One Piece: Stampede

I saw this movie in Japan with one of my friends a few days after it released, so I'll throw in my 2 cents. I want to preface this review by saying, if you're not already a die-hard One Piece fan, this movie has next to nothing for you. Despite my fairly limited Japanese ability, I was able to comprehend the entire plot and the vast majority of the dialogue, (maybe to an extent of about 90% or so). I think the reason being is that this movie has barely any substance. When the movie starts we're introduced to the island and then the "first event" starts. Shortlyafter the battle begins the movie devolves into "oh hey look it's [insert one piece character here]" that character does an attack or something and then we get another character show up and the same thing happens all the way till the end of the movie. I kept expecting some hint of story to be mentioned but it never really happened, aside from a few short moments. The villain is highly forgettable and leaves no real lasting impression, even writing this review I was struggling to even remember his name, despite being able to remember the Z and Gold villains easily, despite having seen those movies a much longer time ago. This isn't to say that the movie is bad, if you're a die-hard One Piece fan you will find enjoyment in this movie. The battle is enjoyable, the animation is good and the soundtrack just adds to the excitement. But I think the lack of a decent story and over-reliance on fan service really brings the movie down. For me I think the movie would sit at a 5 or 6. It's better than average and I enjoyed watching it, but I would be in no great hurry to run out and watch it again. And if you're eagerly awaiting the western release, and expecting anything more than fan service I recommend you lower your expectations to get more out of seeing this movie. TL;DR The movie is severely held-back by it's lack of narrative, over-reliance on fan service and rushed pacing. Lower your expectations before watching to get the most enjoyment from this film.

Seems like a big cashgrab to me, glad I didn't pay to go to the cinema for this Movie. It felt like their Budget on Animation was just as much on this 1:40h Movie as on a normal 20 Min episode of One-Piece. The animations are horrendous and PC 3D animations are used waaaay to often, they didn't care animating many scenes. About 40% of this movie is made in some 3D software and not Animated. Very disappointing concidering Cinema movies rack in way more money than just a single episode. The character Bullet also seems like a cool idea also coming off of GolD Rogersship but his backstory and especially his Devilfruit concept are very bad and just made to be over the top. And on top of that he looks very bad in the Anime only being animated in 3D.... Consistency to the Main story is also close to None, for example with Luffy being able to Use Gear 4 Multiple times within 5 Minutes. Oh and dont even get me starten on the "King King King Kong Gun" or whatever it was. All in all there are some enjoyable moments (Sabo and Ace Fire Fist in the end) but all the bad aspects of the movie push me to beg you to not support this movie in any way shape of form. Dont buy the CD, dont buy Figures of this movie etc. We have to choose what we want and we definetly dont want trashy 3D animations. Vote with your wallet and show them we want something better. I get it's just a filler but they probably spent more money advertising the movie than actually making it.

One Piece Stampede As an avid One Piece fan I was blown away by how great the movie was. Every second was pure fun and this is hands-down one of my favorite movie of all time. Mind-blowing. Best One Piece Movie after Film Z (out of 14) My Top 3: • One Piece Stampede • One Piece Film Z • One Piece Film GoldMovie Review: Synopsis: Follow the strawhats as they get invited to the large event known as pirate expo! All star pirates are gathered in the pirate expo, the marines decide to interfere, what conspires in this event? A One Piece spin off movie. Story: 10/10 Amazing plot! It really follows the synopsis. Oda-sensei did another something amazing! 👀 <no spoilers> The plot was too good while watching the movie. Watch it from 0(hr):00(min) to 1(hr):51(mins). P.S. Don't skip any second especially the post credits-scene where people usually skip when watching anime 😂 There seems to be a big clue or mystery that can be a hint in the future of One Piece Characters/Casts: 10/10 ALL-STAR!! MIND BLOWING!! AMAZING!! I'm out of words for this 😂 it was nice seeing old casts gather together here ❤ (how did they gather those casts together here?) how nostalgic! Soundtrack/Sound effects: 10/10 Soundtracks and effects fit in at the right time especially in fight scenes! GONG - WANIMA should be the next One Piece Opening Soundtrack! https://youtu.be/lGDsQ940-3A Animation: 11/10 INSANE! AMAZING! Didn't expect "TOEI Animation" could bring an animation like this after watching STAMPEDE. Full of action and fight scenes. Clap Enjoyment: 11/10 I missed the comedy scenes in today's ONE PIECE especially the pre time-skip comedy scenes during the old days but they brought it back to the movie 😂 Every second was pure fun and full of memories. You won't be disappointed. :) Nostalgic ONE PIECE ONE PIECE is really a big part of my life. ❤ I want to watch it again and again. #OnePiece #OnePieceSTAMPEDE

I have watched multiple time all the 14 One piece movie so far. This one for me will be ranked probably number one or number two (Strong World is truly hard to beat, but this one was also really power-full to me). Sadely I had to watched it in VO because I'm currently living in Japan (but I'm not a native speaker). I think I will wait one or two years... *sad laughed*... to watch it in "VOSTFR" to say if its number one or two of the One Piece franchise. ( ☉̅ 益 ☉̅ ) Its kind a weird because the only issues I can find in thismovies are related to the antagonist. I can't say much without spoiling so I will clause my mouse about it, but that strange cause often there are well made in One Piece. Not this time I guess, but the rest was EPIC! If you like One Piece, I think you will love-it! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ PS: In my opinion, you should finish reading or watching "Dresrosa Arc" before considering to watched-it. •ᴗ• ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Sorry if my English was bad, I'm not an English native speaker.