One Piece Collection 1
8/10
Aaah it feels so good to see this again! I havn't seen One Piece since the 4kids version aired years ago. And seeing it this time uncut and not edited was fantastic!
The story and characters are probably what makes One Piece so great! each arc involves engaging plots and interesting characters, and with these two elements combined, it makes you wanting MOOOOORE!!! The main cast are also good. Sanji is probably my favourite character so far.
The animation is also good and is consitant. The animation is especially good when the fight scenes begin. Each fight scene is well choriographed and are always entertaining, seeing as characters have there own original fighting styles and powers. Such as: Sanji only using kicks, Zoro uses swords, Kuro using speed etc.
ALso the new dub by funimation is alot better than expected. They all suit there characters pretty well. Some of the characters worth mentioning:
Luffy: SO much better then the 4kids version and the 4kids voice actor for Luffy did'nt even try!
Sanji: SOOOOOOOOOOO much better! Why did 4kids think it was needed for him to have a Brooklyn accent?!?!
The two characters whos voices i preferred in the 4kids version, are Zoro and Don Krieg. Sabat is good as Zoro, but tbh i think the 4kids version was spot on! And for Don Krieg, his funimation voice doesnt sound threatening at all! I swear it's the same voice as the preist from the first episode of FMA? lol
The only down side to this, also this is kind of a nit pick, is that it does drag in places. The kuro arc lasts for 9 episodes and takes up most of the DVD. Don't get me wrong its a good arc, but it could of easily been reduced to 5 maybe. and yes i know, most shonen shows are like this. But this is the only bad thing i can think of.
Overall, One Piece collection 1 is a blast! check it out! Looking forward to collection 2