One Piece: Strong World

The story is great, with the Strong World adding a lot of time to the story. The art is great, with some strange elements like Franky's hair with a banana and Brook smoking. The sound is great, but not unexpected. The characters are original, with Luffy's crew having a 10 out of 10 rating. Shiki is an outstanding character, and the characters are well-developed. The movie is a great addition to the One Piece arc, and if you enjoy the anime, you won't be disappointed. The key is not to overrate it, as the story moves fast and the art is great. Overall, if you enjoy One Piece and don't expect much from this movie, you'll love it and even give it a 10.

This is the best movie coming from a shounen anime. I am not a fan of One Piece. I watched this movie 5 or 6 years back and I loved it. I become obsessed with this characters and their powers and this gorgeous world. After watching this movie I started the series, skipping the filler episodes. The series is not as good as this movie but you can get some entertainment out of it as long as you skip the filler. Now back to this movie. The world here is just breathtaking. The visuals are amazing with the vibrant colors and all. I love the enormous creatures, the big trees and the floating islands. The characters are not that dull as in the series when they only laugh about stupid stuff. They are written preatty good for a shounen movie. Overall this movie is a spectacular piece of animation that I really enjoy and appreciate it.

One Piece: Strong World, holds a special place in the franchise's cinematic history as the first film with a completely original story penned by Eiichiro Oda himself. This direct involvement from the creator is evident throughout the movie, resulting in a narrative that feels both grand in scope and deeply connected to the core themes and character dynamics of the series. Strong World delivers a classic One Piece adventure, complete with a compelling antagonist, breathtaking action, and a genuine sense of peril for the Straw Hat crew.

Oda's direct involvement shines through in the seamless integration of the film into the One Piece timeline (taking place between the Thriller Bark and Sabaody Archipelago arcs). The character interactions and the overall tone feel consistent with the manga and anime. The pacing is well-managed, allowing for moments of humor, character development, and intense action sequences to unfold naturally.

"Golden Lion" Shiki stands out as one of the most memorable antagonists in the One Piece film series. His charismatic yet menacing presence, his unique Devil Fruit power (allowing him to manipulate anything he touches and make it float), and his historical significance within the One Piece world make him a truly formidable opponent.

Strong World boasts impressive animation quality for its time. The environments of Merveille are beautifully rendered, showcasing the fantastical and often dangerous flora and fauna. The action sequences are dynamic and well-choreographed, making full use of Shiki's floating abilities and the Straw Hats' diverse fighting styles. The character designs remain faithful to Oda's style while benefiting from the cinematic treatment. The film effectively captures the grand scale of Shiki's ambitions and the perilous nature of his domain.

While Strong World is largely praised, some viewers might find the initial abduction plot point a somewhat familiar trope. However, the film quickly moves beyond this setup to explore the unique setting of Merveille and the complexities of Shiki's character. Additionally, while the supporting creatures are visually interesting, they don't receive significant character development.

Another wonderful One Piece Movie, Strong World is worse than the other three movies (Z, Gold, Stampede) but it's still amazing tho. It's in the fourth place to my opinion.

Still it has special place for me maybe for everbody because it's the last pre-time skip movie of One Piece.

As a story it's really great, has some strange characters and lastly of course the villain.

Frankly I didn't like how the producers represent the main villain because he looks like stronger than Luffy, actually he is. Anyways, There is no problem other than that. If you are a One Piece fan, of course you would be happy at the end of the movie if you're not I still think that you'll enjoy.

Thank you for reading, I hope I could have helped you with this review.

For the first of the "modern" One Piece films, "Strong" is a good adjective. The emphasis on the stakes is perhaps too burdening for the film, as a lot of exposition is used to constantly weigh down the less serious tone the rest of the film conveys. The antagonist troupe tends to be more jovial and less sinister, which is to the detriment of the antagonist given his agenda and what he does to tie the Straw Hat crew to the film's events.

A lot of this film seems to be set more around getting specific art piece setups rather than making a cohesive film, but it's very fun when it wants to be, and perhaps too serious when it swings back the other way. Still a definite watch.