In the latest episode of One Piece, fans were treated to a long-awaited scene featuring King Cobra’s pivotal confrontation with Imu and the Five Elders. While the adaptation largely succeeded, a significant oversight marred one of the series’ best foreshadowing moments. In Episode #1119, Cobra relays the final lines of Princess Lily’s letter to Sabo, urging him to share them with Vivi and Luffy. Unfortunately, the anime omits a crucial part of this message, specifically the final phrase, “against the —-ing world.”
Although Cobra delivers the first half of the sentence, the latter part is entirely cut, instead of being muffled as it appeared in the manga. This alteration detracts from the revelation that the world of One Piece is sinking—a critical plot twist first hinted at by Lily’s letter.
The complete phrase, likely “against the sinking world,” positioned Cobra’s last words as an astute setup for this revelation. The manga’s presentation left fans eager to piece together the mystery, while the anime’s approach strips away this intrigue.
Despite the inherent challenges in translating complex scenes from manga to anime, it would have been preferable for the dialogue to overlap with Imu or the Five Elders’ growls rather than resorting to silence.
Instances like this are uncommon, as One Piece usually excels in adapting its source material, barring some pacing issues. However, the omission in Episode #1119 is especially disheartening for anime-only viewers, who may miss the importance of Lily’s letter as the narrative progresses toward the Final Saga and the Void Century.
Looking ahead, concerns also arise regarding how One Piece will manage Vegapunk’s upcoming broadcast. In Chapter #1117, the broadcast cuts off just as Vegapunk begins discussing the mysterious D. Clan, mirroring Cobra’s interruption in the latest episode. Fans hope the anime avoids repeating past mistakes and retains key details that are vital to the storyline.
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