[Digital] One Piece Episode #424

[Chris Beveridge]

Review by Chris Beveridge

Mania Grade: B

In Summary:

While there isn’t a whole lot of major moments going on here, it is a good episode that keeps the flow of the series going now that the pace is picking up after the exposition and infiltration. There’s a lot to like here with how the two pair off and work together but also a couple of brief moments where Hancock really comes across as such a lovestruck little girl. I enjoyed the stealthy material that came before this but I’m also really enjoying watching everyone run around with Luffy being so serious in finding ace and getting him out of there. The show is quick and simple but with a huge back story to it now. My only regret in coming into it at this time is that most of the others that I do know about are all off screen. Still, this episode provides the right shift in tone and sets the pace for what’s to come, resulting in a good episode.

Got a little behind on this one as the episode wouldn't play for almost a week when it was put up and then off to Neko-con!