Oct 11, 2019
The first thing anyone who wants to watch One Piece should know(And I'm assuming most do) is that it is quite lengthy, currently clocking in at 905 episodes, with no present sign of stopping. (I'm currently at episode 800, myself)
I think it does a fairly good job of fleshing out characters, giving them their own personal strengths and flaws - like the inability to have any sense of direction, even if they can physically see where they're trying to go; or an irrational obsession with treasure. I don't think it really skimps when it comes to the crew; there's several of them so I think
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it would be easy for some of them to fall to the wayside.
One thing I enjoy the most about One Piece, is that it tends not to take itself overly serious. That's not to say there aren't tense moments, bits of drama, or whatnot, but it tends to skew a little in the direction of lighthearted. I think Luffy is a great main character, because he tends to act a bit goofy, but still has his own personal idea of what he wants to do as a pirate, and where he desires end up in the world. He's straightforward and doesn't waver on his target - he protects his crew and works to become King of the Pirates.
I'd recommend anyone who wants to try out One Piece, to at least dedicate themselves to watching the first 'Saga' which ends with episode 61. It would give you a real feel for the story, and have time to suck you in or spit you out.
I would warn anyone that wants to watch this; be wary of burning out watching it. I burned out at episode 791. I think if you're going to watch this, you should stop after every Saga or so, and watch something else, even if briefly, to let what you've seen process and give your brain a break.
All in all, One Piece is my favorite Anime to date, after decades of watching them.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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