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What the heck was Rocks D. Xebec doing in Elbaph?!
I don’t think he was there on vacation. I wonder…is the reason Rocks was there the same reason the Celestial Dragons want the island? Or, maybe Big Mom’s Ponegliff was originally from Elbaph and Rocks was just there to read it? Hmm…maybe both!
There’s definitely something special about and/or on Elbaph related to the world’s history. That Elbaph flashback is gonna be insane, Y’All!
Oda just low-keyed dropped the oldest “man-made” structure ever seen in the manga.
THREE-thousand years old! What’s a building that ancient doing in Elbaph? And could it be related to why the Holy Knights want Elbaph on their side? And maybe that mysterious reason is also why the World Government doesn’t just blow up the island like it did with Lulusia? Hmm… There’s definitely more going on here that we’re lead to believe.
I love seeing Jinbe, Brook, Nami, and Usopp trying to help. Especially, Jinbe and Brook. Their battle/life experience is really coming in clutch in pinpointing what needs to be done and who could be at the root of all of this chaos. Even, Usopp’s trying to be brave. Good for you, Usopp! Let’s see how long it lasts (I give it two chapters before he’s freaking out).
You want to wake up kids? Throw cold water in their face!
You’re welcome, Walrus School staff.
So, there’s no Holy Knight with the power of giving life to drawings like I thought last chapter. Just some thorny guy looking for love in all the wrong places. But, the thorns being invisible is an interesting concept. Color me intrigued.
Say? With all of St. Sommers twisted talks of love, you think he’s Jewelry Bonney’s biological father? He seems like the kid of guy who’d have sex slaves then throw them away when he’s tired of them in the most disturbing way. Like say…making a pregnant slave undergo inhumane experimentation. Yep. Put me down for that bearded bastard being Bonney’s blood daddy.
Things just got real…animated.
Operation Child Abduction’s in full effect. Gotta say, Sommers and Killingham having the power to bring drawings to life and put people to sleep wasn’t on my bingo card for powers they possess. Although, those are some pretty versatile abilities with excellent range. If used right, they could and are extremely deadly devil fruit powers.
Seriously, look at how freaking huge those monster drawings are! We’re in a land of giants and the people seems like ants compared to them. It’s nuts!
I was gonna complain about how the Holy Knights have a ship, then I realized Sommers most likely brought a ship drawing to life. See what I mean by how versatile they’re powers are? Gotta give props to Oda for giving all three Holy Knights extremely interesting powers.
Finally! Loki’s free to enact his glorious purpose!
Here we go! Loki Fight: Round One. It’s not like anyone else is gonna be this arc’s final antagonist. Well, Shamrock was, but he’s gone so it’s up to Loki wielding his weapon, Ragnir. Put my money on it being a hammer similar to Marvel’s Thor’s weapon, Mjolnir.
Not everyday I stumble across a manga so interesting I read all of the available chapters in one sitting. But that’s what happened when I found Asura’s Verdict, created by Utsugi Unohana.
Asura Amashiro, a kind-hearted schoolboy following his dead mother’s philosophy that all evil doers eventually receive divine punishment, lives a positive life helping others when he can. But remaining positive is hard when you’re being bullied at school. And it’s a manga, so know the bullies are total bastards.
Luckily (or not), Asura is given a mysterious key that opens the door to Hell, immediately sending anyone he chooses there without that pesky need for them to die first.
So, let’s just get to why I’m recommending this series.
1.) The art is great. It’s expressive, clean, and fits the tone of whatever scene is happening, be it cute, disturbing, or flat out horrific.
2.) The key. At the time of writing, only nine chapters have been released but I’m very interested in the key’s origins and it effect something so powerful has on our sweet little protagonist.
3.) Asura. I’m EXTREMELY invested in this character. I’m rooting for him to have a good life. He’s suffered some brutal life traumas, Y’All. But! Even nine chapters in, you can tell he’s either mentally broken or at least cracked.
