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Mimmsicle

10-21-2003, 04:20 PM

I discovered the anime "One Piece" a couple of months ago. the weirdly drawn and quirky charachters caught my eye and I became hooked. I don't remember the name of the artist behind the anime, so if anyone knows please pass it on.

"One Piece" is the name of the treasure that the late "King of Pirates", Gold Roger, has hidden somewhere on the Grand Line (a trecherous stretch of sea). He was unfortunately captured and executed. A few years later, a young man by the name of Ruffy decides to claim the title of "King of Pirates" and sets sail, off to the Grand Line.
On his way he recruits Zorro (a swordsman), Lyssop (he's a cowardly liar, but also has excellent accuracy in firing), Nami (a navigator and thief), Sanji (a cook and ladiesman) and later on in the series 2 other charachters. I won't write them here in case I spoil it for someone.

that's basically the chore, but interwoven in the story is the importance of friendship, the power of perseverence, and that any obstacle can be overcome if you have faith in yourself *sniffle*
it's hystercally funny (a lot of situation comedy, clashes between charachters) , at times frustrating (the closer to "One Piece" they get, the longer they drag on the battles between the crew and the baddies), it sends a good message.... and if that doesn't tickle your fancy, there's swords / high kicks / and flying fists creating mayhem (powerful "persuasion" in other words). :cross:

I hope I've made this thread somewhat informative and worthy of the space. feel free to share your thoughts on "One Piece" right here !
- Mimmi

Mimmsicle

10-22-2003, 04:55 AM

This is a mod-approved double post; the previous reply was spammy and therefore deleted.

~Dagger~

ah, yes. I think they've "translated" the names somewhat in the one I'm wathing (german dubbed version). it's good to know what others know them as, that way we can all understand eachother :)
and thanks for giving me the name of the artist !
have you seen all episodes in the anime ? I haven't, so please don't give examples from the end or anything *g*

I also forgot to mention in my first post that Ruffy/Luffy has the special ability to stretch his body as much as he'd like. he ate this fruit (dunno what it's called in english) that gave him this special power, but it also made him unable to swim. figures :P

- Mimmi

Kenshin_Himura_

10-26-2003, 08:00 PM

In the case of the gum gum fruit. it is also called the devil fruit as a general term. It is a gigantic berry. This berry can be sold for a high price...I think 100 million berries or something like that? Anyway, there was more then one type of Devil fruit, for instance the chop chop fruit, which allows the person to break into pieces and makes the person immune to cuts. Luffy can be cut/poked by very sharp objects like knife or pins, but bullets don't harm him. He has several moves this luffy (that I know of)

Gum Gum Rocket - Jump up very high
Gum Gum Balloon - Expand like a balloon
he has several others, but I don't remember their exact names. He can punch from very far away and fall from great distances without getting hurt

Mimmsicle

10-27-2003, 06:42 AM

ah, yes. the devils fruit. thankyou for the lecture. since I watch the german dub it is sometimes difficult for me to translate. must learn to communicate better *makes mental note*

the chop chop fruit was eaten by Buggy the Clown, right? I missed him the first time around, along with a few others. he was funnier when he was chopped up, I think.

it's difficult to have a favourite episode, but one that has stuck in my memory is the one when they are in
Alabasta and Peru (The Falcon man, dunno the spelling of his name) flew with the timebomb up to the heavens and vanished in the light of the explosion. *sob* so brilliant, so beautiful and so sad. kinda reminded me of Boromir. *sniffle*

I've heard that there's at least 140 episodes. are there more than that ?

- Mimmi

Queen Asuka

10-27-2003, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by efreet
it's called the gum-gum fruit!

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Kenshin_Himura_

10-27-2003, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Mimmi
ah, yes. the devils fruit. thankyou for the lecture. since I watch the german dub it is sometimes difficult for me to translate. must learn to communicate better *makes mental note*

the chop chop fruit was eaten by Buggy the Clown, right?

I've heard that there's at least 140 episodes. are there more than that ?

- Mimmi

Yeah, it was Buggy the clown. And in the case of the lecture you are welcome^_^. In the case of the number of episodes, I am not sure though I think that number is right but as I said, none too sure sorry. I also hear there is supposed to be a game based on One Piece for either the PS2 or PS1, I don't remember for sure though. I also know there is at least one, one piece movie. I think I'd be very glad for a US version of the game and the movie:D

Mimmsicle

10-28-2003, 12:36 PM

yeah, there's a game for the ps1, though since it can be played just as easily on ps2 I guess one does not need to put it down to the one console :)
I've seen that there's a movie, but have no clue what it's about. time will make us wiser, I suppose.

- Mimmi

EDIT: I saw the episode after my recent favourite (Peru and the explosion) and he never died !!! but then, who does in this anime? *lol*

DarkLordDragon

10-28-2003, 10:50 PM

As for One Piece, what should I say!! Well it's one of the current favorite anime for me... I really enjoyed watching this great show, yeah it's very long but I don't think it's just like the DBZ, I mean you will almost gonna like every single episode of One Piece as I did, maybe few eps I didn't like but most of the eps were amazing, you must see this anime, it's really very amazing, there are alot of funny and cool characters... I liked Zoro, Sanji the most, even Luffy is a cool character I also liked Mihawk and even Shanks... There are just too many characters... Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Sad Drama, musics, fights...etc you will find it here in this anime... well maybe that's only my simple opinion but I do for sure know that there are alot of people who agree with me

silvercloud

11-02-2003, 04:17 PM

One Piece Rocks! It is one of the best anime/manga I've ever seen. By the way, does anybody know if Chopa joins the crew? (the movie I have stopped right before they asked him)

OtakuSennen

11-02-2003, 04:46 PM

Ah, yes. One Piece, currently the most popular shounen manga in Japan. I find this series pretty enjoyable, though it isn't quite my favorite Shonen Jump title ever (That space is held by Naruto). I haven't downloaded any of the anime episodes, because my morals kick in every time I try and download a 28-minute movie. Thus I am left with the manga, which is pretty nice.

The plot is original (I don't think I've ever read a pirate manga before) and the animation is nice and crisp, with everything being either black or white. No grays in there except for in flashbacks. That sort of gives it an "old-school" manga feel, from a time before there were computers that you could use to add shades of gray to pages of comics. In that way, it somewhat reminds me of Dragonball manga..

Overall, I find the series a little too light-hearted for my taste. That's not to say it doesn't have its dark moments, though. The character design is a little too cheery and vibrant for my taste. Their eyes are pretty wide and cartoony, for the most part, which is not exactly my favorite style ever. Think more Yoshiyuki Sadomoto for me.

But yeah, this is a really awesome series, and it is one of the first sections of SJ I read when I get a new issue in the mail.

Mimmi originally wrote:
I've heard that there's at least 140 episodes. are there more than that ?

Yeah, this is one of those anime series that is adapted from a long running and popular manga, meaning that a new episode comes out every week and there are no off-seasons. By now, there are probably at least 170 episodes or so. At least, that's my rough estimate.

silvercloud originally wrote:
One Piece Rocks! It is one of the best anime/manga I've ever seen. By the way, does anybody know if Chopa joins the crew? (the movie I have stopped right before they asked him)

Yes, as a matter of fact, Chopper (I prefer spelling it that way) joins the crew and becomes the mascot for Luffy's crew, as well as a good deal of One Piece's merchandise.

Mimmsicle

11-03-2003, 05:50 AM

Yeah, this is one of those anime series that is adapted from a long running and popular manga, meaning that a new episode comes out every week and there are no off-seasons. By now, there are probably at least 170 episodes or so. At least, that's my rough estimate.
:drunk: yikes. thanks for the answer.

by the way, I've been looking around for One Piece sites, but since I can't browse any search engines (dunno why) I can't find any. so I'd be grateful if someone could give me directions :)

the darkest it's got so far (haven't seen them all) is when they're in Alabasta. I seriously thought it'd never work out for them. but it was nice to see things as they are sometimes: impossible, heartwrenching and darker than average.

I like the style in which it's drawn, but then I haven't read the manga.
it's just nice to see stuff that's away from cute/clean cut, fluffy and normal.

- Mimmi

Kenshin_Himura_

11-03-2003, 11:17 PM

I did a little searching on http://www.animewebturnpike.com/ and I came up with something I think looks good enough, I havn't really taken a in-depth look at it but, try this

http://arlongpark.osgurus.com/

You may also want to look up one piece on the anime web turnpike's Web-page listing, searching makes it easy, but if you can't do it, just go under anime/manga series and pick the one that has an 0 (for One Piece) simple enough. I hope this helps^_^

otakunater

03-09-2004, 10:00 PM

I just downloaded the first 10 epesodes of it and now I'm obsessed, the characters so far are great :D so far I've met luffy, zoro, navigater girl, and liar boy on episode 10, sorry bad with names. any1 have an opinion on it?

I merged your thread with our official One Piece topic. Welcome to OtakuBoards, and happy posting. ^_^

~Dagger~

Dagger

06-08-2004, 01:17 PM

According to Galaxy Anime, Al Kahn, CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, has confirmed the acquisition to translation and distribution rights to the One Piece anime series at the presently ongoing Licensing Show in New York City.

Well, it seems that 4Kids has licensed this show. Let me simply say that all of you One Piece fans have my sincere condolences... just take comfort in the fact that it wasn't picked up by Nelvana. :/ Hopefully FUNimation will obtain the rights to produce an uncensored bilingual release, as they plan to do with other 4Kids series like Yu-Gi-Oh and Shaman King.

~Dagger~

Monkey_Orange

06-09-2004, 02:19 AM

Hopefully FUNimation will obtain the rights to produce an uncensored bilingual release, as they plan to do with other 4Kids series like Yu-Gi-Oh and Shaman King.

~Dagger~

Eww. I had a feeling it was gonna happen sooner or later *sighs* Yes. I really do hope that there will be an uncensored or in my terms, de-kiddyfied, version released. You know, Sanji is a chainsmoker, right? Are they gonna have him smoke a toothpick? (~~) One wonders.

Sapphire Spy

06-12-2004, 06:46 PM

I'm also a big One Piece fan. My favorite character was Captain Kuro....

I'm also hoping that there will be un-edited DVDs available.

Also, besides Sanji's smoking habits what about the character Smoker? I'd like to see how they get around that....

I've also been watching the One Piece movies...although they are not stories from the original manga (and therefore some people don't consider them canon), I find them to be very enjoyable. Movie 2 was especially good I thought, and the extra feature (Jango's Dance Carnival) was hilarious.

Sir Crocodile

06-13-2004, 06:05 PM

One Piece is the greatest anime/manga ever, except for the filler episodes in the anime XP. Probaly the weirdest Devil Fruit power is a new one that's only in the manga right now. It's a fruit that allows the user to slow any object down by 30 seconds. My favorite character is Sanji. About 4Kids, here are my prediction of what they're gonna do about it.
-Edit all blood out of the fight scenes
-No swearing
-Digitally get rid of Sanji and Smoker's smoking habits
-Change some names
-Change it so Sanji isn't such a pervert
-Never use the word die
Those are just a few. It upsets me that 4Kids is doing this. I just hope someone makes some unedited DVDs or something.

