[Chris Beveridge]

Review by Chris Beveridge



Mania Grade: B+

In Summary:
One Piece has a relatively mild arc during this batch of episodes, though it doesn't draw to a close since this is where FUNimation's license, as of this writing, ends. If this is the end, it's definitely a sad moment, but it's one that I have to admit works fairly well in a way because it's mellow and fun. And if you're not interested in it since it's not complete, stopping with the previous set of episodes gives you the complete Skypiea arc and that's not a bad place to end either. One Piece provides a lot of what I like about the show when it comes to the Straw Hats overall as they have a really great series of combinations and styles when they pair up, working by themselves or as a group. You never know how it's going to go and they're always growing and changing and learning more about each other. While some are less used than others, the gang as a whole shines here and left me smiling throughout.