One Piece Filme 07: Os Mechas do Castelo Karakuri!

Absolutely lacking in suspense and atmosphere, this movie is perhaps the most generic One Piece side story. Not all comedic bits land, the villains are extremely one note, and even the main cast come across as unenthused by the "adventure". Easily skippable.

After the brilliant but bleak sixth film that was Hosoda Mamoru's 'Baron Omatsuri and the secret island,' pretty much anything would have been a breath of fresh air as filmmaker Uda Konosuke returns to helm the seventh. Returning writer Ito Masahiro must have known it, too, because this flick swiftly opens with the energetic sense of adventure and comedy that was largely missing from the immediate predecessor. Even as the plot thickens with tinges of far-flung, sometimes unsettling science fiction, that energy never diminishes as 'The giant mechanical soldier of Karakuri Castle' remains light on its feet, more in line with the action and storytelling of 'Dead End adventure' than even 'The cursed holy sword,' and the mirth is most welcome. I'm not saying that the picture outright demands viewership, but it's very fun and engaging just as we expect of 'One Piece,' and there's really no going wrong here!

The humor is equal parts silly, warm, and witty as the Straw Hat Pirates pursue a legendary treasure on an island ruled by a genius tinkerer, and plentiful fanciful shenanigans ensue in following clues to their end. Wonderfully grand fantasy comes to bear with each notion in turn, reminding of classic dungeon crawls and expansive lore in tabletop gaming like Dungeons & Dragons, and it's easy as a viewer to get drawn in as the mystery unfolds. Ito gives us a narrative that's compelling and absorbing not because of the enormous stakes at hand, as in the previous two movies, but because we're eager to see where the journey leads, and the change of pace is gratifying. Each character among our beloved pirate crew has their own time to shine in turn, and even as the figures introduced this saga mostly simply fill archetypes, they fit neatly into the gleeful reverie that the title portends.

As ever this is just as well made as one should hope, including another tremendously dynamic, enticing score from Tanaka Kohei, spirited and commendable voice acting, and robust sound design. It's safe to say that the visual experience is one of the foremost lures, though, and as if they could do any wrong, the artists of Toei Animation turn out another outstanding feast for the eyes. I've become very accustomed of late to splendor in Japanese animation that studios elsewhere around the world just can't touch, and I couldn't be happier with how superb everything looks in these ninety-five minutes. You want it, you got it: terrific consideration for fine detail, texture, lighting, shading, and perspective; fetching character designs, and excellent, imaginative designs for creatures, machines, and other active elements; smooth, fluid, exciting action; and more. Why, as a measure of 3D digital rendering is woven in amidst the predominant 2D, it is only ever sparingly and judiciously employed, and therefore looks fantastic and holds up far better than in other flicks that are heedlessly overloaded with computer-generated imagery.

Add some understated themes of exploitation and ego, and ramp up the ridiculousness of the adventure more and more as the story progresses, and the result is stupendously entertaining from start to finish - a somewhat free-wheeling genre lark that makes the most of its animation to exercise the furthest creative reaches of all involved. I think there's a reasonable criticism to be made in how Nami and Robin's figures have become even more exaggerated, cartoonishly accentuating and augmenting their physical assets, but in fairness I recognize that this is a matter of 'One Piece' at large, creator Oda Eiichiro, and the primary target audience, so I can't specifically fault this feature. And even if we nitpick about how comparatively thin the antagonists are written, or the wild extra steps of whimsy on hand, the fact is that 'The giant mecha soldier of Karakuri Castle' only wants to entertain, and it very capably achieves that goal. In the same fashion this moreover bypassing any concern of how to keep storytelling interesting in a world of supernatural abilities where our heroes are assured of emerging victorious again and again: sometimes a joyful blend of adventure, comedy, action, and fantasy is all that we want or need, and all that is required of a film, and even as the end credits roll this is exactly what we get here. It's not wholly striking or essential, but I can't overstate how highly enjoyable this 2006 release is, and I'm all so pleased to give it my very high and enthusiastic recommendation!

The Strawhat Pirates are at it again in their seventh movie debut. In this one they come across an old woman while salvaging some pirate ships. She's from a turtle-related island. Which is said to have a treasure. The chieftain is her grandson and has a desire to dominate the world with his Mecha inventions. And in order for that to happen, there's a riddle on the that uncovers a big surprise.

This One Piece movie is very fast moving & very entertaining. Everything you see in it happens so fast. Especially when Nami and Robin's breasts bounce a lot. Another good about this film, is it's really thought through from beginning to end.

Not the greatest plot for a One Piece film ever It is just a treasure hunt, which is a thrilling but very typical activity, after all. As is usually the case with One Piece, it includes some interesting twists and humor. The art is, of course, simply the same as the standard One Piece series's artwork. I'm aware that some people think One Piece's artwork is appalling, but I just believe that those people aren't very understanding and that One Piece's work is pretty distinctive and different from a lot of other works. Thus, I believe that the art's quality simply depends on one's perspective. Some of the best anime music and sound effects can be found in One Piece. This film is worthy of its reputation. As easy as that.

If you're a fan of One Piece, you probably already know what an incredible cast the show has. However, this is about the film. Putting the main characters aside, this film has a unique One Piece character style that contributes to the show's excellence. A dumb but seemingly brilliant primary antagonist who is destined to dominate the world, an elderly, two-foot-tall baasan who is locked in a treasure chest, and two of his obedient goons who have afros and mohawks One of the best things about One Piece has always been its characters, and this movie is no exception. Although I wouldn't rank this as the greatest One Piece film ever created, it is still quite enjoyable and well worth seeing. Ideal method to pass the time till the next show airs while enjoying a charming side story. If you're concerned about it, you won't feel like you're watching a pointless filler while watching this movie. Overall, certainly give it a watch, odds are you'll appreciate it.

One Piece: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle Is one of the more lighthearted and fan service oriented One Piece movie, but that is not bad at all. Maybe it is your favorite if you really like that booty.

The plot is not really there, but what is there is the other kind of plot, and is just fun seeing the one piece gang. They are really good in this movie and has a fun chemistry and Nami is violence incarnated.

The villain team this time is pathetic, but it's not annoying like in One Piece movie 2. In this one, They are actually comedic and has some really fun gadgets.

The character design looks nice And feels like they have skeletons in their body because their body features are so well defined, with Nice chest. And some good action scene.

If you enjoy the more lighthearted and fun aspects of One Piece, then I would recommend it. It's a good time.