The antagonist apart from Enel were terrible and I feel it's very long n draggy. I think I want to delineate a couple arguments I'm trying to make here. It is an arc where there's not much action but filled with foreshadows and hints of things that will play out in the future. Drum Island was short but memorable. It focused on the events after the conclusion of the Whole… The Whole Cake Island Arc (ホールケーキアイランド編, Hōru Kēki Airando Hen? Being one of Kaido's All-Stars, only a few in the arc are stronger than Queen and he is going to be one of the most important characters in the Onigashima War, and a man worth as much as him is going to prove to be a huge threat for whoever decides to take him on in battle. If Wano is a success and meets everything we wanted, Zou is only partially responsible, and its worth is determined by what came after it. G-8 Arc. Oda has pointed to this on several occasions already and he’s only made brief cameos. The "Raizou is safe!" Why do we just assume that information can replace gripping narrative? It was short. Zou Arc: 751-779; Marine Rookie Arc: 780-782; Whole Cake Island Arc: 783 until the current episode; Anime arcs to skip. In this sense, Zou exists not for Zou itself, but rather so that other things may transpire. Cached (One Piece Fanfiction) Zoro x … Having walked through the New World for over 1000 years, Zunesha's body has been left damaged by time and the elements; its ears are torn, its eyes are sunken into its skull, and its skin is frail and weak. The 806th chapter is titled “at the Fort on the Right Belly”. I highly recommend watching this Arc, it is one of the best arcs I wish If I could rank it number 1, In this arc. Heck, the crew don't even confront Jack face to face. You can read the text: ... please this panels for me is very important, even if they are all together what I like is that Robin find Kaido army a repugnant bunch, Zoro during the conversation about Jack was really pissed (just look his face expression). How is it a good arc? One Piece - Zou Arc. How do … Oda has pointed to this on several occasions already and he’s only made brief cameos. One Piece Zou Arc (Episodes 751-779) Zou Arc is the twenty-eighth arc in the series and the first in One Piece's Yonko Saga, following the Dressrosa arc. In better terms, there is no controlling thesis in Zou. He clearly also has authority over Blackback and Roddy, two of the other Forest Guardians, as we can see in chapter 805 as he commands the guardians to leave. Drum Island wove these threads in seamlessly. Why? The popular names Jinzaemon and Mataemon mean Left Guardian and Right Guardian. That was great. Arcs like Drum Island did. Episode 196-206. Most of the focus is on exposition, revealing more of the Myth Arc , and setting up for the encounters with Big Mom and Kaido. It felt sort of contrived. Edit: grammar. If you take Drum Island away from the Baroque Works arc, it still holds. It worked as a stop in which he got to give us all of the narratives that he had forgotten to give before (differentiation of poneglyphs, seems odd that Robin wouldn't know considering she's the only living person that we know of that can read them). Log In Sign Up. First guesses would suggest one of the Minks; but after their unified sacrifice to save Raizo, all concerns for a furry traitor blew away. This lightly parallels at Scar, who fought with Simba, the plotline is to take back the Pride Rock for his own. Everything that you listed doesn't necessitate getting rid of a compelling narrative. Is there anything important in Zou Arc? These lead to the development of later arcs, but they aren't the entirety of Drum Island. So, many great things happened such as the fight between Rayleigh one of the members in the Gol D Reger crew, and the admiral Kizaru the right hand of the Marines fleet commander. It can contribute. I posted a couple of weeks ago, a discussion on Zoro's attitude since the beginning of Zou's arc. Comments: 1 Kudos: 14 Bookmarks: 4 Hits: 474. Why is this significant? How good Zou is depends mainly on Wano (read: an arc after Zou). a Breath of fresh air , genuine funny straw hat crew interactions ( sadly without Sanji), Raizou is safe moment ( jaw dropper) , Road poneglyph , set up for the new arc & future events. There was real character development in the form of Chopper and Luffy (here we must remember Vivi's interaction with Luffy at the outset of the arc). If you want discussion, please sort the subreddit by New. Maybe the main villain at that time is under Enel or something. Press J to jump to the feed. During the Wano arc, Kin’ emon admits to the Straw Hats he, Momonusuke, Raizo, and Kanjuro, traveled 20 years into the future. ), also known as the Sanji