One Piece’s New Remaster Makes One Iconic Sanji Scene Funnier Than Ever

Regardless of its initially varied reviews, the revamped Fishman Island version of One Piece remains popular, even placing within the top ten anime series for Fall 2024. Although opinions among fans remain split as to whether this remake surpasses the original, the recent episode of the Fishman Island remaster has made a specific scene featuring Sanji even more humorous than before.

In Episode 10 of the reimagined “One Piece” on Fishman Island, they’ve given a humorous twist to the initial encounter between Sanji and Shirahoshi. This update subtly alters the scene, making it even more comically dramatic. Not only have they upgraded the animation quality, but they’ve also switched the music to one that is strikingly different – the tune most recognized from Corazon’s demise. The poignant melody creates a striking contrast against Sanji’s extreme lewdness.

Sanji’s Iconic First Meeting With Shirahoshi Gets A New Soundtrack

Among the standout scenes from the Fishman Island Arc is undeniably the moment when Sanji lays eyes on Shirahoshi for the first time. This occasion sees him temporarily abandoning his pursuit of the All Blue and bravely putting himself in harm’s way, just to catch a glimpse of the legendary Mermaid Princess. In the original series, this significant scene unfolds in Episode 537, accompanied by the background music “To the Grand Line,” a tune usually reserved for instances where Luffy or any of the Straw Hats express their aspirations or share the motivations behind their sea voyage.

Initially, the old music choice was quite amusing, but the remastered version offers a more intense replacement – a track named “Bloom in Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossoms”. Similar to many pieces from One Piece, this soundtrack was created by Kohei Tanaka. It first played in the ninth One Piece movie, Episode of Chopper: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom. However, it’s most famously linked to Rosinante’s emotional demise in Episode 706.

It’s fair to assume that despite Sanji being left in a critical state after seeing Shirahoshi, the contrast between the somber, emotional music and the ridiculousness of his situation makes for an even funnier outcome than before. This scene is still considered one of Sanji’s most debated moments within One Piece, but the recent Fishman Island remaster certainly offers a fresh perspective that’s worth checking out. To put it simply, it appears the team at Toei had quite a bit of fun with this specific scene, and it will be intriguing to see what other clever adjustments the new remaster might bring.

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2025-01-10 04:10