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Phenomenal · 2007-02-25, 02:52

Thankyou!!!!^^^

**monir** · 2007-02-26, 00:03

Screenshot for Episode 298:

The episode starts at 7:16, and yet, I'm not hesitant about giving it a 7.6/10. The animation is a bit better than average, but has yet to match some of the really good animation the series has seen in one of those rare occasion. The character design has also taken a fair number of hit in various frame. Then, why am I giving it a 7.6/10? That's because of....

Spoiler for a brief description of a Sanji moment:

Sanji can kick ass. This dude is so damn cool.

He has, without a doubt, uttered some of the coolest dialogue in this whole darn series. I promise I'll stop saying "cool" after a few more times. So what does this cool guy do who is probably a sexist pig? He sends of Usopp and Nami on their way to their mission to Robin. Sanji, then, proceeds to systematically and coolly kick the big-bad-wolf's ass. The big-bad-wolf suddenly offers the key to Sanji and tells him to rescue Robin. Sounds familiar? Sanji wonders why. The big-bad-wolf tells him, because Robin is his long lost sister who were separated early in their life.

Sanji is touched. He bends down to take the key. There goes another gullible victim who has fallen for the simple trickeries by a big-bad-wolf. The big-bad-wolf hastily closes on the unsuspecting Sanji for a sneaky attack. Bam! Sanji's kick has connected to the big-bad-wolf's mouth. hehe.. Sanji wasn't fooled by such poorly constructed sob story.

I won't give away any more of the story since I think the viewer who has yet to see it, deserves to enjoy it animated. This episode had excitement that has been lacking for quite sometime. I also thought we would get a 20 minute episode since the animators took a one week break. I suppose the a full 20 minute episode will come later in the arc, most probably to flesh out the whole fight between Luffy and Lucci. I wish the animators would stop showing any more of these short synopsis between Luffy and Lucci. The sequence of fighting between them has gotten to the point where an audience will wonder, what the hell is delaying Luffy's inevitable upgrade to gear. The answer is simple of course. They don't have enough material to fill in even for a 13 minute episode, for which they are reusing the same frames in the last few episodes after a brief moderation to those frames. That's why we see, Luffy is keep coming back with that same gattling gun punch which Lucci, quickly snubs it by kickig Luffy. Luffy flies off and crashed onto some boxes. He gets up and gets prepared for next week to demonstrate the same sequence of events.

Anyway, the consolation prize for this episode was Sanji which I've really enjoyed. The preview showed that Zoro also has mastered some of sort of physical attribute. I guess Kaku will bite the dust in the next episode. Looking forward to it.

Sazelyt · 2007-02-26, 15:52

298 was a reasonably good episode. The filler with Robin and the wolf-kun was entertaining. This time, the beginning, that included materials from the last episode, was not bad either, maybe because of the one week break.

Sanji brought the coolness back to the show. Even though he has his stupid moments, he still has the highest coolest factor among all straw hats. And, I am glad they portrayed his final attack pretty well. His red-leg was pretty amazing, and we are already shown the one place he can upgrade to boost his power up, by making two of the legs evolve to red-leg at the same time. But, that point will most probably be the highest level his master had reached, so he needs to go further ahead, if he wants to prove that he belongs to the pirate king's crew.

I agree with monir that showing one or two scene from the Luffy-Lucci fight has become annoying, and actually a little bit absurd. It is not going further, it is just going back and forward with the same step and not allowing anything to happen, it does not even worth as a filler material.

Now, after Sanji, it is Zoro's turn with a fight expectedly full of laughs.

Funbomb · 2007-02-27, 22:08

im on water 7 arc

Spoiler for spoiler:

Chuixupu · 2007-02-28, 02:27

Yeah it was....kind of way past that now though...

Prolific · 2007-03-01, 10:01

Spoiler:

Chuixupu · 2007-03-01, 15:13

It's also wierd how Chopper's pants/hat always grow/shrink to suit his size...and Luffy's clothes also shrunk along with him when he went chibi....

