One Piece: Cry Heart

Ever wondered how a literal child's play could make your eyes teary, a short dough, figure, stop-motion and silent picture can tell so much that it brings back memories that are not necessarily fond. “One Piece Cry Heart” was just that, an innocent-looking short and concise retelling of some original flashbacks from the parent series, revolving around Chopper and Hiluluk's backstory in the first episode, and Luffy, Ace and Sabo's childhood for the next two episode, two popular backstories in the fandom that bring back the tears on every iteration. The fact all of these feels were greatly delivered in a stop-motion style short was justunique and refreshing, I've watched through the magnificent plot of One Piece so many times and in many different forms (Anime, Movies, OVAs, ONAs, Specials, Commercials...) and this one felt very different yet so familiar. I would have probably never seen thins if not for my addictive completionist nature, but I'm glad I've seen it, and it was heartwrenching. I wish the figures they used were available for purchase.