Audience reviews
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nepheliam
Overhyped filler how the hell is this rated so high lol it's not even a canon arc or cour ☠️
Op fans rate anything high at this point because of emotional bias
This should not even be in top 50 rated
Yet this is in top 20
This shows how overrated op is because of op fandom
I have same problem with op manga
Because it's very overrated and rated so high for no good reason All the big 3 manga should never be rated this high, because they are battle Shonen with less realistic and grounded writing like senien
Among big 3 bleach is least generic for me plus it has way realistic and grounded writing then op and Naruto
Yet its manga is last in big 3 rating ☠️
This shows compare to bleach how overrated op is
From my experience back then Naruto was most overrated in big 3 but now it's def…
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A conceited, arbitrary, self-congratulatory piece of work designed for the main character to roleplay as the literal manifestation of a one piece fan that got isekaid to the grand line. I'm sure some people will find it absolutely thrilling when she spends the entire time talking about how great the straw hat pirates are and literally decided to risk it all to reinforce the underlying message of the entire episode: one piece and its fans will save the world!
There's a scene where some people talk about who is the strongest and Sanji suggests that they can't talk about Zolo without talking about Sanji but then they dismiss his opinion by saying "[Sanji's] bounty is lower than Zoro's." You literally cannot make this stuff up.
Every character looks like they were drawn in ms paint with the…
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extremely over hyped. uh yeah this is just cool animations nothing more really, it has a shallow story but you can't expect much. (no pedo shit which makes it already makes it better anything post time skip has to offer)
Positives: it is a very visually pleasing OVA and I think its cool to contextualize the story from an ordinary Jim in the world.
Negatives: too short for the story they are trying to give so the story suffers and feels half assed, its tied to the One Piece, the cuts feel too hectic at points to just get some story then they give us a long ass nothing burger cuts, adds nothing really to the story.
I'm not a One Piece enjoyer anymore but this was a cool watch
Read at the sourceCyrose
(This story took place in “Return to Sabaody Arc” Ep 522)
One Piece Fan Letter is a piece of tribute to the fans of the series 25th anniversary. Crafted in such fashion that celebrates both fans and its long-running volume by tying us viewers in a little story from the perspective of an ordinary side character, that just particularly deepened One Piece world beyond fiction.
This little tale wasn’t just deep and well executed, but also woven a filler event into its main storyline that actually came out as a crucial turning point in the story.
The Straw Hats impacted the whole world, but now the world impacted One Piece storyline in an extent you haven’t seen much of anywhere. By tying the fans and the viewers of the series like they are actually part of the story. They are present in t…
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As a one piece fan, I'm disappointed. From how much fans were overhyping this I came into it expecting the best episode or something. In reality, it's just a cute little filler special full of fanservice; nothing to elevate the main material. It's nothing special. I couldn't care less about the new characters and their emotional struggles despite how hard and in your face the story tried to make me do so in the span of 24 minutes. Oda is also being weird again with that unfunny forced joke where the young girl tries to flirt with the drunk bar goers and nothing of value would've been lost just doing without it.
The visuals also look really cheap at times and I sincerely hope this isn't the direction that new one piece episodes begin taking. The music is forgettable, though it's not someth…
Read at the sourceBradley-I-Guess
''every little thing is changing my life little by little.''
One piece fan letter is without a shadow of a doubt a genuine masterpiece, and I don't say that lightly.
I have been a one piece fans since I was 14, I remember reading syrup village in class as my friends urged me to keep reading. I fell in love with One Piece very quickly and since then it has been a monumental thing in my life and after watching this I truly think it always will.
This is a love letter to One Piece fans, and Megumi Ishitani was the perfect person to direct this.
Ishitani is a powerhouse and in recent years has brought us some of the most mesmerizingly beautiful animation I've ever seen through her sequences and direction on episodes of the One Piece anime and she doesn't disappoint here. The animation is be…
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* Made me emotional, happy and terrified of the one piece world grandeur. i can relate to the problems experienced by these side character and how small and powerless they are in the grand scheme of things just like in real world.
