How would you rate episode 1045 of
One Piece ?
Community score: 4.5
One Piece continues its hot streak with episode 1045, delivering on more dramatic scenes and hard-hitting action. The only letdown here is not in what was delivered so much as what was not delivered, but that’s to be expected.
Much of this episode is centered around villainous monologues. After Nico Robin’s triumphant victory over Black Maria, the sense of momentum swings back the other way as we focus on Hawking, Big Mom, King, and Queen. It’s lots of mwahahaha-laughs over burning backgrounds with our heroes either groveling, grunting, or fighting for their lives. There are simply too many heavy-hitters at Onigashima for things to end this soon.
Big Mom in particular gets to gloat over the lesser pirates before her. Despite Eustass and Killer both…