Billy Shears

07-07-2004, 08:07 PM

Ive read 3 or 4 volumes of One Piece, and I have liked it. Its pretty original, with a dude that can expand himself like rubber, and Captain Kuro. Ah, he is SO FREAKIN' COOL! :D

natetron46

07-08-2004, 10:10 AM

Candle Jack

07-09-2004, 01:24 AM

I love the Manga. It's my absolute favorite manga in SHonen Jump.

By the way, Im a noob, pitty me.

Sephiroth

07-11-2004, 07:44 AM

ive only read one volume on this but it is one of my favorites so far. i like zoro the most, but the chef guy is funny too, sanji right? he gets into some funny stuff. i dont like this 4kids thing either. it takes away the soul of it. if they are going to edit it down they are going to take out alot of the best stuff.

How would you even know anything about Sanji if you've only read Volume 1?

I'm currently on Volume 34 of the Manga and I'm still loving this series, it's just too awesome!

Chibi Tifa

07-16-2004, 03:43 PM

Their finally going to show the anime this fall, only problem is it's going to be on the foxbox and 4kids is doing the dubbing (4Kids... the definition of evil), which could mean another poorly dubbed anime. I saw the opening and they made their own theme song for it that isn't so bad (it sounds like the shaman king opening). I think we all saw this coming, they replaced Sanji's cigarette with a lollipop (yep.. theres ol' Sanji, lighting his lollipop). I wonder how their going to cover up the guns in the part with the navy. Theirs alot of drinking in the series too so, just like they did in Digimon, their probably going to magically change beer to soda. Funimation would definitly do a better job on it. Lets just hope they release uncut DVDs. Who knows maybe it will turn out better than it looks.

Monkey_Orange

07-29-2004, 03:03 PM

I saw the opening and they made their own theme song for it that isn't so bad (it sounds like the shaman king opening).

0_o The opening song is the same as the original opening. The only differences are that it's sung in English and contain some edited scenes ^^;; Over all, not bad. I've had THAT song stuck in my head for the past 2 days now ^^;; We Are!

Theirs alot of drinking in the series too so, just like they did in Digimon, their probably going to magically change beer to soda. Funimation would definitly do a better job on it. Lets just hope they release uncut DVDs.

Beer = soda. THAT's what happened to Rave Master [among other things] =_= With the release of Yugioh and Shaman King Uncut, I am comfident that One Piece will be released uncut too...eventually ^^;; Though, I AM curious to see the TV version--and yes, I'll most likely be horrified like I was with Rave Master. *sniffle* It's just too sad =_=

MangoPenguin

08-26-2004, 10:09 AM

Oh, my beloved One Piece...

A friend of mine got me into the manga last November; I read two issues of the Americanized version and decided I had to have more. My very basic knowledge of Japanese wouldn't get me very far with the original manga, but subtitles--even in their Hong Kong not-so-perfect glory--were like a lifesaver. There are 34 volumes of the manga (about 330-some-odd chapters) and nearing 200 anime episodes. I'm beginning to make my dent in that fine amount.

The animation is a bit 'happy', but somehow it all manages to fit in; the battle scenes are generally spectacular, if not a little drawn out. Each of the characters has his or her own unique 'something', something that makes them different and, in most cases, quite likeable. Even the villains are hard to say goodbye to.

Personally, my favorite characters are in the 'Syrup Village' story arc--Usopp, Kaya, and Meri the sheepman-butler, in that order. I really love Usopp. I also have great love for Chopper (and own quite the amount of Chopper plushies, keychains, and clothing, thanks to penpals, eBay, and a con-going boyfriend). In fact I'm wearing my Chopper t-shirt as I type. :D

I'm resisting the urge to talk about the new manga chapters in Japan, because they're such big spoilers, I'd hate for someone to read anything I said by accident and be doomed with that knowledge forever.

But I digress. 4kids has my dear One Piece in its cold clammy clutches, and I'm afraid of what's going to come of it. Sanji already has a lollipop. Apparenly, Zoro's name is going to be 'Ronald Zoro', although I haven't confirmed that and it could just be a rumor. And suddenly, loving One Piece isn't going to be out-of-the-ordinary anymore. Suddenly, I must share my fandom with small children on Saturday mornings.

But I'm not going to give up on it--I still know what One Piece is like untouched, left to be its normal, bloody, beer-drinking, chain-smoking, homosexual character-sporting, piratey, gun-using, Japanese-named self. I'll keep buying my subtitled goodness, and I'll keep up the hope that the Americanization of One Piece will be a short-lived one.

We are on the cruise. :)

Aburame Shino

08-28-2004, 09:34 PM

One Piece is the story of Monkey D. Luffy (yes that is his real name), a young adventurous boy who dreams of becoming the Pirate King, by finding the legendary treasure "One Piece". Inspired by his childhood role model, "Red Haired" Shanks, Luffy sets out on his journey to become the pirate king. He gathers a crew together and heads to the Grand Line, the place where One Piece is held. If he obtains this treasure, he'll become the king of pirates.

Although some might say this Anime advertises more to young kids, it is not. It is avery addictive and adventurous Anime. The characters are done beautifully and the way all the islands and places are drawn is fantastic.

One Piece is written and drawn by Eiichiro Oda. One Piece is currently the most popular manga/anime in Japan right now, and we can all see why. Its story is really interesting and addicting, and each character is developed well. One Piece currenly spans 31 volumes of manga and 304 chapters. The One Piece anime has shown 175 episode so far and continues strong. Right now, the English version of the manga is being distributed in Shonen Jump, so go check it out.

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So What do you guys think! :flaming:

Godelsensei

08-28-2004, 11:20 PM

I love the entire concept of One Piece. The whymsical animation and fight scenes, along with the entire notion of pirates make for a great series that lacks the seriousness that would have ruined the whole damn thing. xP

I've only read a few chapteres of the manga, but I adore this series, and am considering bying a few pirated DVDs. It's a bit long, though, to start now. Poo.

Would some one PM me with a location for downloading the manga? Please?

moogle

08-29-2004, 05:56 AM

*Points to the Luffy avi* Aww yeeah~!!
I LOUVE One Piece. Everything about it just so awsome!! I wish 4Kids would just choke on a peanut and die. I'm currently buying up as many One Piece Honk Kong subbed box sets as I can.

I haven't seen any of the commercials for the FoxBox version of it yet, but I'm dreading it. I just know that when I see it, I'm gonna cry, but I just have to see how bad it is! Anyway, I don't know how they're going to edit out all the "bad" stuff. There's so much smoking, drinking, and violence... I just don't see it happening unless they just cut out whole chunks of it.

Anywho... *Points at the button* Click it! If you really care about One Piece, you should sign the petition, don't you think? I don't know if it'll make any difference, but it's worth a try, no?

...*Holds up a Zoro flag* ZORO LOVE!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/tsunade-sama/sop.jpg (http://www.petitiononline.com/60mu60mu/petition.html)

The Pro

08-29-2004, 01:59 PM

I found a load of One Piece eps on Lime Wire, but there all downlaoding from a Modem, so it will tkae forever. Not worth it. Ill find somwhere else.

But i read the manga, and im just after the Black Cat pirats, were they go to the Floating Resturant! and that dude kicks the crap out of that navy guy. Looks wicked awsom. I didint even know they had a show out, ill look for it!

Please don't swear, heh. These are all-audience forums. -Solo

LittleCherryZoo

04-23-2005, 11:16 PM

OH.MY.GOSH.

I couldn't even watch the whole episode, it was way too painful. How can 4Kids do such a thing? They took a great manga and killed it over and over and over again. What did we ever do to 4Kids?

What do you guys think of it?

Dagger

04-24-2005, 01:49 PM

Cap'n

04-25-2005, 03:01 AM

According to a recent interview (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/columns/sunday.php?id=35) with the CEO of 4Kids, the company "[expects] every series we license to be released in its original form." Apparently this includes One Piece, although it seems that an uncut version of the show is still pretty far off.

Keep hope alive! :animesmil

~Dagger~

HURRAY!!! I was really hoping they'd at least make an uncut one *phwew*
A while back I got some DVDs of the anime but the subtitles where so dodgy I couldn't sit down and actually watch it all...SO that means I still have hope in these so called uncut DVDs.

Monkey_Orange

04-25-2005, 09:54 PM

I thought that there may be some hope in a better version when I watched the premiere of 1P on Cartoon Network -- sadly, it was still as horrid as when it first debuted on FoxBox :animeangr

Whatever.

I took a peek at the article that Dagger posted [the inteview w/ the 4Kids CEO]. An uncut version, eh? Sounds good. 1P is truly too good to remain in that dubbed, and edited state.

I noticed something funny when I watched the second episode Saturday night. The second episode is pretty much about how Luffy met Zoro at the prison. In the original version, a little girl approached Zoro with some yummy riceballs. In the edited version from Saturday, the little girl approached Zoro with...cookies, and not riceballs. Well...needless to say, I had to chuckle a bit to myself.

I think that one of the things that I really miss the most from this edited/dubbed 1P version is the original score/music. The orchestral and nautical music is totally replaced by kiddish, boingy, bouncy background music. THAT's enough to make me cringe, honestly.

Okay. No more complaints. Some is better than none, I guess.

*runs off to watch her reserve original 1P*

Ben Holiday

07-27-2005, 05:13 PM

I was going to say how much I enjoyed the show even if it was a bit kiddified but after reading the posts here I now know why it is that way. :animedepr Now I'm sad to know out there somewhere is a whole portion of the show and side of the characters I've missed out on I can't wait to rewatch up to the current point and see how the show differs in it's true form.

Noside

07-28-2005, 07:06 AM

What happened to one piece is most unfortunate, I was so hoping the unedited version would be on CN. After giving up on waiting for the unedited version to appear. I watched every episode up to date unedited recently and I gotta say the...*Remembers what Dagger said about editing and censorship not being the same thing*...censorship to One Piece totally killed any chance of having american fans. I understand the cigarette to lolly pop thing, no killing, and no swearing, but I couldn't believe the lack of blood and the toy guns. I nearly lost it when I saw the Zoro and Mihawk fight, they completely destroyed it. The american viewer has no idea Mihawk has his blade an inch away from Zoro's heart and that he's so serious about winning he's willing to walk forward and die, without the visual aid the viewer does not get the full value of this great scene. Atleast they kept in Zeff's underwater sacrifice, had they changed that I would have totally lost all faith in the Americanized version.

I do think the dubbing's pretty good though. The joke about the box guy having a heart of gold was a good idea since the Box Son joke wouldn't be very effective in the states. I do think all of the voices match too, minus Sanji, Mihawk, and Pearl. Sanji wasn't serious enough, Mihawk wasn't serious enough, and Pearl being a surfer dude just didn't sound right.

If One Piece somehow survives past Loguetown I'm curious how Nami's Mom and Smoker are handled.

Another scatter brained post brought to you by,
Insomnia.

Dr. Mario

07-28-2005, 12:31 PM

If One Piece somehow survives past Loguetown I'm curious how Nami's Mom and Smoker are handled.

Indeed thats a tough one...

Monkey_Orange

07-28-2005, 10:19 PM

If One Piece somehow survives past Loguetown I'm curious how Nami's Mom and Smoker are handled..

