After a six -month break, the “One piece” The anime has finally returned with episodes 1123 and 1124 published on 5 and 6 April. While fans praised the general animation and the new theme of opening, many have not been able to help express their disappointment, in particular for the treatment of Sanji.
An long -awaited return met conflicting emotions
The break, which began in October 2024 during the 25th anniversary of the series, marked the longest break “One piece” Anime History. The pause allowed the anime to avoid recovering the manga by giving the animators the time to improve the quality for the highly anticipated Egghead arc.
During the break, a remastered version of the arch of the island of Fish-Man was broadcast. The expectations were high when the main story resumed and the episode 1123 was largely at the height of the Hype, with the exception of two controversial Sanji scenes.
Sanji set aside and altered
The fans noticed that Sanji had been completely removed from a fundamental scene originally present in chapter 1086. At that moment, the piles of straw trusted and their allies capture York, a scene well welcomed in the manga but felt strangely incomplete in the anime due to the absence of Sanji.
More controversial, the anime added a scene in which Sanji appears with heart -shaped eyes while watching Bonney. This immediately turned on a repercussing among the fans, especially considering that the true age of Bonney is only 12, despite its adult appearance due to its powers of fruit Toshi Toshi no Mi Devil.
Fan reactions: “Obasoleto and inappropriate”
While Sanji’s peaks have long been part of his character, many fans claim that the joke has become obsolete and deaf, in particular if directed to a child, even involuntarily.
It is important to underline that the manga has never represented this behavior from Sanji towards Bonney, and the creator Eiichiro Oda has been careful to avoid any interaction that could be interpreted as inappropriate. The fans felt that the anime scene has significantly devoted themselves to the original tone and the intentions of the material of origin.
However, some spectators defended the animation team, claiming that the scene was faithful to Sanji’s exaggerated personality and noting that his exaggerated reactions are part of the comic tradition of the show.
Beyond the controversy
Despite the controversy, the rest of the episode 1123 received widespread consensus. The new opening themed song, which focuses on Bonney and Kuma, has been described as emotional and visually breathtaking, giving a disturbing look at one of the most tragic plots of the series.
Toei Animation, to which he worked “One piece” For over 25 years, he continues to receive praise and criticism as the anime evolves. The latest controversy highlights the delicate balance between honoring the original manga and creative freedoms in adaptation.
While the return of the anime was largely celebrated for its high production value and its emotional depth, the representation of Sanji in episode 1123 aroused a heated debate. For some fans, the expectation of six months has been ruined by questionable choices that collide with the tone of the series. It remains to be seen if Toei will face the recourse or keep the path, but the controversy is a reminder of the subtle line between comedy and sensitivity in long -standing franchises.
