WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ONE PIECE EPISODE #1121
GarpandKuzan’s battleof the Marine Admirals is destroying Blackbeard’s base, but theOne Pieceanime’s staff is breaking hearts with incredibly clever yet subtitleimpact framesin the stunning fight. The Egghead Island arc delivers several poignant battles and plot twists, but the emotional confrontation between Luffy’s Grandpa Garp and his protege turned Admiral, now Blackbeard Titanic Captain Kuzan, has been brewing for decades, and brilliantly animated flashbacks and hidden images have made viewers feel it.
After Blackbeard captured Koby for offering his life to free civilians, Garp and other members of the Marine subdivision known as SWORD took it upon themselves to rescue the good-hearted Marine.Garp’s entrance saw one ofOne Piece’s strongest attacksever decimate Hachinosu island, but it also summoned the wraith of Blackbeard’s crew and the former Admiral whom the Vice Admiral also trained. Episode #1121 adapted more of their battle, and thanks to animators like Vincent Chansard andXuserONE PIECE FANATIC, sharp-eyed viewers got more than they bargained for.
Impact Frames Add More Layers To Garp and Kuzan’s Battle
Except For Koby, Garp’s Protégés Have All Turned Against The Marines
Impact frames are often single, vibrant images added to a fast-paced anime action sequence. Sometimes, they are added to make a scene more extravagant, while other times, they give the animators a chance to add hidden images that can add dramatic layers to the storytelling or even tease future events. Images hidden during the Wano arcteased Luffy’s Gear 5during his battle against Kaido before he unlocked it. However,episode #1121 hid several images that make Garp and Kuzan’s battle even more sentimental.
Is Garp Dead or Alive in One Piece? What Happened to Luffy’s Grandpa
One of One Piece’s best battles featured Luffy’s grandpa Garp going all out to help save Koby, but his fight didn’t have the happiest ending.
As Garp and Kuzan escalate their emotional battle, impact frames hidden throughout the sequences show images related to the two former comrades. Several stages of their relationship are represented, including when Garp started training Kuzan and the friendship they maintained even after Kuzan officially outranked his former teacher. One particular image quickly became a fan favoriteOne Pieceimpact frame, which shows a young Kuzan and Garp preparing for a dramatic and friendly handshake during their youths, an embrace that expertly cut to their current versions, landing significant punches to each other’s faces.
The Anime’s Visuals Are MatchingOne Piece’s Layered Writing
One PieceIs Written and Illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, Anime Produced by Toei Animation
The latestOne Pieceepisodes have hidden several details in its fast-paced sequences, proving how much thought has gone into adapting Eiichiro Oda’s beloved epic. Other images showing reflections of Kuzan’s evolution are reflected in shadows as he rushed Garp and glimpses of how each fighter sees the other can be spotted at several moments through their eyes. With such thoughtful animators and eagled-eyed viewers discovering the secrets hidden inOne Piece’s episodes, fans are in good hands to enjoy the series' final arcs.
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The One Piece anime began in 1999 and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with rubber-like abilities, as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary treasure “One Piece.” Inspired by the pirate Shanks, Luffy aims to become the King of the Pirates, accompanied by a diverse crew.
