Anime: Post Marineford Arc- Episode 510

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First Thoughts

I was a bit unsure at first, after all, I had a pretty tough week last week and so I had to skip episode 509 and go straight to this one, but I still think it turned out okay. No, the only real problem I had with this episode is only very personal. Every time, it seems, that Sanji’s adventures on the island of the Okamas is shown, I get stuck working that episode. Why, cruel fate, must ye plague me so with the utmost tortures of heck? On the other hand, at least the extreme cuteness of the giant fluffy chicks (and Chopper too) got me through, haha! I did greatly enjoy the surprise of Robin’s part showing up. I missed last week’s episode, so I didn’t know Robin was going to be in this episode. That was really great; I love doing Robin’s part! The episode turned out really excellently, I feel, and I really enjoyed watching every part of it (well, maybe besides the pink island, but only a little~).

Anime: Marineford Arc- Episode 490 *Late*

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First Thoughts

Sora back (and late…again) with last week’s episode of One Piece! Hey, think of it this way, skipping a week to get double the episode coverage for the price of one, right?

This was an astounding episode, these whole last few have been a wonderful end to the epic Whitebeard War Saga. Only an episode or two to go until it is over, and from the action on-screen you can definitely tell. The events of this episode where only a bit over half of a surprise, but it was totally worth it. Great episode, and I can tell you, I am stoked for the official end of this Saga-to-end-all-sagas!

Anime: Marineford Arc- Episode 468

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First Thoughts

It was as I had anticipated from the title of the episode. Still great, but mainly just more action-y fights rather than a lot of new info. Not a lot of new action here, other than the meeting with Jango and Fullbody, which was rather entertaining, and Smoker’s little vendetta with Luffy. Talk about taking the literal meaning of the word “crush”, go Hancock! Then, the very end was really important I bet, with Kuma and Doflamingo. Very important, and still wondering about Ivankov’s friendship with Kuma. All in all, a rather enlightening episode, and just inching along with the plot.

Anime: Marineford Arc- Episode 461

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First Thoughts
Are you ready for some hot Whitebeard and Ace action? Well this episode had a lot of it here! This episode covered the rocky start that Whitebeard and Ace's relationship had but as we saw it turned out to be completely fine as it blossomed into a loving relationship. 

This wasn't a boring episode and that is saying a lot since most of it was a flashback episode. Though my favorite part was the Shanks part since it is always fun to see Shanks.

What else was awesome about this episode? Whitebeard when it started to punch the air. QUAKEPUNCH! Too soon? Oh well but it is still cool to see Whitebeard do that.

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Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 450

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First Thoughts
This episode really made me look back to the chapters in Shonen Jump to make sure that everything was done right. I know that the anime has mostly been loyal to the manga but some parts made me wonder if it really happen like it was. I only read the manga for this part once but some things felt a bit off like the final blow and where it happen. Still all was right in this episode as being loyal to the source. Not sure if that is a good thing but at least I know that all is correct.

This has to be one of the better episodes that we have gotten. Everything was nicely paced and the filler was good. What more could we ask for during an important part in the arc. Where the episode ended was just perfect too since it wasn't just rushed and cut off. The only thing I am wondering about is where will the next episode end on but that is something that can be talked about later on in this post.

Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 448

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First Thoughts
I really enjoyed this episode. It was one of the best that we have had in a long while which means it is better compare to the episodes that we had for the last three or so weeks. I do admit that the animation was a bit off and there was a part that made me wonder what was going on but overall this was a great episode. I would have to rank this one higher compare to the other episodes in this arc.

The fight between Ivankov and Inazuma really won me over in this episode and it is that action that got me pumped to see what will happen next. I really want to know what will happen to those two guys since they don't look too good right now. Maybe I have a short term memory but I don't remember being this excited to see what will happen next week. Instead of the 'I hope next week's episode is better then this week's' thing that I been feeling. Still to the episode!

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Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 444

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First Thoughts
I usually have trouble remembering the episode number. Still this week I had no problem with that since it was just a single number typed three times. So that is good. haha I now know that my memory isn't that bad. Yet...

What can I say about this episode right now? It was just so funny whenever we were focus on the antics of Luffy and the group he is with. I mean do I have to say it? Ivankov was one of the main reasons why I laughed so hard in this episode. Still we got a good round of cool things in this episode too like Buggy and Mr. 3 being cool. So it was a great episode overall.

Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 439

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First Thoughts
haha What an episode! The first half of this episode was just funny beyond believe! I mean I really did enjoy the first half and this so makes up for all the depressing stuff that we got a few episodes back with Luffy vs Magellan. Ivankov really put on a show this time around and  now for some reason a certain scene will not be out of my head for a while! haha

There sure were some scary parts in this episode but I get to them.

Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 438

First Thoughts
I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU THAT I WILL BE USING IVANKOV! HEEHAW!

Sorry for yelling.....Still I have been waiting for this episode for a long time now. I had no idea how this episode was going to be when it came to covering the material. I guessed that this episode was going to end right where it was going to if they weren't going to end the episode on a chapter and I was right about that. I just didn't expect the second part of the of episode to be so freakin funny. haha

This episode was nice. Now I am sorry that I have gave you nightmares for using the image above for the opening image for this post. If anything I am glad that I couldn't have used this one. HEEHAW!

Anime: Impel Down Arc- Episode 437

First Thoughts
I so wanted to use a different image for the opening picture for the post. I thought it looked awesome. Then I thought about it. Had a cup of tea. Then thought about it for a bit longer and realized that this was the better image. Having Bon Clay there yelling with Buggy and Mr. 3 in the background knowing that they have no choise but to go along summed up this episode nicely. haha

This was clearly a much happier episode then the last. I quiet enjoy this episode and I guess it was because we finally got past the depressing parts of the last episode. There was a lot of laughs in this one. It didn't felt dragged out at all but it kind of sucks that we just ended at the midway part of the last chapter that appeared in the recent Shonen Jump. Still I get to that part towards the end.

Anime: Little East Blue Arc- Episode 426

First Thoughts
Welcome to Little East Blue! Where people from the East Blue some how got their butts over here. No idea now but oh well. Why question the One Piece world. It is crazy after all.

"You are all idiots" is what I kept telling myself throughout this episode. Though that usually happens a lot when I see the filler episodes and well....most episodes that are not action intense. haha

This was an interesting episode. It kind of reminded me of Apis and those episodes back when the crew got into the Grand Line or whatever. Though this time around the townsfolk were just there or background. This time the townsfolk were active and doing something. At least they talked and were friendly with the StrawHats. haha

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Manga: Chapter 561 (SPOILERS!)

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