Rather than overflow with energy as he seems to in the upcoming anime episode, Luffy first appears in his Gear 5 form in Chapter 1044 silhouetted from a distance in front of a full moon. However, once he’s in action in this anime footage, Luffy behaves just as he does in the “One Piece” manga, perpetually laughing as he embodies the spirit of the mysterious Joy Boy.
About 12 seconds into the new preview, Luffy grabs Kaido after extending his arm to a comically absurd length. Shortly after that, he increases his muscle mass and winds up his fist for a punch to Kaido’s face. Fans familiar with Luffy’s Gear 5 fights in the manga know that the ability grants him what might best be described as “Looney Tunes” powers, allowing his body to contort in nonsensical ways reminiscent of classic cartoon characters. Fittingly, the way Luffy is animated in this scene is similar to some of Masaaki Yuasa’s best projects, which oftentimes utilze almost surreal, shifting lines rather than the flat, rigid style typical of most popular anime.
Presumably, some of the more explicitly cartoonish moments from Luffy’s fight with Kaido are absent from the trailer to retain interest in watching “One Piece” Episode 1071 once it officially premieres on August 6.
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