I only watch random TV One Piece episodes every now and then -- so I'm not exactly sure where the current story is now. BUT, my bro told me that he also caught a random episode a few weeks ago in which Smoker [who we all know is a massive chain-cigar-smoker] had smoke RANDOMLY coming from his mouth. Yes, the cigar was edited OUT. So then, if smoke just randomly comes from his mouth, then is he a machine or does he just have bad breath? :animesigh Pitiful... Everything has been totally "KIDDI-fied"

Noside

07-30-2005, 05:20 AM

wow that's really bad.

After watching more of the Baratie arc my anger with 4kids has grown, they turned Krieg's spike bullets into suction cups and when Luffy Punches Krieg's spiked cape they editted so that it looks like luffy hit between the spikes. The fact he went through the spikes in the original edit show'd how determined Luffy was, with it edited out now he doesn't look as tough.

Watching these 4Kids censored episodes is Masochism for a One Piece Fan.

NarutoFan354

07-31-2005, 11:11 PM

firemac

08-23-2005, 01:46 AM

It's an awesome anime. It rivals my love for Naruto. (if you think One Piece is crap, then you might not have seen it fansubbed, 4kids messed up One Piece pretty bad)

So who's seen it? I'm up to episode 158 right now.

Twilight_Kioku

08-23-2005, 02:02 AM

ugh.....sounds like another DBZ to me. seen part of one episode, and the animation reminded me of DB waaay too much. that, and they all acted like idiots. theres a limit to how much idioticy(spelling, i dunno) i can take, lol.

firemac

08-23-2005, 02:14 AM

It's very far from DB. Yeah they act like idiots, but that's the comedy portion of it. Luffy is dumb, but is very smart when it comes to emotions.Zoro is a hardheaded person, smarter on the field with this three swords. Usopp is smart, but goofs off half of the time. Nami is definately smart and is there to keep the others in shape. Sanji is the cook. He's also hardheaded you can say. Chopper is the innocent reindeer. Still learning the world.

it's very good. I love it.

Sage Kaley

08-23-2005, 02:47 AM

I have to say, as much as I love the manga the anime bothers me to no end. I can't watch it ever since I heard Sanji's voice. (weeps) Ah but the voices, while mostly bad, aren't my only complaint. Somehow I feel the fun and light feeling that the manga has was somehow lost to the anime. Perhaps this is only a dub problem, I wouldn't know.

I haven't seen it subbed, I'm basing this all on the dub and it's bad, to me.

firemac

08-23-2005, 03:35 AM

Yeah the dub edited it horribly, they cut episodes out and replaced the music, and gave it poor voice overs, and so on and so on.

I'm not sure if it's ok to post fansub links, so maybe I can tell you through private messages on how you can get a hold of the original version, subbed.

Orphen

08-23-2005, 03:39 AM

I love the One Piece on toonami. The fact that it's butchered doesn't bother me. I still find the show very entertaining.

Recently I've been picking up the manga. So far I have the first three volumes but have only read the first. (I've been distracted with the Fruits Basket manga)

Shanks is the greatest character in the series. I love him. :animesmil

firemac

08-23-2005, 03:53 AM

Wow, I'm surprised I found someone who likes the dub. O_o Well you should be bothered, because even if you can stand the horrible voices and changed music, you shouldn't be able to stand how they are no skipping episodes and taking out chunks out of other episodes and merging them to pose them off as one episode so 4kids can avoid editing harder to edit material.

Zutto

08-23-2005, 04:17 AM

firemac, i so feel you on that issue about the dubbing! i mean, dubs are worse then subc to me, i mean yeah the voices for the english anime sucks, but it's nothing when you see how edited it is compared to the manga. i hated how they turned Sanji's cigarette into a candy, but it's funny when you can see a trail of smoke left behind from it XD i wanna watch the Japanese version so much! so far, i've seen the first 3 movies, and the first season on 4kids, and i'm looking forward to the original. i really do like One Piece and my favorite character is Sanji followed by Shanks ^,~

lumpy3922

08-23-2005, 11:18 AM

I haven't read the manga and I've only seen the dub. I've only seen what's on toonami. Yeah so what it's not the best thing out there. But I like it, it's funny. So what if the names are messed up. And the voice overs such. It doesn't bother me. I think it's funny and cute. Sure it's messed up, thiers really no getting passed that but still. If you like it watch it. If you don't like it don't watch it.

firemac

08-23-2005, 05:31 PM

That's it, you guys are One Piece deprived, I'm going to pm you all where to get the fansubs. =D

Zutto

08-23-2005, 08:52 PM

hahaha, so that's what your plan was! it was a good one ^,~

Ikillion

08-24-2005, 12:29 AM

Yeah but about all of the one piece anime....well i certantly dont mean to be rude or anything...but isnt there a rather lot of them?...I mean coming from episode 1 of course? due to the fact that i do have them all and such...

Zutto

08-24-2005, 01:09 AM

well, i don't take what you're saying as rude. there are a lot of episodes of course, but that makes the series all the better as you keep watching it ^^

WoWLeroyJenkins

08-24-2005, 02:01 AM

I am lucky american boy with Shonen Jump graphic novels of One Piece, lol. I think shonen jump has saved my life from thinking america will never get the mangas right. I just widh we had weekly Shonens like in Japan, its so crazy. I happened to see an episode of One Piece on toonami a week ago or so, and I found the voices really bad...like way bad.

Ikillion

08-24-2005, 02:04 AM

No no i didnt mean it to...ugh i givp up i guess that my day hasnt been as good as it could be and i just didnt want to make it worse, but anywho...GO ONE PIECE! find that treasue. defeat those pirates....

firemac

08-24-2005, 11:00 PM

Shonen Jump is ok. They don't translate things as they should though. They like to alter certain dialogue from what it should be and some term translations are wrong. The Going Merry is not supposed to be the "Merry Go" O_o.

Btw, I couldn't find the previous One Piece thread, so I sorry about that, and that person got like all the names wrong. O_o Ruffy = Luffy, Lysopp = Usopp, and Zorro = Zoro. Must be reading a weird translation of the stuff.

Kuroshin13

08-25-2005, 09:07 PM

I only saw what was on toonami...But I enjoy watching it. It's kinda cute. Man, I wish I could see it "de-kiddified" as somebody put it earlier...But anyway, I'd bet there'd be alot less episodes if the boss battles didn't take 4 to 6 episodes. :animeswea

I have to say though, that as characters themselves, Nami, Sanji, and Zorlo(sp?) are my favorites. Luffy and whats-his-name annoy me sometimes...mainly the lier.

Noside

08-30-2005, 02:42 PM

I've stressed it before and I'll stress it again. The censored version sucks in comparison to the uncensored version,but it's still good. The main crew's voices are good minus Sanji's, to me.

The violence only gets higher as the anime goes on, more people die and things get a lot bloodier. For the time being One Piece is editable,but once they get around episode 80 things are gonna be a lot tougher to censor for 4kids. I'm sure only 5% of the people who are watching the 4kids version have seen or read the original and that's just sad.

Another Shakey post brought to you by...Insomnia

Shadow Blade

08-30-2005, 07:00 PM

About 4Kids, here are my prediction of what they're gonna do about it.
-Edit all blood out of the fight scenes
-No swearing
-Digitally get rid of Sanji and Smoker's smoking habits
-Change some names
-Change it so Sanji isn't such a pervert
-Never use the word die
Those are just a few. It upsets me that 4Kids is doing this. I just hope someone makes some unedited DVDs or something.

As much as I enjoy the manga/anime "One Piece" I agree with Sir Crocodile that as soon as the new hit anime show hits 4Kids, they are definately going to have censored out all graphic fighting scenes, redit the language, and make into a total rated G scene. Which is going to prove a huge disappointment, especially since it was the graphic battles and unqiue names that had drawn me toward it.

firemac

08-31-2005, 07:41 PM

Noside

09-02-2005, 05:35 AM

After watching the Bellemere Episodes I nearly lost my taste for the American dubbing. It's Kuina all over again. It's obvious what happens to Kuina and Bellemere isn;t what really happened. If it did happen the way 4kids has editted it to be, Kuina and Bellemere would be seen again in the anime at some point. Changing what happened to those two opens up plot holes and that bugs me. The fight with Arlong's half as good as it was uncensored,but it's still kinda good,heh.

The more I see this version the more I wonder. Like Choppa and the doctor, the Doctor blows himself up, no way gonna keep that or the poison in.

I swear if they ruin Loguetown I'm done with this version. Loguetown is what made me think this Anime is up with the best of them.

Ben Holiday

09-04-2005, 05:42 AM

If the price ever drops a bit I'll pick up the import dvd's but for now $150 to $200 is out of my league but someday I shall see the show the way it was meant to be. Tonight was the first episode of Roguetown at least that's what it sounded like to me when they said it all in all not bad I liked how he went into a bar and shared a glass of milk with the owner they could have at least gone with juice or something like most do, Lol. :animestun

Tatsubei Yagyu

09-04-2005, 07:37 AM

"Ahoy matey, after a long haul of treasure-stealing, I love to drink milk." :animeswea

The milk drinking is just weird to me... I remember in Chapter 1 when Shanks laughed at Luffy for drinking milk...

And Sanji's Lollipop, I wish they just got rid of it completely, but I guess there were times when Sanji postitioned it in his hand that would look weird if there were nothing in it... But damn! The way he holds it...annoys me so... :animeangr

Kuroshin13

09-04-2005, 11:33 AM

I acually find Saji's lollypop funny. Expecially knowing that it's suposed to be a cigarette. Sometimes the way he holds it, you could sort of just tell. Well, at least to me. In the episode before Rougetown...what was it called? The one where Loofy defeats Oorlong and finally gets a wanted poster. (At least I think its the episode) The way Sanji held the lollypop while pointing at one point, it looked like he was flicking ashes off of it. :animeswea Well, I found it amusing...

OtakaMoon

09-04-2005, 01:20 PM

That was kinda funny when I was that yesterday.. I was wondering to myself "wth is he doing to his sucker?" but so far that was a funny episode.

Ikillion

09-05-2005, 06:01 AM

For some odd reason that episode just happened to tickle me so. I guess its the part of me that knows later on if they even get that one area where sanji's cigarette saved him from certain death i think it was the frozen island or whatever what are they going to change when all he has with him is a stupid lolipop I ask you?

Kuroshin13

09-05-2005, 09:33 AM

oh my...That IS a question. I can't wait to find out.

Tatsubei Yagyu

09-27-2005, 07:51 PM

I never saw that one, but I bet they're gonna pull some uber crap like:

Sanji: Whew, good thing I kept this loolipop warm in my mouth for so long...

I'm going to cry... :animecry:

Ikillion

09-28-2005, 01:04 AM

I remember the other day wile I was watching waiting for Adult Swim to come on and One Piece was on so I decided to watch it. I found it intresting on how if you look at it, you dont really have to look hard at it either. But you can still tell that Sanji's Lollipop was a Cigarette.

How you may ask? Its simple really. The end of his lollipop is still looks like the burning end of a cigarette. Oh boy, either someone slacked off or they though people would'nt knotice it. Apparently they though wrong. :wigout:

Kid_Notorious7447

09-28-2005, 11:14 PM

yes 4kids has a way to ruin all animes in some way let us rejoice that they did not get their hands on Naruto and do with it the horrendious things they have done to:

Yugioh
One Piece
Shaman King
Tokyo Mew Mew or as they wanted to call it Hollywood Mew Mew

Remind me If I have forgotten one cause in my case I just want to forget.

