One Piece Remaster Shocks Fans by Cutting Heartfelt Ace Moment!

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Following an unanticipated six-month break in the “One Piece” anime series, Toei Animation decided to broadcast a remastered version of the Fish-Man Island Arc. This arc is shorter than most others, and fans have frequently expressed concerns about its pacing and animation quality. The arc contains 56 chapters in the manga but 58 episodes in the anime adaptation. Toei streamlined many scenes while remaining faithful to the original storyline and improving the animation for this remastered version. This reworking results in the same narrative being told across 21 episodes, which is a treat for manga fans. “One Piece” was first published as a manga in 1997, with the anime debuting two years later in 1999.

Ever since the anime debuted simultaneously with the manga, it’s been quite a balancing act for the animators to keep up without overtaking the manga. To manage this, they’ve inserted unique anime-exclusive moments and deliberately slowed down the pace, particularly post-time skip. The occasional hiatus was likely due to the anime nearing the manga, potentially causing complications in the upcoming months. Yet, despite the re-mastered Fish-Man Island Arc effectively capturing the core narrative, it regrettably omits a significant and touching callback to Ace from the original One Piece anime.

Original vs Remastered

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One Piece’s Fish-Man Island Remastered Version Removes this Luffy and Ace Parallel

To begin with, Episode 565 of One Piece opens by showcasing Luffy utilizing Red Hawk – a signature move linked to Gear 2. As he activates Gear 2, he fortifies his arm using Haki – Armament Haki, subsequently elongating it before setting it alight and emitting a burst of flames. Luffy then dispatches a potent flaming punch. This fiery strike signifies the development that Luffy has undergone over the past two years as he now boasts proficiency in utilizing Haki and demonstrates greater mastery over his devil fruit. While fire isn’t directly associated with his devil fruit, Luffy manages to produce blazing punches by harnessing Haki and generating friction.

In the original episode, it takes Luffy a while to deliver his punch, and during this time, we see Ace as Luffy readies himself to strike the antagonist. Portgas D. Ace is a beloved character known for his mastery of fire, and his death tragically marked the start of Luffy’s first journey, which is depicted in the Fish-Man Island Arc. This parallel scene underscores their brotherly bond, suggesting that even as Luffy moves forward for his crew, he continues to hold Ace close to heart.

Ace’s demise remains the most heartbreaking event in the series, marking a significant shift in the storyline. Since then, Luffy has significantly boosted his strength, feeling guilty for not being able to safeguard his brother. The updated version emphasizes eliminating additional anime-exclusive moments and shortening prolonged sequences. In Chapter 664, Luffy initially unveils this ability, but the manga doesn’t highlight this connection. Despite being an anime-only scene, it nonetheless enhances the scene’s emotional impact.

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2025-03-19 21:12