One Piece Anime Showcases Stussy’s Character More Effectively Than the Manga

In the most recent One Piece episode, Stussy, previously known as an emperor of the Underworld and the Queen of the Pleasure District, was revealed to be a spy working against the World Government. Although she was first introduced as Big Mom’s guest during the Whole Cake Island Arc, the latest episode showed her to have a significant role in the One Piece world, and the animators effectively conveyed this.

Despite a potential lack of stylistic consistency throughout the series, One Piece has gained recognition for its dynamic animation style. The incorporation of various directors in each episode allows for experimentation and unique creative visions, keeping viewers eager to see what the show will offer next.

The latest style of animation is highly suitable for the anime, as it allows for a diverse range of elements that were not feasible or even relevant during the Wano arc. Following Wano, there has been a notable transformation in the series, and the animation effectively enhances it.

One Piece anime’s latest episode gives the spotlight to Stussy

There are many positive aspects to Toei Animation’s latest style for the One Piece anime. This particular style offers a great deal of flexibility in portraying the elaborate elements that are essential to Oda’s storytelling. This includes the stretchy and comical appearance of Luffy in his Gear 5 transformation, as well as the serious and disciplined demeanor of Zoro.

In the most recent episode, One Piece episode 1104, the animation team went above and beyond. They not only accurately depicted Stussy in all her shades, but also amplified her character as an ally of Vegapunk.

This episode serves as a pivotal moment in Stussy’s character development, as it reveals her true identity as an undercover agent who has successfully infiltrated the World Government. Despite her previous cheerful and smiling demeanor, the anime effectively portrays her transformation into a cunning and devious figure, baring her sharp fangs and drawing blood. However, she quickly reverts back to her playful and mischievous nature, adding an overall eeriness to her character.

In the anime, the scenes are lengthened, specifically the one where she bites Kaku and puts him to sleep. Afterward, she is shown standing up, licking the blood on her hand, with her wings spread out, and her eyes concealed in the darkness.

Stussy's strange expression in One Piece (Image via Toei Animation) — Stussy’s strange expression in One Piece (Image via Toei Animation)

When Stussy’s face is finally uncovered, her eyes reveal a peculiar expression. However, Oda’s drawings of beautiful women consistently feature softer features. These changes and alterations are crucial in portraying the conflicting emotions of each character in the midst of the battlefield.

In addition to the fan service, Episode 1104 also adds elements not found in the original manga. Due to the common portrayal of vampires as alluring beings and the fact that Stussy possesses a vampire-based Devil Fruit, her portrayal can be seen as justified. However, the execution could have been improved upon.

Reactions to Stussy in One Piece Episode 1104

Stussy attacks Lucci as seen in the One Piece anime (Image via Toei)

The latest episode of One Piece, which featured Stussy, has garnered an incredible reaction from fans. This is evident from the numerous posts flooding social media platforms like X. Despite all the other exciting events happening on Egghead Island, such as Zoro’s battle with Kaku and Bonney’s discovery about her father Kuma, Stussy has managed to steal the spotlight and will likely continue to do so in the upcoming episode.

“Toei cooked with Stussy,” wrote a prominent One Piece fan.

“Stussy looked so good,” wrote another X user.

“ngl stussy was the best part of the ep,” commented another.

Despite this, there are some individuals who are not entirely satisfied with the episode.

“They only be cooking for 30sec. I absolutely ******* hate the way toei splits up stuff like the panels with bonney/kuma. Oda made them perfect and they have literally 10x more impact. Toei stretches them for ever man,” wrote a viewer.

Although the episode may not have fully captured the intensity of Kaku’s attacks as portrayed in the manga, it still managed to deliver an exhilarating and brief fight that was enjoyable to watch in its own way.

Many people who are eager to learn more about her abilities have had a hard time understanding Stussy.

“Like I’m confused this looks clean but I don’t get her power is she a vampire devil frute user clone?,” said one user.

“tbh stussy’s devil fruit (?) needs to be explained still,” reads another tweet.

The responses clearly indicate that Toei has successfully portrayed the character, highlighting their fantastic job. Stussy’s sudden rise to fame in one episode is rightfully justified, not only due to her physical appearance but also due to the revelation of her being a clone of Buckingham Stussy and the intrigue surrounding her Devil Fruit ability.