After a months-long hiatus,One Piecerecently returned to critical acclaim, and that praise is likely to continue based on the newly released teaser for the upcoming episode #1128. Continuing the epic Egghead Island storyline that’s been running for a little while now, the episode is titled “Nightmare Assault: Scientific Defense War God Saint Saturn”, and it already looks action-packed.
Released byOne Piece’sofficial Japanese X account, the trailer teases a truly epic and unforgettable episode. Gear 5 Luffy taking on Kizaru and Zorro facing off against Rob Lucci are undeniably the highlights. Episode #1128 onOne Piecereleases on Sunday, May 4th, and based on this short clip alone, it’s clear this latest installment has the potential to go down as an all-time great for the series.
One Piece Teases Saturn’s Unreasonable Power
Even Luffy’s Gear 5 Form Will Be Put To The Test
As one of the Five Nobles serving the World Government, Saturn was given the task of going to Egghead Island to assist the Marines in taking down Dr. Vegapunk. While Kizaru and Lucci are both strong and are putting up solid fights against the Straw Hats, it’s becoming increasingly clear that even their might won’t be enough. Based on the teaser and the episode’s title,it looks likeSaturn will showcase his terrible power for the first time inOne Piece.
Saturn’s power looks absolutely eldritch in the teaser, as he turns into a monstrous cloud of dark energy more resembling a spider than a human. Saturn’s hatred for Luffy is evident in the clip as a static image of Joy Boy flashes before the charges the Straw Hat captain. While it’s not clear yet how Saturn ranks compared to some ofLuffy’s toughest foes like Kaido, it’s clear the elder will be an absolute nightmare.
Our Take On One Piece’s Episode #1128 Teaser
Though The Series' Return Is Not Without Controversy, It’s Clear The Series Has Never Been Better
Though fans might have missedOne Pieceduring its months-long absence, it’s clear that the time away has only benefited Toei Animation.One Piecehas truly never looked better, and that’s making Egghead Island’s most explosive moments truly pop. Despiteanimators and fans complaining aboutOne Piece’ssound design, Toei is clearly putting their all into their flagship anime.
All those positive trends only look to continue in Episode #1128. Even in just that short teaser alone, there are flashes of brilliance in terms of how the anime is adapting Eiichiro Oda’s manga. Saturn unleashing his full power is a visual treat that I can’t wait to see in the full-episode. Despite the controversy surrounding it,One Piece’s return is proving to be an incredible ride.
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The One Piece anime began in 1999 and follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with rubber-like abilities, as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary treasure “One Piece.” Inspired by the pirate Shanks, Luffy aims to become the King of the Pirates, accompanied by a diverse crew.
