One Piece Episode 1017 Unleashed the Anime's Best Animation Yet

In the last couple of years, One Piece has stepped up its game, and things are only continuing to look up for the hit series. After decades in the game, the Straw Hat crew has gotten new life thanks to a truly talented and dedicated crew backing its every move. And this week, the team shined brighter than ever as One Piece episode 1017 brought some of the show's best animation to date to life. 

The whole thing went live earlier today as One Piece brought its newest episode to fans. After patiently waiting, episode 1017 was sent live and followed our heroes as they carried on fighting with Kaido and Big Mom. As you can imagine, the two Yonko gave Luffy, Zoro, Law, Kid, and Killer all they had. So in return, the anime popped off and let the Worst Generation do their worst.

One Piece episode 1017. The best animated episode of the entire series.

The blood, sweat and tears of some of the most talented artists in the current animation industry culminated into a passion filled love letter to the series.

I couldn't be any happier.#OnePiece1017 pic.twitter.com/gfgTwYd5YM

— Sakuga Lad (@SakugaLad) May 15, 2022

With Kohei Kureta and Nanami Michibata taking control of direction, episode 1017 proved One Piece is at its peak right now. There has never been a better time to watch the seafaring shonen, and it isn't just because of the top notch animation fans are being given. The War for Wano is marking a new era for the Grand Line with Luffy and his cohorts at the lead. So if you haven't caught up with with arc, we suggest you schedule in a marathon ASAP!

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What do you think of this latest One Piece episode? Did its animation take you by surprise? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.