I just had an epic mind boggling experience from One Piece!
HUGE FORESHADOW! Starting from chapter 524 that showed the huge cross that Zoro was admiring! In the anime they went more into detail on the crews whereabouts. Zoro is walking around the ruins of the war torn island, trying to find the sea while Perona(from the Thriller Bark arc) floats around him. As they come to the center of the ruins, he notices a huge cross in the very center. He pauses, looking at it intensely, admiring it and saying that it is very skilled work that took a lot of time and a lot of effort. Then he was attacked by the weapon wielding ape creatures.
THEN this latest chapter(592) has MIHAWK showing up with the island(Kuraigana) and he says it is his home! Mihawks theme tends to lean towards Spanish conquistador/vampire with crosses all over, with his sword in the shape of a cross to his tiny dagger that is a cross...
So that huge cross was a foreshadow of the island being Mihawks home! Zoro's Ultimate Rival, The man with the title The Worlds Best Swordsman! I never saw it coming.. it is so twistedly perfect that it is nearly impossible to spot!
That is one of the things I love about this manga/anime.. most things are tied in, back and around, creating foreshadows or tie-ins that seem random but actually make it that much more in depth and interesting!
And the thing is, it seems like Zoro doesn't even try to attack Mihawk! This is different because the first time Zoro sees Mihawk in chapter 51 at the Baratie(Floating restaurant where Sanji is made a crew man and Don Krieg is defeated), he immediately challenges and attacks him. This restraint may show how much Zoro has grown and matured, knowing that he is not yet to the level of Mihawk and will wait, training until he is ready. It may also be due to the fact the Mihawk tells them what has happened at Marineford, and Zoro is desperate to get to Luffy to help him, even challenging the weapon wielding apes in his wounded state.
Mihawk even tries to help Zoro, giving him a boat that ends up being destroyed. Zoro says it doesn't matter, he will just cling to the wood and swim. Mihawk points out that he is wounded and it would be better for Zoro to come back to the castle, since these apes would be able to beat a conceited child. Zoro knows he is talking about him, but does not react, only saying that nothing matters but getting back to Luffy. Mihawk sighs and says have it your way, and then it ends! Mihawk "Hawkeyes" is an awesome character... will do a post on him one day!
And what was with Chopper freaking out about the newspaper in chapter 591! He says "Luffy, not again!!" To me, that says that Luffy's bounty has risen again... I mean, it has to, since he punched a World Noble. I wonder what Eustass Kidd's reaction will be...And what is Rayleighs plan for the Straw Hat crew, for their revival? All the little cliffhangers everywhere are driving me crazy.. but that is why I love it! Because I know that Oda (author and artist) will bring it all together in some crazy, amazing way! But I might die from suspense first...
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Long Post, not Log Pose...
At this very moment I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new chapter of my favorite manga, One Piece.
What to say? What NOT to say! If I could go on and on about Naruto, I could explode the World Wide Web with everything I love about One Piece! Who didn't dream about being a pirate, having adventures on the high seas with nakama(close friends) and finding the long lost treasure! With the advent of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I think that pirate stories, tales of swashbucklers and one eye patches have been brought out from our childhood memories to the foreground once again. And nothing does it better than One Piece!
If I tried to explain the whole story here, we would all be here much longer than needed. I will attempt a short summery. At least, of the beginning. Once you read this story, there is no way to take such work and sum it up.
The story centers on Monkey D. Luffy, a young man in search of the fabled One Piece, a great treasure left by the now deceased Pirate King Gold Roger. Luffy has made a promise to his hero to become a great pirate. Once he has, he will return his trademark Straw Hat (Mugiwara) back to his hero, the pirate Shanks. Only Luffy has pushed it further, and swears he will one day be the Pirate King. He goes off to gather a crew and make a name for himself, battling high seas and enemies all for the sake of a dream.
This story is intense. It delves deep into each character, each one fully personalized and unique with varying dreams, skills, desires and abilities. The main focus is on Luffy's crew, the Straw Hats or Mugiwara's. Background is given and each character fully rounded so that the reader can fully appreciate each individual and understand their motivations and actions. It brings you into the story, making you feel like you are watching them change and grow while always remaining true to themselves.
Sound familiar? Its a good formula for a story, one that works, and I am not about to flame it just because it is similar in basics to other stories. There is a reason why it is used so often. But One Piece is as different from Naruto as yin and yang. There are subtle tweaks as well as entirely different story lines, different worlds and abilites, different laws of reality and mechanics. Each one can and does stand alone and be a work of art and genius.
I will admit that one of the biggest reason I love One Piece (or any manga/anime, for that matter,) is the Bishies. Bishie is short for Bishounen, which means... HOT MEN! :D
What can I say, I'm a sucker for good art.
Here is a short list of the male characters that I find particularly attractive, both in looks and in personality:
Zoro: sort of the unofficial first mate, the first crew member. He is the green haired swordsman of the Sentouryu, the Three Sword Style. His ambition is to be the greatest swordsman alive to fulfill a promise he made with an old friend. He has absolutely no sense of direction (wait, wasn't that supposed to be women?... and in this story, the navigator, well renowned, for her skills, is a woman.. hm...) He is quiet and lazy but loyal and protective of his nakama and has a strict sense of honor. when he speaks people listen, since his normally quite nature makes his words all that more powerful. But he still says things that make you stare and scratch your head sometimes. Or laugh out loud. This story has a lot of laughing, lots of emotion, even occasional tears and sadness. But a well rounded story is a joy to read.
