As the anime returns to the airwaves, One Piece has entered a crucial phase of the Egghead Incident arc. This marks the beginning of the Final Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates encounter the genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk, who is recognized as the world’s greatest scientific mind.
Despite having contributed significantly to the World Government and bolstering its current power, Vegapunk remains a target due to his research on the Ancient Weapons. Luffy and his crew have promised to protect him, but the situation has become increasingly dire, especially with the arrival of a hundred Marine ships, alongside Admiral Kizaru and nine Vice Admirals, threatening their safety.
Just as Luffy engages in battle with Kizaru, a formidable enemy appears on the scene: Jaygarcia Saturn, one of the members of the Celestial Dragons. The overwhelming power of the Celestial Dragons had been hinted at earlier, and it is now on full display as one of their members showcases their immense abilities.
However, amidst this chaotic scenario, One Piece also focuses on the touching story of Bonney and Kuma, a father and daughter duo who have endured immense suffering under the tyranny of the World Government. The anime reaches a poignant moment as it delves into Kuma’s troubled past, which has now become a focal point of the story: the latest episode has been delayed by a week.
Instead of airing the new episode on May 11, Toei Animation released a summary episode titled “The Adventure of Dr. Chopper – A Ballad of a Father and Daughter.”
The Latest Summary Episode of One Piece Accumulates Thousands of “Dislikes” on Crunchyroll
This special episode focuses on Chopper and Carrot, highlighting Bonney’s journey from her first appearance in the Sabaody Archipelago arc to the Egghead Incident arc. As a leading anime streaming platform, Crunchyroll added this episode right before the story delves deeper into Kuma’s past. The episode has already received over 13,000 “dislikes,” a rather significant number, reflecting the growing frustration of fans eager to see the story progress more rapidly.
One reason for this negative reception may stem from the focus on Chopper and Carrot, characters who do not have as large a fanbase. While Chopper is a beloved member of the Straw Hat crew, he often becomes the center of attention due to various reasons.
The summary episode primarily emphasizes significant moments related to Kuma and Bonney. Since Kuma transformed into a Pacifista, Bonney has relentlessly sought her father and searched for Vegapunk. The World Government has confirmed that Kuma originally transformed into a weaponized human, but Bonney refuses to believe that her father would willingly abandon her.
However, upon arriving at Egghead, she finally learns of Kuma’s fate through the memories retained in his modified body. Looking at Bonney’s reaction after seeing Saturn, we can be sure that the World Government must bear responsibility for her father’s tragic fate. The ongoing narrative is an essential part of the overarching storyline, and it will undoubtedly raise many questions about the significant events that have shaken the world.
Source: Comicbook
