Tag Archives: One Piece

One Piece, or when the anime is better than the manga

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Celeste

Before I start, a preamble: One Piece is a great anime. Ever since our little agreement a month back I’ve been tackling the series, from 229 onwards at a pace of about 3 or so episodes a day. Unlike the … Continue reading →

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Get back to watching One Piece

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bateszi

One Piece. Oh, man. Where do I start.

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In which I contemplate One Piece (and nothing less than the meaning of life)

Posted on July 1, 2010 by bateszi

One Piece begins with the execution of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. His death was intended to symbolize the power of the World Government, but had the opposite effect instead, conceiving the Golden Age of Pirates! One Piece is … Continue reading →

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[One Piece] Through hard times, and fun times… Yohohoho…

Posted on January 14, 2009 by bateszi

Some anime are dark and depressing, others are romantic and heart-wrenching. One Piece is a story of friendship, chasing dreams, and smiling; honestly, it is a joy to behold, to listen as Brook plays his favourite song; the music has … Continue reading →

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One Piece and why a man is only as good as his word

Posted on July 20, 2008 by bateszi

Brook: “He may think that we’ve betrayed him, but if he’s waiting even now, how miserable must he be? [...] I can’t help but think that he’s believed in us all this time.“ Luffy: “Your nakama may be dead, but … Continue reading →

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Is it the Franky or the beans? One Piece 321

Posted on September 1, 2007 by bateszi

It sounds superficial, but something as stupid as a smile goes a long way; after a tiring week, it’s just a lot easier to relax in front of anime that’s pleasant and funny with happy characters who cheer and smile … Continue reading →

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One Piece – Finishing Enies Lobby ~ To the ocean, back to the sea of adventure

Posted on July 7, 2007 by bateszi

When you enjoy something so completely, it’s never easy to write a review about it, and, as if you didn’t know already, I love One Piece. Of course, I could just not bother with this blogging nonsense, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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One Piece – A nostalgic comment, nearing the end of my adventure

Posted on July 5, 2007 by bateszi

I’m up to episode 301 of One Piece; 15 more and I’ll have finally caught up with the current fansubs. It’s taken me nearly three years to get this far and now I’m almost there, I have this weird feeling. … Continue reading →

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One Piece – I want to live!!

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bateszi

The time of writing this is 00:01; mid-night. I’m up for work tomorrow at 07:15. I should be in bed, but instead, I’m wide awake, filled with the burning passion to write this post, to write anything about One Piece. … Continue reading →

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One Piece – High gears, high drama and why Sogeking is the coolest

Posted on May 25, 2007 by bateszi

Prior to this evening, it had been nearly two months since I last sat down with an episode of One Piece. I’d finally reached the promised land of the Enies Lobby arc but some what worryingly, it wasn’t clicking with … Continue reading →

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One Piece – Being the weak one sucks, just ask Usopp

Posted on February 19, 2007 by bateszi

Being the weak one sucks, just ask Usopp – beaten within an inch of his life and robbed of a new found fortune; the money was for everyone; for his nakama. They relied on him to carry it and he … Continue reading →

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He’s a man of rubber with an afro

Posted on February 10, 2007 by bateszi

Luffy’s ultimate technique? Certainly, he’s wearing an afro!

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One Piece Movie 6: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island – This will scare kids

Posted on January 7, 2007 by bateszi

Shonen Jump movies aren’t exactly known for their quality; they usually amount to little more than 1.5 hours worth of fan-servicey filler, but when I discovered none other than Norio Matsumoto animated "One Piece Movie 6: Baron Omatsuri and the … Continue reading →

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Observations of Everything: Bye-Bye November

Posted on December 1, 2006 by bateszi

Still hopelessly hooked on… Black Lagoon (2nd Barrage) Episode 19 and counting The bog-standard Naruto fillers would be a lot more interesting if they managed to nab the creative bastards working on Black Lagoon. With that said the 2nd season … Continue reading →

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One Piece – Winning without even throwing a punch

Posted on October 13, 2006 by bateszi

It’s funny how we spend hours upon hours watching anime, often only for but a few short minutes of absolute pay off. I watch One Piece for these transcendental moments; don’t get me wrong, it’s a consistently fun show but … Continue reading →

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The Alabasta Arc of One Piece

Posted on July 22, 2006 by bateszi

The Alabasta Arc of One Piece sees this fine series at the top of its game, juggling dynamic character drama, explosive political upheaval and some eccentric body twisting action. Despite falling into a few classic Shounen Jump cliches (not least … Continue reading →

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One Piece – Pacifism and crocodiles don’t mix

Posted on June 11, 2006 by bateszi

Having marched across endless miles of desolate landscapes and lifeless desert, Luffy finally snaps at Vivi and in his own unique way, lets her know a few important home truths; while admirable, her selfless pacifism can not save lives. Villains … Continue reading →

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One Piece – Episodes 78 through 91 – The Chopper Arc

Posted on May 28, 2006 by bateszi

Much like a snowball rolling down a mountain, my outright love of One Piece is now out of control, ready to smash anything that dares stand in its way. I’d seen images of Chopper before this arc, but never did … Continue reading →

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