2012-11-08, 11:46 | Link #41 | |
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Speaking of Chopper, I felt that's what made this particular conflict interesting. I think this is the first time since his introduction that we've really seen Chopper actually get his medical skills put to the test. I mean sure, I'm all for big brawls as much as the next guy, but is it really so wrong to see some actual character development for once.....? |
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2012-11-08, 13:05 | Link #42 | |
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When you drag things out, the flow of the story isn't going better it's going worse. The opposite is also true. I've noticed Oga likes to drag things out and I think lots of One Piece arcs suffer because of this. It would be interesting to see how the One Piece would have looked like if Oga could complete each arc in its entirely before publishing it.
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2012-11-08, 13:43 | Link #44 |
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It's pretty much customary for Oda to take a break every 3 or 4 weeks now. He's only human after all.
Anyway, I can concur that this chapter was rather underwhelming. Though for a girl her age, Mocha is really something to take one for the team like that. Luffy with a dragon draped over his shoulders certainly looks badass too.~
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2012-11-08, 17:59 | Link #50 |
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Usopp, Brooke and Kinemon are off looking for Mononosuke and seastone cuffs. They will probably end up in section R and meet up with Luffy/Mononosuke + Caeser. Doubt they end up in the SAD room, but possible.
Once again will guess that Donflamingo will not be making an appearance. They have to leave the island in less than 2 hours in accordance to Laws plan. |
2012-11-08, 18:50 | Link #51 | |
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First off, I think you meant Oda. Secondly, I think you misunderstood me somewhat, because I'm not a fan of dragged-out arcs, either. Heck, I've always felt the whole Enies Lobby arc would have been a lot better if Oda cut out about half the chapters that focused on unnecessary fighting (like Luffy fighting against thousands of fodder marines solo, for instance). I'm not championing the series progressing at a snail's pace, but I just don't get the complaints about a single chapter being focused on the drugged kids. I could understand if it were like.... say, something like 3-5 chapters (which WOULD be dragging things out, I wholeheartedly agree), but I sorta can't help but feel that anyone making so much fuss over ONE chapter needs some ritalin or something..... |
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2012-11-08, 20:29 | Link #52 |
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Chapter 688
This chapter was disappointing. It is not what the chapter was about but how it went. Chopper and Robbin can solve the whole issue but instead they prolong it with the chase and comes down to Mocha eating it. I have no criticism on Mocha because she is a kid but come on Chopper or Robbin can't play keep away with the candy. Robbin would be perfect for containing kids or keeping the candy away from them. While Chopper administers the medicine. With how quickly the medicine works they would have it contained in no time. Mocha did not have to eat that candy. Breach in the Alliance? Finally Laws plan sounds like it will go south. Luffy is supposed to capture CC, but it seems like he is out for blood now. Also would Luffy follow through with Laws plan knowing that Law(Regardless if he knew or not) sided with CC when this child testing was happening? If Luffy and Law meet up, Luffy needs to start asking questions and comparing notes with the rest of the crew. If Law can make a alliance with CC what else is he capable of, Luffy better watch his back. |
2012-11-09, 00:10 | Link #53 | |
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uh, i don't think so. oda is not perfect and there were some arcs that i felt he shouldn't have bothered with, but punk hazard is not as boring as you think it is. i actually find it interesting, much much more interesting than fishman arc. i don't really consider myself as a fanatic who refuse to see anything wrong about the series. like marvel, i'd rather have a slow-paced story that's well-written than a fast-paced worthless piece of crap arc that we usually get from other shonen series. i still think oda is a far better writer than most shonen manga-ka so i try not to complain too much. i just try to enjoy the series for what it is.
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2012-11-09, 00:48 | Link #54 | |
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2012-11-09, 03:03 | Link #56 |
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If you got problems with pacing now, that means you're new to the series, and wasn't following it weekly since the early days. It was always like this, Albasta, Skypiea, etc.
Stop reading the serialization entirely. Only follow the volumes.
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2012-11-09, 03:22 | Link #57 | ||
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The SH when ever they fight people take them down by beating them that is not the case with the kids . It is much harder to fight someone without hurting them (expect if your kira ) plus they on a time limit . Then your talking about there superhuman feats but Nami , Robin and Chopper are not about that . Right now Chopper still recovering from monster point , Nami was never about physical power and Robin trying but she has to be careful not to get hurt . Then there the kids and all they care about is the drugs and if you have ever seen a drug addict they become superhuman sometimes trying to get there next fix . Quote:
If Oda takes 10 weeks off this year that is a Vol less for the year so it effecting people . ( Oda should relax more but breaks sometimes means he doing other stuff ) I remember hearing the same thing during the war but in Vol format it so much better . |
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2012-11-09, 06:51 | Link #58 | |
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2012-11-09, 07:53 | Link #59 | |
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Yes the SH had a 2 year time skip increased their fighting strength but there are not fighting the kids which you seem to think is not a big deal . What could have Nami learn in 2 years that would help her vs 20 drug out kids without hurting them when her weapon is base on attacking and evasion . If the SH were fighting the kids they would be knock long time ago that is for certain . Something tells me you have had a run in with drug addict trying to get a fix . |
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2012-11-09, 12:16 | Link #60 | |
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I have to admit that Oda typo I made was pretty funny, I guess that happens when you make the post after reading the latest Beelzebub.
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"You young whipper-snappers back in my days Luffy had to fight the main bad guy of the arc not once but twice to much of my frustration!"
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