One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island
Synopsis
The story of the Hand Island no Bouken special is set a little before the events of One Piece Film Z and depicts a major "Hand Island" incident during the New World storyline. The story is set at "Cannon Town" where a parent and a child work as craftspeople. The incident revolves around them and a commodore of a marine base. The special will also have a flashback scene to the story in the first chapter of the manga, but with new animation. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoyed "One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island no Bouken," particularly the amusing plot, enjoyable flashbacks, and familiar characters. Some found the story basic and the art quality inconsistent compared to the main anime series. Overall, it's seen as a worthwhile addition for fans of One Piece, especially for the nostalgia and insights into Luffy's past.
Strengths
- Enjoyable episode with the Straw Hats.
- Amusing plot from beginning to end.
- Flashbacks are enjoyable and provide new insights.
- Soundtrack is amazing as usual.
- Characters are funny and the same as always.
Weaknesses
- Story is a little basic.
- Art is not as good as in the anime, characters sometimes look flat and weird.
- A few useless characters in the special.