And for that matter, why doesn't Ace's clothes catch on fire? How do all Logias manage to keep their clothes when they turn into their element?
Such questions are beyond logic.

Tommy · 2007-03-02, 14:06

298 Was lovely! Even though it was packed with filler at the begining and didn't have the greatest animation, I am able to overlook all of that because as Monir already stated Sanji is a badass and deserves his moment in the spotlight to shine. And shine he did with his fancy new move

. God I love those Sanji one liners

.

Also as everyone has mentioned the Luffy vs Lucci filler is annoying... It's quickly turning into the next Oro vs third hokage struggle ugh.

Chuixupu · 2007-03-02, 15:07

Gahaha...at least Luffy and Lucci aren't just standing, facing each other, playing tug-o-war with a soul.

Phenomenal · 2007-03-03, 17:14

I actually Enjoyed the Lucci and Luffy Filler!!! Hell, why not show them fight instead of just standing there looking stupid. One of the reason's why I LOVE the anime!

Tommy · 2007-03-06, 21:04

Wow I watched the raw of 299 and even though I couldn't understand most of the dialouge it was still a great episode. I would say the only thing it was missing was a can of spinach for Zoro.

Funbomb · 2007-03-08, 21:35

im just wondering cause i just saw when luffy beat Blueno(or however you spell his name) with gear 2. before Blueno fainted luffy was going to do gear 3. im just wondering when we get to see gear three or if it isnt out yet then oh well. can't wait to see gear 3 because gear 2 look so cool

Tommy · 2007-03-08, 23:17

Funbomb It'll be awhile. I also Rewatched the 299 today with subs and

. It really was a fantastic episode with great pacing. The anime team did a good job with some fighting filler between Luffy and Lucci. And watching Zoro and Kaku bicker at each other is great

.

Phenomenal · 2007-03-11, 15:34

Episode 300 was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

striderm · 2007-03-11, 19:40

Funny how episode 300 aires the same weekend the movie 300 does.

Sazelyt · 2007-03-12, 00:58

The last episode was full of action.

The recap at the beginning was cut around the 4 minute mark (acceptable compared to the 6 minute marks we saw recently), which is a pretty good thing. The anime-only flashbacks did not look out-of-place, another good thing (although Robin's scenes seem to be exaggerated a little, I hope they try to limit those scenes using manga as the only source). And, the flow in the episode seemed much more coherent.

Anyway, despite the use of filler materials, I really enjoyed this episode. But, I cannot deny the fact that I would be more pleased, if they were to portray Zoro's fight in a more flashy manner. He would be highly discouraged if he were to hear that Sanji's latest fight was portrayed better than his.

Also, from the previews, the next episode seems to be the starting point for our long-nose-kun to regain his confidence back and make him sing the sniper-king's song once again loud and clear.

Funbomb · 2007-03-12, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommy

Funbomb It'll be awhile. I also Rewatched the 299 today with subs and

. It really was a fantastic episode with great pacing. The anime team did a good job with some fighting filler between Luffy and Lucci. And watching Zoro and Kaku bicker at each other is great

.

eh not really its on 288 but it is probaly not perfected version.

Grave · 2007-03-18, 07:47

Can someone tell me how long left for the anime to finished the EL arc?
how many more episode? Thanks

wingdarkness · 2007-03-18, 14:13

Glad I waited...It was worth 3 weeks to watch 3 eps in a row!

Ok first off I've gained more respect for Kaku...Yeah I thought being a giraffe was lame as hell, but as the fight progressed into it's final stages Kaku's unusual and weird abilities (and advantages) were quite creative and yeilded far more problems than I would have ever expected (Gimme a break, CUBE-mode?!?!)...In the end he was much better than Wolf-san...I even thought it added a human quality to him when he reflected back in-kind over his time as a Gally-La worker after Zoro finished him..."PASTA MACHINE!!",...Was the $hit...

