At the end of One Piece Episode 869, Luffy’s battle with Katakuri is entering its final stage. The Straw Hats’ meeting time is approaching, and Luffy has taken some heavy hits, leaving him no choice but to use his new ability, Gear 4th Snakeman. In One Piece Episode 870, we will witness Luffy’s epic transformation.
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Note: Spoilers ahead for One Piece Episode 870.
One Piece episode 870 preview. pic.twitter.com/ye6jmkhZqv
— SPY – سباي (@Spy_0taku) January 17, 2019
The staff working on One Piece Episode 870 is likely the most skilled lineup we’ve ever seen for a single episode. Shida confirmed on Twitter that he will be animating Snakeman, which is particularly exciting. This will be the best One Piece episode in terms of animation.
Koudai Watanabe worked in the next episode of One Piece (#870). What a joyful occasion! https://t.co/U82pMY8E5i
— Ashita (@AshitanoGin) January 20, 2019
Fans are loving how Charlotte Katakuri keeps going happier all the time, and when he could perceive the Snakeman in the future, he urges Luffy to push his limits so he can behold it. Katakuri’s motive now is that he craves to fight for what Luffy already appears to have, freedom.
In One Piece Episode 870, Luffy will unveil this new form, Gear 4th Snakeman. It’s a stronger, faster, and more complex form than any of the others.
Snakeman has Haki-imbued arms and legs, and this form is closer to Luffy’s regular size, slightly bulking up his body and giving him fire-like hair. This form focuses on dealing with fast opponents who specialize in evasion. It requires Luffy’s newly enhanced Observation Haki to turn his thrusts into semi-homing attacks.
One Piece Episode 870 Release Date
The next episode of One Piece is going to release on January 27.
One Piece Episode 870 Preview: