We join the gang as they get out of their predicaments from the last volume. To an extent, at least. I love how a lot of these stories are very meticulously crafted so that the volumes work out having good cliffhangers. Writing consistent weekly chapters is a skill already, but also having both the chapters … Continue reading One Piece Volume 85
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One Piece Volume 82
Volume 82 is upon us and when I look at the cover I get the feeling some interesting stuff is about to happen. Who is that in the background? That blue haired princess that we haven’t really seen much of in a while. I guess we’ll have to read the volume to find out!Also, I’ve … Continue reading One Piece Volume 82
One Piece Volume 73
Things are escalating fast and on all different parts of the island. But if we want to summarize things, we have five stories that are happening all at once and even mingling at times. Let’s talk about each of them. The first story is the one of Sanji, Nami and the others who are still … Continue reading One Piece Volume 73
Entering the New World (One Piece Fishman Island/Punk Hazard recap)
Out with the old and in with the new. After our crew suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Sentomaru, Kizaru and Kuma, they were spread out across the world. We only learn later on that Kuma spread out the crew to save them from certain defeat, but at the time it seemed like … Continue reading Entering the New World (One Piece Fishman Island/Punk Hazard recap)
One Piece Volume 70
It’s the final volume of the third box set and also the final volume of the Punk Hazard arc. Both Punk Hazard and its predecessor Fishman Island are pretty low on my arc tier list, but the upcoming arcs - long as they may be - will be a lot more interesting I think. But … Continue reading One Piece Volume 70
One Piece Volume 69 (Nice)
The shenanigans continue in volume 69. Nice. Caesar and Vergo quickly realize that the Straw Hats and cohort have escaped from their cage and start working on taking them out again. I love the scene where Brook, Kin and Zoro slice up Caesar’s cronies and they go “it’s cold” “it burns” and for Zoro they … Continue reading One Piece Volume 69 (Nice)
One Piece Volume 68
We end the from the decks of the world cover story arc in this volume. Although it was a fun little substory which showed us where many of the people we met throughout the years were at, there wasn’t much happening in them. It did end on a bit of a sad note of course, … Continue reading One Piece Volume 68
One Piece Volume 67
Let’s get started on some funky body swapping confusion. With old and new foes appearing on an island that has been fundamentally changed by a clash of two former admirals we go into the crazy little arc that is Punk Hazard. Although this arc has a lot to offer, at its core it is primarily … Continue reading One Piece Volume 67
One Piece Volume 66
Can you believe it’s already May of 2024? When I first started blogging we were still deep in lockdown and that feels like it was ages ago. I do have long term lung issues - pretty minor but still annoying - from when I got covid in December so I suppose that’s an uncomfortable reminder. … Continue reading One Piece Volume 66
One Piece Volume 65
I can’t say I enjoyed this volume much. It was fine, but comparing it to other parts of One Piece makes it feel a bit empty. The villains in Hody’s crew are a bunch of tone deaf morons that aren’t really a challenge for the Straw Hats. I understand that the point of this arc … Continue reading One Piece Volume 65
Opal Kaharis 