Category: One Piece

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 10): Alabasta

    After three arcs of buildup, it’s finally time for the grand finale of the Alabasta saga. It’s time for Alabasta itself! With Nami at full health and Chopper on the crew, the Straw Hats finally make their way to Alabasta! And things are heating up too quickly to contain! The rebellion against Vivi’s father is…

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 7): Entering the Grand Line and Whiskey Peak

    Okay, now One Piece can actually start. Upon entering the Grand Line, the Straw Hats encounter Laboon, a massive whale, and Crocus, an old man who cares for him. During this encounter, they meet a pair of strange individuals, Mr. 9 and Ms. Wednesday. After learning how to navigate the Grand Line from Crocus and…

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 6): The End of the Beginning and the Beginning of the End

    Only One Piece can get away with having a one-hundred chapter long prologue. After defeating Arlong, the Straw Hats make their way to the Grand Line at long last. On their way there, they stop by Loguetown (or Roguetown, depending on your translation), the birth and death place of the former King of the Pirates.…

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 5): Arlong Park

    Here it is. The make-or-break arc. If you don’t like One Piece after this, you won’t like it at all. Not to mention that you’re a heartless monster. After recruiting Sanji, Luffy pursues Nami, who had just stolen the Merry Go, and the rest of the crew. This chase takes the Straw Hats to Cocoyasi…

  • The Great One Piece Journey (Part 4): The Baratie

    This is the part where One Piece goes from ‘decent’ to ‘great’. Unfortunately, we’re not quite at ‘incredible’ yet. That’s not until Arlong Park. After acquiring the Merry Go, Luffy and the crew continue their adventures. Their journey takes them to the Baratie, a floating restaurant. Here, they meet Sanji, a playboy cook with some…