One Piece Movie 02: Nejimaki-jima no Daibouken

I was considerably delighted to find that the second movie of One Piece had a more creative plot than the first. Stepping right into the film, the audience is immediately thrown into a humourous situation: the Straw Hats have lost their ship, and are without a change of clothes. Enter, stage right, the crew in wedding attire. No, seriously. Apparently that was the only clothing rental shop open. (REALLY guys? Really?)

So the story picks up from there, going into the traditional method of laying out movie plots: enter, stage left, side characters. And what do you know, they may have an idea of who the ... villains of the show might be. How coincidental. They're a loud, self-important group, which clearly contrast with the Straw Hats and make for some amusing banter. I really liked the movie characters in this, really. They've got memorable personalities, nothing that just fades into the background after watching them.

The movie continues with a light, humourous theme, and we're introduced to the island of the day with a bit of camera work: it's this giant Clockwork Tower, what do you know. I adored it. Thought it was really interesting. I mean, the crew hasn't come across many giant towers of islands before, have they? It's something that's more unique to this movie. So the landscape and setting of the incoming battles, you can tell, are going to be a bit different from normal and just plain interesting.

The villain was also highly amusing, what with his fascination and crush on Nami in a wedding dress, who was not in the least bit happy with the enemy taking a liking to her. But of course, Nami, being manipulative that she is, sought to use this against him. So Nami's role in this movie was just great.

All the other members of the crew, acting out their roles as suave and cool and determined fighters, are what mostly made this entertaining for me. Because you just know that the villains are going to assume that they're the toughest, greatest, most brilliant men and women that ever existed; oh what you've come to defeat me? Let me tell you how great I am—

Ass-kicking commenced from there on, of course.

They put up a good fight though, which further entertained me. Some interesting battle tactics and teamwork later, the Straw Hats managed to come out on top, but the villains were tougher than expected. I guess they had a reason to be obnoxiously cheeky. Not that that made them worthy of being defeated by our heroes.

All right, I'll stop mocking the villains.

At any rate, I much preferred this plot over the plot of the first movie, so if you saw this first one and were disappointed or concerned that the other movies wouldn't cut it, I would definitely try at least watching this one before you call it quits. Creativity and character motivation and back story and so much more were all improved from movie one. So don't despair.

Let me try this line to get you to see it: the villain attempts to crush Luffy with the slow and heavy downward force of a ceiling. That's action for you. No, wait a minute. Scratch that. There's Nami in a wedding dress. Yes?

One Piece movie 2 was a fun-filled adventure with a memorable cast of new characters.

There were countless pieces of music which enriched this film and the anime episodes which followed.

The animation had lots of highlights and the shading was akin to episodes such as 312 and 474.

The composition was rather impressive too....

This is truly one of the most underrated One Piece movies despite only being the successor of One Piece 2000.

Year: 2014
The year it was released: 2001.
Well, I'm watching one piece and I'm episode almost 600, but I watched this movie and still enjoyed it.
The story was well made, action all over the movie unlike some other movies (will not tell name). Rich story with nice characters, the bad guys, and the ones who team up with mugiwara no ichimi.
The characters are from Zoro till Sanji (before the grand line).
The art was "fair" but it is because it was released in 2001 .
Sound: one piece soundtrack, quite enjoyable, like always.
The movie is 55 minutes so you won't have a lot shitty talks (this is ... the thing I hate the most at anime).
Story: 9
Art: 6
Sound: 8
Character: 7
Enjoyment: 9
Overall: 8

Have fun pirates!!

It was to my enormous delight to find that this One Piece movie was far more interesting and engaging then the first movie; instead of basic treasure hunting we get at least some form of a plot, along with hilarious visual gags and enemies who are actually a threat.

Of course, the story is pretty basic fare. Set some time after the Arlong Arc, The Merry Going, along with Nami, have been stolen, and the remnants of the Straw Hat Pirates, garbed only in wedding gear, are off to rescue them. While this seems hilarious on paper (and it is), they don't really continue the wedding ... clothes gag for ages.

My major issue with the story is how much they make the Straw Hat Pirates (sans Luffy) seem weak when they don't have their equipment; I mean, it makes sense, but I think that considering the power levels of at least Sanji and Zoro, they'd be able to manage at least somewhat without their equipment!