10/10 animation
10/10 story telling
1/10 cause i want 9 more episodes of this greatness.
If you are a person who is interested in world building and every minor detail you'll love this whole series and this special fan letter.
Btw i think the change in artstyle actually really complements the show.
One Piece: fan letter is a masterpiece of world-building, storytelling, and animation. The episode is full of emotion, happiness, and terror, as we are introduced to the vast and dangerous world of One Piece. The side characters in this episode are all relatable and…
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The best episode of One Piece??
The animation was stunning from the first second to the last!
The level of detail in each frame was astounding, with every single one possessing the beauty to serve as a standalone wallpaper.👌
The art style reminded me a lot of the scene in episode 1015 where Yamato hears Roger and Luffy's dream🔥
Witnessing the Marineford battle through the eyes of an ordinary marine was a powerful experience. The chaos of relentless explosions and the marines' inability to do anything about it was quite cool to see.
I actually want this type of filler episode to be more common, if they could make on for every arc that would be perfect!
WOW WOW WOW WOW is all i got to say👍
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This is a kind of cute little short set just before the Fishman's Island arc in One Piece. It was an interesting exploration into world building and seeing how the Strawhats might function as celebrities in their world. I liked how it also illustrated how difficult it must be to live in a town that is a Marine outpost. I would definitely watch more of these little world building special episodes.
If you like One Piece, then you'll likely like this. Admittedly I wish that it could have dug a little deeper but it was decent for what it was.
Read at the sourceMrMordicai
This is the best episode I've ever seen in my life. I don't think anything will ever top this, at least for a very long time. Everything about it was perfection and it perfectly captures the soul of what One Piece is. In a single 24 minute episode it made me care for characters I've never seen until today and these characters and their stories have completely changed my perspective on the series as a whole. We never think about the lives of the average citizen or marine while watching/reading One Piece, it really shows us that these characters have lives, family's, friends people they love and care for too. The perspective of the Marine soldiers in war broke me into pieces. Don't want to say too much but this is a Masterpiece, and if you haven't seen One Piece I beg of you do to so, it wil…
Read at the sourceHecubusx
Absolute peak storytelling and animation. If you are a fan of One Piece then consider this an absolute must watch. It was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Truly the world of One Piece is full of boundless potential to tell deep stories even in shorter formats like this.
This simple and straight forward story takes you deep into the lowly commons of Sabaody Archipeligo on the day the Straw Hats reunite after their 2 year break from the perspective of a downtrodden young girl who simply wants to express her appreciation for the courage given to her by Nami.
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This is simply one of the best anime works ever made and the director Megumi Ishitani is guilty of it.
First of all, in order to fully understand this episode and being able to appreciate all its details, it is needed to watch/read until the "Return to Sabaody" arc (included), since the whole plot is set in this framework of events.
All the stories that appear in the episode are told from the very own perspective of the characters that participate in it. All this characters are normal persons (at least they are far away from the usual extravagant characters that Eiichiro Oda has all of us accustomed to) and all of them are fans of the Straw Hats. This is what it makes them feel really special and very close, they are truly in tune with the wonders and amazing things the Crew has accompli…
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Honestly, this episode delivers everything you'd expect from a title like 'Fan Letter' and then some. It’s a heartfelt tribute not just to the characters but to the fanbase itself. The visuals are absolutely stunning, but the animation doesn’t just look good—it actively enhances the storytelling (especially the use of light and shadows, Ishitani is so good at this!!). And while the plot might seem straightforward at first glance, it's packed with subtle nods to long-time fans, making it a deeply rewarding experience for anyone who's followed the journey.
It's an absolute must-watch, whether you're a die-hard fan or someone just catching up.
