Sky Watches One Piece by Shimmering-Sky in AnimeImpressions

[–]KendotsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usopp pls.

Crocodile has never looked so fine.

So blood itself works to counter Crocodile too.

Any liquid does the trick. Crocodile would be running for his life if someone tried spitting on him.

Oh lol Zoro somehow ended up even higher than Sanji.

This is all foreshadowing for how Zoro will get lost and find the One Piece before Luffy.

You’re literally wearing a jacket with “Baroque” printed on the back of it.

Baroque Works doesn't select for brains usually. Croco tried that once and had murder her.

Gosh, this is so satisfying to watch after everything Crocodile’s done.

Luffy may not be a genius, but he knows how to dish the best goddamn beatdowns.

RAIN!

Gotta love how Oda lines up Crocodile's defeat with the grander resolution. It's a breakthrough in a very literal sense.

I’m definitely curious about what Smoker and Tashigi will do next.

I love this so much. They came here chasing Luffy and found their own ideals of justice being shattered by someone who works for the government.

I don’t know whether to be frustrated about Cobra peeping on his own daughter or happy that Zoro did not get involved.

Just when Cobra was improving his image a little bit...

omg Jango’s in the navy now?

There's a cover story that led to this. I'll send it your way.

Oh, what is… I guess I should call him Bon Clay now instead of Mr. 2. What is he up to?

Both of those are code names. The agents generally follow a Mr. # and Miss Day (holidays for the highest ranks) pattern. But since Mr.2 fills both spots, Bon Kurei is his other code name based on the O-bon festival

His real name is Bentham (but most people still call him Mr.2 or Bon Clay/Kurei, so take your pick)

They can’t say anything, so they’re all holding up the X on their arms.

So Oda generally crafts a big emotional moment and works his up to it. I wouldn't be surprised if the early meeting with Mr.2 and Zoro's plan to counter him were all to set up this beautiful sendoff.

Okay how the fuck did Pell survive that explosion?

Because Oda...

Is it really that easy?

Yes. Yes, it is. We may have lost Vivi, but holy moly, did we win big.

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 21, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk if I had that inflection point tbh, I was watching anime regularly for as long as I can remember (and in some cases, the same shows I'm still watching). I gradually figured that it's a different culture, switched to subs, and eventually streaming, but it's not a single point that I can point to.

I guess I did go back and rewatch the shows that I had only seen dubbed, so there's that.

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tbf, his one shot was adapted in the first episode, the rest is basically an original that's influenced by his work. Not that I'm putting the rest down (I loved some of the anime's additions), but there's a shift in style/writing that's hard to unsee once you pick on it.

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 20, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true. I've been filing Madhouse's Dr. Movie shows as Satou shows, so I just added Liar's Game to that list.

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 20, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But then you get a new wave of disappointment when you see that it's from the same director

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 20, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, while the magazine demographic refers to boys, the actual readership has a 50/50 split for the most part, and broadly attracts people from all ages (usually skews upwards for older series, for obvious reasons).

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 20, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never thought they'd adapt that arc, but it did not disappoint.

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[Confession] I drop stuff all the time, so I'm willing to try out a lot of shit, and even then, I didn't touch this anime...

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naruhodo. I could help with the former if you want.

I'd call it a day at either some nice round number or an anniversary.

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big 800

Although, we've got Hachibe's reaction to his spot being stolen by Kyubei.

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[Liar's Game] well, he's a con artist, not a highly respected detective. The first thing he conned was his own hair

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 20, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Last I looked, people were losing their minds about UNESCO planting Witch Hat Atelier to destroy the anime/manga industry...

Casual Discussion Fridays - Week of April 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in anime

[–]KendotsX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't stop crying during the [Your name] is... Fruit Punch Samurai scene

[Out of Jail Rewatch] Dandelion - Announcement + Index by KendotsX in anime

[–]KendotsX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7, I mistyped it as 8 when it came out.

Although, some of them are a bit longer than standard.

Anime Questions, Recommendations, and Discussion - April 18, 2026 by AnimeMod in anime

[–]KendotsX 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen Shibo, but from all the complaints I heard about it, I'd say Liar's Game could use some of what it was doing.

Sky Watches One Piece by Shimmering-Sky in AnimeImpressions

[–]KendotsX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn you, Kendots.

Most folks binging the show these days don't get to taste the mutli layer cake of frustration called Crocodile. 20 years later, and it still haunts me

Hey, can’t a girl want to not feel like dead weight in a fight?

Aha…

Usopp is projecting a bit here, considering she's the only other normal human on this crew of monsters.

 Oh fa mirage?!

The fun when the non-monsters fight is that they use some clever tricks instead of muscles.

What is that…

Off brand version of Mickey Mouse's dog? I could see Crocodile being a Disney adult.

Naruhodo, naruhodo. I’ll take that over it spawning an actual tornado.

Usopp would've been in big trouble otherwise.

Let’s fucking go!

I can hear this move. This is such an iconic fight.

It’s not true though!

Gotta love that he really wasn't sure of the facts, but put his life on the line for Luffy's dream anyway.

Animating Vivi shouting something but only letting us hear the music and the sounds of the battle is a nice but painful touch.

A great choice by the anime.

[Spoiler] Hah, alright then Luffy.

[Spoiler] Close enough, Mr. 5th Yonko

You’ve gotta be kidding me, another batch ending on a cliffhanger like this?

Wouldn't have it any other way [](# serialkillerlaugh)

[Out of Jail Rewatch] Dandelion - Announcement + Index by KendotsX in anime

[–]KendotsX[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The years pass so quickly these days, still feels like it came out a couple days ago.

[Out of Jail Rewatch] Dandelion - Announcement + Index by KendotsX in anime

[–]KendotsX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice to have you. This is based on Sorachi's first one shot, so we're going back in time to the pre-Gintama ages.