Ace: Luffys big brother, in more than just blood. He is a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, the most feared and respected group of pirates since Gold Roger. Ace is the second division commander, user of the Fire Fire fruit. His nickname is "Fire Fist Ace," and he is one of the most powerful characters in the show. He has extreme narcolepsy, with hilarity ensuing. He doesn't make much of an appearance in the manga,(he travels with the crew a little longer in the anime) but he is one of the most popular characters outside of the Straw Hat crew. He is more muscular, politer, and more intelligent than his little brother, making people question their relation
*edit*as of now I am still in mourning over his tragic loss. He was my favorite character at one point and holds a special place in my heart. I will dedicate a post to him on another day. As of right now I still feel like he is going to pop out of nowhere and surprise us...
... I think I should leave the "list" as it is... So that will have to be a continuation in another post. I will most likely (occasionally) have whole posts dedicated to one or two characters, just to draw out personalities and different takes on different scenes. I vill require feedback for this be a success, so those of you reading, take action!
What are your opinions on One Piece? Good, bad, too good for words, blow your mind into a black hold awesomeness? Favorite characters, scenes, morals or back story, anything that comes to mind! Interaction is what makes blogging go 'round ;) Until next time!
PS: the title refers to the special "compass"used in One Piece, called a Log Pose, many times mistranslated in often hilarious ways.
What to say? What NOT to say! If I could go on and on about Naruto, I could explode the World Wide Web with everything I love about One Piece! Who didn't dream about being a pirate, having adventures on the high seas with nakama(close friends) and finding the long lost treasure! With the advent of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I think that pirate stories, tales of swashbucklers and one eye patches have been brought out from our childhood memories to the foreground once again. And nothing does it better than One Piece!
If I tried to explain the whole story here, we would all be here much longer than needed. I will attempt a short summery. At least, of the beginning. Once you read this story, there is no way to take such work and sum it up.
The story centers on Monkey D. Luffy, a young man in search of the fabled One Piece, a great treasure left by the now deceased Pirate King Gold Roger. Luffy has made a promise to his hero to become a great pirate. Once he has, he will return his trademark Straw Hat (Mugiwara) back to his hero, the pirate Shanks. Only Luffy has pushed it further, and swears he will one day be the Pirate King. He goes off to gather a crew and make a name for himself, battling high seas and enemies all for the sake of a dream.
This story is intense. It delves deep into each character, each one fully personalized and unique with varying dreams, skills, desires and abilities. The main focus is on Luffy's crew, the Straw Hats or Mugiwara's. Background is given and each character fully rounded so that the reader can fully appreciate each individual and understand their motivations and actions. It brings you into the story, making you feel like you are watching them change and grow while always remaining true to themselves.
Sound familiar? Its a good formula for a story, one that works, and I am not about to flame it just because it is similar in basics to other stories. There is a reason why it is used so often. But One Piece is as different from Naruto as yin and yang. There are subtle tweaks as well as entirely different story lines, different worlds and abilites, different laws of reality and mechanics. Each one can and does stand alone and be a work of art and genius.
I will admit that one of the biggest reason I love One Piece (or any manga/anime, for that matter,) is the Bishies. Bishie is short for Bishounen, which means... HOT MEN! :D
What can I say, I'm a sucker for good art.
Here is a short list of the male characters that I find particularly attractive, both in looks and in personality:
Zoro: sort of the unofficial first mate, the first crew member. He is the green haired swordsman of the Sentouryu, the Three Sword Style. His ambition is to be the greatest swordsman alive to fulfill a promise he made with an old friend. He has absolutely no sense of direction (wait, wasn't that supposed to be women?... and in this story, the navigator, well renowned, for her skills, is a woman.. hm...) He is quiet and lazy but loyal and protective of his nakama and has a strict sense of honor. when he speaks people listen, since his normally quite nature makes his words all that more powerful. But he still says things that make you stare and scratch your head sometimes. Or laugh out loud. This story has a lot of laughing, lots of emotion, even occasional tears and sadness. But a well rounded story is a joy to read.
Ace: Luffys big brother, in more than just blood. He is a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, the most feared and respected group of pirates since Gold Roger. Ace is the second division commander, user of the Fire Fire fruit. His nickname is "Fire Fist Ace," and he is one of the most powerful characters in the show. He has extreme narcolepsy, with hilarity ensuing. He doesn't make much of an appearance in the manga,(he travels with the crew a little longer in the anime) but he is one of the most popular characters outside of the Straw Hat crew. He is more muscular, politer, and more intelligent than his little brother, making people question their relation
*edit*as of now I am still in mourning over his tragic loss. He was my favorite character at one point and holds a special place in my heart. I will dedicate a post to him on another day. As of right now I still feel like he is going to pop out of nowhere and surprise us...
... I think I should leave the "list" as it is... So that will have to be a continuation in another post. I will most likely (occasionally) have whole posts dedicated to one or two characters, just to draw out personalities and different takes on different scenes. I vill require feedback for this be a success, so those of you reading, take action!
What are your opinions on One Piece? Good, bad, too good for words, blow your mind into a black hold awesomeness? Favorite characters, scenes, morals or back story, anything that comes to mind! Interaction is what makes blogging go 'round ;) Until next time!
PS: the title refers to the special "compass"used in One Piece, called a Log Pose, many times mistranslated in often hilarious ways.
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