Retrieval Arc and the Tea Party From Hell Arc, is the twenty-ninth story arc in the series and the second in the Four Emperors Saga of One Piece, continuing from the Zou Arc. New important info were revealed like Momo's origin, the Road Pongyelphs, Luffy having the Voice of All Things, etc. We were teased with the mysterious figure we later learned to be Ace, we likewise learned of Blackbeard. Jack is likely heir to the throne the same way Simba was, based upon his relation with Nekomamushi. This isn't to say that Wano is bad --it isn't-- I just wonder why people like Zou so much. The Holy Land Mary Geoise2 (聖地マリージョア, Seichi Marījoa?) zou is a really good little arc, and it also mirrors the themes of whole cake island in miniature. Zou might be one of the most visually rich arcs in the series. The Zou Arc is the twenty-eighth story arc, as well as the third in the Pirate Alliance Saga of the One Piece manga. moment is very moving. For the chapter of the same name, see Chapter 906. His father is Nekomamushi, the current King/the recently dethroned King. Why can't both occur at the same time? Zou seemed to be Oda catching up on lore and interaction. To me, Zou didn't do that. He is the third to be mentioned by name and the last one to debut. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And yes, before anyone starts making strange remarks about him being a Tiger. Kappei: Yeah, this arc is packed with hints, I can only imagine the fans experiencing jolts with each namedrop. The Levely arc was terse in comparison to Whole Cake Island. A tiger has stripes, Pedro does not. There are also locations on Zunisha including: Right Rump Forest, Right Flank Forest and Kurao City is on the Left Belly. After defeating the Donquixote Pirates on Dressrosa, The Straw Hats and their allies head to the island of Zou, an island that rests on top of a giant elephant. I've noticed that a lot of people have written that like Zou. Zou by itself doesn't seem like a compelling narrative. They didn't overtake 'the now.' Oh and it also showed us Jack, and the indomitable power of the Yonkou's commanders. Jack fought Pedro and eventually captured him. The Mink Tribe is one of the world's many races and one composed of animal humanoids, characterized for being furred mammals. A good storyteller can give us information along the way, we don't have to make pit stops to regroup and relearn. is the capital of the World Government, where its highest rulers, namely Im (from behind the scenes), the Five Elders,3 the World Nobles,45 and Commander-in-Chief Kong,6 reside and govern. PART 9 - ZORO X ROBIN ZOU ARC. I think a good arc is one which informs its readers, gives a compelling narrative, is cohesive, and leaves us both satisfied and wanting more. This is the bigger issue for me with Zou. Pedro is going to be very influential with this arc. Would be cool if this is not a main arc but one of those short arc and save Enel for later. Overrated arc I think in my opinion is the Skypiea Arc. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Oh and about memorable moments, there is: "Raizo is alive", Sanji's wedding invitation, Zunisha fighting Jack, and don't forget about Ryuunuske! One character’s family is revealed, you are introduced to a new race, and there is something that is important to finding the one piece. The Zou arc marked the beginning of the Yonko Saga and revealed the concept of the Road Poneglyphs to the fans. The things that are self-contained aren't particularly memorable. Warship Island: episodes from 54 to 60. As we saw with Dressrosa, length of an arc can greatly impact how we view it. Strawhat Pirates Lets … More specifically, the Guardian Cat. From the East Blue to the New World, anything related to the world of One Piece belongs here! Wanda is a play on the onomatopoeia of a Dogs bark, Carrot is clearly associated with Rabbits, amongst other examples is Blackback being a play on the word of Silverback. Sure a new race is introduced, we get to see some Roger lore, and Wano begins to take form, but the first two aren't watershed moments and Wano is ancillary to Zou. Breather Episode: Zou Arc is basically a cool down from Dressrosa. The manga can currently be broken down into 9 parts, following the feats of the Straw Hat Pirates: the East Blue Saga, the Alabasta Saga, the Sky Island Saga, the Water 7 Saga, the Thriller Bark Saga, the Summit War Saga, the Fish-Man Island Saga, the Dressrosa Saga, and the Yonko Saga. And I’m glad she gets a little bit of focus here because, with the Poneglyphs, Zou is a really big set-up arc for Robin. There are several locations in Zou that label parts of Zunisha the elephant. This clearly means Oda is referencing and linking the Forest