Luffy and crew then try to help their new friend Vivi, the kingdom’s princess, save the island from its turmoil. In the Alabasta Arc the Straw Hat Pirates land on the desert island of Alabasta to find the Kingdom of Sand embroiled in a civil war due to the meddling of Crocodile, a Shichibukai (a powerful pirate working for the World Government) and leader of the criminal organization Baroque Works. This movie serves solely as a summary of the events during the Alabasta Arc of the One Piece anime with improved animation. This movie is not to be missed, even if you’re unfamiliar with One Piece. The dark story and graphic violence make this an anime movie that’s definitely not for kids, but provides a very unique and extremely enjoyable ride for the rest of us. The highly stylized and “simplified” animation in this movie is a huge departure from its counterpart in the anime series and it adds greatly to the depiction of the tribulations that the Straw Hat crew faces on the Secret Island. Figuring they could use a vacation they travel to the island not knowing that it harbours one of the greatest challenges they may ever face. The movie has the Straw Hat crew find a message in a bottle advertising a resort called Omatsuri Island where there are all manner of relaxing and fulfilling activities tailored especially for powerful Grand Line pirates.
This was my favourite One Piece movie until Strong World came out in 2009. Directed by the incomparable Mamoru Hosoda (of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time fame), this is by far the darkest and creepiest single piece of One Piece media.
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