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Sonido February 2nd, 2009 11:19 AM

One Piece
 
What do you guys think of this Animé?

I've seen it recommended over various of boards and it seems to be popular so I've decided to watch it. Do you think It's worthwhile to watch? Or just plain rubbish.

Tell me about your experiences and/or annoyances with the Animé so I know what to avoid.

Alakazam17 February 2nd, 2009 11:34 AM

When I first watched it, I thought it was 'rubbish' as you called it. But that is exactly what I thought about several of my favourite anime, like Naruto and Mermaid Melody, when I first watched them. Now Mermaid Melody is my favourite, and One Piece comes up second. XDD

The story does seem a little weird at first, but once you get used to the crazy universe of the series, it is quite the series. I like the whole idea now, traveling the world looking to fulfill your dream. All of the characters have something really important to them that they want to do, and in working toward these goals together, they go on one heck of a journey. :D

And of course, some of the attacks they have are so extraordinary they sometimes look stupid. But if you're in to it like I am, that won't matter.

As for pet peeves, I'm actually annoyed at how Nami has been perceived, XD. During a battle, she seems to develop a sudden 'allergy' to clothing...and this 'condition' has been known to pop up at other times as well, XD. That and I wasn't too into the Thriller Bark Arc, though that has nothing to do with the series-just the fact that I dislike the living dead. ^^

The Hero Without a Name February 2nd, 2009 5:34 PM

It definitely deserves its spot on the Top Anime list.

GFA February 2nd, 2009 6:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiroi Togekiss (Post 4328746)
It definitely deserves its spot on the Top Anime list.

As does any Shonen Jump manga turned Anime

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 7:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Alakazam17 (Post 4327833)
When I first watched it, I thought it was 'rubbish' as you called it. But that is exactly what I thought about several of my favourite anime, like Naruto and Mermaid Melody, when I first watched them. Now Mermaid Melody is my favourite, and One Piece comes up second. XDD

The story does seem a little weird at first, but once you get used to the crazy universe of the series, it is quite the series. I like the whole idea now, traveling the world looking to fulfill your dream. All of the characters have something really important to them that they want to do, and in working toward these goals together, they go on one heck of a journey. :D

And of course, some of the attacks they have are so extraordinary they sometimes look stupid. But if you're in to it like I am, that won't matter.

As for pet peeves, I'm actually annoyed at how Nami has been perceived, XD. During a battle, she seems to develop a sudden 'allergy' to clothing...and this 'condition' has been known to pop up at other times as well, XD. That and I wasn't too into the Thriller Bark Arc, though that has nothing to do with the series-just the fact that I dislike the living dead. ^^

Thanks for the information, I just wanted to know about One Piece since my friends have been talking about it so much. I'll probably get to watching it today and I'll see how it is.
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Originally Posted by Shiroi Togekiss (Post 4328746)
It definitely deserves its spot on the Top Anime list.

If it's that good the I have something to look forward to watching today.

Slimer February 3rd, 2009 10:15 AM

I used to hate the art in Once Piece but after enough time I got used to it. The only thing I don't like about the show (Which tends to also be the case for long running fight shows like this) is how much filler they include. One Piece hasn't been as bad about it as some other series but it still gets to me.

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Slimer (Post 4330197)
I used to hate the art in Once Piece but after enough time I got used to it. The only thing I don't like about the show (Which tends to also be the case for long running fight shows like this) is how much filler they include. One Piece hasn't been as bad about it as some other series but it still gets to me.

A lot of people complain about the filler in One Piece, are they that bad?

Clairissa February 3rd, 2009 12:03 PM

I first saw One Piece before '4kids' bastardized it... I liked it quite a bit really.
There's filler in lots of anime, normally because the anime is based on a manga that is still being written, so they give the manga time to add new plot/story then they make episodes with it.

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Clairissa (Post 4330337)
I first saw One Piece before '4kids' bastardized it... I liked it quite a bit really.
There's filler in lots of anime, normally because the anime is based on a manga that is still being written, so they give the manga time to add new plot/story then they make episodes with it.

Isn't Funnimation doing the dub for One Piece now?

Clairissa February 3rd, 2009 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonido (Post 4330341)
Isn't Funnimation doing the dub for One Piece now?

Yes, they are, and they aren't (as far as I've seen) censoring anything, and the translation is just about dead on with the original dialog, instead of removing words, or just replacing sentences with things that don't make sense like 4kids did...

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:09 PM

I don't think It's the same voices either because the 4Kids' dub used to be on Tv and the voices sucked.

