One Piece : La Malédiction de l'épée sacrée

The Straw Hat Pirates landed at Asuka Island, home of the most valuable sword in the world: The Seven Star Sword. Which was said to curse anyone who takes it in possession. When they got back to the Going Merry, they discovered that Zoro is missing from his guard duty. Before they could plan out a search party to relocate him. Luffy and friends escape from the port as Marines were on their tail. They found a new place to dock, which is near a village. Whose job is to keep the Seven Star Sword sealed. Soon it was attacked by the Marines, and among them is Zoro. Luffy and the others don't know why he's helping out the Marines. But it all comes to conclusion when Luffy encounters Saga: Zoro's childhood friend from Swordsman training.

This yet another good One Piece. As superior as last year's movie. Reason why is because it's long, it has character development, well thought out script, and plenty of action too.

It's also something the Zoro fans may like to watch. Because it has plenty of Swordfights in it.

One piece the cursed of the Sacred sword Is a fun little one Piece movie, that feels like it could be so much better, if it just was constructed better story-wise.

The movie premise is good I just wish they did More With It, zolo meats a person from his past, and is now doing things that his friends does not expect. It is good, I really like it, but it just feels water down in the drama department and storywise. I just which it was fledged out more.

The others straw hat pirates doesn't get it any better, Luffy and usop get some funny scenes and Luffy is as always sunshine on earth, but the other straw hat pirates feels underused, like they only exist to to get the Islands history.

The movie brightens up 40 minutes in, it feels like we get to the good stuff and all the tedious explaining it's out of the way. And Luffy and zolo get some good scene sadly the others do not but this is their movies.

Music is the same as the show and animation is barely above the TV show quality.

Despite my hard words I would recommend it. I'm just irritated by how good it could have been, but it's still a fun one piece adventure.

"One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword" is the fifth One Piece movie and stands out as one of the few films that focuses heavily on a single Straw Hat member-Zoro. While it attempts to explore his character and deliver an action-packed story, it ultimately falls short due to a weak plot and underwhelming execution.

The film's main appeal is its emphasis on Zoro, a fan-favorite character. His apparent betrayal of the crew and connection to the cursed sword adds an air of mystery, making the first half intriguing. The sword lore and supernatural elements provide a different flavor from traditional One Piece adventures, offering a darker, mythological vibe.

The animation is solid for its time, with fluid action sequences and decent fight choreography, especially in sword battles. The film also does well in showcasing the Straw Hat crew's teamwork and personalities, though they take a backseat to Zoro's storyline.

One of the biggest flaws of The Cursed Holy Sword is its weak and predictable plot. The story feels generic, relying on tired tropes like an ancient curse, a corrupt navy officer, and a doomsday scenario that ultimately lacks real tension. Zoro's supposed "betrayal" is barely explored, and the resolution feels rushed, failing to add any meaningful depth to his character.

The villain, Saga, is forgettable, despite his connection to Zoro. His motivations are underdeveloped, and his character lacks the complexity or charisma of great One Piece antagonists, just a wasted potential. Additionally, the film's pacing drags in parts, with exposition-heavy moments that don't add much to the overall experience.

Final Verdict "One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword" is a decent watch for Zoro fans but fails to live up to the excitement and emotional depth of the best One Piece movies. While it has cool sword fights and a mysterious premise, it suffers from a weak story, underdeveloped characters, and an ultimately forgettable villain.

Rating: 7.5/10 - A passable but underwhelming One Piece film that doesn't fully capitalize on its Zoro-centric story.

The second time a One Piece film focuses on a specific crewmember; this outing delves into Zoro's history. While this film has a unique aesthetic and atmosphere, it falls flat by running several stories that don't really tie back into the main narrative. Even while giving Zoro a highlight, he doesn't particularly feel relevant to the story as it's written. Has a few cool and amusing bits, but otherwise falls into a skippable category with movies #3 and #7.

The Straw Hats visit an island to find a sword, but Zoro betrays his friends to meet with his old companion and fights against the crew. This is a ridiculous plot, as Zoro, a mean swordsman, cares deeply for his 'Nakama' and would never betray them, even if it meant helping an old friend. This movie is a must-watch for fans of One Piece.

Now, despite the horrifying plot, the artwork is rather fantastic! All of the characters share a common 'One Piece' appearance, while the backdrops are exquisitely detailed. There are moments in the film where the camera moves around and appears to be virtually three-dimensional, giving the impression that computer animation was also used throughout.