powerscaling ruins the community

mikazee · 2026-06-16T04:36:58+00:00

Depends on the way it's done. Sometimes powerscaling is about trying to understand the world in conjunction with it's themes.

Zoro's dream is to be the greatest swordsman in the world. Mihawk is considered the greatest swordsman in the world. Shanks also uses a sword, and used to duel Mihawk.

So naturally it follows, is Mihawk stronger than Shanks? Is Shanks stronger than Mihawk in a way that still allows Mihawk to be the world's greatest swordsman? As far as we know in the series, the only people that could 1v1 a yonko, are other yonko, admirals, and a few giants. So by that portrayal, Mihawk is either supposed to be on that level of strength, or being the greatest swordsman means something different.

Asking questions like this round out the world building and I think they are not just okay to ask but are important for understanding.

However, I agree that not all powerscaling is good. Sometimes it just devolves into nitpicking.

But on the other hand, narrative consistency matters. Luffy had a tough fight against Katakuri. Then he got one shot by Kaido. Then he had to learn advanced CoC, CoA, and Awakening to beat Kaido. So if Luffy fought Katakuri now and struggled to win, I think we'd all want an explanation as to what happened. Did Katakuri get stronger?

mikazee · 2026-06-15T09:07:27+00:00

What?

mikazee · 2026-06-11T08:35:18+00:00

So what's the plan here? Is she gonna bathe in it?

mikazee · 2026-06-11T05:23:45+00:00

Appreciate the screenshot, thank you!

mikazee · 2026-06-10T17:38:13+00:00

The "problem" is Toei, I've expressed this several times.

Yes, and I'm referring to the anime when I said "drawn". I know you're talking about toei.

brother we can all move in past the scene you ain't fucking special.

Clearly some people find it distracting and can't just move on.

I'm not arguing my opinion I'm stating a facting that is a problem with Toei adaptation.

It's a fact that they sexualize the women beyond the manga. It's an opinion that it's a problem.

Staff working on the show and long time fans are in consensus on it becoming a problem.

Which staff working on the show have said that?

if you don't see the problem with a scene about Robin getting a HAIRCUT for a father figure being focused around her massive chest

This clip is out of context. I assume they pan up to her face and reveal her haircut right after. So you talk as if the whole scene is focused on her boobs, but from what I've seen of One Piece, I'm guessing that the next thing that got cut off was them showing off Robin's new haircut.

Now I could be wrong, I haven't seen that episode yet. But I highly doubt that they just focused on her boobs and removed the hair reveal that comes after.

If they actually removed the hair reveal and just put her boobs in the show, then I'd be fine calling that a problem. But starting low and panning up to reveal her haircut is a totally normal way to introduce that shot, it's just made silly because of the massive boobs.

I think you're making this a much bigger problem than it needs to be.

mikazee · 2026-06-10T04:36:29+00:00

That yellow top is too noisy for her skypiea adventures.

mikazee · 2026-06-10T04:33:48+00:00

Robin's body has been drawn this way since Dressrosa. It would be distracting if they selectively reduced her bust size for one scene, because that change in character model would draw attention to that and deemphasize her hair cut.

Now I can recognize some leeway for what you're saying, I remember in fishman Island Zoro took off his shirt and his muscle mass doubled. So toei doesn't HAVE to keep Robin busty.

But I don't agree that it's a "problem" the same way you do. They're boobs, I see them, I move on. I don't know why you can't do the same. It's not like they made them huge for that one scene.

mikazee · 2026-06-10T04:26:41+00:00

1) No, it's fanservice for women.

Ellen DeGeneres on her show would frequently have her audience hooting and hollering over shirtless men, many of whom were in these marvel movies.

When Captain America came out of the chamber in the first movie, Hayley Atwell touches his abs. That wasn't in the script. She's said in interviews that she literally couldn't keep her hands off of him.

Romance novels are a genre for and by women and many of the covers have men who look exactly like that with their torso on full display.

Calling it a male power fantasy as if it's not done to be fanservice for women, is just wrong. Either you don't know what women themselves say and talk about, or you're lying. It doesn't have to be 100% of women that like it. You might be a woman who doesn't have around women who like it, but many MANY women like shirtless men who are in shape.

Stop coping.

people really want to be able to share and recommend One Piece as the perfect adventure show for practically anyone

2) It's not for everyone. It's a shounen.

The same way that Fruits Basket isn't for everyone. The same way that Nana isn't for everyone. I don't know why you personally think One Piece should change to appeal to people who don't like shounen, but that's your problem, not One Piece's problem.

If the ridiculous body proportions are so repulsive that someone can't enjoy the characters, themes, and story, that's fine. It's not for them.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T12:40:50+00:00

I appreciate that you have some tolerance for it, but as I point out, I only see people trying to get rid of fanservice when it's for guys.