Noside

10-15-2005, 03:15 AM

Ack! They cut out little buggy's big adventure and the whale of the grandline. I can't believe they cut out those great parts to the anime. I've heard rumors that 4Kids wants to edit out Skypia for obvious reasons. After seeing them edit out the Whale, I can see how it's possible to edit out Skypia. Once again 4Kids has cut in me a deep wound. Anyone watching the American version is only getting 50-60% of what makes One Piece so great.

I dislike ranting,but 4kids makes me do it a lot. :animedepr

Tatsubei Yagyu

10-16-2005, 01:01 PM

ctrlaltdelete

10-16-2005, 01:59 PM

Er...first of all hi...it's my first post... :animestun
I watch the German dubbed one as well...I watch it on RTL II I think...I don't understand a word they're saying :p....but still it's a nice anime....and is that a lollipop Sanji's holding!?! If you hadn't told me I'd think it's a cigarette...I mean doesn't smoke come out of it?

wayofthreversed

10-17-2005, 11:36 AM

In the manga, and I can only assume the original anime, it is a cigarette but in the America anime version it is a lollypop so that all of you American youngsters don’t all start to smoke to be like Sanji. I have one other question does anyone know how many episodes the anime has and when will we get any of the One Piece movies?

DarkDragon

10-17-2005, 12:09 PM

Hello. I first saw One Piece in the Shonen Jump
magazine, also. I liked it even I started reading
it on Chapter 20, something like that. Then I
figured out it was starting on 4Kids so I decided
to watch it. I really enjoyed it. I think my favorite
character is Sanji, and I can tell sometimes in the
show that his lollipop looks a little like a cig. Mabe
it's just me though. :animeswea

wayofthreversed

10-17-2005, 12:16 PM

Noside

10-20-2005, 05:38 AM

Here's a direct repost of my thread, my way of merging things, I hope the gods don't hurt me.

"this video is a must see. It's one of the best Anime Music Videos I have seen in this short life O'mine.

The link:
http://manylemons.co.uk/Sail_On.shtml

The creator's intentions were to make a great video and to show how awesome the anime is to those who have only seen the Americanized version or haven't seen any of it at all. There are 3 minor spoilers to it that are established in the first 30 seconds. If ya don't notice em, that's a good thing."

Enjoy One Piece people.

yamisfiregirl

10-20-2005, 10:43 PM

His name isn't Ruffy, it's Luffy, Monkey D. Luffy to be exact really. :animesigh

Ikillion

10-20-2005, 11:51 PM

His name isn't Ruffy, it's Luffy, Monkey D. Luffy to be exact really. :animesigh

Well its not hard to see where you can get ruffy from. In the anime I can easily hear Ruffy instead of Luffy. IF I didnt know that it was luffy I would have thought it was Ruffy also!

Tatsubei Yagyu

10-23-2005, 08:13 PM

Well, although I don't know much about the language yet (currently studying it), there was this whole thing about there not being a "L" letter, and "R" taking it's place. I can't really explain it, but I heard it on the forums somewhere. In japanese, it's "Ruffi," and here it's "Luffy." It's in Full Metal Alchemist, too. Instead of "Liza," it's "Riza." Hopefully someone who understands will come and explain.

Dagger

10-23-2005, 08:44 PM

In Japanese, there aren't distinct L or R sounds, but instead a sort of combination of the two (or, more accurately, a mixture of an L/R sound and a D sound). So you have らりるれろ instead of la li lu le lo or ra ri ru re ro.

Sounds like those are usually romanized with Rs (i.e. you see "arigatou" written all the time, whereas "aligatou" is virtually unheard of). But--especially when it comes to names--R is not necessarily the most appropriate letter to use. For example, in katakana, the name "Lisa" would probably be written as リーサー. Yet if someone just looked at the katakana and romanized it without thinking about it, he'd end up with "Risa," which is incorrect.

~Dagger~

wayofthreversed

10-24-2005, 01:21 PM

so is that why Kirara is spelt with R's when they sound like L's?

onigiri3

11-19-2005, 06:44 PM

My first discovery with manga and specifically anime was indeed One Piece. I swear I have an obsession disorder, because I pretty much breath, sleep and eat OP. I need to know what happened this Saturday's episode of OP can somebody help me out?!?!? I think I'll die if I don't find out. Also I'd like to leave this open for OP fans to chat about, what else, the King of the Pirates and crew

onigiri3

11-19-2005, 08:05 PM

Now if you read my post, it says new member under my username. GRRR! It's like a giant "Hi! I'm a Loser Who Doesn't Know Anything" sticker stapled to my forehead. (yes sticker stapled) But know this I am overboard obsessed with OP and I religiously read Shonen Jump and own all of the OP novels. This is my absolute fav subject! Um, honestly I think that Sanji uses the sucker like a cigarette. (ie the way he holds it) So, .... DELICIOUS. I love Zoro!

zoshu

02-07-2006, 12:43 AM

Actually, it's supposed to be a cigarette XDD

I adore One Piece! My favourite characters would have to be Sanji and Zoro :catgirl: I loooove them! XDD I have some strage hatred for Nami, though :animeswea

Kenshin DX

02-07-2006, 01:17 AM

Yes this L and R thing is in Hellsing. In the anime its Arucard instead of Alucard which he is refred to in the manga.

r2vq

02-07-2006, 11:16 AM

Actually, it's Alucard because Alucard is Dracula backwards.
But that's off topic. Remember that this is the One Piece thread, even if there were posts before that were off topic, try to stay on topic. (If you like you could always create a new thread about Japanese Ls and Rs but even that conversation died down a few months ago.)

-Arvi

EVA Unit 100

02-07-2006, 03:17 PM

After having seen the entire first official "season" (episodes 1-53) subbed this is becoming one of my favorites very quickly. I know a lot of fans of the show were bored with it until the Arlong arc. I disagree with these people. The characters are so damn lovable and hilarious that they definately bring a much needed spark of excitement to the classic Dragonball-esque action-adventure formula. I was hooked by episode 4. However, I do have to say that the plotlines get increasingly better each story arc, as new characters get introduced, preexisting characters get more developed, and the gags and fights get crazier and crazier. The Lougetown arc, with it's various stand-alone stories and smaller subplots that have killed a show such as Inu-Yasha, is truely a statement about how the characters and the world of One Piece are so enjoyable that they don't need a big epic storyline to carry them (of course when One Piece does do big storylines it's still totally awesome). I seriously hope that sometime in the next 10 years an uncut dub or at least a less-editted dub of this show comes out because the 4Kids hackjob does the series no justice. When the brilliant satirical short subject "One Piece of Crap" looks unusually friendly to the dub in comparison to what's really been going on with the show's butchering, it's not a good sign.

Syrius

02-07-2006, 04:05 PM

My favorite characters are Zoro, and Sangi.

Syrius, please expand on your posts. Having no fodder for conversation creates spammy posts, and if you're not looking for conversation, you're probably in the wrong place. -Arvi

Sanjiscool

02-07-2006, 04:21 PM

Don't ask me why, but I'm anticipating the Alabasta Disasta this Saturday on Toonami. Time to see how bad the Arabasta arc is going to get butchered.

Joeyisthecooles

02-09-2006, 08:19 PM

One Piece Rocks! It is one of the best anime/manga I've ever seen. By the way, does anybody know if Chopa joins the crew? (the movie I have stopped right before they asked him)

Yes chopa does join the group and my favorite character is luffy. who is yours?

Joeyisthecooles, welcome to Otakuboards.
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Dagger

02-20-2006, 12:11 PM

I was sort of planning to check out the first few episodes just so I could say, yeah, I had seen more than a snippet or two of it... but I'm feeling myself getting sucked in. Mainly because I love Luffy's personality. I don't really have anything specific to bring up at the moment, since I'm not that far into the show, but I'll probably revisit this thread sometime in the future.

~Dagger~

Tatsubei Yagyu

02-21-2006, 08:18 PM

I was sort of planning to check out the first few episodes just so I could say, yeah, I had seen more than a snippet or two of it... but I'm feeling myself getting sucked in. Mainly because I love Luffy's personality.

Yeah...Luffy is in the classification of one of my favorite character types: the kind that would do anything for his friends and loved ones. He's also really freakin' stubborn, and will do what ever it takes to right the wrong.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4072/onepiece26kg.gif

Plus, he has the coolest expression. :D

shibatku

02-21-2006, 09:11 PM

Yeah luffy is pretty awesome. I like Zolo though. He kicks major tail (wow). I mean who can use 3 swords effieciently. I mean really. Still though Luffy is better. If they went at it. I bet luffy would win. I talking like an all out brawl.

Kenshin DX

02-21-2006, 09:48 PM

^^^ Hopefully we will get an all out brawl and as big a Zolo fan as I am my moneys on Luffy.

The thing that discouraged me about One Piece was the length. It is 130 episodes and 40 manga. I also cant stand that little reindeer thing. His VA is worse than Luffys. Actual blood would have been a plus to.

No matter how many drawbacks the series has however I still find it addicting and enjoyable. With impressive fight scenes and a great cast of chacters(excluding reindeer thing) I can safely sat this anime/manga is one of my favorites.

Ikillion

02-22-2006, 12:24 AM

You know what I found out... Luffy is like 19. I know it sounds reasonable and all but for the longest time I though he was around 15 or something like that, So then alll of a sudden I find my self saying... OMFD >.> its wierd though but yeah. One piece is like one of those black hole series for me. You will watch one episode everything is fine and normal, then you need to see the next...and the next...then BAM. You have watched every one piece episode in existance. Thats what happens.

Unless however you get the dubbed version of One Piece thats on 4kids TV. If this much happens you have only one choice, rip out your eyes or kill youself...or something less drastic maybe?

Dagger

02-23-2006, 07:23 PM

Not to jump the gun, but could someone tell me which episode Sanji first appears in? It's just that I don't want to be on the lookout for it if he won't show up for a while, heh.

Now that I think about it, Luffy is kind of like an older and significantly crazier version of Hunter x Hunter's Gon. Although Luffy's insane streak is noticeable from the beginning of One Piece, while Gon's takes much longer to become fully apparent...

I've learned not to expect much from the female characters in this type of series, but so far, Nami seems fairly cool.

~Dagger~

EVA Unit 100

02-23-2006, 10:52 PM

Not to jump the gun, but could someone tell me which episode Sanji first appears in? It's just that I don't want to be on the lookout for it if he won't show up for a while, heh.

I've learned not to expect much from the female characters in this type of series, but so far, Nami seems fairly cool.

~Dagger~

Sanji first appears in I think either episode 20 or episode 21.

If you like Nami now, wait until after the Aarlong Park arc is over. By then she's arguably the most interesting character in the entire series (unless you get severely annoyed at the fact that her breasts get bigger and her waist gets smaller over the course of the show, though I sure as hell know I'm not annoyed by it :devil: ).

Albert Flasher

02-24-2006, 12:12 AM

*sigh*

A Guide to 4Kids Dubbing with Ziggy Stardust!

