Enjoyable, Emotional, Engaging and the type of movie where you can't help but smile while watching.
It is narratively quite unique in comparison to other one piece films but it showcased the ability to highlight the character of Uta and the magical world of film red to a perfect level while also being able to combine many elements of what we love about one piece such as the same enjoyable cast as usual, occasional nice comedic bits, great fight scenes, scenes that are hype , scenes that are emotional and a nice setting and moments which make you grateful to be a fan of ... the series.
A pretty significant direction style that can be noticed is the large amount of music present in the movie and how "music-based" it is. In many cases, it can be a fair point that an incredibly large amount of seven songs is too much but the way Film Red is directed and presented, this would be far from the truth because the music is not only a key part of Uta but the movie as a whole. Everything was paced to a good level and there were never those moments where you are awkwardly staring at the screen wondering "what is even going on?". Due to the fact that it is connected to a full anime series, It is also naturally done in a way for one piece fans to enjoy it. It is a one piece movie after all so it makes sense for the target audience to be big fans of this series.
When it came to the peaks and the ending moments, Film Red knew how to do it.
In terms of Art and Animation, it can be a extremely fair statement to say it is the best one piece movie when it comes to it. There is some CGI in some bits here and there but that's about the most that can be criticized because almost everything is perfect visually. Every fight scene looks incredible, the art style and top tier animation is not only beautiful but consistent throughout the movie and it undoubtedly is one very strong point out of many strong points that Film Red has to offer.
Music Wise, It is one of the easiest 10/10's I will ever give. Maybe even the easiest ever. Like said earlier, Music is a crucial part of the story and Film Red does this perfectly. There are seven songs in the movie all sung by the fantastic Ado. Once again.. SEVEN songs. Which is a pretty large amount when it comes to songs used in a movie. With that said, it might be assumed there would be one song that's not so good. This is not the case because although music is subjective, each song was quite perfect for the scene they played in, the role it had in the movie and how it contributed. I am actually a big fan of Ado and her music, so music-wise it was as perfect as it could possibly get. There was even an interview where it stated there was supposed to be an audition for the singing voice of Uta but when Ado showed up, the audition was ended because everyone quickly knew Ado would be the one. And they were right. Because it couldn't have been better.
Even outside of Ado's fantastic vocals, many great artists and producers were also part of the music and it's a list that includes names such as Yasutaka Nakata, Mrs. Green Apple , Vaundy, Fake Type., Yuta Orisaka, Motohiro Hata and the great Hiroyuki Sawano.
The people working on Film Red understood the significance of music in the movie perfectly and it showed.
Character Wise, Uta and Shanks would of course be the main talking points and Uta specifically was a great presence in the movie. She was likable, intriguing backstory, her voice actor and the singing voice were perfect, has a great character design and has links to a classic beloved character. She had lots of focus in the movie and her character arc from start to finish was handled quite well. Shanks is obviously the poster boy of the movie and thankfully, getting to see Shanks with more than 1 minute of screen time was a joy. When I first saw promotional posters and character images, I was initially afraid there would be too many characters and too many that do nothing and add nothing and don't get that much screen time compared to what we may have expected. To be completely honest, there are actually characters that may fall under that definition but it is nothing major enough to be considered a big flaw or anything that kills off enjoyment. More importantly, the major characters that had significance in the movie all shined and had their memorable moments.
Ultimately, it is a film that can be enjoyed by many and shows quality in many forms whether it be the visuals, it's premise, the songs and the fact that it is a one piece movie like no other and although advertised and is pretty much non-canon, it does have links and large hints to canon information for the future. A memorable experience and a whole lot of fun to watch from start to finish.
