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Rainbowman · 2015-01-11, 15:53

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Originally Posted by TheWatchman

This episode made me feel all warm and fuzzy, especially the beheading, but surely he's not dead just like that?

This is only the beginning of the true battle for liberation. That's all I can say.

schedmaster · 2015-01-11, 23:58

Episode 677 was satisfying to watch. Can't wait for the next episode.

Drake007 · 2015-01-12, 04:55

Everything was good, until he sang his song. I almost cried. Because this was a emotional moment I for sure will never forget.

TheWatchman · 2015-01-12, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Rainbowman

This is only the beginning of the true battle for liberation. That's all I can say.

Jesus, this must easily be the longest arc so far, 50th episode of it on Sunday.

khoa1708 · 2015-01-12, 13:10

i don't know what it is but I find the anime almost unwatchable now... maybe it's the pacing or something...

Slayerx · 2015-01-12, 14:22

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Originally Posted by khoa1708

i don't know what it is but I find the anime almost unwatchable now... maybe it's the pacing or something...

The pacing is what kills it for me. Things go so slowly that it can easily become tedious and boring to watch. I find myself often skipping through the episode because i am not engaged enough to just follow along at its pace. And i know this doesn't have anything to do with whether or not i know what's going to happen, because i rewatch old episodes of the anime all the time... i could waste hours watching old episodes... though with newer episodes, i can't stand to watch more than a few minutes. The pacing really IS just that bad.

rajrp · 2015-01-13, 09:28

^ agree with u mate.....i too often watch old episodes..... i fall asleep while watching new episode or just fast forward and watch

ZGoten · 2015-01-13, 11:57

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Originally Posted by TheWatchman

Jesus, this must easily be the longest arc so far, 50th episode of it on Sunday.

It is really long, but honestly, they should have packed that all into less than 40 episodes.

itachi-san314 · 2015-01-16, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Slayerx

The pacing is what kills it for me.

i've found that i enjoy the anime more when i watch 2 or 3 episodes at a time. for instance, i just caught up on the last 2 and they were pretty awesome!

also, question: does sugar not sleep? or is sleep different from being unconscious somehow?

thundrakkon · 2015-01-16, 17:21

The last 2 or 3 episodes have been good in general, since it focused on Kyros' heroic-ness. However, the last few arcs since Impel Down has been excruciating.

As for Sugar, she has to be knocked unconscious or killed for the effects to break. Sleeping is part of her normal process, I guess, since the mind is still working to an effect. Unconsciousness is usually a sign that blood has been cut off from the brain; hence, fainting occurs.

itachi-san314 · 2015-01-16, 20:10

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Originally Posted by thundrakkon

As for Sugar, she has to be knocked unconscious or killed for the effects to break. Sleeping is part of her normal process, I guess, since the mind is still working to an effect. Unconsciousness is usually a sign that blood has been cut off from the brain; hence, fainting occurs.

oh ok that makes sense. follow up question: how do people know about this weakness? if it was mentioned, then i forgot what it was

Mister Twit · 2015-01-17, 04:13

Well there are tons of books on devil fruit powers in the One Piece universe (both Blackbeard and Sanji have talked about how they read about the DF powers they wanted to have) so they probably read about it in one of them. That's just a guess, though.

rajrp · 2015-01-17, 07:46

Wt happened to Sanji and crew???

Slayerx · 2015-01-17, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Mister Twit

Well there are tons of books on devil fruit powers in the One Piece universe (both Blackbeard and Sanji have talked about how they read about the DF powers they wanted to have) so they probably read about it in one of them. That's just a guess, though.

Ya but i wouldn't imagine the dwarves would be familiar with such books... Not to mention that if the hobby Hobby fruit was in one of those books then the marines, the revolutionaries and various other groups would know that a country of living toys is the hobby hobby fruit at work

Its not explained how they know, so its a tiny plot hole. But i think the most believable explanation would have been from spying on Doflamingo... at some point they could have had a conversation amongst themselves where they point out that Sugar falling unconscious would break the spell.

