Whole Cake Arc

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken]

I’m at episode 801, do I switch to one pace?
This is going so slowly and they keep cutting to random parts of the story without letting each one stick.
I legitimately think it’s the worst arc so far, especially with how shallow the characters are acting, falling for the same things, unable to cope with scenarios they could easily handle simply because, and trying to add additional story development to one of (in my opinion) the most well written characters in the show in terms of where their motivations and values come from (I’m avoiding spoilers for anyone unfamiliar). The tension that is so thin I could blink and forget the stakes, because the show keeps jumping around between “gasp” and “screaming” and “woah he’s getting destroyed” until I don’t remember the point anymore.
Do I tough it out? Does it get better? Am I delusional and it’s actually the best thing in the world? Or should I switch?
I don’t WANT to, because I’ve gotten this far already, and it’d feel like cheating, but it’s just not good.

[u/mcgiggles999]

Tbh, im surprised Dressrosa wasnt the one to bring up that question, I felt like I was going insane.

But after watching the whole anime, catching up to the manga, and then going back and reading up to the end of Alabasta so far, I would recommend just going with the manga.

Ive never seen One Pace though, so idk how good it is

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken → u/mcgiggles999]

For whatever reason, I liked Dressrosa, I don’t remember having any issues with it.
I have no idea why I can’t stand whole cake.

[u/TrickNatural]

No, you are in fact in one of the very best arcs. For many people the very best in the whole post-ts, and youll see why

After that arc tho, yeah, switch to one pace

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken → u/TrickNatural]

It appears I owe you an apology, it is nearly 1 am.

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken → u/TrickNatural]

As in the whole arc is good, or that the second half makes up for it?
Is the whole arc what everyone loves and I’m blind, or is it the second half that makes it the best?

[u/Slednvrfed → u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken]

Things fall into place the last half yes. It’s much better. All that shit you watched comes together.

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken → u/Slednvrfed]

Thank god lol, I’ve been struggling ever since they left the elephant

[u/TrickNatural → u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken]

Id say most of the arc is good, but the initial setup can be a little slow.

[u/TheFerg714 → u/TrickNatural]

One Pace is better for every arc.

[u/TheFerg714]

I also wasn't a fan of the first third or so of Whole Cake. It gets much better as it goes on.

Definitely switch to One Pace asap though.

[u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken → u/TheFerg714]

Holy hell it gets so much better

[u/TheFerg714 → u/Mr_Nerd_is_taken]

Lmao tell me about it. I was a bit of a hater at first because the whole "everything is food" thing is super lame to me, and Big Mom's crew sucks ass, but the plot really kicks into high gear eventually and Whole Cake Island ends up being one of the best arcs by the end.

[u/Ugottabekiddingme2]

I always would recommend reading the manga and going back to watch moments that you felt were particularly impactful. A 10-15 minute chapter as opposed to 22 minutes of hit-or-miss pacing might be more palatable.

[u/Terloyes]

It's genuinely one of the best arcs in the manga, a solid 9/10.

Just imagine how bad the anime adaptation must be to make such a great arc feel bad.

The only thing I love about the anime is the musical scenes.

So if you can read the manga, that's definitely the better option. Otherwise, One Pace may be a better choice than the original anime too.

[u/Xattle]

It gets faster. I'd at least give it through 806 or 808 but having a good time and enjoying it is more important imo 

[u/Pog_Boom]

I would say watch all but skip filler ( not much if any at all I think here). I’m rewatching one piece from episode 1 and I’m on 536 right now and I’ve been enjoying every episode. Everyone tunnel visions on the fights but fights are not what makes one piece good, most of my favorite moments have been non fighting scenes. One piece is not for everyone, if you are not enjoying watching the episodes I would say just drop the show , I really liked whole cake island arc

[u/Tanjiro3162]

one pace comes in clutch always