One Piece Episode 357: The General Zombies Are Down in a Flash!! Oars Feels Like an Adventure!!
Canon/MED
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8.8
71 Fans
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One Piece Episode 357: The General Zombies Are Down in a Flash!! Oars Feels Like an Adventure!!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.8
71 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
mamoru_chiba
Zoro looking at that black blade like he already owns it is exactly the right mood for this Ryuma encounter and it makes the fight feel so much more important
tesso_titan
Whoa, Oars shaking the whole island with that fake Gatling Gun was such a shocker, I literally jumped! It's so crazy to see how much raw power Luffy's shadow holds, making even a giant like Oars feel unstoppable.
bakeneko_blade_222
Oars totally acting like a giant, clumsy version of Luffy, just adventuring around and accidentally wiping out those general zombies, was such a wild and hilarious twist! I couldn't believe how perfectly they captured Luffy's chaotic energy in this massive zombie, it seriously cracked me up to see that familiar, carefree destruction.
hassel
Oars is funny but the way Nami and Chopper are struggling against these zombies feels a bit weird considering how strong they should be at this point in the story
magna_maestro_141
Perona was absolutely flabbergasted when Usopp's rock-bottom mentality made her ghosts sad, and I just couldn't stop laughing. It’s so brilliantly Usopp to weaponize his own terrible self-esteem, I bet even he was a little surprised how effective it was!
ancient_robot_295
Usopp being so depressed that the negative ghosts can't even hurt him is such a clever way to win a fight and it actually makes his cowardice a superpower
suika_sphere
I think Brook's reaction to Ryuma and the way he keeps thinking about Laboon really hits hard because he has been waiting so long for this chance and seeing Zoro step in to help him get his shadow back was just right especially with how much that heavy black sword Shusui clearly means to the future of Zoro's three sword style
mogma
The comedy with Perona's ghosts was gold, but the hope is that actual fights pick up the speed soon because the island exploration is taking forever
kiawe
Usopp being so miserable that he depressed the negative ghosts was incredible. It is the one time being a total pessimist actually paid off for him in a fight
byakuya_blade
It is a bit frustrating seeing Chopper and Nami act so helpless against these zombies, but Zoro showing up to challenge the legendary samurai definitely makes up for the slow start
viva550
Hearing Zoro talk about Ryuma being a dragon slayer got me hyped and Brook really needs his shadow back soon
gladion_352
I really believe that Usopp being the only one who can handle Perona is the best writing choice in this arc, and seeing her ghosts get depressed because of him was gold. It feels like the pacing is dragging a bit though, and I also really want to see Zoro actually fight Ryuma now that he stopped him from finishing Brook off
reiner_ronin
Oars just picking up an entire island because he felt like going on an adventure had me absolutely losing it, like who even does that?! I'm genuinely surprised Moria didn't even flinch, just watching his zombie cause more trouble instead of stopping him.
corkus_the_cynic_192
Thriller Bark feels a bit slow lately and it is weird seeing the weaker trio struggle this much after everything they did at Enies Lobby
happy_mask_salesman_270
Perona actually feeling sorry for Usopp because he is so sad made me laugh and I never thought being a pessimism would be a superpower
zekrom
Oars using the gatling attack on the other zombies was hilarious and he really is just a giant version of Luffy looking for treasure
sailor_uranus_397
Sanji screaming for Nami while running through the castle is classic and he looks ready to kill Absalom for that wedding stuff
sharp_279
Zoro stepping in to fight Ryuma is exactly what needed to happen because Brook was getting wrecked and that dragon slayer line was so cool
hari_257
My brain actually stalled when those ghosts got depressed because of Usopp and his weird negativity is basically a weapon now
alma_theus
The wedding ceremony getting completely ruined because Oars was stomping around and causing a mess was exactly the kind of luck Absalom deserves for being a creep
EPISODE CONTEXT
Deep in the Thriller Bark arc, this episode builds directly on the crew's separation and individual confrontations established over the preceding episodes, particularly Usopp's discovery that he's uniquely suited to counter Perona. It serves as a crucial escalation point — clearing the board of lesser threats while positioning Oars as the next major obstacle, setting the stage for the arc's climactic showdowns against Gecko Moria's most powerful forces.
