’s Next Hero
While Luffy has been the face of One Piece for over 25 years, many fans are now questioning him as the main protagonist following the latest episode featuring Koby’s Honesty Impact. At the beginning of the series. Oda-sensei introduces viewers to Luffy, who sets out on his journey to become the King of the Pirates and meets Koby in the first few episodes.
At the beginning of the series, Oda-sensei introduces viewers to Luffy, who sets out on his journey to become the King of the Pirates and meets Koby in the first few episodes. This technique involves Koby imbuing his fists with Armament Haki before delivering a powerful punch whose destructive power can match up to Garp’s Galaxy Impact.
Moreover, Koby’s recent power boost has confused many fans, leading them to believe he possesses Conqueror Haki, which isn’t true. Indeed, Oda-sensei has portrayed Koby on a parallel path with Luffy.
While Luffy is rising in the pirate world, Koby is now making a name for himself as a hero of the Navy. Sadly, One Piece fans will need to manage their excitement during the six-month hiatus while eagerly anticipating what’s next.
One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll, while the manga can be read on Viz Media.
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