One Piece Episode 294: Resounding Bad News! The Buster Call Invoked!
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One Piece Episode 294: Resounding Bad News! The Buster Call Invoked!
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
8.9
74 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
pam2026
VerifiedTodos pudieron escuchar la clase de persona que es el asqueroso que tiene a Robin y sus intenciones
minako_aino_374
I am still reeling from Spandam being such a massive klutz, especially after he accidentally triggered the Buster Call. It is terrifying that one incompetent guy can destroy everything like that. Luffy clashing with Lucci is the hype I needed, and the Franky Family better find a way out before the ships show up and flatten the entire island
buruburu_blade
Nami had to use water against the soap powers and it was smart but the fan service in that fight felt a bit over the top for me. Kalifa is a weird one for sure
kyurem
It is crazy how Spandam is the most hatable villain because he is just so stupid, and his mistakes have the most deadly consequences for everyone, even for his own men. It is a scary situation now
loveablepanda101
I can't believe Spandam is that much of a moron and he just doomed everyone because he wanted to look cool with his golden snail and now even the CP9 guys look terrified about the navy ships coming
ruto
Luffy charging at Lucci without any plan is exactly why he is the captain. He just wants Robin back and nothing else matters to him right now. The fight is starting off so strong
c_c_code
When Robin yelled for everyone to run it showed how much she has changed from the person who wanted to die. She cares about life now and it was such an impactful moment for her character arc
arsyur
The Buster Call being active changes everything and the tension is through the roof. All those ships coming to wipe out the island makes the fight against CP9 feel even more urgent
bakugo_blast_122
The Marines just packing up and leaving the workers behind to die was cold. It really shows how little the World Government actually cares about anyone who is not useful to them anymore
subrosian_292
Spandam, you absolute buffoon! I couldn't believe my eyes when he just casually pressed that button, completely sealing the fate of the island without a shred of remorse for his own people. It makes me wonder if he truly understands the weight of his actions or if he's just *that* irredeemably awful.
master_kohga
Robin trying to warn everyone on the island even after what the government did to her is huge. She has such a kind heart and it makes her the best character in the whole crew
asuka_langley_181
Zoro swinging Usopp around like a sword was the funniest thing ever. Their dynamic while being stuck together is pure gold and it really helped cut through the stress of the Buster Call being called
geordo_stuart
When Spandam somehow fumbled that Den Den Mushi and called the Buster Call right onto himself, I practically threw my remote in exasperation. It's wild how someone so utterly useless can hold such a high position; it makes me question the entire structure of the World Government sometimes.
yuji_itadori_134
Ugh, I swear my heart was pounding out of my chest watching the Buster Call draw nearer, and of course, Lucci's just *there*, blocking the only way out for the Straw Hats. It feels so incredibly desperate, like every single possible escape route has been cut off and they're just trapped, which really got to me after everything they've been through to get Robin back.
rickert_the_smith
The sheer terror on the Marines' faces when that signal finally went off gave me such a jolt, like, I knew the Buster Call was bad but seeing *their* reaction confirmed it's on a whole other level of devastation. My stomach actually dropped thinking about what kind of firepower could make even hardened soldiers crumble in fear like that.
bizzo_senpai
Ugh, Robin, even while those CP9 creeps were kidnapping her, she still tried to warn *them* about the Buster Call. It really hammered home for me how she just can't stand by and let innocent people get hurt, which honestly makes her one of the most selfless characters out there.
tsundylan
Finally, Nami jumps into the fray against Kalifa, and I was so ready for her to kick some butt after all that waiting! But man, those soap-soap powers are seriously bizarre; I'm already wondering how my girl is gonna wash away that danger before the other ships even get here, 'cause she absolutely has to win this for the crew.
bonnie
When Zoro started swinging Sogeking around like a sword, I honestly couldn't believe my eyes; he's just so uniquely unhinged to pull something like that off mid-battle! That moment of total absurdity was such a welcome break because, honestly, the golden snail signal had me genuinely worried for everyone's safety. It was a classic Zoro move that reminded me why I love his chaotic energy.
shinigami_shadow
OMG I can't even believe Spandam is *this* much of an idiot, like he just accidentally called a Buster Call on *himself* just to flex on Robin, and it makes my blood boil that he clearly doesn't give a damn about anyone but himself and his dumb promotion. Just hurry up Luffy, you gotta take out Lucci so fast before everyone else gets wiped out!
jushiro_jubei
Gah, Spandam is just the worst, I swear. It was so incredibly satisfying to watch him completely lose his cool because of his own dumb communication error with the snail, honestly, he deserved that panic attack.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming directly after Nami's intense confrontation with Kalifa in Episode 293, this episode pivots from individual battles to the arc's larger existential threat, dramatically escalating what's at stake for the entire crew and Enies Lobby itself. It serves as a critical turning point in the Enies Lobby arc, transforming the rescue mission into a fight for survival against overwhelming military force. The events here set the stage for the desperate, high-intensity confrontations that define the arc's climactic stretch.
