: Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer launch a coordinated attack on Kaido. Despite their constant bickering over whose move is most effective, they manage to land significant blows using techniques like Luffy’s Kong Gun , Kid’s Punk Vise , and Law’s Tact .
: In a classic demonstration of his Devil Fruit advantage, Luffy remains completely unaffected by Big Mom’s lightning because he is made of rubber. He also "tanks" Kaido's Blast Breath , attributing his survival to "guts," before ending the episode with a relentless Kong Gatling barrage. Production & Animation Features OnePiece_Ep_1017_SUB_ITA.mp4
: The episode is noted for being a massive group effort involving talented freelance animators from around the world, rather than just Toei’s internal staff. : Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer launch
: Directed by Naami Mitibata with co-series director Kohi Kuret , the episode also marked the storyboarding debut of American animator Henry Thurlow . He also "tanks" Kaido's Blast Breath , attributing
: Fans and critics frequently highlight the episode for its "movie-quality" animation (sakuga). Specific highlights include Naotoshi Shida's distinctive opening sequence and the seamless blend of 2D and 3D animation for Kid's Punk Rotten .