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ONE PIECE 3D Mugiwara Chase - Movie Review and Details

Overview

"ONE PIECE 3D Mugiwara Chase" is a 3D movie based on Eiichiro Oda's popular manga "ONE PIECE" and was released on March 19, 2011. The movie is based on a simple story of Luffy's trademark straw hat being stolen. Although it only has a running time of 30 minutes, it is a work that fully brings out the charm of "ONE PIECE" with its powerful 3D images.

■ Story

A huge, huge, huge incident has happened to Luffy! His straw hat, which should have been there until last night, has suddenly vanished! As a child, he made a promise with the great pirate he admired, "Red Haired Shanks," and was entrusted with it, a treasure more precious than his life. Ever since the day he resolved to "become the Pirate King," his straw hat has never let go, no matter what kind of crisis he's been in, and now it's gone!

Luffy and his friends search desperately and finally find the eagle holding the straw hat! Meanwhile, Usopp and Chopper come across a drifting ship during their search. They are rescued by an old pirate named Schneider, who tells them an unexpected story about Luffy's straw hat...

The Thousand Sunny follows the eagle that soars freely through the sky and steers into the danger zone of the "Grand Line"! And a naval base awaits them at their destination!

Will the Straw Hat Crew be able to get back their trademark straw hat? The bond with Shanks that was stolen from them. A proud battle begins over the straw hat that started Luffy's adventure!

■Explanation

Two of Weekly Shonen Jump's greatest adventure mangas will be released in 3D for the first time! Under the name of "Jump HEROES film", the now national hero Luffy and his friends, as well as the new hero Toriko, will jump out of the screen next spring in a spectacular double feature with full-length 3D images!

Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) is the most popular comic magazine, boasting a weekly circulation of approximately 3 million copies. Since its launch in 1968, it has always released popular, era-defining works that are absurd yet captivating to children's hearts. Its popularity is not limited to Japan, but continues to fascinate readers all over the world. Two popular works currently serialized in Japan's leading weekly magazine, Shonen Jump, have finally been made into 3D movies!

The 3D movie will be "One Piece," written by Eiichiro Oda, which has been the most popular serialized work for over 10 years. The total number of copies of the comics (volumes 1 to 60) has exceeded 200 million, the highest number in Japan! The movie "ONE PIECE FILM STRONG WORLD," which was released in theaters at the end of last year, was produced by the original author, Eiichiro Oda, himself, and was linked to the original manga and TV anime, resulting in an unprecedented long run and a strong hit with box office revenues of 4.8 billion yen! It was the number one Japanese movie of the first half of 2010! Now, the undisputed champion of "Shonen Jump" in the 21st century is finally taking part in a 3D movie for the first time!

The other title is "Toriko" (originally written by Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi), a promising rookie that will carry the next generation of Weekly Shonen Jump! Set in the gourmet era, this gourmet battle manga follows the legendary hunter "Gourmet Hunter Toriko" as he travels the world in search of unknown flavors, capturing and harvesting various ingredients. The currently published comics (volumes 1-11 and a spin-off) have sold over 4.8 million copies. What's more, just one year after the series began, it was adapted into an anime for the "Jump Super Anime Tour 2009," and this mega-hit title, one of "Shonen Jump's" top picks, will be making its full-scale film debut in 3D, alongside "One Piece"!

These two major comics, which truly represent the world's weekly magazine "Shonen Jump", will finally be transformed into powerful 3D images and run wild on the big screen in the spring of 2011! They will undoubtedly be the talk of the town!!

■Cast

• Luffy/Mayumi Tanaka
• Zoro/Kazuya Nakai
• Nami/Akemi Okamura
• Usopp/Kappei Yamaguchi
• Sanji/Hiroaki Hirata
• Chopper/Ikue Otani
• Robin/Yuriko Yamaguchi
• Frankie/Kazuki Yao
• Brook/Cho
• Schneider/Tomomitsu Yamaguchi

■ Main staff

• Original work: Eiichiro Oda (Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
• Screenplay by Yasuyuki Tsutsumi
• Director: Hiroyuki Sato

■ Main Characters

Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. His dream is to become the King of Pirates. He ate the Gomu Gomu no Mi, a Devil Fruit, and became a rubber man whose whole body stretches like rubber. His trademark is the straw hat he received from the great pirate he admires, Shanks the Red Hair... but this time, someone has stolen his straw hat, which is more precious than his life, and he is in a state of panic!

