: The animation retains its early "retro" charm, which some viewers find more consistent and atmospheric than later, more "over-animated" arcs. Critical Reception New to One Piece... Finally got hooked after 30 episodes.
: Modern HD versions are often presented in a 1.78:1 widescreen format.
: The restaurant staff, led by Zeff, pretend to dislike Sanji's soup to push him toward pursuing his dream of finding the All Blue. This culminated in a highly praised scene where Sanji prostrates himself before Zeff, thanking him for his sacrifices.