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Originally Posted by rajrp

Wt happened to Sanji and crew???

They are taking Ceasar and Momonoske to Zou where they will meet up with Law's crew; this is to keep them out of Doflamingo's hands. Last we checked in, they were being chased by Big Mom

Mister Twit · 2015-01-17, 23:12

Not them, but Kyros/Soldier could have read about it. It was his plan, after all. He knows way too many details about the power just to have randomly heard about them here and there. It makes sense since he was affected by the power that he would have been driven to research a way to turn himself back.

As for other people knowing it's the hobby hobby fruit, so what? Let's say the government suspects that someone in Dressrosa has the hobby hobby fruit because there are all those toys around. So what? Devil fruits are a crime now?

FlareKnight · 2015-01-18, 00:11

Maybe there is something written in that certain fruits no longer have effect once the user is knocked out. Might be under a section labelled "devil fruits that affect objects outside the user." Not often that we really check whether devil fruit users powers are still active after being knocked out in this series anyways, so it might even be a fairly widespread thing.

But if the hobby hobby fruit was written in the books somewhere it would be a cause of concern if it's full abilities were listed. Ability that turns people into toys and makes everyone forget about them. That would lead to the logical question of who are the people turned into toys. For all they know it is people they knew but forgot about. Devil fruits in general aren't crimes, but abilities with that kind of sinister effect might be considered to be on that level.

Anyways as to this episode, it wasn't bad. The tactic to get Ace's fruit was pretty effective. Certainly glad it went to that person over most of the competitors left there. About the best result as one could get and at least Ace's will gets to live on in a sense. Kind of sigh worthy that Usopp really is getting the Captain Buggy treatment. At least he's not trying to get it, but it reaches the same point anyways.

At least it's no mystery who was impersonating Lucy. Though I kind of wonder if the people writing the previews take note of what the next episode title is....kind of pointless to be building suspense at this stage.

velocd · 2015-01-18, 00:43

I was hoping they would reserve some budget for this episode with Sabo's eventful introduction and all. I guess not. Kind of ruined the awesome flow of last episode.

At least we got this shot with never ending torso Law.

ookamigirl · 2015-01-18, 05:24

That was too easy. I just can believe Doflamingo is dead.
Kyros sure was pissed off.
Colosseum was in chaos due to sudden transformations.
"Lucy" made things interesting as well.
He got the fruit!! And ate it too!!
It was very amusing watching the Colosseum people freak out ^^
Usopp was now officially recognized as a hero & savoir.
Another great episode!!

Chosen_Hero · 2015-01-19, 01:09

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Originally Posted by ookamigirl

That was too easy. I just can believe Doflamingo is dead.
Kyros sure was pissed off.
Colosseum was in chaos due to sudden transformations.
"Lucy" made things interesting as well.
He got the fruit!! And ate it too!!
It was very amusing watching the Colosseum people freak out ^^
Usopp was now officially recognized as a hero & savoir.
Another great episode!!

Calling it right now Mingo isn't dead yet and well likely see him using his power to saw his head back on or something, it was just too easy.

Now I'm wondering what does CP0 have to do with this arc they appeared once and then dissapeared from the arc.

Am I the only one that after watching this episode wants to see a fight between Usopp and hos followers (read as idiots) and Buggu and his equally stupid followers? The amount of stupid that would be gathered there would be amazing in and of itself.

TheWatchman · 2015-01-19, 06:24

Well it was cool seeing the Mera Mera fruit eaten then and there as we rarely get to watch as people gain their powers (was CP9 the last time?). If Doflamingo has got some resurrection trick up his pink fluffy sleeve then Baby 5 and Buffalo don't seem to be too familiar with it, although Law didn't seem as shocked as you'd expect him to be. I'm glad Usopp wasn't basking in the glory the same way as Buggy and actually seemed irritated by their worshiping of him, before using them to destroy the factory.