Guardians to the geography of the Island. Required fields are marked *. It takes place right after fell from Skypiea. Both are fillers arc. Each saga is divided into smaller story arcs. Another shoutout for overrated arc is the Zou Arc. think this reply addresses that, let me know if you think otherwise. The arc also introduces Fujitora, who might be important later since he wishes to disband the Shichibukai. Had good moments, introduced new characters, a lot of world building, was great to cool down from the years of Dressrosa as well as hype up other characters. I just have one question. Nekomamushi is “the big boss” of the Island, as we learnt in the most recent chapter. Pedro & his importance for the Zou Arc Pedro is going to be very influential with this arc. Why? Ruluka Island arc takes place right after Goat Island arc. Ever since the Zou Arc, people have been trying to guess who exactly sold out the Mink Tribe and who may have infiltrated the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance. I think this reply addresses that, let me know if you think otherwise. Due to the fact the name includes the word Neko, or “Cat”, Pedro and Nekomamushi are likely to be related. Sure a new race is introduced, we get to see some Roger lore, and Wano begins to take form, but the first two aren't watershed moments and Wano is ancillary to Zou. We shouldn't have to bring everything to a grinding halt. Pedro shares several features with Lions. The arc wasn't about Ace or Blackbeard, and it was all the better for it. Zou is geographically mapped with reference to the left and right sides of Zunisha. He’s incredibly important to the Zou arc. This Guardian Cat is none other than Pedro. ... Frankfurt, I believe Jack has a more powerful variant of the Zou-Zou no Mi. Overall it felt like a wholesome & simple arc that tied everything together while feeling adventurous too, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There are 5 forgettable episodes in this arc that you can skip. I don't think it paid off because the stakes were too high for characters which were too flat. Well, for a couple of reasons. Unexpected Character: Stelly, Sabo's brat of a step-brother, shows up during the montage of royals preparing for Reverie, being a newly-crowned king. He is inspired by Simba from the Lion King and has a tumultuous past. Even further, he played with conventional fairy tales (this doesn't necessarily make the story better, I just happen to like this aspect of Drum Island). What I realy liked about Zou was all the valuable info we got, especially about the Road Poneglyphs which are crucial to the ending of the story. Oh, and I must also note that Pedro means Rock. So her role in One Piece’s endgame has exponentially increased. He is the captain of the Beasts Pirates and one of the Four Emperors in the New World. Welcome to r/OnePiece, the community for Eiichiro Oda's manga and anime series One Piece. There wasn't character development, nor was there any particularly moving scene that sticks out in the series (unlike Water 7's fight with Usopp, Robin's "I don't want to die," Ace's death, Merry's burial, walk to Arlong Park, etc). Many One Piece fans said that G-8 arc is the best filler arc in One Piece and I couldn’t agree more. One piece's wano country arc took a brief detour from the third act with a flashback exploring the legend of kozuki oden and his final days in wano, but we were left on a major cliffhanger that. I'll separate them clearly. A large majority of the Mink reside at Zou, where they deem to be their main homeland. Zou didn't do that. However, it is actually pretty common to find other Mink societies spread around the seas. How the chapter built up to that moment, and suddenly that plot twist, simply amazing. Well, we have Pedro, a Lion, who’s name means rock, and we have a father figure as well. The Pirate-Ninja-Mink-Samurai was formed, and Luffy set out with the Rescue-Sanji Party to get his crewmate from the grasp of the Vinsmoke Family and the Yonko Big Mom. Posted by just now. It’s good to watch episode 61 as you will see the end of the filler arc and then you will see the main villain of the following arc appear and disappear. I think there definitely is something to be said about how pacing impacts storytelling. This is a fact. Zou participated in a lot of showing, not telling. At Marine Headquarters, Kizaru received a report that the Shichibukai Edward Weevil had massacred the A O Pirat… Here is where Wanda first introduce Jack. