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When it comes to iconic moments inOne Piece, there are several to begin with. Be it burning the world government flag or Arlong Park walk, the moments are a real treat. Of all these scenes, the Luffy’s Gear-5 transformation takes the cake. From the drum beats to the fluid motions, the scene is nothing short of legendary. Even the Straw Hat Captain’s voice actor vouches for it.
Colleen Clinkenbeard, who plays the crew’s captain in the series revealed the process behind it. Her revelation provides a glimpse into the efforts put into a single scene. Furthermore, the director left no stone unturned in recreating the essence of liberation in the dub version.
Luffy’s voice actor revealed the process behind the Gear 5 transformation scene
Luffyhas had some of the major power-ups in the series. From his mastery of Haki to his gear transformations, his forms are beyond legendary. However, his fifth gear tops the charts in most aspects including his fluidity. The scene brilliantly captures the motif of freedom and liberation with the impact frames andupbeat drum rhythms.
The use ofimpact frameshas been consistent in the series, especially in epic battle scenes. From Zoro’s King of Hell Three Sword Style to Shanks Kamusari, the series notches up the animation. This extends to the Straw Hat’s epic transformation in his battle with Kaido. The scene peaked the series’ animation and even Luffy’s voice actor vouched for its brilliance.
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Colleen Clinkenbeard plays the Straw Hat Captain in the dubbed version of Eiichiro Oda’s series. In an interview withPopverse, the voice actor revealed the process behind the epic power-up scene. She quoted:
I was a little concerned because I wanted to ensure that people liked it and I know that some people don’t like everything. Anthony had me bring in my son because he said if we could make my son laugh, we were doing it right.
Clinkenbeard also revealed how the cast members brought drums and kazoo to invoke the emotions behind the scene. Drums of liberation run parallel with the transformation. The sounds fused with the visuals prove that the series peaked with this iconic scene.
One Piece peaked through this epic transformation scene
Apart from its criticism of impact frames,One Pieceaces the transformation scenes brilliantly. This holds especially true with the fifth-gear power-up. From the caricatured movements to the nonchalant laughter, Vincent Chansardleft no stone unturned. This holds especially with the portrayal of liberation and freedom in the scene. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Chansard has worked withJujutsu KaisenandMob Psychoas their key animator. He worked on pivotal scenes in Eiichiro Oda’s series including Garp’s Galaxy Impact and Zoro’s fight with King. Gear 5 transformation took the animator’s prowess to another level. The drums of liberation mark the beginning of an era offreedom from the years of slaveryfor the people of Wano.
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All in all, Eiichiro Oda’s series reflects culture and heritage in more ways than one. This holds relevance with the Drums of Liberation. The Gear-5 transformation is symbolic in several aspects. This is clear in the fluid and unrestricted movements coupled with Luffy’s nonchalance.
This reflects a break away from the traditional and oppressive systems. To say the least, this scene marked Toei’s brilliance as an animation studio. Moreover, Vincent Chansard deserves his due credit for his prowess as an animator.
One Pieceis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
