One Piece – Volume 21

We were introduced to Hachi’s seafloor walk in the previous volume, but I do believe this is the first mention we’ve seen of the fashion brand Crimin. As Hachi continues his journey on the seafloor he also comes across the mermaid Caimie and the starfish Pappagu. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe … Continue reading One Piece – Volume 21 →

One Piece – Volume 20

This series is called One Piece Wednesday and today is Thursday. What this means is that someone - not going to name any names - forgot to upload this post yesterday. So instead you’re getting it a day late. But it’s still just as good, so enjoy! I’ve not talked too much about the volume … Continue reading One Piece – Volume 20 →

One Piece Volume 18

“I’ve never met Mr. 1 or Mr. 2. I only know Mr. 2 talks like a girl, wears make-up and has a coat that says Okama Way on the back.” Vivi being surprised that the person they just saw who talked like a girl, wore make-up and had a coat that said Okama Way on … Continue reading One Piece Volume 18 →

Manga Quick Reviews: The Breaker Vol. 5, Wave, listen to me Vol. 9 & Yuru Camp Vol. 13

I’ve been doing quick reviews for anime for a while now, and it’s one of my favorite kinds of posts to write. Now, writing about the manga you read in the past month/week/quarter isn’t exactly a new idea, but many of my ideas aren’t new. Better to steal a good idea from someone else than … Continue reading Manga Quick Reviews: The Breaker Vol. 5, Wave, listen to me Vol. 9 & Yuru Camp Vol. 13 →

One Piece Volume 17

My staff and I often go to a very noisy Japanese restaurant where a lot of people take their children. There are TVs at each table. If you go there on Sunday nights at 7:30, you’ll see the children staring at the TV screens with their mouths wide open, looking silly.They’re watching One Piece.When I … Continue reading One Piece Volume 17 →

Politics in One Piece #1: Drum Island

Luffy is a terrorist. That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite rubber man is an anti-establishment freedom fighter that murdered cops and criminals alike. But I don’t think I ever got to that conclusion the first time I watched and read One Piece. Apparently I’m not the only one who didn’t get it initially. I recently watched … Continue reading Politics in One Piece #1: Drum Island →

One Piece Volume 16

We’re still in Drum Island folks. The village where Usopp and Vivi are staying is about to be swallowed by an avalanche so Wapol and his cronies get out of there as fast as they can. They climb up to the mountain in an attempt to catch up with Luffy and Sanji. Throughout all of … Continue reading One Piece Volume 16 →

One Piece Volume 15

Today we’re looking at the 15th Volume of One Piece. Last week we read about the conclusion to Mr. 3’s candle wax statue and this week we continue to finish up the little garden arc. It turns out both giants are still alive. Their weapons are old and haven’t been able to properly deal enough … Continue reading One Piece Volume 15 →

One Piece Volume 14

Today we’re jumping straight back into Little Garden. I didn’t like this arc too much at the time but I’ve recently started to appreciate it a lot more for what it is. It does introduce us to some very cool characters and the concept of giants. The legendary land of Elbaf is one that’s been … Continue reading One Piece Volume 14 →

One Piece Volume 12 + Thoughts on the East Blue Saga

We’ve made it to Volume 12, the first volume that says “Baroque Works” on the spine. Some quick math on my end reveals that this means we are a quarter into the year already. Can you believe that? As I’m writing this I’m not feeling great. I’m on the fence about going to work tomorrow, … Continue reading One Piece Volume 12 + Thoughts on the East Blue Saga →