One Piece Episode 1153: The Upheaval of an Era! The Color of the Supreme King That Leads Luffy
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.9
77 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
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One Piece Episode 1153: The Upheaval of an Era! The Color of the Supreme King That Leads Luffy
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.9
77 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
asyrafkp
VerifiedThe animation It took what happened in the manga, and elevates it to the next level. Good pacing from start to finish, with the climax of the episode (spoilers) of Conquerors Haki released from storage (surprisingly) by a legendary figure from the past, saving Luffy and allies
rugratzach
VerifiedAs the cliimax seemingly approaches, a lot of great things. Hoping the rest of this arc and into the next one can keep the excitement going!
professor_sada
Luffy looked completely stunned by the power of that Haki and it really shows how far he still has to go to match the original Joyboy
zoisite_378
That massive burst of Joyboy Haki from Emet was terrifying and it literally blew the Elders back into their human forms
misa_misa
Akainu breaking his desk out of pure anger showed how much the marines lost control once Vegapunk told everyone the truth about the sinking world
pearl
I was actually shaking when that haki blast hit because I did not expect it to be that powerful and seeing Luffy look genuinely rattled by the pressure was such a trip after everything he just did in gear five and the way the ancient robot finally did what he was meant to do for his friend made me emotional
twili_287
I still can't get over that massive wave of haki coming from the giant and Luffy actually looked scared for a second which is crazy to see from him now
zoro_zenith
The way Imu started shaking in the palace because of a haki blast from centuries ago shows how much Joyboy terrified them, and it makes you wonder what else is hidden
white_324
I can't get over the fact that Joy Boy's haki was so powerful it basically turned off the five elders and their monster forms, but the most touching part was definitely Emet's apology to Luffy before it all went down. It really makes the mystery of the void century feel more personal now that we see the giant's bond with his old friend through those memories.
gojo_gaze
That flashback to Roger at the start of the era combined with Vegapunk finishing his speech was handled so well you really feel the weight of the story shifting and the stakes getting higher for everyone
shizu_serenity
Watching Koby decide he has to stop Luffy hit me hard because they started this journey together and now they are destined to fight over the future of the world
kurabokko_18
Warcury getting sent flying back while he was in that massive boar form really showed the difference in power between the elders and whatever Joyboy was capable of back then
darmani
The panic in the streets after Vegapunk said the One Piece decides the fate of the world felt so real and made the situation on the island feel even more desperate
chika_fujiwara_162
Luffy and Bonney laughing together while fighting Saturn was such a bright spot in a really dark episode and seeing her finally find some joy while mimicking Gear 5 was just really wholesome
clarissa_ss
Emet apologizing to Luffy for the mistake broke my heart and that haki blast was the coolest thing the show has done in years
haschwalth_halo
You can really tell Imu is terrified of Joyboy after seeing them tremble like that it makes you wonder what actually happened back in the day to make a literal god act so scared of a ghost
yokai_yuki_27
It was wild seeing Buggy failing his way into being a world-shaping threat, and Crocodile looking like he wanted to kill him the entire time made that scene even better
gendo_ikari_182
My heart broke for Emet when he was remembering those old promises to Joyboy while holding off the elders and his sacrifice was the only reason they got away
azukiarai_assassin_83
The way the Iron Giant just stood there while the elders attacked was intense, but seeing that massive haki blast finally blow them away was the perfect payoff for all the waiting
byakuya_blade
I still cant believe Joy Boys haki made Imu shake like that and it was way stronger than anything Shanks ever did before today
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 1152, where Bonney's tribute to her parents' legacy provided emotional grounding, Episode 1153 pivots hard into action and lore escalation as the Straw Hats confront increasingly dangerous opposition. This episode functions as a critical bridge, amplifying the stakes before Episode 1154 pulls back the curtain on Vegapunk's secret plan and the broader consequences of the current upheaval. It's a fulcrum episode — everything before it was buildup, and everything after flows from the power dynamics established here.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
asyrafkp
VerifiedThe animation It took what happened in the manga, and elevates it to the next level. Good pacing from start to finish, with the climax of the episode (spoilers) of Conquerors Haki released from storage (surprisingly) by a legendary figure from the past, saving Luffy and allies
rugratzach
VerifiedAs the cliimax seemingly approaches, a lot of great things. Hoping the rest of this arc and into the next one can keep the excitement going!
professor_sada
Luffy looked completely stunned by the power of that Haki and it really shows how far he still has to go to match the original Joyboy
zoisite_378
That massive burst of Joyboy Haki from Emet was terrifying and it literally blew the Elders back into their human forms
misa_misa
Akainu breaking his desk out of pure anger showed how much the marines lost control once Vegapunk told everyone the truth about the sinking world
pearl
I was actually shaking when that haki blast hit because I did not expect it to be that powerful and seeing Luffy look genuinely rattled by the pressure was such a trip after everything he just did in gear five and the way the ancient robot finally did what he was meant to do for his friend made me emotional
twili_287
I still can't get over that massive wave of haki coming from the giant and Luffy actually looked scared for a second which is crazy to see from him now
zoro_zenith
The way Imu started shaking in the palace because of a haki blast from centuries ago shows how much Joyboy terrified them, and it makes you wonder what else is hidden
white_324
I can't get over the fact that Joy Boy's haki was so powerful it basically turned off the five elders and their monster forms, but the most touching part was definitely Emet's apology to Luffy before it all went down. It really makes the mystery of the void century feel more personal now that we see the giant's bond with his old friend through those memories.
gojo_gaze
That flashback to Roger at the start of the era combined with Vegapunk finishing his speech was handled so well you really feel the weight of the story shifting and the stakes getting higher for everyone
shizu_serenity
Watching Koby decide he has to stop Luffy hit me hard because they started this journey together and now they are destined to fight over the future of the world
kurabokko_18
Warcury getting sent flying back while he was in that massive boar form really showed the difference in power between the elders and whatever Joyboy was capable of back then
darmani
The panic in the streets after Vegapunk said the One Piece decides the fate of the world felt so real and made the situation on the island feel even more desperate
chika_fujiwara_162
Luffy and Bonney laughing together while fighting Saturn was such a bright spot in a really dark episode and seeing her finally find some joy while mimicking Gear 5 was just really wholesome
clarissa_ss
Emet apologizing to Luffy for the mistake broke my heart and that haki blast was the coolest thing the show has done in years
haschwalth_halo
You can really tell Imu is terrified of Joyboy after seeing them tremble like that it makes you wonder what actually happened back in the day to make a literal god act so scared of a ghost
yokai_yuki_27
It was wild seeing Buggy failing his way into being a world-shaping threat, and Crocodile looking like he wanted to kill him the entire time made that scene even better
gendo_ikari_182
My heart broke for Emet when he was remembering those old promises to Joyboy while holding off the elders and his sacrifice was the only reason they got away
azukiarai_assassin_83
The way the Iron Giant just stood there while the elders attacked was intense, but seeing that massive haki blast finally blow them away was the perfect payoff for all the waiting
byakuya_blade
I still cant believe Joy Boys haki made Imu shake like that and it was way stronger than anything Shanks ever did before today
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