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One Piece Episode 1019: Otama's Secret Plan! Operation Kibi Dango!
Canon/MED

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8.7

58 Fans

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One Piece Episode 1019: Otama's Secret Plan! Operation Kibi Dango!

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

8.7

58 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
Zoro protecting Luffy while he is out of commission was so cool but why did we have to leave the rooftop for the dango stuff
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
Otama seriously pulled those cheeks off and it was so weird, but like, I couldn't help but smile because it's *Otama* and she's just trying to help, y'know? And then those dango actually started turning the tide on the battlefield, which totally blew my mind!
epona_265's avatar
epona_265
The pacing felt a bit slow today because they spent so much time on random beast pirates eating snacks instead of the main fight
twili_287's avatar
twili_287
Alright, my jaw actually dropped seeing Franky somehow grapple with a flying triceratops on the ground floor; honestly, I was so focused on the rooftop action, I didn't realize how much I'd enjoy the chaos down here. That Franken slash was just immaculate, really highlighting how much Franky puts into every wild punch. Otama completely flipped the script by turning the gifters too, which definitely made me feel a lot better about their chances.
hikari_horaki's avatar
hikari_horaki
I loved seeing General Franky hit that suplex on Sasaki because giant robots fighting dinosaurs is the coolest thing to happen this arc
sternritter_storm_480's avatar
sternritter_storm_480
I was laughing so hard when Speed fed that gorilla and the little pink hearts flashed because the beast pirates were so confused
trunks_traveler_85's avatar
trunks_traveler_85
sasaki flying like a helicopter was the funniest thing ever and then franky just absolutely nails him with that sword slash at the end
chloe_344's avatar
chloe_344
The rooftop stuff was over way too fast and then we spent forever watching random gifters eat food, which made the middle of the episode drag
professor_turo_335's avatar
professor_turo_335
Law saving Luffy at the last second with his room was such a clutch move because Big Mom was really about to end it all right there
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
ulti and page one bursting into the room looking for tama was such a stress spike, and you really feel how dangerous things are getting for the weaker characters
melty_monarch's avatar
melty_monarch
Nami hitting Ulti with that lightning bolt and it doing absolutely nothing shows how terrifying those ancient zoan types really are in a fight
calyrex's avatar
calyrex
Usopp using his slingshot to feed dango to the enemies was a genius move, and it was cool to see Nami stand her ground against Ulti for once
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
early parts of the episode felt like it was dragging its feet with too many flashbacks and we just came off a huge fight so the drop in energy was really noticeable
tatsumaki_tornado's avatar
tatsumaki_tornado
Tama is literally the MVP of this whole war and seeing her turn the gifters into allies was so cool
anju_272's avatar
anju_272
I honestly cannot believe they actually animated Sasaki flying like a helicopter because it looked so ridiculous and cool at the same time and then Franky hit that suplex on him which was just incredible animation and the way the music kicked in during the shogun sword attack at the end made the whole wait for this fight worth it
shizu_serenity's avatar
shizu_serenity
everything felt a bit slow after the excitement of the rooftop battle and the transition to the lower floors was kind of jarring but tama is a little genius for this plan
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
When Tama’s cheeks got all red from making those dango, I suddenly grasped just how much was truly riding on this whole plan. It transformed what could’ve been a simple tactical gag into something intensely personal and heart-wrenching, knowing her genuine hope fueled every single one.
akkorokamui_angel's avatar
akkorokamui_angel
The start of the episode felt slow with all the lower level soldiers talking but it picked up when the dinosaurs showed up and started chasing Nami
kitsune_knight's avatar
kitsune_knight
Chopper's relentless focus on that vaccine while the entire floor was erupting in chaos seriously gave me anxiety; I was just holding my breath watching him try to get it done amidst all that danger. It makes me wonder what kind of sheer determination he tapped into to block out all the fighting and destruction around him.
daemon_coder's avatar
daemon_coder
chopper finishing that vaccine while everything is exploding around him is the most doctor thing he could do and it really saves the samurai from a terrible fate

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off Episode 1018's explosive confrontation between the new generation and the Emperors, this episode pivots to a different front of the war, spotlighting Otama's battlefield contribution and broadening the scope of the conflict. It serves as a strategic interlude that builds toward Episode 1020, where Sanji's desperate call for help signals the next major escalation. Within the larger Wano arc, this is a crucial piece of the sprawling war puzzle, demonstrating that victory depends on more than just the strongest fighters.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming directly off Episode 1018's explosive confrontation between the new generation and the Emperors, this episode pivots to a different front of the war, spotlighting Otama's battlefield contribution and broadening the scope of the conflict. It serves as a strategic interlude that builds toward Episode 1020, where Sanji's desperate call for help signals the next major escalation. Within the larger Wano arc, this is a crucial piece of the sprawling war puzzle, demonstrating that victory depends on more than just the strongest fighters.