First: replace all the orchestral music with rap and hip-hip.
Second: choose the most inappropriate voices for each character
Third: drastically gut vital plot points and character traits
Finally: take all these elements and dress them up in the intrests of being 'kid friendly', thus destroying everything that made the show worth-while in the first place.

Seriously, I cannot stand the dubbed version... I watched the first episode, and as soon as I saw the opening credits, I died a little inside. This is partcularily distressing because the original manga easily tops my favourites list. I have unfortunatly not managed to procure a copy of the Japanese version of the show, but I fear if I do I may become trapped in a situation where I spend my entire day waiting for an episode to download on my gimpy-*** internet connection.

In any case, Luffy and ZORO (ZORO DAMMIT!) are the two best characters, based on their sheer capacity for violence and even comedy at times. Sanji and Nami are pretty cool too, and I can't stand... that other guy who's name I can never remember... long noes... you get it, I can't stand him.

Oh, and where the hell did that Reigndeer-dude come from?

Ikillion

02-24-2006, 01:32 AM

*sigh*

A Guide to 4Kids Dubbing with Ziggy Stardust!

First: replace all the orchestral music with rap and hip-hip.
Second: choose the most inappropriate voices for each character
Third: drastically gut vital plot points and character traits
Finally: take all these elements and dress them up in the intrests of being 'kid friendly', thus destroying everything that made the show worth-while in the first place.

Inspiration maybe? (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=145)

Well On a side note is it just me, or when Dagger finally decided she was going to look into the anime that this thread has gotten more attention? Well the Colony must follow the Queen one would say.

The wierd thing that I find about the dub though is that while I do still find it poorly translated. The whole reason I even started to get into One Piece was because of watching the dubbed version of it. It got me intrested and so I looked on for some of the anime and manga then...Bam, I got sucked into this series faster than a black hole sucks up anything.

So that is just a warning to all of you who just wan't to touch on the series, tread lightly or your going to be so far into it, you won't know what hit you ^_~

Sayuri-sama

02-24-2006, 10:34 PM

i just wat to say i love one piece! at first i thought it was kinda crappy but once i got more into the manga and saw the show i actually kinda like it! nami is my favorite character!! they way she is always stealing stuff!:p

Ben Holiday

02-25-2006, 08:18 PM

For Sanji I think it was about episode 20 or 21 when he first appeared for the manga it was in one of the early to mid 40's chapters. And at the current arc in the manga Nami is quite cool having made her way through some really interesting situations the female characters seem to do well here Nami has quick thinking, cunning and intelligence on her side.

I stopped watching the anime after episode 60 or so mainly because I could not find anything after that so tracked down the manga and was hooked I plowed through to the current issue in a couple weeks. I eagerly await each new issue now the character development is coming along nice and I can't wait to see who the next crew member will be.

To the haters leave Toni Toni Chopper alone he may be weak but he's a doctor not one of the main fighters he proves his worth over time no matter how silly he seems.

Kizna Towryk

02-28-2006, 10:25 AM

I really like One Piece. It has great characters and a good storyline. I hope to see the original japanese episodes on my computer.

onigiri3

03-03-2006, 08:37 PM

KennethS

03-15-2006, 11:18 AM

Hmm... I concur. I am hoping to buy some of the sub DVD's on eBay. Especially the movies. I think the reason I enjoy it so much is because of its quirky personality, and total creativity. Yay for Oda! And bad animation companies like 4kids! I have been complaining about it since Al Kahn was born, and I wasn't even around then. Thats how bad it is.

Has any one seen past the current Cartoon Network episodes, Iv seen well past that, I seen the new crew members like Nico Robin and teh change that Uusope takes where he becomes the Sniper King

KennethS, I added spoiler tags to your post. Please be aware that if you're going to post important plot elements or twists that you should hide them with spoiler tags. This way, if somebody is reading your post, they can be as surprised as oyu were. For more info on spoiler tags click here. (http://otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=46199) If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or any of the other moderators. -Arvi

onigiri3

03-15-2006, 07:00 PM

Has any one seen past the current Cartoon Network episodes, Iv seen well past that, I seen the new crew members like Nico Robin and teh change that Uusope takes where he becomes the Sniper King

KennethS, I added spoiler tags to your post. Please be aware that if you're going to post important plot elements or twists that you should hide them with spoiler tags. This way, if somebody is reading your post, they can be as surprised as oyu were. For more info on spoiler tags click here. (http://otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=46199) If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or any of the other moderators. -Arvi

Nope. Haven't gotten that far yet, but I know what happens. I read the raw manga, which really helps. I can trust that a little more than the anime right now.

Shinjitsu

03-22-2006, 10:28 AM

I've found the Manga of One Piece to be more appealing, but I still enjoy watching the Anime. Lol, I love Luffy, Zoro & Sanji the best ^_^

demonboy

03-22-2006, 06:58 PM

Hmm... I concur. I am hoping to buy some of the sub DVD's on eBay. Especially the movies.
Ugh, please don't. Why would you spend money on something that's probably HK, or ripped off when you can easily get them for free on the internet? Seriously, Hong Kong DVDs suck. Chances are they are going to be episodes done by K-F or HK that have been slapped sloppily onto a DVD. Regardless, high quality *free* versions are available.

But on another hand, just noticing this little thread, I am wondering where people are in the series, and what their primary One Piece provider is. I'm mainly wondering out of just pure curiosity, but also I would like to know how many people must be saved from the wretched dub. Also, if someone could summarize the thread thusfar, that would be great. Thanks in advance.

AnimeHeroX

04-22-2006, 03:20 AM

That's one of the most off the wall anime's ive ever seen but it is awesome. i mean some of the bad guys and cursed fruit powers. are some of the oddest thing ive ever seen in anime cartoons. i often hope they would make an uncut dvd set to buy so i could see the show uncut. :rolleyes:i mean i saw the version that on cartoon network. and found out the the japaniese version is a lot more cooler you know with the blood and violence. but tell me what you all think. im pretty sure this post hasn't been put here yet cause when i posted one piece in the serch engine nothing about it came up so i think it's ok.
AnimeHeroX

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Ikillion

04-22-2006, 05:37 AM

the japaniese version is a lot more cooler you know with the blood and violence.

Wouldn't saying just that attribute how many people these days say that kids getting violent from watching/playing games and things that involve violence? -refrencing to the myspace hit list-

Yes but that aside as much as I wish, I must see this thread come alive or something. I feel like I am the only one who even has the guts to talk about something from one piece. Still think it can be one of the more well known anime's out there. Yet it seems loke nobody give one piece any love.

Andy

04-22-2006, 03:58 PM

I really like One Piece it is really funny and action packed. My favorite character would probably be Zolo he is cool because he is a master of three swords.

Tatsubei Yagyu

04-22-2006, 04:22 PM

Yes but that aside as much as I wish, I must see this thread come alive or something. I feel like I am the only one who even has the guts to talk about something from one piece. Still think it can be one of the more well known anime's out there. Yet it seems loke nobody give one piece any love.

Hey, I love One Piece. The only reason I don't post on this thread is because I'm not caught up with the anime or manga yet, so I'm really far behind (I'm not even that far into the Grand Line... :animedepr ).

But, just to start some sort of conversation, where did the 4Kids translation of Sanji's attacs come from? I was looking it up on Wikipedia, and the names seemed really random rather than the original ones which were based on where he was attacking... :mad:

Ikillion

04-22-2006, 05:12 PM

But, just to start some sort of conversation, where did the 4Kids translation of Sanji's attacs come from? I was looking it up on Wikipedia, and the names seemed really random rather than the original ones which were based on where he was attacking... :mad:

Yeah I never noticed that. Wierd, there is only one thing I think I can get connected with the two translations though. I think that when his neck shoot attack was translated and they used Trachea which I am pretty sure is somewhere in your neck. Besides that all of the other things are just flippy and wierd, odd.

Catch up...I have so many things that I must say...Or else I will eat a Devil fruit and go all crazy on you...don't think I wont.

Tatsubei Yagyu

04-22-2006, 06:34 PM

I know you would...;)

Now that you mention Devil Fruit, they never really said how many there are, right? Because I heard of numerous powers, and wondered that very thing...

And are the manga and anime closely related? Because there's no way I can catch up with the soon, but I'm reading the manga right now.

Lastly, I heard that they never explained Luffy's scar in the anime. Did they? :animestun

Ikillion

04-26-2006, 01:20 AM

Yeah thats what I though about the Devil Fruit as well. I remember back when my friend and I first started talking about it he said that there were about seven total. Now I see that... that is wrong by far. So far it seems though to be a very good Pirate you just must have a devil fruit with you, Even the king of Sky Peia or however you spell it was a devil fruit user, and the people though that his powers were that of a god!

And yes, from where I started in on the anime it is rather accurate to my knowledge. But beware, I have seen that the anime has had some major Filler arcs and we all know how dangerous thouse can be... but about his scar...I am pretty sure that it is explained in some of the first parts of the anime. Remember the first episode aired some time in 1999 so that can be why. I am only guessing though since 4kids TV had aired the episode of how he got his scar. So them must have done it origionally some time. I still think that the "god" of Sky peia had my favorite devil fruit power of all I mean its LIGHTING! among other things...read and find out young grasshopper. The thing is though that if I went up against Luffy with it I would get owned pretty bad.

Now I am off to watch episode 262.. good times...goood times..

wayofthreversed

04-27-2006, 09:26 PM

Kenshin DX

04-27-2006, 11:29 PM

One pice is a lot more then 130 episodes, it is still going in japan and I think it is up around 260 or something

Really more than 130? Thats an insane amount of episodes.

Ikillion

04-27-2006, 11:49 PM

One pice is a lot more then 130 episodes, it is still going in japan and I think it is up around 260 or something

Now I am off to watch episode 262.. good times...goood times..

Yep you got close enough, 262 just came out this week from the people I get my one piece from and was pretty cool.. Yet although I would have more sastifaction if there was a manga chapter this week..

I also cant stand that little reindeer thing

Oh you may say that now, but I must say that once you see him go into his Demonic like monster form and see just how much pain and destruction he can cause in that form..plus he looks pretty sickning as well. Yet that has only been in the manga..and the anime is yet to come.

wayofthreversed

04-30-2006, 10:37 PM

so i thought I would ask a question for people right now but what do you think is the best fight in one piece?

Monkey_Orange

05-22-2006, 04:47 PM

I am just finished watching episode 169. I must say that I was originally bored with the Skypeia Arc, but now it's finally getting interesting. I'm not totally current with the new episodes which are...180-something, or 260-something, so I'm not sure exactly about the developments thus far.

The new OP theme is wonderful -- Bon Voyage! I enjoyed watching clips of all the crews past and then seeing them all together in present time *^_^*

Yes, I love 1P.

I want to finish up the Skypeia Arc and move on. And this summer, I want to re-watch the Arlong Arc and the Drum Island Arc, which are the best...and saddest.

Good stuff.

Ikillion

05-22-2006, 05:02 PM

OMG! The one piece thread lives once again.

But if you think that the begining of the Skypiea arc is boring then I waitt no see what you think of how the Water 7 arc is going to be. The first half of it is actually nothing but talking, Angst, more talking and yeah boring. Yet the other half owns so hard.

