{"id":411832,"date":"2026-04-26T14:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/411832\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:50:12","slug":"one-piece-anime-faces-backlash-over-one-frustrating-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/411832\/","title":{"rendered":"One Piece Anime Faces Backlash Over One Frustrating Reason"},"content":{"rendered":"

After taking a three-month break, the One Piece<\/a> anime made a strong comeback with episode 1156. This episode finally gave fans everything that they have been wanting from Toei Animation for years. The animation received a clear upgrade, and the pacing finally felt just like the original manga. The studio even fixed the old sound effects and made sure to hide major spoilers in the opening theme<\/a>. It really felt like Toei was finally listening to the viewers.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, all that effort lasted only for the big return episode. The anime recently enjoyed a solid six-episode streak of 9.0+ ratings on IMDb. However, that streak ended when episodes 1157 and 1158 crashed to a 7.2 rating. The series hasn\u2019t seen a score this low since episode 1042, which aired about four years ago. This drop is not the result of any internet fan war artificially lowering the score.<\/p>\n

Viewers are genuinely unhappy with how the Elbaph arc is being handled in the anime. Once again, fans are criticizing the studio for its most well-known problem. No matter what Toei Animation tries to do, the dragged-out pacing always starts a new controversy<\/a>. It is clear that even after all these years, the studio still cannot fix this frustrating flaw.<\/p>\n

Toei’s Decision To Drag Out A Minor Story Killed One Piece’s Big Return<\/p>\n

Even though viewers loved the big return of One Piece in episode 1156, the episodes that followed felt disappointing. Surprisingly, this loss of hype is not completely Toei Animation’s fault. Instead, it comes down to mismatched expectations. The Elbaph arc is one of the most highly anticipated storylines in the series<\/a>. With the stakes being higher than ever, viewers were ready to see epic moments. Instead, the quirky “Legoland” storyline happened at the worst possible time for the anime.<\/p>\n

The Ultimate \u00b7 Straw Hat Challenge
\n Set Sail for Trivia
\n \u201cI\u2019m gonna be King of the Pirates!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2695CrewNakama!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf0aSeasEast Blue<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf4bDevil FruitsGomu Gomu!<\/p>\n

\u2620VillainsFear the sea<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6DreamsOne Piece!<\/p>\n

SET SAIL \u2192<\/p>\n

01<\/p>\n

Monkey D. Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit as a child, giving him rubber-like abilities. What is the name of that fruit?<\/p>\n

\n AFlame-Flame Fruit
\n BChop-Chop Fruit
\n CGum-Gum Fruit
\n DSmoke-Smoke Fruit\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! The Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi) turned Luffy\u2019s body into rubber. He ate it from Shanks\u2019 treasure chest as a kid, gaining stretchy powers but losing the ability to swim forever.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is the Gum-Gum Fruit. The Chop-Chop Fruit belongs to Buggy, the Flame-Flame Fruit to Ace, and the Smoke-Smoke Fruit to Captain Smoker \u2014 but Luffy\u2019s rubber powers come from the Gomu Gomu no Mi.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

02<\/p>\n

Luffy\u2019s iconic straw hat was given to him as a child by a famous pirate who inspired his dream. Who gave Luffy the hat?<\/p>\n

\n AGold Roger
\n BMonkey D. Garp
\n CDracule Mihawk
\n DRed-Haired Shanks\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Red-Haired Shanks entrusted his straw hat to young Luffy in Foosha Village, telling him to return it when he becomes a great pirate. That promise drives Luffy\u2019s entire journey.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is Red-Haired Shanks. While Gold Roger originally wore the hat, it was Shanks who passed it down to Luffy after saving his life from a Sea King \u2014 a defining moment in the series.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

03<\/p>\n

Before joining the Straw Hats, Sanji works as a sous chef at a floating restaurant on the ocean. What is the name of this restaurant?<\/p>\n

\n AThe Galley-La
\n BThe Baratie
\n CThe Sea Rat
\n DMakino\u2019s Tavern\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! The Baratie is the ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff, Sanji\u2019s mentor. In the live-action series, it\u2019s one of the most stunning sets \u2014 a fully realized ship-restaurant on the open sea.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is The Baratie. Run by the legendary pirate-turned-chef \u201cRed Leg\u201d Zeff, this floating restaurant is where Luffy recruits Sanji as the Straw Hats\u2019 cook.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

04<\/p>\n

Roronoa Zoro is famous for his unique sword-fighting technique. How many swords does he wield in his signature style?<\/p>\n

\n AOne
\n BTwo
\n CThree
\n DFour\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Zoro uses Three-Sword Style (Santoryu), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. His dream is to become the world\u2019s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is three. Zoro\u2019s iconic Three-Sword Style places one blade in each hand and a third clenched between his teeth \u2014 a fighting technique unique to him in the One Piece world.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

05<\/p>\n

Each Straw Hat crew member has a personal dream. What is Nami\u2019s ultimate goal that drives her journey?<\/p>\n

\n ATo find the One Piece treasure
\n BTo become the greatest navigator
\n CTo draw a complete map of the world
\n DTo defeat every pirate on the Grand Line\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Nami\u2019s dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Her cartography skills and navigation talent make her indispensable to the crew, and her passion for mapmaking was nurtured by her adoptive mother Bell-m\u00e8re.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is to draw a complete map of the world. Nami is a gifted cartographer whose dream goes beyond just sailing \u2014 she wants to chart every sea and island so no one is ever lost again.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

