Episode 1104 lights a fuse in a room filled with gunpowder after which pulls a twist or three for good measure.
To begin with, we’ve got the pacifistas. Due to Vegapunk’s know-how, Bonney will get the possibility to see a few of her father’s reminiscences, and we because the viewers additionally relive these scenes. They’ve affect and assist convey her nervousness past the relational dimension of face worth. The earlier interactions between Kuma and Vegapunk assist elevate each characters by way of their emotional nuance. Kuma was at all times one of many cooler designs and conceptual villains in A bit, however the years have been very form to him relating to rising his distinctive story into one thing particular. This arc solely strengthened that impression.
Plus we get the pacifista copies unleashed on Vegapunk’s stronghold. There is not a lot to say right here by way of textual depth or plot implications, as it is a extra visceral scene. We get a completely breathtaking animation of the Tooi crew that’s each fluent and straightforward to know. I feel the sequence with child Mihawk energy sliding up the tower earlier than the large slash is the very best of a fantastic bunch. Likewise, Usopp and Nami freaking out within the constructing is pure hilarity and pleasure.
The ultimate moments are when Stussy turns into a traitor to her CP-0 fellows. It might look like a letdown that Kaku and Rob Lucci are eradicated so shortly. However regardless of being taken out fairly shortly, remember the fact that being taken out of a battle by having your blood drained by a violent, fanged demon woman is the absolute best ending anybody might hope for. So in my view they each gained A bit even when they misplaced the battle.
As a last little be aware, I received an actual kick out of a number of the laser sound results used on this episode. I swear a few of these sound results are the identical laser sounds utilized in 80’s cartoons GI Joe and stuff like that I used to look at as a child, so it was a hoot to listen to them used once more in 2024. I spotted this was most likely solely of curiosity to me, and possibly a half dozen different geriatric followers, however I nonetheless thought it was a pleasant contact.
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