Still I think that the final fight in the Skypiea between God Enaru ..I think thats what his name is and luffy. Still god Enaru has my favorite devil fruit power out of everyone so far.

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-13-2006, 04:29 AM

[Tatsu casts-"Life2!"]
[One Piece Thread gains "120 HP!"]

:animeswea

Yeah, well, I finally have the chance to watch One Piece, and I'm currently on Episode 109. I'm in a "Awwww..<3" mood from the end of the episode. This is actually the first one I watched subbed, so I now see where a lot of the dub-bashing comes from. Sanji's entrance at the beginning with the crocs totally put the dub voice to shame.

It's also strangely refreshing to see Sanji with a cigerette in his mouth, and not thinking in my head, "I know it's a cigerette! Who holds a freakin' lollipop like that!!?!" all the time.

My love for One Piece has been revived... :D

[Tatsu uses his Limit Break! "EDIT!"]

Now I'm on episode 114, and can someone remind me, what does "Nakama" mean?

Ikillion

07-13-2006, 08:50 PM

Omg...its the Wanpiece thread has come alive once again, it felt like there was a part of my life force missing..oh no wait, here it is.

For you though Tatsu, Nakama as I have heard it means lots of stuff. I hear it used in one piece as friend and partner. Yet I have heard it as teamate and something else like that but yeah.

As for me (If anyone cares) Right now I am on episode 271 in the world of one piece as well on chapter 419 in teh manga, yeah I know I am obsessed, but they all get such cool attacks..its almost impossible not to love it when you see it.

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-13-2006, 09:38 PM

I'm glad I was able to bring back some of your soul. I may need it later, though...<.<

I'm watching 118 right now and I have this to say about the fights that happened:

Chopper & Ussop's fight- I've always liked Ussop, and this the part where Ussop wields the "5-Ton Hammer" was priceless. I wanted to count to count how many times Chopper say "Wow..."but ehhh...I also didn't know that he keep his Brain Point (or Chibi) voice when he went into "Heavy" Point. A gun ate a Devil Fruit...

Sanji's Fight-Yay! Another Kung-Fu fight in One Piece!!! WooT! Anyway, I think Sanji might be my favorite...hmmm. Mr. 2 is great as well. I learned a long time ago in anime, the goofiest looking dude may be the deadliest, and this fight was proof of that. Sanji: "KAWAIIIIII!!!"

Tony Tony Chopper is cute. :heart:

I'm so far behind...

Ace

07-14-2006, 03:49 AM

so i thought I would ask a question for people right now but what do you think is the best fight in one piece?
I would have to say the fight at Whiskey Peak between Luffy and Zolo was my favorite, just because of the fact that niether one won. It was Nami. That was just hilarious.

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Haku877

07-14-2006, 11:16 AM

Ok i just had a debate for like 2 months...question 1 does anyone think that sanji may have had a devil fruit powers? 2If s what 3 how did he eat it? 4 and finaly do u think the effects of cooking a devil fruit does somthing :animesigh
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Ace

07-14-2006, 10:57 PM

KyuubiKhaos

07-17-2006, 01:41 PM

Okay, post overhaul.

I like One Piece. It is my favorite anime (my least favorite company is 4Kids.)
My favorite character is Portgas D. Ace. I think he is totally awesome because he has complete control over fire and is Luffy's older brother. This anime is my favorite because of the wacky artwork, the good story, and, of course, the zany adventures of the Straw Hat Crew.

And the idiot that is me has figured out how to use spoiler tags. Yay.

One Piece is an excellent anime, despite how it was screwed up by 4Kids. I mean, it already has 7 movies!!!. its already a cult classic, there's no doubt. i mean, what kid didnt/doesnt want to grow up to be a pirate?

Sojiro47

07-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Once again, I'm with Ace! One Piece is one of my favorite Anime, although a curtain company killed it here in the U.S. But I still watch it on the web in the original Japanese! My favorite character is the kicking cook, Sanji! And not just because all he uses in fights is kicks, either! I like Sanji because he is a polite ladys man who kicks @**!

For the record, I still take ninjas over pirates!

Ace

07-18-2006, 01:57 PM

I like One Piece. It is my favorite anime (my least favorite company is 4Kids.)
One Piece is an excellent anime, despite how it was screwed up by 4Kids.
Once again, I'm with Ace! One Piece is one of my favorite Anime, although a curtain company killed it here in the U.S. But I still watch it on the web in the original Japanese!
Did I start a trend or something? Ah, well. It's true. 4Kids can't edit 4Crap.

I think Luffy might have killed Kuro with the Gum-Gum Bell, by the way

Sojiro47

07-18-2006, 03:34 PM

I think Luffy might have killed Kuro with the Gum-Gum Bell, by the way
"The reason Luffy doesn't kill is this: in his era, men live by their beliefs and risk their lives to defend them. Luffy shatters the beliefs of his enimies by defeating them. for to suffer defeat and to have their beliefs destroyed is as bad as death. Killing their bodies is beside the point."-Eiichiro Oda

I don't think that Luffy killed Kuro, just severly injured!!

Ikillion

07-18-2006, 10:08 PM

I don't think that Luffy killed Kuro, just severly injured!!I think that just because he didn't it seemed that in the eairler parts of one piece that Oda-sensei didn't really make a lot of his enemy like characters die.

If you just want that though wait till you get through it! It gets just so much better as you continue, so much better.

Ace

07-21-2006, 07:39 PM

The reason for the theory is that when he made hard contact with Kuro's skull, he probably either drove his nose into his cranium or snapped his neck, thus either killing or paralyzing him. Either way, Kuro won't be doing the cat stealth maneuver anytime soon. Not that I'm bloodthirsty or anything. I don't really want to see anyone die in the series, unless they're really incredibly evil (kinda like Kuro.)

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-21-2006, 09:16 PM

Luffy didn't kill Kuro because...

...when Luffy got the bounty on his head, and the Marine officer dude was announcing it and such, they showed all the captians whose arse Luffy kicked, including Kuro in the shadows. They also mentioned that Luffy deserved a bounty so high because he defeated so many big name pirates, not including Kuro, because he was already "killed." ;)

So yeah. Luffy killed no one, no matter how much he beat them. *cough*Crocodile*cough* :p

Sojiro47

07-22-2006, 07:37 PM

demonboy

12-30-2006, 03:22 AM

BUMP

Okay, been a while since anyone's posted in this thread, though it would be pointless to make a new one. Since this thread has been left alone for such a long time, I might as well start a discussion about the fact that it seems 4kids just stopped dubbing the show.

Also, Toei is going to start putting the WS episodes on DVD starting at Water 7, or Season 8. I guess they wanted to keep continuity by keeping all of Season 7 in FS, since the HD episodes started about half way through.

Ikillion

12-30-2006, 05:26 AM

^God has finally answered my prayers. Its about time that one piece got dropped by 4kids. I wonder though if anyone else will pick it up in its place.

Also, Do you have any dates to when they will be putting the episodes on DVD? Since it seems rather odd for them to be starting on the Water 7 Arc when it isnt even (completly) finished yet.

demonboy

12-30-2006, 01:26 PM

^God has finally answered my prayers. Its about time that one piece got dropped by 4kids. I wonder though if anyone else will pick it up in its place.
Well, the thing is is that 4kids seemingly stopped dubbing at an odd place, right around the beginning of the Jaya arc, they had even aired the first episode of Jaya in the UK before the dub seemingly disappeared completely. So my theory is that 4kids' license was completely revoked, since Toei can do that in cases of breach of contract, or for whatever other reason they have in mind.

Also, Do you have any dates to when they will be putting the episodes on DVD? Since it seems rather odd for them to be starting on the Water 7 Arc when it isnt even (completly) finished yet.
They'll be releasing the first Water 7 DVD on January 10. Source here. (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000KF0T1U) It also shows that the DVDs are indeed going to be released in WIDE SCREEN.

And it's really not odd that Toei is starting to release the Water 7 DVDs now, since they only have 3 episodes to a disc, and these episodes aired well over two years ago.

Ace

01-04-2007, 12:13 AM

Well, the thing is is that 4kids seemingly stopped dubbing at an odd place, right around the beginning of the Jaya arc, they had even aired the first episode of Jaya in the UK before the dub seemingly disappeared completely. So my theory is that 4kids' license was completely revoked, since Toei can do that in cases of breach of contract, or for whatever other reason they have in mind.
I was wondering about the dropping of the series from the dreaded Kahn's hands. What would the "breach of contract" be, anyway (besides everything: terrible VA's, like Vivi or Sanji; being obsessed with getting the L/R thing wrong everytime [Nefeltari, Zolo (I don't really care about that one or Roguetown; ) the whole "Trace" thing [don't tell me the name is inappropriate, remember Funky Cops, that crappy show they made all by themselves? Guess what one of the main characters' names was. Ace.] or their massive story edits for merchandising's sake.) It seems strange to just stop here, especially when Grand Adventure went all the way to Skypeia.

Ikillion

01-04-2007, 12:38 AM

What would the "breach of contract" be,
A better question could be, "What could the Breach of Contract not be?" Taking into consideration what 4kids did to this series, I'm not suprised that they dropped it (being forced or otherwise).

Anywhore 4kids has stopped subbing One Piece Ace has found Blackbeard and as they fought its revealed that Blackbeard had a Logia Devil Fruit that could control Darkness Life is good in the world of One Piece

demonboy

01-04-2007, 01:41 AM

A better question could be, "What could the Breach of Contract not be?" Taking into consideration what 4kids did to this series, I'm not suprised that they dropped it (being forced or otherwise).
Well, it's not easy to breach the contract, because 4kids could technically do anything they wanted with the show, but they DID have a contract with Madman in Australia that they were supposed to release uncuts in Australia, but they didn't, and had NO intention of doing so.

Ace

01-08-2007, 09:42 PM

A better question could be, "What could the Breach of Contract not be?" Taking into consideration what 4kids did to this series, I'm not suprised that they dropped it (being forced or otherwise).

Anywhore 4kids has stopped subbing One Piece Ace has found Blackbeard and as they fought its revealed that Blackbeard had a Logia Devil Fruit that could control Darkness Life is good in the world of One Piece
Yeah, life is very good for the Mugiwara Pirates. Anyone else wondering where we can pick up a copy of that DF catalog Blackbeard was talking about? Anyway, I hope someone picks it up in the states again and puts it on Adult Swim or something. It would be too bad if Kahn's interference prevented it from having a chance.

demonboy

01-09-2007, 01:18 AM

Yeah, life is very good for the Mugiwara Pirates. Anyone else wondering where we can pick up a copy of that DF catalog Blackbeard was talking about? Anyway, I hope someone picks it up in the states again and puts it on Adult Swim or something. It would be too bad if Kahn's interference prevented it from having a chance.
I don't think Adult Swim is the best place for One Piece. I think with minimal edits it could do quite well on Toonami.

As for the DF catalog, that was only mentioned in the most recent chapter, I think it will be a while before Oda decides to reveal where it can be found.

Lunox

01-09-2007, 11:17 PM

*_* I am officially part of the One Piece fandom. I love it. And I love Luffy. Why is he so amazing? I swear to god I could be sitting through Sanji's death scene or something but start cracking up if Luffy came and started freaking out about food.