QUICK TAKES
pam2026
VerifiedTodos pudieron escuchar la clase de persona que es el asqueroso que tiene a Robin y sus intenciones
minako_aino_374
I am still reeling from Spandam being such a massive klutz, especially after he accidentally triggered the Buster Call. It is terrifying that one incompetent guy can destroy everything like that. Luffy clashing with Lucci is the hype I needed, and the Franky Family better find a way out before the ships show up and flatten the entire island
buruburu_blade
Nami had to use water against the soap powers and it was smart but the fan service in that fight felt a bit over the top for me. Kalifa is a weird one for sure
kyurem
It is crazy how Spandam is the most hatable villain because he is just so stupid, and his mistakes have the most deadly consequences for everyone, even for his own men. It is a scary situation now
loveablepanda101
I can't believe Spandam is that much of a moron and he just doomed everyone because he wanted to look cool with his golden snail and now even the CP9 guys look terrified about the navy ships coming
ruto
Luffy charging at Lucci without any plan is exactly why he is the captain. He just wants Robin back and nothing else matters to him right now. The fight is starting off so strong
c_c_code
When Robin yelled for everyone to run it showed how much she has changed from the person who wanted to die. She cares about life now and it was such an impactful moment for her character arc
arsyur
The Buster Call being active changes everything and the tension is through the roof. All those ships coming to wipe out the island makes the fight against CP9 feel even more urgent
bakugo_blast_122
The Marines just packing up and leaving the workers behind to die was cold. It really shows how little the World Government actually cares about anyone who is not useful to them anymore
subrosian_292
Spandam, you absolute buffoon! I couldn't believe my eyes when he just casually pressed that button, completely sealing the fate of the island without a shred of remorse for his own people. It makes me wonder if he truly understands the weight of his actions or if he's just *that* irredeemably awful.
master_kohga
Robin trying to warn everyone on the island even after what the government did to her is huge. She has such a kind heart and it makes her the best character in the whole crew
asuka_langley_181
Zoro swinging Usopp around like a sword was the funniest thing ever. Their dynamic while being stuck together is pure gold and it really helped cut through the stress of the Buster Call being called
geordo_stuart
When Spandam somehow fumbled that Den Den Mushi and called the Buster Call right onto himself, I practically threw my remote in exasperation. It's wild how someone so utterly useless can hold such a high position; it makes me question the entire structure of the World Government sometimes.
yuji_itadori_134
Ugh, I swear my heart was pounding out of my chest watching the Buster Call draw nearer, and of course, Lucci's just *there*, blocking the only way out for the Straw Hats. It feels so incredibly desperate, like every single possible escape route has been cut off and they're just trapped, which really got to me after everything they've been through to get Robin back.
rickert_the_smith
The sheer terror on the Marines' faces when that signal finally went off gave me such a jolt, like, I knew the Buster Call was bad but seeing *their* reaction confirmed it's on a whole other level of devastation. My stomach actually dropped thinking about what kind of firepower could make even hardened soldiers crumble in fear like that.
bizzo_senpai
Ugh, Robin, even while those CP9 creeps were kidnapping her, she still tried to warn *them* about the Buster Call. It really hammered home for me how she just can't stand by and let innocent people get hurt, which honestly makes her one of the most selfless characters out there.
tsundylan
Finally, Nami jumps into the fray against Kalifa, and I was so ready for her to kick some butt after all that waiting! But man, those soap-soap powers are seriously bizarre; I'm already wondering how my girl is gonna wash away that danger before the other ships even get here, 'cause she absolutely has to win this for the crew.
bonnie
When Zoro started swinging Sogeking around like a sword, I honestly couldn't believe my eyes; he's just so uniquely unhinged to pull something like that off mid-battle! That moment of total absurdity was such a welcome break because, honestly, the golden snail signal had me genuinely worried for everyone's safety. It was a classic Zoro move that reminded me why I love his chaotic energy.
shinigami_shadow
OMG I can't even believe Spandam is *this* much of an idiot, like he just accidentally called a Buster Call on *himself* just to flex on Robin, and it makes my blood boil that he clearly doesn't give a damn about anyone but himself and his dumb promotion. Just hurry up Luffy, you gotta take out Lucci so fast before everyone else gets wiped out!
jushiro_jubei
Gah, Spandam is just the worst, I swear. It was so incredibly satisfying to watch him completely lose his cool because of his own dumb communication error with the snail, honestly, he deserved that panic attack.
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