I know a lot of people fell of the anime wagon because of length and pacing. If you're one of those people but still love One Piece, do yourself a favor and go watch episodes 971 and 972.
It's nearing the conclusion of the Oden flashback.
The direction in these episodes, the music, the stylistic choices are just *chef's kiss*
Where some anime feel slightly more "western" nowadays, these two episodes are 200% Wano and are drenched in that old timey Japanese feel. It's like you're watching a Zatoichi movie from back in the day with samurai's being awesome as ever. An overdose of Sakura petals faling down and people being sliced so fast, they don't even know they're cut yet.
It's nearing the conclusion of the Oden flashback.
The direction in these episodes, the music, the stylistic choices are just *chef's kiss*
Where some anime feel slightly more "western" nowadays, these two episodes are 200% Wano and are drenched in that old timey Japanese feel. It's like you're watching a Zatoichi movie from back in the day with samurai's being awesome as ever. An overdose of Sakura petals faling down and people being sliced so fast, they don't even know they're cut yet.