I haven't watched much, but what I have seen is great. Everything is so nonsensical but then serious and then hilarious again. *shakes computer* Why haven't I gotten into this before? I've watched a bunch of episodes and two of the movies so far, and it's incredibly enjoyable. I especially liked the movie about Omatsuri Island, mostly because I'm sucker for fluid animation and that drawing style.

However, I'd like it if One Piece started to play on Adult Swim as well (personally I'm against Toonami because I don't have time to watch tv during weekdays >_>), because it's a hassle to go through all the episodes on YouTube.

Ace

01-10-2007, 09:28 PM

However, I'd like it if One Piece started to play on Adult Swim as well (personally I'm against Toonami because I don't have time to watch tv during weekdays >_>), because it's a hassle to go through all the episodes on YouTube.
Kaizoku fansubs and ADC Elites are good sites to download the anime, but it takes up space on your browser. Youtube is too slow on my computer, which is why I just go to the msn groups site and read the manga. Sometimes I go to my friend's house and youtube the movies, though.

Recent spoilers: They're talking about Whitebeard possibly dying at the hands of Blackbeard soon over a MSN Groups and AP forums. I could see it happening in the Ace vs. Blackbeard fight. WB shows up to back Ace up, but gets cocky, as usual. Blackbeard mortally wounds him, and he asks Ace to find Luffy so he can meet him at the end. they meet up with Luffy, Wb asks Ace to help his brother take care of BB for him and, commenting on how "this little whelp is just like Roger," breathes his last. Ace joins up with Luffy and all my hopes and dreams come true and Ace is a mugiwara. I don't really want to see WB die, but it could happen. what do you guys think? It probably won't happen though.

hiei luver92

01-12-2007, 12:41 PM

the show is flippin hilarious! i love it! it's a great comedy relief for people like me who love to watch serious anime, and need soemthing to make them laugh!

Tatsubei Yagyu

01-22-2007, 04:38 AM

One Piece Fans! Unite!!! :D

Thank God for people watching the subbed version... :animesigh

Spread the One Piece love!!!

*Cough* Anyway... :animeswea

Aceburner, a las, your theory went up in flames, along with what it seems, Ace...sadly...

Well, I for one am really excited about the anime right now. I've been waiting for the CP9 battles to be animated for a loooooong while now. The beginning of Zoro and Kaku's fight was so awesome, and when he revealed his Devil Fruit power for the first time and Jyabura was cracking up because he was a freaking giraffe, I couldn't help but die laughing as well.

Also, I can't wait to see Nami's new techniques in action. And also, I never actually realized her top was brown. Probably because of the manga's black & white vision. I actually thought it was a mistake at first...lol

Side-note: For the seemingly 4 of us that are caught up with the manga I *finally* made the thread for it. See you there, Space Pirate. <3

EDIT: demonboy, I've been meaning to say this for a while now, but... I love you're siggy sooooo much... <3 :catgirl:

demonboy

01-22-2007, 10:30 PM

Well, I for one am really excited about the anime right now. I've been waiting for the CP9 battles to be animated for a loooooong while now. The beginning of Zoro and Kaku's fight was so awesome, and when he revealed his Devil Fruit power for the first time and Jyabura was cracking up because he was a freaking giraffe, I couldn't help but die laughing as well.
Hah, did you watch the recent specials? They were made of so much win, AND PANDAMAN. OH THAT'S RIGHT. FUKKEN PANDAMAN... (Well, more of a wanna-be pandaman... but still...)
Side-note: For the seemingly 4 of us that are caught up with the manga I *finally* made the thread for it. See you there, Space Pirate. <3
Sweet, I will BE THERE.

EDIT: demonboy, I've been meaning to say this for a while now, but... I love you're siggy sooooo much... <3 :catgirl:
Why thank you! I got it from the recent color spread calendar, along with my avi.

jen_sa

02-09-2007, 12:28 AM

One Piece is on TV in Australia and I seen it also on DVD. I seen the episode where the crew play games with Foxy Pirates.

=>Jen

KyuubiKhaos

02-11-2007, 11:28 PM

One Piece is, well, just plain incredible, we can only leave it at that!! And yet, we can't leave it at that!!

One thing is, that I haven't started watching the subs. I want to, though. I need to, seeing as-

1)I've only seen the subs so far, and I've already missed most of them.
2) If it's on YouTube, Hells yeah, I'll watch it!!

So, there.

Hevn

03-26-2007, 12:57 AM

I only recently started watching this series which has about.. what? 300 episodes already and still counting lol.

I've seen One Piece years ago but was immediately turned off because of the way the anime is drawn. I was a sucker for anime with well drawn graphics before so One Piece was not even in my list. It eventually found its way back to me and when I started watching it I couldn't stop laughing my *** off. Needless to say, it's the best anime I've seen to date.

jen_sa

04-06-2007, 11:07 PM

It seems to have alotta eps. Ive only seen up to around ep 220 i think. Im still waitin to see the other eps wonder when i will get to watch 'em.

=>Jen

Nehszriah

04-09-2007, 10:15 PM

*just jumping into the conversation*

Man, it's so difficult to explain to fellow fans of One Piece that 4Kids is the Devil. See, my brother and I actually sit through the stuff they play on Toonami, but only as long as we "Mystery Science Theatre 3000" it. We just sort of mock it and then watch the correct episode afterwards. When Usopp and Chopper went up against Miss Merry Christmas, Mr. 4 and Lasso outside of Alburana, I almost died spiritually listening to the bad puns that were everywhere. Then I went and watched my trusty DVDs with bad subtitles right after the show and must have counted at least twelve visual differences, not including about five extra minutes of footage that 4Kids just chopped off. I don't get why people find that there is something right with that.

Besides, I think when Franky ran around Water 7 without the speedo, I think everyone just threw up their arms and cursed violently. They thought they could cut Little Garden because of Mr. 3's sadism, but I'm sure enough finally became enough for them.

Ace

04-23-2007, 07:57 PM

Okay, folks. I was just at Arlong Park (No, I am a lurker there.)

WE'VE DONE IT! http://www.animeonline.com/index.php?page=news_featured&ent_id=101234

That's right. FUNImation knows what we want, and they are giving it to us.

So what are the DVD plans? They’ll be uncut, right?
HEISKELL: Totally uncut. What you see is what you get.

Eat our shorts, Kahn. Heiskell cares. Man, I love America at times like this (Sanjaya's finally off American Idol also.)

Just thought you all should know. The nightmare is over and the dream is just beginning. Gotta go.

Edit:
Besides, I think when Franky ran around Water 7 without the speedo, I think everyone just threw up their arms and cursed violently. They thought they could cut Little Garden because of Mr. 3's sadism, but I'm sure enough finally became enough for them.
Incorrect, I believe they cut Little Garden because of Chopper the Blue-Nosed Merchandsing Goldmine. It's all about money and how fast they can get it with these guys.

r2vq

04-24-2007, 03:11 AM

Ace

04-25-2007, 02:01 AM

I read about the re-licensing on VG Cats actually...

The only thing is that they're only dubbing the last few episodes? That's going to be a little strange. But they said they might go back to the first hundred after. I think I'll wait for the DVDs of the first "season" to come out before I start actually watching this series.

-r2
Apparently, it's because Cartoon Network doesn't want to have to go back to square 1 on it. Surprisingly enough, the former dub apparently got pretty good ratings in the 9-to-14 demographic, but yeah, the big big news is mostly the unedited DVD release. I'm definitely gonna check those out. (By the way, R2, you may not remember this, but... sorry for being such a troll in my early days here. I never got around to apologizing, except to James.)

Sojiro47

05-07-2007, 11:11 PM

Surprisingly enough, the former dub apparently got pretty good ratings in the 9-to-14 demographic, but yeah, the big big news is mostly the unedited DVD release.

Ace, you and I both know why the old dub got good ratings, so admit it. Old dub was alright, execpt for it wasn't as clear cut in it's language and style the way the original Japanese was. But I agree that it wasn't that great. (I hated the Sanji dub! GAAAAA!!!!!) But yeah, I can't wait for release of the unedited DVD.

Ace

05-16-2007, 10:40 PM

Ace, you and I both know why the old dub got good ratings, so admit it. Old dub was alright, execpt for it wasn't as clear cut in it's language and style the way the original Japanese was. But I agree that it wasn't that great. (I hated the Sanji dub! GAAAAA!!!!!) But yeah, I can't wait for release of the unedited DVD.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7b/HelmeppoEdit_OnePiece.jpg/180px-HelmeppoEdit_OnePiece.jpg

Don't get me started on them poison suction cups, So. Those ratings were mostly due to the fact that they tried to stop pulling this crap once the time slot got moved, but still couldn't.
EDIT: Found 'em
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/1/10/POISONSUCTION.JPG
PULL 'EM OFF FAST, CHORE BOY!

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-09-2007, 02:36 PM

Yes, that's right, and ofcourse, I looked them up, and am posting them all here, for your viewing. ;D

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Monkey D. Luffy: Colleen Clinkenbeard
Notable Roles-
Full Metal Alchemist: Riza Hawkeye, Rose Tomas
Comments: I can't really imagine Riza or Rose as Luffy, but whatever. <_< lol

Roronoa Zoro: Christopher R. Sabat
Notable Roles-
Dragonball/Z/GT: General Black (lol), Kami, Piccolo, Vegeta, Yamcha, Mr. Popo, many more... o_o
Full Metal Alchemist: Alex Louis Armstrong
Yu Yu Hakusho: Kuwabara, Raizen
Comment: Considering I didn't realize that all these dudes had the same voice actor, I'm sure he'll be fine. lol

Nami: Luci Christian
Notable Roles-
Full Metal Panic: Kaname Chidori
Full Metal Alchemist: Wrath, Clare/Psiren (That thief chick lol),
Peacemaker: Ichimura Tetsunosuke (I don't think a lot of people have seen this, though...lol)
Comment. Okay. :P

Usopp: Sonny Strait
Notable Roles-
Dragon Ball/Z/GT: KRILLIN!!!!
Full Metal Alchemist: MAES HUGHES!!!
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Docter (Chapter Black Saga)
Comment: Lmao Krillin is Ussop! XD

Sanji: Eric Johnson/ Eric Vale (Damn Voice Actors, and their aliases... <_<)
Notable Roles-
Dragon Ball Z/GT: Future Trunks o_O
Yu Yu Hakusho: Sakyo (Toguro's Team Owner Guy), Rando (That Psychic dude that made Kuwabara small lol)
Comment: Anything is better than the previous voice. -__-

Tony Tony Chopper: Brina Palencia
Notable Roles-
Full Metal Alchemist: ...Nina Tucker...(That girl who got fused with the chimera... T_T)
Comment: Nina was so cute...Chopper is fine. :)

Nico Robin: Stephanie Young
Notable Roles-
...ahhh...none I recognized...she seems fairly new... o_o; lol
Comment: I have no idea... <_<
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Well, there you have it. I hope they do well, as I'm sure they will, but anythings better than 4kids...4real...lmao :P

Lunox

07-09-2007, 05:42 PM

FUNimation has been doing a good job on their editing, so I'm not worried at all about One Piece. I'll only get angry they use pseudo-rap theme songs and a Brooklyn accent for Sanji. =_=

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-09-2007, 06:06 PM

I'm sure they'll stick to the original theme songs, as that's what they did for FMA (kinda....They did use the same opening for 1/4 of the series so they could promote L'arc~en~Ciel, though ironically, they're broken up now... <_<;). Plus, the Naruto dubs began to use the actual openings, now, with Japanese, and everything! :D

And you don't have to worry about Sanji, since he will have the same voice as Krillin, and Maes Hughes, who I didn't notice had the same voice actors... o_o

But...it still won't be the same without one of Luffy's commonly used lines...note the pic includes the bad word for "Rear end..." lol (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4239/nowxj1.png)

Lunox

07-09-2007, 06:10 PM

Haha, Luffy. I think One Piece is one of those anime that's just hard to translate/edit. It's so eccentric and slap-stick that it's hard for me to imagine it being translated well. I'm sure FUNimation will do a great job, though. :)

Ace

07-10-2007, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the VA list! now If I could get the image of Sanji and Zoro yelling at each other like they're constipated, all would be well. And they specifically stated that no accents would be used for the Mugiwara crew, so it's all good.

