This episode is truly outstanding, capturing every emotion a One Piece fan could experience & more. The character dynamics & cinematography are remarkable, with Megumi Ishtani’s direction adding a unique depth. Inspired by a novel, it loosely reinterprets the story, tweaking characters to great effect. What’s incredible is how easy it is to connect with them, despite being almost nameless & minor in the larger narrative. The Marine Brothers storyline had me on edge, especially with Luffy’s VA delivering the lines. I didn't feel quite the same intensity when he spoke those words in the original anime, but maybe that’s the power of this incredible atmosphere.