Glad to see Zoro win, but damn did he struggle for his victory...Neither Franky, Nami, Sanji, or Chopper (in beast-mode) had the type of attrition battle Zoro did...Sanji's ep was cool and suave while Zoro had to bring out every move in the book to get Kaku...and eventhough Blueno got his a$$ mercked I'd say he and Kaku were the only CP9 guys (other than the remarkble Lucci) who could hold their own...

Now it's time for what I've been waiting for for what seems like 2 plus years...Time for pigeon-guy to get his a$$ handed to him...The little pre-fight fight was very awesome and I can't wait to see the fear in Lucci's heart...He's still smug and confident even after getting out-classed...Yosha!!!!! Maybe I'll watch the next ep maybe I'll wait a few weeks again like I did this time....It certainley made a difference...

P.S. That damn pigeon better be useful in some way too!!!

Sazelyt · 2007-03-18, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingdarkness

Maybe I'll watch the next ep maybe I'll wait a few weeks again like I did this time....It certainley made a difference...

You may need to wait 5-10 weeks or maybe more to even learn the result of that fight.

2007-02-27, 22:08	Link #724
Funbomb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007	im on water 7 arc Spoiler for spoiler: so sad when usopp fights luffy and leaves crew

2007-03-01, 10:01	Link #726
Prolific Member Join Date: Jun 2006	Spoiler: Eheh, I know it's an anime. But it's still weird that Sanji's clothes don't catch on fire.

2007-03-18, 14:13	Link #739
wingdarkness Retweet Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ニュー・オーリンズ、LA	Glad I waited...It was worth 3 weeks to watch 3 eps in a row! Ok first off I've gained more respect for Kaku...Yeah I thought being a giraffe was lame as hell, but as the fight progressed into it's final stages Kaku's unusual and weird abilities (and advantages) were quite creative and yeilded far more problems than I would have ever expected (Gimme a break, CUBE-mode?!?!)...In the end he was much better than Wolf-san...I even thought it added a human quality to him when he reflected back in-kind over his time as a Gally-La worker after Zoro finished him..."PASTA MACHINE!!",...Was the $hit... Glad to see Zoro win, but damn did he struggle for his victory...Neither Franky, Nami, Sanji, or Chopper (in beast-mode) had the type of attrition battle Zoro did...Sanji's ep was cool and suave while Zoro had to bring out every move in the book to get Kaku...and eventhough Blueno got his a$$ mercked I'd say he and Kaku were the only CP9 guys (other than the remarkble Lucci) who could hold their own... Now it's time for what I've been waiting for for what seems like 2 plus years...Time for pigeon-guy to get his a$$ handed to him...The little pre-fight fight was very awesome and I can't wait to see the fear in Lucci's heart...He's still smug and confident even after getting out-classed...Yosha!!!!! Maybe I'll watch the next ep maybe I'll wait a few weeks again like I did this time....It certainley made a difference... P.S. That damn pigeon better be useful in some way too!!! __________________ Fly since ↔...

2007-02-25, 02:52	Link #721
Phenomenal Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles	Thankyou!!!!^^^

2007-02-26, 15:52	Link #723
Sazelyt Μ ε r c ü r υ Join Date: Jun 2004	298 was a reasonably good episode. The filler with Robin and the wolf-kun was entertaining. This time, the beginning, that included materials from the last episode, was not bad either, maybe because of the one week break. Sanji brought the coolness back to the show. Even though he has his stupid moments, he still has the highest coolest factor among all straw hats. And, I am glad they portrayed his final attack pretty well. His red-leg was pretty amazing, and we are already shown the one place he can upgrade to boost his power up, by making two of the legs evolve to red-leg at the same time. But, that point will most probably be the highest level his master had reached, so he needs to go further ahead, if he wants to prove that he belongs to the pirate king's crew. I agree with monir that showing one or two scene from the Luffy-Lucci fight has become annoying, and actually a little bit absurd. It is not going further, it is just going back and forward with the same step and not allowing anything to happen, it does not even worth as a filler material. Now, after Sanji, it is Zoro's turn with a fight expectedly full of laughs.

