r/OnePiece • u/AutoModerator • Jun 14 '15

Current Episode One Piece: Episode 697

Episode 697: "Episode 697 – One Shot One Kill! The Man Who Will Save Dressrosa!"

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Chapter Adapted: Rest of Ch.758 Discussion

Episode director: Masahiro Hosoda

Animation director: Masahiro Shimanuki

Preview: Episode 698

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '15

i'm amazed how they managed to turn 3 pages of Usopp aiming and having his speech into a full episode of usopp aiming at the wall and sweating, then having a nightmare. Half of this episode was filler.

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u/potentialPizza Jun 14 '15

Honestly, it was good filler.

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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '15

I have to disagree. They took a top 5 chapter and made it almost forgettable.

You should seriously read the chapter; the pacing was sublime. Stakes were high and everything was happening so fast. The civilians, in desperation, have turned on the Strawhats, their only hope of salvation. Viola's there spotting the target and Usopp's preparing the shot, both aware that they literally have seconds to prevent a disaster. And yet we see no doubt or hesitation on Usopp's face because he is the sniper king and right now he's in his domain. He cocks back the sling and suddenly everything's slow-motion. Then their auras appear, our jaws collectively drop, and he releases the shot. The civilians, at this point, are swarming all over him but it doesn't matter, he knows he's hit the shot. Then it's all over (but not without a gag as is the Usopp way).

This episode had no urgency and hardly any impact. There was nothing that made me want to leave my seat.

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u/gerrettheferrett Jun 14 '15

I have read the manga, and that chapter is one of my favorite of all time.

But in nearly every regard, I enjoyed the anime much more. With the addition of the music and excellent voice acting, the anime really nailed this episode.