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That's the question many One Piece fans are eagerly awaiting the anime to answer as it has a lot to live up to in terms of conveying the essence of the original manga in its animation.
In 2021, the One Piece anime concluded with the milestone of episode 1000. After many years of accompanying devoted fans, the success of the One Piece animated series in delivering unforgettable episodes cannot be denied. However, 2021 also marked criticism towards the Wano arc for its flashy visuals, slow pacing, and many details that seemed out of place. It's for this reason that many fans are hoping the One Piece anime in 2022 will better depict the Wano battle. So, what are the most anticipated aspects of the Wano arc in the 2022 anime? Let's go through them!
The clash between the 5 Supernovas and the Emperors Kaido and Big Mom
Certainly, this will be a crucial detail, where the moment the 5 Supernovas - Luffy, Kid, Zoro, Killer, and Law - clash with the Emperors Big Mom and Kaido in a battle between two different generations in the pirate world. Surely, this moment will evoke many emotions for the audience, considering how captivating the manga's portrayal of this clash has been.
The moment Zoro strikes Kaido
For many One Piece fans, especially those who admire the Straw Hat swordsman - Zoro, Kaido's acknowledgment of Zoro's strength and his strike causing injury is a memorable moment in the original manga. Despite the heavy injuries and unconsciousness that followed, this attack also unveils new strength that Zoro will unleash in his encounter with the Fire Mountain King.
The moment Sanji unleashes his hidden power to defeat Queen
In 2022, alongside Zoro's shining moments, fans of One Piece anime are highly interested in Sanji's display against the Plague Queen. It's been a while since the blond-haired member of the Straw Hat crew had such a spotlight and significant role. Surely, the image of Sanji activating his hidden power and delivering decisive blows to defeat the Plague Queen will be a moment awaited by many One Piece fans in the 2022 anime version.
The clash between Yamato and Kaido
This is also an intriguing confrontation, where the beautiful Yamato, Kaido's own daughter, will face off against her father. Yamato's strength and the confrontation between these two parent and child also evoke many emotions for readers in the manga. That's why in the anime adaptation, many viewers are eagerly anticipating this clash.
The showdown of Conqueror's Haki between Luffy and Kaido
This is currently the most thrilling showdown. The anime may focus on the clash between Luffy and Kaido and how terrifying the Conqueror's Haki showdown is. In the previous encounter, Luffy was knocked into the sea, but recent developments suggest that Luffy may no longer be someone Kaido can bully. Certainly, the clashes between these two characters in the One Piece anime of 2022 will be highly captivating.
Here are the top 5 most anticipated events in the One Piece anime for 2022. Will the Wano arc exceed expectations? Feel free to share your thoughts on this!