・Roronoa Zoro A master swordsman who aims to become the "world's greatest swordsman" to fulfill a promise he made to his childhood friend, Kuina. He constantly trains on the ship, and has a samurai spirit that does not tolerate any self-indulgence or compromise in order to improve himself. On the other hand, although he is not aware of it, he has an extremely bad sense of direction, and while searching for his straw hat this time, he ends up in a dangerous place...

Nami: She disguised herself as a female thief to raise funds to save her hometown, but with the help of Luffy and the others, she escaped from her predicament and became a navigator for the Straw Hat Pirates to fulfill her childhood dream of drawing a world map. With her genius surveying and navigation skills, she accurately navigates the Sunny as it races through dangerous waters in pursuit of the Straw Hats.

・Usopp "Red Hair Shanks" A member of the pirate crew, the son of Yasopp, and an expert at slingshots. He's good with words and dexterity. He's good at making weapons with traps, using his many ideas. He's also a bit of a coward, and has encountered many dangers, such as naval bombardment, huge rockfalls, and sea king nests, and has screamed out many times.

Sanji is a chef searching for the All Blue, the legendary sea where fish from all over the world gather. He was trained by the great pirate Red-Footed Zeff and his cooking skills and footwork are second to none! He always puts the ladies first, and even with the many dangers that threaten the Sunny, he's only worried about Nami and Robin!

Tony Tony Chopper
A blue-nosed reindeer who learned medical skills from Dr. Hiluluk and Dr. Kureha. He ate the "Human-Human Fruit" to gain human abilities, and has the seven-stage transformation technique with the "Rumble Ball" he created over the course of five years. While rescuing and caring for Schneider, who had collapsed on the ship, he hears a shocking truth...

Nico Robin: An archaeologist who has lived in the underworld since the age of eight in search of the "Rio Poneglyph, the true text of history." With the power of the Hana Hana no Mi, she can make parts of her body bloom from anywhere. This time, as she encounters various dangers, she supports her friends with her natural calm judgment.

Frankie is a leading shipwright who inherited the skills of Tom, the world's best shipbuilder, as his apprentice. He is a cyborg who has modified not only his ship but also his own body in various ways, but he is also compassionate and quick to cry. He is at the helm of the Thousand Sunny, which he built himself... but this time, his role is taken away from him!

Brook
This afro swordsman vowed to reunite with Laboon, the whale he was separated from 50 years ago, and though he died once, he was resurrected as a skeleton thanks to the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi. He has a weakness for beautiful women (for a skeleton, that's why...). This is the first time we've heard the story behind Luffy's straw hat!

・Schneider Captain of the Schneider Pirates. His dignified appearance is reminiscent of the former glory, but now he only has one companion, Buzz. He says goodbye to his only companion and sets off on his pirate ship, but is rescued by the Straw Hat Pirates when he collapses on board. What on earth was the reason he said goodbye to Buzz...?

An old dog who adores Buzz Schneider. However, after spending many years with him, he suddenly breaks up with her, saying that she is becoming a hindrance on the voyage. This leads to a certain action...!?

A mysterious big eagle escapes with Luffy's straw hat in its mouth. Why did it steal Luffy's hat? What on earth is it planning to do with the stolen hat?

■ Theme songs and music

• ED1
• "Break into the Light ~The Promised Hat~"
• Vocals: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

■Movie Reviews

"ONE PIECE 3D Straw Hat Chase" is a work that successfully took on the new challenge of 3D film, providing fans with a fresh experience. In its short 30-minute run time, it depicts Luffy's adventure in search of his straw hat, but the brevity of the film actually heightens the tension and draws viewers into the story.

Although the story is simple, it depicts Luffy's feelings for his straw hat and the bond with his friends, firmly enhancing the appeal of the original work. In particular, the appearance of a new character, Schneider, adds depth to the story, allowing us to see the episodes surrounding Luffy's straw hat from a new perspective.