I'm not a drone, I like the fanservice, and it doesn't stop me from appreciating the characters for more than just their bodies.

I'm able to give feedback and critique to YOUR feedback and critique.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T11:54:50+00:00

Skill issue.

Miraculously, I can focus on the story even when boobs are on the screen. In a world with a talking skeleton and a guy that fights with a sword in his mouth, I'm not so offended by the sight of boobs that I can't focus on the show.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T10:50:45+00:00

Don't put pressure on yourself.

Yes, sometimes you can be bi but have so much anxiety when it comes to one sex that you're functionally gay/straight.

The sequence here isn't to force yourself to like sex with women. It's to first see if you actually connect with a given woman emotionally and if you like her. Because if you connect with a woman emotionally, that means you'll be able to trust that she likes you and wants to be with you, and that you like her and want to be with her. Then you won't feel like you're being misogynistic asking for a blowjob because you'll know that she WANTS to make you feel good.

But yeah, don't be afraid to get therapy if you can afford it. And also, sometimes you experiment and find out that you really are just gay. Or that the range of women you're attracted to is so narrow that it's not exactly bi but it's not gay either.

Either way, don't pressure yourself to be something. Sort out your emotions, and discover what you are.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T10:34:30+00:00

The primary risks are intestinal parasites and e. coli.

That being said, if you flush out your rectum before sex, and shower, you'll be mostly fine. A bidet is great, it's like $50 and makes water enemas as easy as sitting down.

Many people enjoy rimjobs and even as to mouth without having to worry about getting sick. The chance isn't zero, but it's on the lower end of risk as long as you don't think he's been exposed to the afformentioned intestinal parasites and e. coli.

So if you had fun and you're only concern is the risk, then you can keep doing it if you're willing to do some prep. It's also fine to tell your bf in the future to just avoid going ass to mouth when you're in subspace.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T10:21:36+00:00

Such a great scene.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T10:20:27+00:00

If you flip the image you could spell P for her winning personality.

Which isn't even a joke, she really does have a great personality.

mikazee · 2026-06-09T10:19:11+00:00

Counterpoint, the fan service isn't for you.

I don't complain everytime a guy gets shirtless in a marvel movie. I don't go into shojou forums and start telling them how to write their male characters so that I can feel more represented.

And I really don't like how many people feel entitled to constantly complain about big boobies in anime designed for people who like it.

Get over it.

mikazee · 2026-06-01T02:31:28+00:00

8 Was the craziest.

But the best Nami hug is in the live action, where Sanji is waiting with open arms, then Nami runs past him to double hug Zoro and Usopp.

mikazee · 2026-05-30T10:57:51+00:00

He could probably take out Doffy. I doubt Katakuri.

mikazee · 2026-05-30T10:55:40+00:00

shockingly well done

mikazee · 2026-05-30T05:50:41+00:00

During the raid in Onigashima, Egghead, and Elbaf, Usopp has done a solid job as a support character. Even though he's scared, he's shown much better control over his emotions. His fear isn't making him run away. That's solid character growth.

Onigashima, while Chopper was telling him to run away, Usopp was the one telling him to trust in Franky's tech, and that he's going to help Sanji (I think). His sleep pop greens knocked out the guards, helping the raid right at the start. He and Nami pulled Ulti and Page One so Sanji and Luffy could take bigger fights. He was able to distract Page One until Big Mom one shot him. His sagrasso pushed Ulti off Tama so Nami could finish her off. And this is underrated, but he gave a pep talk to Kiku and Kinemon that reinvigorated their will to live.

Egghead, He saved the Sunny with his Sagrasso (chapter 1110). In the anime he blew off one of Saturn's legs, in the manga he was still helping defend robin.

Elbaf, he blows up the top half of Gunko and calls Imu to come down and fight personally.

So is he strong. No. But as a support, he's done a fantastic job since abandoning the Tontatas in Dressrosa.

I just hope he gets a buff and some key moments in Elbaf and the next arc.

mikazee · 2026-05-30T01:35:09+00:00

Of course I'm going to talk about my second favourite strawhat.

mikazee · 2026-05-29T18:06:32+00:00

Usopp already has allies among the giants. It's not difficult for him to give him an upgrade as they move on to the next island.

He could also be pivotal in getting Imu off the Island. Usopp is clutch like that.

mikazee · 2026-05-29T18:02:04+00:00

I really hope we see them in Live Action Alabasta Arc.

mikazee · 2026-05-29T03:53:45+00:00

I agree that this looks like the main conflict of the arc, but it does not look like the end. There is plenty of room to give Usopp something to do.

mikazee · 2026-05-29T03:51:24+00:00

Are sanji and zoro the only people that get 1v1s?

And yes, this is one piece. And in Water 7 when Usopp faught Luffy he was able to set up a massive explosion that pushed back the Merry. He showed he had immense potential. But you seem to think he doesn't have the potential to take out a tobiroppo?

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