So, I dove back into the wild world of One Piece after being hooked by the Netflix live-action series. Season 1, Episode 73, however, left me questioning my decision. "Brogy Shouri no Goukyuu! Elbaf no Kecchaku" might be a mouthful, but the episode felt more like an earful. The pacing is glacial, and the giant island adventure is starting to feel like a never-ending marathon.
I found myself frustrated by the episode's tedious nature, its penchant for silliness, and an overwhelming volume of noise. Seriously, it's so loud that even my 5-year-old complained about it. The constant screaming and cacophony made me question my commitment to reaching episode 100 this time around. It's like trying to enjoy a quiet meal in a restaurant while someone's playing the drums right next to your table.
While the Netflix adaptation rekindled my interest, this episode reminded me of the reasons I originally put One Piece on hold. Here's hoping the seas calm a bit in the episodes to come, or my binge-watch might turn into a binge-quit.