The quality of the 3D images was also very high, and the battle scenes on the pirate ships and the scene chasing the giant eagle were so realistic that I felt as if I was there. In particular, the action scenes making use of Luffy's Gomu Gomu powers had the impact that only 3D can provide and were well worth watching.

The acting of the cast was also excellent, especially Mayumi Tanaka's performance as Luffy, who faithfully reproduced the character from the original work while fully demonstrating his charm in the new medium of 3D movie. Tomomi Yamaguchi's performance as Schneider was also impressive, and he shone with the dignity and melancholy of an old pirate.

The music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie, and the ending theme "Break into the Light ~The Promised Hat~" by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was a beautiful song that symbolized Luffy's adventure and his feelings for the straw hat. In the scenes where this song was played, the story's emotion was further deepened, and I was able to enjoy the afterglow of the movie.

■ Recommendation points

"ONE PIECE 3D Mugiwara Chase" is a film that allows you to rediscover the charm of "ONE PIECE" in a new format called 3D film. It is a must-see film especially for fans of the original work and anime, where you can experience the power of 3D images and the moving story at the same time. It is also recommended for those who are new to 3D films, as it is easy to enjoy with a short screening time, making it a great first 3D film experience.

In addition, this movie introduces a new character, Schneider, who deepens the worldview of "ONE PIECE," and depicts an episode related to Luffy's straw hat, so fans of the original manga and anime can enjoy the story from a new perspective. The quality of the 3D images is also high, and the action scenes are particularly impressive.

The music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie, and the ending theme "Break into the Light ~The Promised Hat~" by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was a beautiful song that symbolized Luffy's adventure and his feelings for the straw hat. In the scenes where this song was played, the story's emotion was further deepened, and I was able to enjoy the afterglow of the movie.

Related information

"ONE PIECE 3D Mugiwara Chase" was released on March 19, 2011 and distributed by Toei. It has an Eirin number of 27446 and was made as a 30-minute short film. It was written by Eiichiro Oda, directed by Hiroyuki Sato, and produced by the "2011 ONE PIECE" Production Committee.

This movie is a new attempt to turn popular Weekly Shonen Jump works "ONE PIECE" and "Toriko" into 3D movies, making it a must-see for fans of both works. In particular, fans of "ONE PIECE" can enjoy the story from a different perspective than the original manga and anime, as it depicts a new episode related to Luffy's straw hat.

In addition, the quality of the 3D images in this movie is very high, and the battle scenes on the pirate ships and the scene where they chase the giant eagle make you feel as if you are there. In particular, the action scenes that make use of Luffy's Gomu Gomu powers had the power that only 3D can provide, and were well worth watching.

The acting of the cast was also excellent, especially Mayumi Tanaka's performance as Luffy, who faithfully reproduced the character from the original work while fully demonstrating his charm in the new medium of 3D movie. Tomomi Yamaguchi's performance as Schneider was also impressive, and he shone with the dignity and melancholy of an old pirate.

The music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie, and the ending theme "Break into the Light ~The Promised Hat~" by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was a beautiful song that symbolized Luffy's adventure and his feelings for the straw hat. In the scenes where this song was played, the story's emotion was further deepened, and I was able to enjoy the afterglow of the movie.

Conclusion

"ONE PIECE 3D Mugiwara Chase" is a work that allows you to rediscover the charm of "ONE PIECE" in a new format called 3D movie, and is a must-see movie for fans of the original work and anime. You can experience the power of 3D images and the excitement of the story at the same time, and the action scenes in particular are not to be missed. In addition, the appearance of a new character, Schneider, and an episode related to Luffy's straw hat are depicted, so you can enjoy the story from a different perspective than the original work and anime. Music is also an important element in livening up the atmosphere of the movie, and the ending theme "Break into the Light ~ Promised Hat ~" by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was a beautiful song that symbolized Luffy's adventure and his feelings for his straw hat. This movie is also recommended for 3D movie beginners as it can be enjoyed easily with a short screening time. Please experience the power and excitement at the theater.