Publisher : VIZ Media (Shueisha)
Author & Artist : Eiichiro Oda

Review

This volume hits just right as the crew faces their first real villain—and you can already tell he’s way more powerful than he lets on. It’s the kind of threat that kicks the story into the next gear.

I’m loving the dynamic between Zoro and Luffy—there’s this unspoken respect and chaotic energy that just works. And Nami? You can already tell she’s going to be a great fit with the crew, even if she’s still figuring out where she stands.

So far, I’m really into how the story’s unfolding. This feels like the first true test for Luffy and Zoro, and it sets the tone for the kind of wild, unpredictable adventure One Piece is shaping up to be.

• Individual issues average : 4
• Universe / vibe : 4
• Plot : 3.5
• Pace : 4
• Hero Evolution : 3
• Characters Evolution : 3
• Crew Evolution : 4
• Illustrations : 4
• Letters : 4.5
• Cover : 3.5