2007-02-28, 02:27	Link #725
Chuixupu Shikachu Join Date: Nov 2004	Yeah it was....kind of way past that now though...

2007-03-01, 15:13	Link #727
Chuixupu Shikachu Join Date: Nov 2004	It's also wierd how Chopper's pants/hat always grow/shrink to suit his size...and Luffy's clothes also shrunk along with him when he went chibi.... And for that matter, why doesn't Ace's clothes catch on fire? How do all Logias manage to keep their clothes when they turn into their element? Such questions are beyond logic.

2007-03-02, 14:06	Link #728
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 41	298 Was lovely! Even though it was packed with filler at the begining and didn't have the greatest animation, I am able to overlook all of that because as Monir already stated Sanji is a badass and deserves his moment in the spotlight to shine. And shine he did with his fancy new move . God I love those Sanji one liners . Also as everyone has mentioned the Luffy vs Lucci filler is annoying... It's quickly turning into the next Oro vs third hokage struggle ugh.

2007-03-02, 15:07	Link #729
Chuixupu Shikachu Join Date: Nov 2004	Gahaha...at least Luffy and Lucci aren't just standing, facing each other, playing tug-o-war with a soul.

2007-03-03, 17:14	Link #730
Phenomenal Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles	I actually Enjoyed the Lucci and Luffy Filler!!! Hell, why not show them fight instead of just standing there looking stupid. One of the reason's why I LOVE the anime!

2007-03-06, 21:04	Link #731
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 41	Wow I watched the raw of 299 and even though I couldn't understand most of the dialouge it was still a great episode. I would say the only thing it was missing was a can of spinach for Zoro.

2007-03-08, 21:35	Link #732
Funbomb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007	im just wondering cause i just saw when luffy beat Blueno(or however you spell his name) with gear 2. before Blueno fainted luffy was going to do gear 3. im just wondering when we get to see gear three or if it isnt out yet then oh well. can't wait to see gear 3 because gear 2 look so cool

2007-03-08, 23:17	Link #733
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 41	Funbomb It'll be awhile. I also Rewatched the 299 today with subs and . It really was a fantastic episode with great pacing. The anime team did a good job with some fighting filler between Luffy and Lucci. And watching Zoro and Kaku bicker at each other is great .

2007-03-11, 15:34	Link #734
Phenomenal Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles	Episode 300 was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-11, 19:40	Link #735
striderm Adusa #1 Join Date: Dec 2005	Funny how episode 300 aires the same weekend the movie 300 does.

2007-03-12, 00:58	Link #736
Sazelyt Μ ε r c ü r υ Join Date: Jun 2004	The last episode was full of action. The recap at the beginning was cut around the 4 minute mark (acceptable compared to the 6 minute marks we saw recently), which is a pretty good thing. The anime-only flashbacks did not look out-of-place, another good thing (although Robin's scenes seem to be exaggerated a little, I hope they try to limit those scenes using manga as the only source). And, the flow in the episode seemed much more coherent. Anyway, despite the use of filler materials, I really enjoyed this episode. But, I cannot deny the fact that I would be more pleased, if they were to portray Zoro's fight in a more flashy manner. He would be highly discouraged if he were to hear that Sanji's latest fight was portrayed better than his. Also, from the previews, the next episode seems to be the starting point for our long-nose-kun to regain his confidence back and make him sing the sniper-king's song once again loud and clear.

2007-03-18, 07:47	Link #738
Grave Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004	Can someone tell me how long left for the anime to finished the EL arc? how many more episode? Thanks