QUICK TAKES
mamoru_chiba
Zoro looking at that black blade like he already owns it is exactly the right mood for this Ryuma encounter and it makes the fight feel so much more important
tesso_titan
Whoa, Oars shaking the whole island with that fake Gatling Gun was such a shocker, I literally jumped! It's so crazy to see how much raw power Luffy's shadow holds, making even a giant like Oars feel unstoppable.
bakeneko_blade_222
Oars totally acting like a giant, clumsy version of Luffy, just adventuring around and accidentally wiping out those general zombies, was such a wild and hilarious twist! I couldn't believe how perfectly they captured Luffy's chaotic energy in this massive zombie, it seriously cracked me up to see that familiar, carefree destruction.
hassel
Oars is funny but the way Nami and Chopper are struggling against these zombies feels a bit weird considering how strong they should be at this point in the story
magna_maestro_141
Perona was absolutely flabbergasted when Usopp's rock-bottom mentality made her ghosts sad, and I just couldn't stop laughing. It’s so brilliantly Usopp to weaponize his own terrible self-esteem, I bet even he was a little surprised how effective it was!
ancient_robot_295
Usopp being so depressed that the negative ghosts can't even hurt him is such a clever way to win a fight and it actually makes his cowardice a superpower
suika_sphere
I think Brook's reaction to Ryuma and the way he keeps thinking about Laboon really hits hard because he has been waiting so long for this chance and seeing Zoro step in to help him get his shadow back was just right especially with how much that heavy black sword Shusui clearly means to the future of Zoro's three sword style
mogma
The comedy with Perona's ghosts was gold, but the hope is that actual fights pick up the speed soon because the island exploration is taking forever
kiawe
Usopp being so miserable that he depressed the negative ghosts was incredible. It is the one time being a total pessimist actually paid off for him in a fight
byakuya_blade
It is a bit frustrating seeing Chopper and Nami act so helpless against these zombies, but Zoro showing up to challenge the legendary samurai definitely makes up for the slow start
viva550
Hearing Zoro talk about Ryuma being a dragon slayer got me hyped and Brook really needs his shadow back soon
gladion_352
I really believe that Usopp being the only one who can handle Perona is the best writing choice in this arc, and seeing her ghosts get depressed because of him was gold. It feels like the pacing is dragging a bit though, and I also really want to see Zoro actually fight Ryuma now that he stopped him from finishing Brook off
reiner_ronin
Oars just picking up an entire island because he felt like going on an adventure had me absolutely losing it, like who even does that?! I'm genuinely surprised Moria didn't even flinch, just watching his zombie cause more trouble instead of stopping him.
corkus_the_cynic_192
Thriller Bark feels a bit slow lately and it is weird seeing the weaker trio struggle this much after everything they did at Enies Lobby
happy_mask_salesman_270
Perona actually feeling sorry for Usopp because he is so sad made me laugh and I never thought being a pessimism would be a superpower
zekrom
Oars using the gatling attack on the other zombies was hilarious and he really is just a giant version of Luffy looking for treasure
sailor_uranus_397
Sanji screaming for Nami while running through the castle is classic and he looks ready to kill Absalom for that wedding stuff
sharp_279
Zoro stepping in to fight Ryuma is exactly what needed to happen because Brook was getting wrecked and that dragon slayer line was so cool
hari_257
My brain actually stalled when those ghosts got depressed because of Usopp and his weird negativity is basically a weapon now
alma_theus
The wedding ceremony getting completely ruined because Oars was stomping around and causing a mess was exactly the kind of luck Absalom deserves for being a creep
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