Clairissa February 3rd, 2009 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonido (Post 4330346)
I don't think It's the same voices either because the 4Kids' dub used to be on Tv and the voices sucked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtfxkbPYcmg

Here, this is a kinda old video comparing the two XD

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clairissa (Post 4330349)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtfxkbPYcmg

Here, this is a kinda old video comparing the two XD

Oh my god 4 Kids dubbing really sucks. Funnimation's dubbing is excellent and the background music is cool.

Aokiji February 3rd, 2009 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonido (Post 4330287)
A lot of people complain about the filler in One Piece, are they that bad?

Hm, the filler episodes are quite good imo. Some are really boring, but most of them are good.

Also, the art is quite bad in the beginning. But later on the art gets better, and it really suits the story imo.

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Aokiji (Post 4330369)
Hm, the filler episodes are quite good imo. Some are really boring, but most of them are good.

Also, the art is quite bad in the beginning. But later on the art gets better, and it really suits the story imo.

Ok so I should ignore the bad art in the beginning? Don't worry, it was like that with Initial D as well.

Razer302 February 3rd, 2009 12:23 PM

I love One Piece. Was one of the Animes that I watched and I have watched it since then I have watched it every week. Always find it funny and has some great character development.

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Razer302 (Post 4330383)
I love One Piece. Was one of the Animes that I watched and I have watched it since then I have watched it every week. Always find it funny and has some great character development.

You'll be surprised how many people say that about it, that's why I want to start watching it.

Aokiji February 3rd, 2009 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonido (Post 4330372)
Ok so I should ignore the bad art in the beginning? Don't worry, it was like that with Initial D as well.

Yeah, in the start the art's like this:

Which is bad yeah, but the anime is 11 years old.
Now it's like this: (screen taken from episode 385)

Which is alot better compared to the old one.

The art isn't the best, but the story's so great that it really doens't matter.

Also, for people who'll say it's childish:

Sonido February 3rd, 2009 12:41 PM

That's really impressive, the improvement from then to now is massive.

Toddler Naruto February 3rd, 2009 11:58 PM

I really love this anime series, however, I have only seen episodes 1-26 so far, I still haven't gotten around to direct downloading the dual audio mkv dvd rips of episodes 27-39 (DVD Ripped from the One Piece Season One: Third Voyage Box Set) of the FUNimation Entertainment Uncut & Unedited version of One Piece (I only plan on watching it english dubbed with the subtitles turned off) to my external hard drive yet.

Sonido February 4th, 2009 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Naruto (Post 4331670)
I really love this anime series, however, I have only seen episodes 1-26 so far, I still haven't gotten around to direct downloading the dual audio mkv dvd rips of episodes 27-39 (DVD Ripped from the One Piece Season One: Third Voyage Box Set) of the FUNimation Entertainment Uncut & Unedited version of One Piece (I only plan on watching it english dubbed with the subtitles turned off) to my external hard drive yet.

I've seen episode 1-13 in Funnimation dub and I have to say, It's really interesting and very funny with a calm but gripping storyline. This is turning out to be a very enjoyable anime.

Aokiji February 4th, 2009 12:22 PM

Hm, it's best to see it subbed. Funimation dub isn't as bad as 4Kids, but it isn't good either. The intro is well done though.

Toddler Naruto February 4th, 2009 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonido (Post 4332605)
I've seen episode 1-13 in Funnimation dub and I have to say, It's really interesting and very funny with a calm but gripping storyline. This is turning out to be a very enjoyable anime.

If you want, I'd be more than happy to PM you where to go to find the download links for episodes 15-39 of the FUNimation Entertainment Uncut & Unedited English Dub (200 MB Dual Audio MKV DVD RIPs) :).

(I of course will not be PMing you the actual download links themselves, that would go against this site's rules and policies)

Blue_Drifblim February 4th, 2009 2:38 PM

I like One Piece... I think its odd animation got me into it. I haven't watched it in a while, since the Dub hasn't been on TV though. Cut off right when it was getting to the good parts...Maybe I should buy the Funimation DVDs.

Toddler Naruto February 4th, 2009 5:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Drifblim (Post 4333073)
I like One Piece... I think its odd animation got me into it. I haven't watched it in a while, since the Dub hasn't been on TV though. Cut off right when it was getting to the good parts...Maybe I should buy the Funimation DVDs.

Or you could just download the dual audio mkv DVD Rips FOR FREE :).

Just a friendly suggestion *winks*.

PM me if you're interested.


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