One Piece dives (or flies?) into its next major arc, SKYPIEA!

Now the thing about this arc is it was one of my favorites growing up. But I do remember people not liking this arc as much. Saying it takes too long to get it going and the side characters aren't nearly as interesting. I'm going to be honest...I kind of agree now that I'm older.

Now that it is a awful arc or anything. Because lets face it. The worst One Piece arc is still solid (not counting anime filler) but this arc feels like it was dragging its feet some. After finally getting the ability to go up into Skypiea is does pick up but some overly long fights, and over talking, started to get on my nerve.

The good part is we do get introduced to Eminem...I mean Enel, the god of electricity! And with that his henchmen are pretty powerful too. Giving Luffy and his gang some trouble. The island itself is pretty fun to look at and it has a "adventurous" type of feel to it which is cool. Also there is a great moment when people act like Tarzan. Funny as hell.

A 3.5 out of 5.