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-10-2007, 10:29 PM

lol Oh, no problem about the Voice Actors...

I have to do my part to spread the One Piece love, you know. :D

I take the screenshots myself, so I'll be glad to make some of Zoro/Sanji violence. XD

Ace

07-10-2007, 10:40 PM

lol Oh, no problem about the Voice Actors...

I have to do my part to spread the One Piece love, you know. :D

I take the screenshots myself, so I'll be glad to make some of Zoro/Sanji violence. XD

Actually, I meant to add "out of my head." to the end of that phrase, but it would truly be amazing to see something like that.

Tatsubei Yagyu

07-10-2007, 11:23 PM

Actually, I meant to add "out of my head." to the end of that phrase, but it would truly be amazing to see something like that.
Ah, well, I did think it was kinda weird... <__<; lmao

Ace

10-01-2007, 05:10 PM

Okay, I am majorly bumping this thread. This is a problem. The FUNi dub released 2 days ago. WHY IS THERE NO DISCUSSION?!

*Ahem*

I missed the premiere, unfortunately. Sojiro47 had no videotape and I have local TV only. Anyone have links to the opening? Choice voice samples? (A whole episode?) Maybe I'll youtube it when I get home, but I'll be severely dissappointed if this continues to be unposted in. There is discussion to be had here, people!

Edit: Okay, You're all grounded. Now excuse me while I listen to the opening for the umpteenth time.

Nehszriah

10-10-2007, 01:17 AM

Okay, okay... I'll take up the challenge.

The new dub was f***ing amazing. That is just about the only way to put it. With the junk that was had, we should concidered ourselves blessed to have such a thing as the FuniDub. Why? Let's see...

Voices: Oh, where do I start? After watching two of the FuniDub episodes, I am totally head-over-heels for this new system. Sure Usopp sounds a little weenie-ish (totally not the fault of the actor, it's just nobody can top Kappei-san in my book) and Masira wasn't as goofy as I had hoped, but the rest of the characters were close to being spot on. They even improved upon Ace and the Buggy/Alvida crew. My ears did not bleed and all was good.

Music: It made me giddy when I heard the opening for the first time. I think the English version of "Hikari E" ranks right up there alongside the Sogeking theme when it comes to fun One Piece songs. That was an incredible piece of work, plus I smiled at the original BGM. The synthesizer is dead! Long live orchestral music!

Editing: Not as much editing done as I expected. I noticed boobs (quite on accident, mind you) and weaponry that resembled weaponry and no lollipop. I understand that Sanji's cigarette was totally edited out, but have been told it will come back in the uncut DVDs next year. Whether this is true or not, I guess we will have to see, but I will expect to hear things like "Zoro" and "Portgas D Ace" in the DVDs, so frankly I am simply glad for the fact that I know better things are coming my way.

Now also, I am thrilled by the prospect of a new anime filler arc to air come Sunday. One Piece fillers for me have been rather fun, although pointless. I'm thinking they might have to draw this one out for a while so that Thriller Bark can end. :animestun

jen_sa

11-12-2007, 09:36 PM

I've been watchin One Piece and I'm up to ep 274. I haven't seen the next ones yet.

=>Jen

Ace

11-12-2007, 10:28 PM

Hey, folks!

Next week we get to see Bellamy's oh-so satisfying dented skull. Here's hoping for minimal edits and amazing dialog as usual. Anyone else impressed by Colleen Clinkenbeard's flawless and quick transition into Luffy's character? I am utterly impressed by how well she's adapted, especially since she had it almost perfectly by the 4th episode. Other VA's I'm impressed by are:

Sonny Strait (Jason Griffiths ruined Sonic. He never deserved Usopp.)
Stephanie Young (I liked Robin from the first funi episode, if not just for the absence of the hick accent.)

EDIT: Crap. Looks like we have to wait longer. Toonami is airing that stupid Naruto movie again this week. Why do we have to suffer through it again? There are only 2 good parts in the entire freaking movie. Sasuke's autographed picture and Naruto Rasengan'ing the bad guy to the 31st of February.

Usually I don't mind Naruto much, but why replace 2 new episodes of your cash cow and a new episode of a fantastic revival that's almost sure to garner you some money for a crappy movie that more or less insults your biggest-selling franchise by existing?

Haku877

11-17-2007, 09:06 PM

Nehszriah

11-17-2007, 10:12 PM

Naruto's cool and all, but I'll agree that the fillers are a drag... plus a select number of the fans creep me out. Nothing personal; they just do.

Oh, did anyone else catch a couple weeks or so ago that there was one shot where Sanji was still smoking? I can't remember exactly when it was anymore, but my brother and I were laughing so hard it hurt.

I want to see the good ol' boys in Mariejoa and Shanks's crew. That ought to be a treat.

Haku877

11-17-2007, 11:29 PM

Nehszriah

11-18-2007, 12:19 AM

No, no, I definately remember he was in Cricket's place. Maybe it's my memory acting up over the exact place, but it was certainly after Funimation took over.

Ace

11-18-2007, 03:19 AM

But Ace if you remember, we watched that already ( but it was funny to see how it was finished )

Also Naruto is a good anime and some of the movies are accyually good. The only thing I hate is when I was watching the series online the last 20 episode of the original series were ALL FILLERS!!!! The shippuden is amazing though

I wanna see how heavily they actually have to edit it. And I know Naruto's fine, I just hate Land of Snow. It's a crappy movie.

No, no, I definately remember he was in Cricket's place. Maybe it's my memory acting up over the exact place, but it was certainly after Funimation took over.

I don't remember Sanji lighting up, but there was one episode a couple weeks back where Cricket was holding a lit cig for like, half a second. (don't argue, Haku. I'll show you the clip next time you, me and the internet are in the same room, if you want.)

Haku877

11-21-2007, 04:31 AM

I wanna see how heavily they actually have to edit it. And I know Naruto's fine, I just hate Land of Snow. It's a crappy movie.

I don't remember Sanji lighting up, but there was one episode a couple weeks back where Cricket was holding a lit cig for like, half a second. (don't argue, Haku. I'll show you the clip next time you, me and the internet are in the same room, if you want.)

I will give you that...I hated land of snow. Its just to cliché for one, and the fact is, its just to out of line, one place to another it's hard to follow but easy at the same time, Ya know?

But yes, I too want to see have they will edit it, I predict less blood, and no dent in his head will be there, maybe it will just not as heavily.

Ace

11-26-2007, 09:16 PM

Okay, That was a good episode.

I was a bit disappointed at a little bit of toned-down violence, But I know for a fact that FUNi did much better than they who must not be named would have. Voices are amazing, especially Doflamingo, Mihawk and Shanks. (I think I've fallen in love with Doflamingo, despite the fact that I'm totally heterosexual. It's the walk.)

Also, I would like to point out something that we all know 4Kids would have edited, despite the total pointlessness of it. Remember the part where Doflamingo's doing his marionette thing and it kind of looks like he's giving someone the finger? It's still there.

On a final note, I never noticed how poor voice direction was in the original dub. I watched a clip of the "lollipop on the sword" scene. I wanted to yell out "Luffy! Stop Yelling!" His old VA knows no calmness. Also, remember the time They thought it would be a good idea to have Anime characters sing the National Anthem? I watched it again. I died a little inside.

Haku877

12-02-2007, 03:05 AM

So there was a new episode today, and I say..AMAZING!! WERE IN SKYPIA! I love the bounty part near the end HAHAHAHAHAHA:animesmil

Ace

03-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Well, I decided to bump this. Because with the upsurge of new members, I'm sure there's someone who realizes how much this series doesn't suck.

Because it totally doesn't suck, does it?

Does it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Solo Tremaine

03-07-2008, 12:55 PM

You are right. It doesn't suck ^_^ Well, I certainly don't think so anyway. It's given me a lot of inspiration and I'm desperately hoping someone in the UK will pick up the distribution rights to the uncut Funimation DVDs. Once I've collected enough I'll do a massive One Piece marathon, hehe.

Ace

05-01-2008, 04:01 AM

Okay, so with the uncut DVD's coming out in the US in less than a month, I thought it would be a good time to bump this thread to share the leaked official FUNi dub version of We Are:

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My impressions: The intro is terrible. 4Kids managed to portray Gold Roger better. 4Kids. The stereotype people.

Now that I've gotten that out of the way, the actual song is just as good if not better than their version of Hikari E. The lyrics fit, the song sounds great and Vig Mignonga is singing again, which is basically instant win. Top notch job excluding the intro.

Looking forward to the DVDs. I'm going to try to get them at my earliest convenience. This is gonna be great!

Magus

11-09-2009, 06:25 AM

"LIFE 1"

I've been watching One Piece (along with reading it.) and even the anime is better than I expected. The fights (even though the characters tend to get a bit ugly at times.) have been entertaining. And given the quirky-ness of the series, there's a lot the anime can get away with. (Such as the ugliness at times.) Don't get me wrong though. Like the other shonen I've seen One Piece is just as inconsistent. I suppose I'm a bit more lenient with it because I already knew what to expect.

I'm up to episode 350. I skip fillers. (Are they even worth watching?) Like I said, the fights have been entertaining. Watching One Piece, I'd probably say that Enies Lobby is probably my favorite arc now. (It was Alabasta for the time being.) And even that might change because Thriller Bark is shaping up to look really good animated. And then there is the whole Pirate seperation I've yet to see as well.. Although I have seen a couple of episodes of that arc here and there.
Patiently waiting for the whole Rescue Ace arc to be animated. That whole arc has been epic.

I would watch the Funi version but unfortunately I don't have the money to buy any of the dvds, and I haven't found any place to watch them. (I'd love to be watching this dubbed instead of subbed.)
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So I just checked out a Funimation episode, and to be honest I have to say that I'm not really all that impressed especially when compared to Funi's other work. But to be fair I only checked out one episode, so perhaps it just takes a little getting used to. But right now the characters just sound so dull even when they're suppose to be excited or screaming with anger. I haven't seen the 4kids version (I wasn't interested in One Piece then), so obviously I can't compare the two.

But yeah, for the most part, I was expecting something a little better since this is coming from Funimation, and all the hype surrounding this version. Maybe I should just skip straight to the Arlong arc since the earlier arcs are fairly slow.