What? No! Keegan-Michael Key’s obviously saying “Holy Knights“.
To no one’s surprise, Gaban was only testing Luffy’s resolve. Only? Hmm… Or maybe Gaban also wanted to confirm Luffy has the Sun God Nika fruit? Remember, he and the rest of the Roger Pirates know the true history. Nika and Joy Boy both played huge roles in history and now it’s Luffy’s turn to do the same.
It’s also safe to say Gaban will give the Straw Hat Pirates a clue on how to find the final Road Ponegliff at the end of the arc. Despite what Luffy thinks, he’ll definitely see Gaban again, learning of the old man’s connection to Shanks and Gol D. Roger.
We’re introduced to more Holy Knights.
–>Wakfu Season Five Kickstarter<–
Just like my ex, Ankama lied to me at my most vulnerable moment (sitting in front of the PC watching cartoons). I thought Wakfu Season Four was the final season to the epic (Epic, right? Kids still say that?) story of the Brotherhood of the Tofu.
Well… season four was so successful, Ankama decide to give the show one last go, for real this time!
Do you know how hard it is navigating that Kickstarter page while avoiding season four spoilers? Not that hard actually, but I sure as heck didn’t watch that season five trailer I posted!
At the time of writhing this post, the basic goal has been reached. But, the more money pledged, the more stuff we’ll get. Plus you can buy Wakfu merch like pins, plushies, and…vinyl records of the music. Uh, okay.
Personally, I just want to watch season five, which all backers will get access to on Ankama Launcher when season five premieres on French television in late 2027.
Oh! And in case you didn’t know, Wakfu season one and season two are officially available on YouTube!
Guess I’ll have to review season five when it comes out. Let’s see… How many episodes are planned for next season? Another thirteen isn’t—TWENTY-SIX episodes?! Are you kidding me?! I was planning on starting my modeling career that year.
Oh, well.
Alright, alright, alright! Let’s talk about Mr. Ya Boi, Scopper Gaban.
It’s not like much else happened in the chapter, right? That’s fine. His official introduction was a long time coming. Even though both hold the role of the “left hand” of their captain, I’m surprised by how much Oda made Gaban’s character like Sanji. Well, a mature Sanji who found love, but still like Sanji. It’s not like Rayleigh’s a mature verison of Zoro. Or, at least I never considered the two alike in personality.
So why the Gaban/Sanji parallel? Is Oda setting up something between the two characters? Will Gaban be Sanji’s mentor like how Rayleigh mentored Luffy? Is this a way of Oda giving Sanji another power-up? Or…could this be a way for Oda to get Sanji to mature as a person? Maybe use Gaban’s influence to calm down Sanji’s girl crazed antics? Not remove it, of course—Oda loves his character gags no matter how stale they become. But, again, give Sanji some character growth and maturity. Yeah, I’m really looking forward to them meeting each other.
Qilby! Not him! Anyone but him!
Guess I should back track before complaining about what happened to one of the best characters in the show, eh?
We start with Zombie Efrim taking Nora’s mind-controlled body out to meet their mother. Looks likes he’s all finished using Nora to whip up a portal between the World of Twelve and Necroworld, so taking a little personal time to hit mommy with a few emotional jabs is the perfect way to finish off his productive day. It also doubles as a convenient way to let our heroes know Efrim is a Necro and has been using Nora to create portals.
This family reunion also gives the heroes a heads-up that the main invasion is about to go down. Oops! Probably should’ve sent an e-mail instead, Efrim.
Poor Nora gets a one-way ticket to Necroworld. Hey? Guess who’s gonna be making portals to every planet with life for Team Toross after the World of Twelve gets Sunday brunch’d? Here’s a hint: It ain’t Chell.
Nora learning her “dead” twin brother’s been using her to jump start an universal zombie apocalypse is harsh. Toross is loving it though. In his eyes everyone will be equal because anyone left will just be a hungry Necro looking for their next meal. In case you haven’t guessed…Toross is a bit crazy.
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