Read at the sourceRanposa
I'm not overhyped like most people here but I gotta tell yall, It's a decent filler episode. It's not great, doesn't bring anything new to the table other than fanservice. Actually, it's the first time I see someone portray the fanbase of something so well into an episode, that's pretty fun to see. But you have nothing truly engaging here. In 24 minutes, I couldn't care less about the nami-wannabe or the marine brothers. The greatest part in this episode is indeed the powerscale discussion, that's funny AF cuz it actually escapes from most filler-anime cliches and that's rare to see. As the name sugests, it's a special, it adds nothing to the main story, it only celebrates in some way. If you are unsure whether or not you should watch cuz It's filler, It's worth a try. But is not necessary…
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So much joy packed into 24 minutes. I was grinning ear to ear throughout.
It shouldn't be hard to believe that One Piece can grace us with a one-off special that hits this hard, but it still blew me away. The fanservice was perfectly timed and didn't overstay its welcome, the perspective shifts were awesome and recontextualized a lot of what happened during two pivotal arcs without changing them, the new characters were a joy to watch, and yes, the animation was incredible (checks the team behind it... oh yeah, no wonder - same director behind Where the Wind Blows and instrumental in OP26).
Other studios and directors, take notes: this is how you do it.
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genuinely so good and a must watch for a longtime one piece fan, chronicles like a slice of life from right before they reunite in the timeskip and really reminds you about all the positive perspectives towards the straw hats (from the navy, from the young girl) that the paramount war amplified for everybody.
from very early on we have been reminded how even their 'enemies' can be their biggest supporters, and that there is a greater moral good than just being on the side of black and white. this fan letter really captures raw perspectives we otherwise don't get because we are always seeing things from the straw hats' pov. the straw hats are so loved and this was truly a fan letter to one piece itself. the ending theme was so nostalgic - really love how it fully throws us back to the time…
Read at the sourceAvalynnn
Megumi Ishitani blessed us with another top-tier directing technique.
After following One Piece for years, seeing another side of the story is just so beautiful. We are really put in other character's shoes on how they perceived the One Piece world and the Straw Hat Pirates. Seeing Luffy's development, Zoro and Sanji debate (LOL), and other characters in this point of view brings some sort of happiness as a fan.
Not to mention the animation, cinematography, and all the other techniques used in this special episode is just like seeing episode 1015 for the first time again. These techniques make me relate to how these normal people think about the Great Pirates Era. It shed a tear of happiness from my eyes.
Definitely recommended, especially if you've been following One Piece for so long…
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Honestly one of the BEST episodes in all of One Piece. Getting to see just how inspirational all of the Strawhats are-not just Luffy-on a personal level, as well as a great mix of humour (Sanji getting mad no one was talking about him xd) but also some surprisingly deep moments I didn’t expect, all animated and directed absolutely beautifully. A fantastic range of characters, all of whom felt really human-like, something very impressive for a 25ish minute episode!
Also, on a side note, the young girl may be the most relatable character of all time now because I would act the exact same way if I heard I had the chance to meet Nami.
Overall, incredible. One Piece fans stay winning!!
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Honestly, what an episode!
One Piece Fan Letter showcased the feeling of yearning to meet the people you admired so much and how events in life can change what we believe in. Most importantly, this episode is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of One Piece.
The animation, overall story, directing, music, and other aspects are really well made, and you can see it through the episode itself. With the same quality as the continuous Egghead arc in the anime (though it is on break, upon writing this review), this episode goes hard! I mean, really hard!
I honestly relate to the characters in the episode, especially the girl main character. The yearning and wanting to express how much you admire that person through a letter and letting them know about it despite the danger and challenges…
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Megumi Ishitani’s Cinematic Masterpiece
I was left with chills in almost every scene, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The blend of emotion, action, and storytelling was absolutely beautiful, reminding me of exactly why I love this series so much. The marines, in particular, stood out for me. The reanimation of Marineford was visually stunning, and seeing Oars Jr. in that heartbreaking moment hit hard.
The Straw Hats brought their signature humor, adding a refreshing contrast to the heavier themes. What really struck me was how we were treated to a brief but powerful revisit of the Marineford war, a pivotal arc for any fan. One of the standout moments for me was when a marine, initially about to abandon his brother, saw Luffy's relentless determination to save Ace and tu…
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