One Piece 3D2Y: Overcoming Ace's Death! Luffy's Pledge to His Friends
Synopsis
After suffering great personal loss during the battle of Marineford, Monkey D. Luffy finds himself stranded on Rusukaina, a treacherous island crawling with huge and dangerous creatures. There, he has committed himself to a two-year stretch of training to learn "Haki," the energy that combatants can use to grant themselves a variety of abilities in battle. Luffy is jerked away from his otherwise peaceful training by the abduction of Sandersonia and Marigold, sisters of his friend and ally Boa Hancock. With Boa's aid, Luffy seeks to track down the infamous pirate responsible for the kidnapping, a man whose recent prison break is the result of Luffy's own reckless actions. Luffy must use his developing grasp of Haki to defeat this new foe while coming to terms with his overbearing grief in the process. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The special is generally well-received by One Piece fans, particularly for its action, animation, and focus on friendship. Some viewers found the flashbacks and simple plot to be drawbacks. Overall, it's considered a worthwhile addition to the One Piece universe, especially for those interested in Luffy's training period.
Strengths
- Engaging side story for One Piece fans.
- Good team dynamic between Luffy and Boa Hancock.
- Epic fight scenes and impressive animation.
- Story fits well within the One Piece timeline during the time-skip.
- Satisfying ending.
Weaknesses
- Unnecessary rehashing of previous events through flashbacks.
- Plot is fairly straightforward and simple.
- Villains are not the most threatening or memorable.
- Beginning is rushed and simultaneously feels too slow due to flashbacks.
- Dialogue can be one-dimensional and plain.
- Soundtrack is unremarkable and repetitive at times.