QUICK TAKES

levi_lance's avatar
levi_lance
Zoro protecting Luffy while he is out of commission was so cool but why did we have to leave the rooftop for the dango stuff
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
Otama seriously pulled those cheeks off and it was so weird, but like, I couldn't help but smile because it's *Otama* and she's just trying to help, y'know? And then those dango actually started turning the tide on the battlefield, which totally blew my mind!
epona_265's avatar
epona_265
The pacing felt a bit slow today because they spent so much time on random beast pirates eating snacks instead of the main fight
twili_287's avatar
twili_287
Alright, my jaw actually dropped seeing Franky somehow grapple with a flying triceratops on the ground floor; honestly, I was so focused on the rooftop action, I didn't realize how much I'd enjoy the chaos down here. That Franken slash was just immaculate, really highlighting how much Franky puts into every wild punch. Otama completely flipped the script by turning the gifters too, which definitely made me feel a lot better about their chances.
hikari_horaki's avatar
hikari_horaki
I loved seeing General Franky hit that suplex on Sasaki because giant robots fighting dinosaurs is the coolest thing to happen this arc
sternritter_storm_480's avatar
sternritter_storm_480
I was laughing so hard when Speed fed that gorilla and the little pink hearts flashed because the beast pirates were so confused
trunks_traveler_85's avatar
trunks_traveler_85
sasaki flying like a helicopter was the funniest thing ever and then franky just absolutely nails him with that sword slash at the end
chloe_344's avatar
chloe_344
The rooftop stuff was over way too fast and then we spent forever watching random gifters eat food, which made the middle of the episode drag
professor_turo_335's avatar
professor_turo_335
Law saving Luffy at the last second with his room was such a clutch move because Big Mom was really about to end it all right there
kaepora_gaebora_269's avatar
kaepora_gaebora_269
ulti and page one bursting into the room looking for tama was such a stress spike, and you really feel how dangerous things are getting for the weaker characters
melty_monarch's avatar
melty_monarch
Nami hitting Ulti with that lightning bolt and it doing absolutely nothing shows how terrifying those ancient zoan types really are in a fight
calyrex's avatar
calyrex
Usopp using his slingshot to feed dango to the enemies was a genius move, and it was cool to see Nami stand her ground against Ulti for once
queen_beryl's avatar
queen_beryl
early parts of the episode felt like it was dragging its feet with too many flashbacks and we just came off a huge fight so the drop in energy was really noticeable
tatsumaki_tornado's avatar
tatsumaki_tornado
Tama is literally the MVP of this whole war and seeing her turn the gifters into allies was so cool
anju_272's avatar
anju_272
I honestly cannot believe they actually animated Sasaki flying like a helicopter because it looked so ridiculous and cool at the same time and then Franky hit that suplex on him which was just incredible animation and the way the music kicked in during the shogun sword attack at the end made the whole wait for this fight worth it
shizu_serenity's avatar
shizu_serenity
everything felt a bit slow after the excitement of the rooftop battle and the transition to the lower floors was kind of jarring but tama is a little genius for this plan
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
When Tama’s cheeks got all red from making those dango, I suddenly grasped just how much was truly riding on this whole plan. It transformed what could’ve been a simple tactical gag into something intensely personal and heart-wrenching, knowing her genuine hope fueled every single one.
akkorokamui_angel's avatar
akkorokamui_angel
The start of the episode felt slow with all the lower level soldiers talking but it picked up when the dinosaurs showed up and started chasing Nami
kitsune_knight's avatar
kitsune_knight
Chopper's relentless focus on that vaccine while the entire floor was erupting in chaos seriously gave me anxiety; I was just holding my breath watching him try to get it done amidst all that danger. It makes me wonder what kind of sheer determination he tapped into to block out all the fighting and destruction around him.
daemon_coder's avatar
daemon_coder
chopper finishing that vaccine while everything is exploding around him is the most doctor thing he could do and it really saves the samurai from a terrible fate
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

©東映・東映アニメーション・集英社・フジテレビ・バンダイ ©尾田栄一郎/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©東映・東映アニメーション・集英社・フジテレビ・バンダイ ©尾田栄一郎/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com