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bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
5.0
➽ In Volume 40, the Strawhats continue their assault on Enies Lobby! Luffy's running around like a madman trying to find Robin, but soon encounters Blueno, a powerful CP9 agent who can use the Six-Powers fighting style like everyone else in their group. Normally, I'm not super engrossed in fight scenes, but seeing Luffy push his body further to save Robin was touching! He literally starts steaming and enters another 'Gear', so he'll be stronger for his friends. That was literally epic and caught even Blueno off guard! Apart from that, the rest of CP9 is still a threat, especially since Kalifa and Kaku have now been given devil fruits. One thing to mention is that the head of CP9, Spandam, is absolutely vile. He's in a position of power even though he's weak and unskilled, but can use his much more powerful subordinates however he wants! Unfortunately, that's quite the parallel to real life.
➽ Everyone else is still in various parts of the island. Usopp unfortunately gets left behind by accident (sorry Usopp it was a bit funny 😂) but encounters the two Giants who are meant to guard the gates. Since he aspires to become a great warrior like the Giants of Elbaph, this perfectly suited his character! Nami, Sanji, Zoro and Chopper are trying to reach the courthouse. With every force in Enies Lobby mobilized, it's tough work. I love how these serious situations always have funny moments as well, such as Zoro going the wrong way (again) and Nami's thunder attack accidentally hitting Sanji and Zoro!
➽ Everyone else is still in various parts of the island. Usopp unfortunately gets left behind by accident (sorry Usopp it was a bit funny 😂) but encounters the two Giants who are meant to guard the gates. Since he aspires to become a great warrior like the Giants of Elbaph, this perfectly suited his character! Nami, Sanji, Zoro and Chopper are trying to reach the courthouse. With every force in Enies Lobby mobilized, it's tough work. I love how these serious situations always have funny moments as well, such as Zoro going the wrong way (again) and Nami's thunder attack accidentally hitting Sanji and Zoro!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Minor: Suicide
andre93na's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
oldr1ce's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this volume, despite so much going on at once i was hooked the entire time. robin better let herself get saved
breezy17's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
4.5
luffy casually learning how to evolve his powers while being the goofiest boy alive is so on brand and i love him. also please oda i want to see robin kick some world government ass
vince_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It's like the manga itself goes into Gear 2 this volume! The pace and fights go so hard! It was confusing at points, because so many groups are trying to accomplish all these different goals—so much bouncing around.
Shout out to Sodom and Gomorrah. Thanks for making me step away from the manga to deal with my emotions.
Luffy has so many epic moments in this volume. Loved it!
4.5 out of 5 stars
oisin175's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0