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pedro is the strongest Forest Guardian and the most authoritative of them all. He'll be forever in our hearts. An entire nation enduring torture doesn't have the right heart. A PROMISE BETWEEN FRIENDS – LUFFY PLANS TO MEET THEM AGAIN, Pedro’s long hair is basically a Lions mane, Pedro has long lower canines, as do Lions, They have the same mouth style and shaped ears. Close. That being said, being short isn't what makes an arc great. Kaido (カイドウ, Kaidō), also known as "Kaido, The King of the Beasts" (百獣の王 カイドウ, Hyakujū no Ō Kaidō), is a fictional character and one of the antagonists of the One Piece series. Zou becomes an introduction to Kaido, Zou becomes flashbacks to Roger. For the volume of the same name, see Volume 90. A lot of good info was brought up. It would fit with the Zou arc theme and it makes a lot of sense based on the ship and what we know of Kaido’s crew of Zoan’s. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. If Wano flops, Zou will have oversold us and failed its mission. That is one of my favorite moments in the entire series. One Piece is a manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda and published in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since 1997. Red poneglyphs, zunesha's crime, more talk about Roger and his crew, getting to see more of Kaido and his goons, the power that Luffy and Momo share. The Dukedom of Zou has been overrun by Jack and completely razed to the ground by Jack. It gave us information at a reasonable pace. Help. The arc brings in new things that will become integral to subsequent arcs. Zou acted as a step to better things, it works as relief from the previous arc and predication for the next arcs. Zou acted as a step to better things, it works as relief from the previous arc and predication for the next arcs. Not hating on it or the people that like it, but I don't see the appeal. After defeating Doflamingo, the Straw Hat Crew as well as Trafalgar Law, Kinemon and Kanjuro head to Zou to find Sanji and the other members of the crew. Inbetween arcs can be worthwhile; they can leave a lasting impact and message. the minks collectively make a massive sacrifice and risk absolutely everything to protect raizou, and wci is essentially all about loyalty and sacrifice, whether its sanji giving himself up to protect the strawhats and zeff or luffy and the strawhats facing impossible odds to rescue him to pedro giving up his life to get … Information for the future and a compelling narrative makes a good story. Punk Hazard Arc; Dressrosa Arc; Zou Arc; Whole Cake Island Arc; Wano Arc; Language: English Stats: Published: 2020-12-02 Updated: 2021-01-16 Words: 339854 Chapters: 36/? Vote. It was short after 50 chapters of FI, 46 of PH, and 100+ of Dressrosa Zou was a breath of fresh air. The only known way to find zou right now is through a vivre card. You can read this here : ... Zoro's appearances are never important and big, it's always some kind of small panel showing his mood or his reaction after an anouncement. This, we know, is because of all the claw marks and the scene in Wandas flashback from this chapter. This includes the following: So in conclusion: Pedro is the heir to rule Zou, but he’s been deposed by someone, the likely arc villain. Help. Doflamingo is that important to the underworlds and Jack believes he is capable of carrying out such a feat. User account menu. The cherry blossom sky atop a snow-capped mountain was more than memorable. He says in the last page in the the article ” it should be here ” , so he doesn’t want to rule , he’s looking for something, and I think it’s Uranus, if you think about it , it makes sence to hide a forbidden weapon in a moving island, and I think fluffy will have it, and use it against kaido , because a man who can’t die from falling from a sky island , only such weapon can. One Piece - Zou Arc. Oda created a non-contrived emotional backstory for Chopper. Oda likes to play high stakes and it doesn't always pay off. Vote. The narrative wasn't that compelling to me. Your email address will not be published. Spoiler. What is One Piece? If you've just set sail with the Straw Hat Pirates, be wary of spoilers on this subreddit! Zou became everything except for an actual narrative. There are definitely some important things in the Zou arc. Personally I've been hyped for Zou since Kinemon & law said they needed to go there , the crew splitting up,& mystey behind it. meaning, a mink may have given him a vivre card. In the Zou arc, Momonosuke claims he met Gol D. Roger. So no, do not skip Zou. 8 Ulti I find it really boring so far. Firstly, we must look at Kanjurou’s cat called Nekozaemon, The name translates to Guardian Cat. Therefore, he’s clearly an incredibly authoritative and likely powerful character and figure amongst the Mink tribe. This is a fact. 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