After the release of the long-awaited One Piece Chapter 1057 spoilers, fans immediately took to Twitter to express their opinions on the issue. As expected, the packed chapter has fans debating everything from the series’ morals and previously expressed values to who should and shouldn’t be a Straw Hat.
As always, amid all the debates regarding the issue, there are also those who are simply celebrating the issue and its events. One Piece Chapter 1057 is indeed unique, as it marks the highly anticipated end of the Wano arc, meaning a new island and new adventures are soon to come.
This point seems to be a major unifying aspect of the issue amongst fans, even if other, more divisive topics are the center of social media discussions.
As mentioned earlier, One Piece Chapter 1057 has fans heavily debating several key topics that stem from the issue. Unsurprisingly, the discussion of whether or not Yamato should be a Straw Hat pirate is at the top of this list, with fans still becoming increasingly impatient over the status of this specific character.
Many pointed out how her overall themes, mannerisms, and dialogue don’t really fit in with the Straw Hats. Fans have cited previous moments in the series that mimic the Straw Hats’ leaving Wano, which takes place in the upcoming issue per the latest spoilers.
Others are arguing that Yamato’s doubling down on living like Oden only further solidifies her joining the crew, as they’ll also eventually join the crew of a future Pirate King.
There's not much evidence being offered by those in this camp beyond the aforementioned main point, but nonetheless, it's makes for a strong argument.
Other fans are instead focusing on Hiyori Kozuki’s actions during the issue, which see her denounce the entire Kurozumi clan in one fell swoop. She says that the Kurozumi are destined to forever burn, referencing how “kurozumi” can mean “charcoal” in Japanese.
While some fans are praising this line and moment, others are criticizing the dichotomy of saying such a line relative to earlier moments in the series. One key example comes from the Water 7 saga, where a major motif is that Robin isn’t committing a crime by being alive simply because of where and to whom she was born.
It’s an interesting choice which certainly raises eyebrows when discussing Oda’s longterm thematic narratives and storytelling in the series. Even if fans are reading too much into the line, it is worrisome that such juxtapositions of philosophy can be promoted equally as intensely in the same series.
Nevertheless, fans seem fairly pleased with the issue overall. Even those with criticisms regarding Yamato, Hiyori, and other aspects of the issue, seem pleased that the Wano arc is over.
One Piece Chapter 1057 will officially release on Sunday, August 21.
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