: 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
: 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 . OnePiece_Ep_1017_SUB_ITA.mp4
: Directed by Naami Mitibata with co-series director Kohi Kuret , the episode also marked the storyboarding debut of American animator Henry Thurlow . : In a classic demonstration of his Devil
: 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 . Despite their constant bickering over whose move is
: 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.
: This episode covers the remainder of manga Chapter 1001 and the entirety of Chapter 1002, adding extended action sequences and dialogue that weren't present in the original source material. One Piece Episode 1017: A Legendary Reaction - Ftp