06<\/p>\n

A powerful Marine Vice Admiral is revealed to have a surprising family connection to Luffy. Who is this high-ranking Marine?<\/p>\n

\n ACaptain Smoker
\n BAdmiral Akainu
\n CCaptain Morgan
\n DVice Admiral Garp\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is Luffy\u2019s grandfather. Known as \u201cGarp the Fist,\u201d he\u2019s a Marine hero who wanted Luffy to become a Marine \u2014 not a pirate. Their family dynamic is a major subplot in the live-action series.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is Vice Admiral Garp. Monkey D. Garp is Luffy\u2019s grandfather and one of the most legendary Marines alive. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, their bond runs deep.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

07<\/p>\n

Usopp is recruited into the Straw Hat crew after the pirates help defend his home village from Captain Kuro\u2019s Black Cat Pirates. What is the name of Usopp\u2019s village?<\/p>\n

\n AFoosha Village
\n BShells Town
\n CSyrup Village
\n DCoco Village\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Syrup Village is Usopp\u2019s peaceful hometown where he was known for telling tall tales. It\u2019s also where Kaya lives, and where the crew acquires the Going Merry from her estate.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is Syrup Village. Foosha Village is Luffy\u2019s hometown, Shells Town is where Zoro was held captive, and Coco Village (Cocoyasi) is Nami\u2019s home \u2014 but Usopp hails from Syrup Village.<\/p>\n

NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

08<\/p>\n

The Netflix live-action adaptation was praised for its casting. Which actor plays Monkey D. Luffy?<\/p>\n

\n AMackenyu
\n BTaz Skylar
\n CI\u00f1aki Godoy
\n DJacob Romero Gibson\n <\/p>\n

\u2713 Correct! Mexican actor I\u00f1aki Godoy won fans over with his infectious energy and earnest portrayal of Luffy. Mackenyu plays Zoro, Taz Skylar is Sanji, and Jacob Romero Gibson plays Usopp.<\/p>\n

\u2717 Overboard! The answer is I\u00f1aki Godoy. The young Mexican actor perfectly captured Luffy\u2019s boundless enthusiasm. The other actors all play Straw Hat crew members \u2014 but Luffy is all I\u00f1aki.<\/p>\n

REVEAL MY SCORE \u2192<\/p>\n

\n Voyage Complete
\n Your Pirate Record\n <\/p>\n

\u2695<\/p>\n

\n \/ 8\n <\/p>\n

Are you King of the Pirates \u2014 or lost at sea?<\/p>\n

\u21bb SET SAIL AGAIN<\/p>\n

This brief detour actually worked perfectly in Eiichiro Oda’s original manga. Following the heavy action on Egghead Island, readers needed a quick break to take in all the huge reveals. The manga timed this change in pace flawlessly. However, anime viewers just had a three-month break to rest. Fans were eagerly waiting for the real Elbaph story to begin.<\/p>\n

Starting the new arc at a snail’s pace after such a long hiatus ruined the excitement. Toei Animation should have fit this whole segment into one single episode rather than stretching it across two. The series recently switched to a seasonal format <\/a>with a limited number of episodes. Choosing to drag out a minor story when the episode count is already restricted was not a smart decision by the studio.<\/p>\n

The “LEGO” Detour Is Finally Ending So The Real Elbaph Arc Can Begin<\/p>\n

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\n Luffy meeting Loki in Elbaph<\/p>\n

The good news for viewers is that the current “LEGO” section is finally ending with this week’s episode. The One Piece anime is about to drop the playful mood and switch to a much more serious tone. Moving forward, fans will finally get to see the real Elbaph arc that everyone has been talking about. This epic storyline has set up some truly lofty expectations given how well the manga’s original arc has been received.<\/p>\n

\"Luffy<\/p>\n

Related<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t6 Reasons To Abandon One Piece’s Anime For the Manga in 2026
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

As the anime undergoes major production changes, switching to the manga is a great way to experience the rest of the story safely without spoilers.<\/p>\n

Once the true story begins, viewers will finally get answers to their biggest questions, with the upcoming episodes set to feature some of the biggest reveals in the series<\/a> so far. Compared to other arcs, Elbaph already stands out as a masterpiece, even though the story isn\u2019t finished yet in the manga. Viewers who were disappointed by the recent slow episodes have a lot to look forward to. The upcoming episodes are guaranteed to be some of the greatest in all of One Piece.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 20, 1999<\/p>\n

Network<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFuji TV<\/p>\n

Directors<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi It\u014d, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Y\u00fbji End\u00f4, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou<\/p>\n

\"Cast<\/p>\n

Mayumi Tanaka<\/p>\n

\n Monkey D. Luffy (voice)\n <\/p>\n

\"Cast<\/p>\n

Kazuya Nakai<\/p>\n

\n Roronoa Zoro (voice)\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After taking a three-month break, the One Piece anime made a strong comeback with episode 1156. This episode…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":411833,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[146,85,46,411],"class_list":["post-411832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-tv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/411832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=411832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/411832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/411833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=411832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=411832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=411832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}