The Elbaph Arc, in particular, has truly emphasized the feeling that One Piece's endgame is near with Imu's descent from the Holy Land and the full God Valley flashback. From the paneling and artwork to the direction of the plot itself, the Elbaph Arc has received harsh criticism from Japanese fans, with one such fan of the series even going as far as to speculate that perhaps One Piece's editor isn't being straightforward with Oda anymore. It's clear from a single glimpse of the earlier volumes and the latest ones that One Piece's artwork has gotten a lot more detailed compared to when the series initially started out.
Author: Merlyn De Souza
Published at: 2025-11-16 23:45:30
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