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phantok's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
abby_can_read's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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I thought this was another great volume. More tears on my part.
I thought this was another great volume. More tears on my part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
aramintapdf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
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andre93na's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
➽ After Luffy's devastation of losing Ace, we get several flashback chapters seeing how they met and became brothers. I have to admit that I didn't like the flashback in the Anime, as they drew it out SO much, which made the episodes unbearably slow. I prefer how the Manga handled it, as the pacing is better and makes this so much more fun to read! Once again, Luffy's grandfather Garp proves to be questionable, as he literally leaves him with a bunch of mountain bandits 😂 Dadan and her family have already taken in Ace, but can't say no to a Navy man, so they begrudgingly adopt Luffy as well. I loved seeing Luffy as a kid and how his determination and loyalty were there from the start. He's desperate to become friends with Ace, who does everything to get rid of him. Luffy is undeterred and catches him with a boy called Sabo. It was so sad to hear that the reason he never gave up is that Luffy would choose all the pain over being alone again.
âž½ In the end, Ace, Sabo and Luffy become thick as thieves and exchange cups of sake to become brothers. However, Sabo is hiding a dangerous secret. He's actually the son of a Noble Family and escaped because they saw him as a political pawn to use. He's much happier with Ace and Luffy, but his past's catching up to him. It's horrifying to see how Sabo's parents see him as their property to use as they see fit. Even worse, there's a strict separation between the wealthy and poor people in the nearby town. While Sabo's family lives in the clean, nice district, the front of the town - called Grey Terminal - is populated by poor scavengers. Because of an imminent Celestial Dragon's arrival, it's supposed to be purged, showing how the wealthy don't see the poor as human. While Sabo is kind and wants to be free, most of his peers think people choose to be born poor.
âž½ Back in the present, Jinbe's snapping Luffy out of his grief by reminding him that he still has the Strawhwats. It's one of my favorite scenes and such an impactful one, as it highlights valuing what you have instead of succumbing to hopelessness. Meanwhile, Rayleigh has arrived at Amazon Lily and offers an alternate plan to Luffy. I loved seeing what the other Strawhats have been up to in the meantime and how they react to Luffy's message!
âž½ In the end, Ace, Sabo and Luffy become thick as thieves and exchange cups of sake to become brothers. However, Sabo is hiding a dangerous secret. He's actually the son of a Noble Family and escaped because they saw him as a political pawn to use. He's much happier with Ace and Luffy, but his past's catching up to him. It's horrifying to see how Sabo's parents see him as their property to use as they see fit. Even worse, there's a strict separation between the wealthy and poor people in the nearby town. While Sabo's family lives in the clean, nice district, the front of the town - called Grey Terminal - is populated by poor scavengers. Because of an imminent Celestial Dragon's arrival, it's supposed to be purged, showing how the wealthy don't see the poor as human. While Sabo is kind and wants to be free, most of his peers think people choose to be born poor.
âž½ Back in the present, Jinbe's snapping Luffy out of his grief by reminding him that he still has the Strawhwats. It's one of my favorite scenes and such an impactful one, as it highlights valuing what you have instead of succumbing to hopelessness. Meanwhile, Rayleigh has arrived at Amazon Lily and offers an alternate plan to Luffy. I loved seeing what the other Strawhats have been up to in the meantime and how they react to Luffy's message!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Violence, and Blood
maggiesdream's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0