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schedmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 31	Episode 677 was satisfying to watch. Can't wait for the next episode. Last edited by schedmaster; 2015-01-11 at 23:58. Reason: thought of a better word to use

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thundrakkon Anime-Only Viewer Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA	The last 2 or 3 episodes have been good in general, since it focused on Kyros' heroic-ness. However, the last few arcs since Impel Down has been excruciating. As for Sugar, she has to be knocked unconscious or killed for the effects to break. Sleeping is part of her normal process, I guess, since the mind is still working to an effect. Unconsciousness is usually a sign that blood has been cut off from the brain; hence, fainting occurs. __________________

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FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Maybe there is something written in that certain fruits no longer have effect once the user is knocked out. Might be under a section labelled "devil fruits that affect objects outside the user." Not often that we really check whether devil fruit users powers are still active after being knocked out in this series anyways, so it might even be a fairly widespread thing. But if the hobby hobby fruit was written in the books somewhere it would be a cause of concern if it's full abilities were listed. Ability that turns people into toys and makes everyone forget about them. That would lead to the logical question of who are the people turned into toys. For all they know it is people they knew but forgot about. Devil fruits in general aren't crimes, but abilities with that kind of sinister effect might be considered to be on that level. Anyways as to this episode, it wasn't bad. The tactic to get Ace's fruit was pretty effective. Certainly glad it went to that person over most of the competitors left there. About the best result as one could get and at least Ace's will gets to live on in a sense. Kind of sigh worthy that Usopp really is getting the Captain Buggy treatment. At least he's not trying to get it, but it reaches the same point anyways. At least it's no mystery who was impersonating Lucy. Though I kind of wonder if the people writing the previews take note of what the next episode title is....kind of pointless to be building suspense at this stage. __________________ Anime-Evo

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ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	That was too easy. I just can believe Doflamingo is dead. Kyros sure was pissed off. Colosseum was in chaos due to sudden transformations. "Lucy" made things interesting as well. He got the fruit!! And ate it too!! It was very amusing watching the Colosseum people freak out ^^ Usopp was now officially recognized as a hero & savoir. Another great episode!! __________________ My Blog --> ookami

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Drake007 Member Join Date: Jan 2004	Everything was good, until he sang his song. I almost cried. Because this was a emotional moment I for sure will never forget.

2015-01-13, 09:28	Link #227
rajrp Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014	^ agree with u mate.....i too often watch old episodes..... i fall asleep while watching new episode or just fast forward and watch

2015-01-17, 04:13	Link #232
Mister Twit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in this machine	Well there are tons of books on devil fruit powers in the One Piece universe (both Blackbeard and Sanji have talked about how they read about the DF powers they wanted to have) so they probably read about it in one of them. That's just a guess, though.

2015-01-17, 07:46	Link #233
rajrp Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014	Wt happened to Sanji and crew???

2015-01-17, 23:12	Link #235
Mister Twit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in this machine	Not them, but Kyros/Soldier could have read about it. It was his plan, after all. He knows way too many details about the power just to have randomly heard about them here and there. It makes sense since he was affected by the power that he would have been driven to research a way to turn himself back. As for other people knowing it's the hobby hobby fruit, so what? Let's say the government suspects that someone in Dressrosa has the hobby hobby fruit because there are all those toys around. So what? Devil fruits are a crime now?

2015-01-18, 00:43	Link #237
velocd Witcher, with tenure Join Date: Sep 2004	I was hoping they would reserve some budget for this episode with Sabo's eventful introduction and all. I guess not. Kind of ruined the awesome flow of last episode. At least we got this shot with never ending torso Law.

2015-01-19, 06:24	Link #240
TheWatchman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cymru	Well it was cool seeing the Mera Mera fruit eaten then and there as we rarely get to watch as people gain their powers (was CP9 the last time?). If Doflamingo has got some resurrection trick up his pink fluffy sleeve then Baby 5 and Buffalo don't seem to be too familiar with it, although Law didn't seem as shocked as you'd expect him to be. I'm glad Usopp wasn't basking in the glory the same way as Buggy and actually seemed irritated by their worshiping of him, before using them to destroy the factory.