The art and animation is pretty standard One Piece fare, the animation having a bump due to the movie setting; I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love One Piece's art, and it's character design. They are freaking gorgeous. Along with this, the characters aren't really any different, so I'm perfectly content to see Sanji fawn over women any day.

All in all, the second One Piece movie may not be a masterpiece by any stretch of the word, but it's a fun extended romp in the One Piece universe and sans a few story problem, it's simply just a huge ton of fun.

Rating: 7/10

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure takes us back to the golden days of the Straw Hat Pirates, which is a mix of fun, adventure, and nostalgia. While not without its flaws, this movie offers an enjoyable escape into the world of One Piece.

Strengths:

Nostalgia: Clockwork Island Adventure captures the essence of the early One Piece episodes when the crew had more time for leisurely exploration and goofing around. For long-time fans, this nostalgic trip down memory lane is a major selling point.

Lightheartedness: Unlike some of the more intense arcs in the series, this movie opts for a ... lighter tone. The emphasis on fun and humor allows viewers to see the Straw Hats in a carefree light, which is a refreshing change of pace.

Character Dynamics: Clockwork Island Adventure shines in its portrayal of the unique dynamics between the crew members. It reminds us of the quirky personalities that make each character so endearing.

Weaknesses:

Predictable Plot: Clockwork Island Adventure follows a relatively straightforward plotline that lacks the complexity and depth of the longer arcs in the series. While simplicity isn't always a bad thing, it might leave some viewers expecting more.

Underdeveloped Antagonists: The movie introduces new villains, the Trump Pirates, who, unfortunately, come across as somewhat one-dimensional. They lack the depth and charisma of some of One Piece's more memorable antagonists.

Short Runtime: Clockwork Island Adventure's brevity prevents it from fully exploring its potential. With a longer runtime, it could have delved deeper into character interactions and storytelling.

In conclusion, One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure is a nicel return to the carefree days of the Straw Hat Pirates. While it may not be the most complex or compelling One Piece story, it offers a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, particularly for fans seeking a dose of nostalgia. With its 7/10 rating, it's a solid addition to the One Piece movie collection, especially for those who fondly remember the crew's earlier adventures.

One Piece Movie 2 Review

On this movie, additional crew has already been introduced, Sanji. The movie set up is on an island called Clockwork. With their ship getting stolen, they found their way on that island to have it back and found themselves in the midst of fight with Bear King. Well, another weak gorilla looking guy who only knows how to talk. Due to their traps and setups, most of the crews will be badly hurt, but that won't hinder them to fight.

The same with the first movie, the animation of this one is not that great. But still, the action and how ... the story evolves is a great one. It'll will show how deep a person can care for one another, regardless of blood. If the first movie is about friendship of two men, this movie is about treating one as a family and how much are you willing to give them what they deserve to have.

**Spoilers**

Okay Nami in a wedding dress while also wearing Luffy's straw hat is a figurine I NEED.

Also Zoro totally pulled a Thanos. Can't remember the exact quote so I'll put in Marvel's
"You ruined my life!" "I don't even know who you are" ;)

I can't wait till Nami starts kicking BUTT. The Damsel in distress thing isn't up my alley but Sanji was HILARIOUS the whole time of course. & the woman reallllllly had a thing for Nami it seemed at first??

Also, look at Nami defeating her by trapping her in a jar, just wow. haha. I'm surprised she couldn't get out after ... that.

At the end of the day I think you just have to enjoy One Piece for what it is and not nitpick at it tho.
This one was alot of fun and better than the first movie for sure.

The movie is a breath of fresh air compared to the first one which was dookie, but this was actually omega fun to watch. But the abilities of the enemies compared to the strawhats were too good but ofc zoro can rip off a stone floor and sanjis foot can be chilling after going through spikes LMAO if not for the bs the strawhats pulled i'd say 10/10 but because of that, 9/1. Cool side characters and i cared for them.
Art style was so good compared to the anime, reminded me of stuff like evangelion aka my favorite anime, animation was really nice ... too and pleasing to look at
Storyline was also nice and well paced, wasnt too predictable either
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