One Piece’s Anime Finally Does Sanji Justice in Incredible New Moment

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If you’re a fan of One Piece, you may have noticed the long-running debate among fans regarding Sanji’s appearance in the anime. Over the past few years, many fans have expressed frustration that Sanji rarely looks appealing in the animated series. This issue is particularly noticeable due to the slow pace of the anime, which often extends comedic scenes featuring Sanji. Some viewers find these extended gags tedious, and they also criticize that despite being the fastest Straw Hat, Sanji’s scenes are unusually slow, creating an unfavorable impression.

Interestingly, in the manga, the power difference between Sanji and Zoro, two of the strongest crew members, is less noticeable. However, this contrast is more pronounced in the anime adaptation.

Further emphasizing, Zoro’s prominence is largely merited given his significant role as one of the standout characters and Luffy’s First Mate in the series. However, it doesn’t diminish Sanji’s potential for his own moment in the spotlight. A clear example occurred during the Wano arc in Episode 1046, where Marco announced, “Here comes the star.” Although the focus was initially on the future Pirate King’s Wings, the events unfolded differently as we witnessed. The same discussion has resurfaced during the Egghead Incident Arc, with concerns reaching the animators, who assure there’s no bias in the studio. Fortunately, Sanji’s performance in the latest Episode 1141 has effectively addressed all grievances, showcasing his brilliant capabilities.

Sanji Shuts Down Admiral Kizaru’s Attack in One Piece Episode 1141

In the world of One Piece, the scene where Sanji effortlessly deflected Kizaru’s laser beam attack with a swift kick left fans in awe. It was remarkable because Kizaru’s attacks are based on light beams, a power that hasn’t significantly evolved over the past two years for the Admirals. This could explain why he’s found it challenging to handle the Straw Hat crew.

It’s also important to note that Kizaru grapples with the emotional weight of having to confront his old friend Vegapunk in a battle. This emotional burden may be impacting his performance, but it didn’t stop him from attacking a 12-year-old girl and his severely injured comrade at the end of the day without mercy.

In essence, Kizaru represents pure light and his attacks are hard to dodge due to their power. However, this isn’t much of a challenge for Sanji, the swiftest member of the crew, as he can spot Kizaru readying an attack from afar. With astonishing speed, Sanji dashes to the scene and effortlessly blocks it. Notably, Toei didn’t reduce the pace of this scene in any way, which is just right. While brief, the scene has a lasting impact, particularly following the devastating defeat the Straw Hats suffered against Kizaru during the Sabaody Archipelago Arc.

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2025-08-26 16:40