Oda Loved Luffy vs. Kizaru Fight: One Piece Animator Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Reactions

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Summary

  • Eiichiro Oda enjoyed Luffy’s fight vs. Kizaru; animator Vincent Chansard had a pivotal role.
  • Fans can expect high-quality fights in One Piece‘s Egghead arc post Episode 1127.
  • Toei Animation criticized for recent added scenes affecting character reputations & outdated sound effects.

Episode 1127 of One Piece generated buzz for its exceptional animation quality. Prior to its release, there was much anticipation about how Toei Animation would approach this episode. Ultimately, the team at the studio lived up to expectations. Though some fans may have had criticisms, one particular viewer found it enjoyable.

Eiichiro Oda Enjoyed Kizaru vs. Luffy

In a recent tweet, one of Toei Animation’s leading animators, Vincent Chansard, shared that he had the pleasure of meeting Eiichiro Oda. He added that Oda, the creator of One Piece, found Luffy’s battle against Kizaru particularly entertaining. Vincent expressed his joy and excitement to learn that Oda appreciated the fight.

This moment was not just a significant triumph for the studio, but also a personal victory for Vincent Chansard, who put in countless hours to craft an iconic sequence. His efforts are sure to be cherished by fans for years to come. Moreover, this achievement has set a new standard, and viewers can expect the upcoming battles in the Egghead arc to be equally impressive.

Toei Animation Has Its Faults

  • Toei Animation was criticized for adding new scenes
  • Its sound team also came under fire

Lately, Toei Animation has been receiving criticism from fans due to the insertion of additional scenes in episodes which have negatively impacted Sanji’s image. These extra scenes were deemed unnecessary by some viewers who also expressed concerns that they might be damaging Eiichiro Oda’s artistic legacy. However, it seems that the audience doesn’t object to additional scenes per se, but rather wants Toei Animation to refrain from adding content that could significantly harm a character’s reputation.

Fans Wanted Updated Sound Effects

Beyond fan criticism, an animator at Toei Animation publicly critiqued their sound department. On a platform like X (previously Twitter), the animator expressed concerns about the sound team’s professionalism and advocated for their removal from the studio. It’s not surprising that Toei Animation’s sound department is facing criticism from an animator, as fans have long been requesting updated sound effects.

During the break from the anime series, viewers had hoped that the production team would focus on enhancing certain aspects of it. Unfortunately, it appears that Toei Animation may have overlooked this area. Now, with an animator voicing their concerns, there’s a possibility that the studio will address these issues and deliver what fans have been eagerly anticipating.

Leaving behind the debatable aspects, it’s exciting to know that more fresh One Piece content is on its way! There are whispers in the air suggesting that we might get an announcement regarding the launch of One Piece Live Action Season 2 within a few weeks. Given that filming has been completed, it’s only natural for Netflix to share details about the release date soon with the eager fans.

One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2025-05-03 22:04