: The emotional core remains the safety of O-Tama, who was kidnapped by Batman and Gazelleman. This drive justifies the protagonists' reckless frontal assault.
: Like many episodes in the middle of a long arc, Episode 901 faces criticism for its slow pacing—specifically the "Gazelleman chase"—which expands a few manga panels into several minutes of screen time. However, the anime compensates by using this time to emphasize the scale of the town. Thematic Significance One Piece Episode 901
: The episode establishes the stakes by introducing Holdem, a "Headliner" with a lion (Kamijiro) literally protruding from his stomach—a grotesque example of the SMILE fruit's unpredictable nature. Character Dynamics and Development : The emotional core remains the safety of
Produced during a period where One Piece ’s art style shifted toward a more vibrant, "Wano-centric" aesthetic, the episode features fluid line work and bold colors. However, the anime compensates by using this time
: The use of saturated colors for Bakura Town emphasizes the "stolen prosperity" of the officials.