Alternative Titles Synonyms: One Piece Movie 15 Japanese: ONE PIECE FILM RED Information Type: Movie Episodes: 1 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Aug 6, 2022 Producers: None found, add some Licensors: Crunchyroll Studios: Toei Animation Source: Manga Theme: Idols (Female) Demographic: Shounen Duration: 1 hr. 55 min. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Statistics Score: 7.831 (scored by 96,158 users) 1 indicates a . Ranked: #9292 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1405 Members: 167,767 Favorites: 1,635 Available AtResources | ReviewsAug 8, 2022 Enjoyable, Emotional, Engaging and the type of movie where you can't help but smile while watching. It is narratively quite unique in comparison to other one piece films but it showcased the ability to highlight the character of Uta and the magical world of film red to a perfect level while also being able to combine many elements of what we love about one piece such as the same enjoyable cast as usual, occasional nice comedic bits, great fight scenes, scenes that are hype , scenes that are emotional and a nice setting and moments which make you grateful to be a fan of ... Aug 12, 2022 Film Red is the second most idiosyncratic One Piece movie, thanks to its overt reliance on musical performances and the spotlight focused on Uta, a new female character. It also has the benefit of bringing out Shanks, who is one of the most important yet mysterious characters in the original work, as an active participant. While this is not a canonical story, I have found a lot to enjoy this time around and wish to share my thoughts and feelings with some open-minded readers. Of course, it is hard to ignore the commercial success of the movie's theatrical release, which proves Film Red has resonated ... Aug 11, 2022 Might be a bit of spoilers in this review, fair warning: One Piece has become such a staple to current day fans to where once people heard a movie was coming, everyone was ecstatic. This was also a movie I have been longing for as a Shanks fan, but I will try to be thorough and keep the information involving this review concise. Story: The story was fairly simple but I would have preferred if the movie did not promo Shanks as the headliner rather than Uta since it mostly surrounds her entire story. She is portrayed as Luffy's brother and the daughter of Shanks, which she ... Aug 7, 2022 I never thougt I do a review on it. But here I am. I was a privileged one to saw a preview on august 6 (for once, us europeans, we have the chance to have something before the "worldwide"). It was really great to saw it on a big screen, yes, visually it was fantastic. The all thing was like to be on a rock show, really, the sound design/the music/voice acting, it was rad. Keep in mind that the movie is bascially a musical comedy, so you have a bunch of song, but it fits with the story. The protagonist you're gonna follow (outside of luffy and ... Jul 19, 2023 Uta is inseparable when talking about Film Red. This is one of those cases, I believe, where viewer reception to a story is contingent upon their attachment to a character. A One Piece musical starred by a young diva of relevant relations with Luffy and Shanks, with utter focus on her character journey as she descends towards the depths of an antagonist's despairing motives. The first four words already spells "novel" in capitals, and it keeps on getting unconventional. And that's just the synopsis alone. The experience is entirely something else, something that I never expected out of any One Piece story, canon or not. ... Jul 16, 2023 The latest one piece film is a visual and musical feast for fans old and new alike. The center focus is on Uta, a childhood friend from Luffy's past who is none other than Shanks' (adoptive) daughter. She uses her talented singing skills to charm the audience and usher in a new era of peace. But at what cost will she manifest her dreams? Uta is an exemplary example of an anti villain done right. She grew up seeing how much despair pirates cause with their mayhem so she set out to make songs to soothe the hearts of their victims. She genuinely wants what is ... Oct 8, 2022 Well, here we go. RED. That one color has made us rilled up this entire series upon its appearance on screen. RED. That hair, that swag, that cools badass look, and those eyes. THOSE CONQUEROR'S EYES. RED. it's a good film, worth watching. NOT PERFECT. It's a film, so they tried to put their best. Good time though, for around 2 hours. Great choice of picking Ado, and exceptional animation. And, well SHANKS. Simple as that. What more to say. That's more than enough to stick our bums on seats. Go watch it, you might like it if not you'll come out at least glad knowing that you were able to ... Oct 17, 2022 In a Worldline far removed from the one piece world, lies a story that is being told. A tragic story of one who wanted to bring about a new era. Her name was Uta and this is her story, one of laughter, tragedy and warmth. This movie is a condensation of everything themeatic about one piece and its pretty sad that alot of people dont seem to get it, but praise the series as for its deep themes and maturity. IS it just because this movie is non canon? Is it just because theyre salty shanks isnt evil nor does he fit their headcanon of what he should ... Oct 15, 2022 First of all the movie is not for everyone! If you expect action like Stampede, i wouldn't recommend One Piece Red! If you disregard that, movie Red is relatively solid! The best thing about the movie is in my opinion the music! The female singer Ado can express her feelings perfectly! Especially "Blacklight" shows a touch of musical perfection. Besides the music, you have to honestly say that the story is "ok". Nothing really special but seeing the Strawhats along some other characters(spoiler) was very cool to experience! The animations were also really good (ignoring Uta's CGI dance). All in all, totally recommended for any ... Apr 13, 2023 Here is my review of this anime in 2023! Story (10) The story is about U.T.A who is Luffy's childhood friend and they meet after a long time. In this movie, U.T.A sing a lot of music and it's power is really powerful. But there is some conflict between U.T.A and Luffy's idealism that makes them fight each other. Not only that, you will see a new form of Luffy's new gear. Art (10) The art of this anime is excellence! I love how they make all the animation from scratch which makes it comfortable to watch especially when they fight. Sound (10) All the sounds they used are very good ... Nov 6, 2022 This movie was just perfection to my eyes. It has everything to love if you are a fan of the series. The action is very enjoyable, and the animation is very crispy. I loved all the designs for the movie and the envinronment was eye candy. The biggest con of this movie is its for sure its music. There are a TON of bangers to listen to, i came home and im still banging some tracks and i will probably still do for days to come. The star of the movie Uta does not disappoint at all. She fit to the story extremely well and i ... Oct 8, 2022 One Piece RED is an awesome movie. The animation was smooth and the soundtracks were great. I think every One Piece fan will enjoy watching it alot. Before watching it in movie hall, I read good and bad reviews but they were all different from what I experienced. The movie has 6-7 songs which sounds too much but I liked 5 of them. The music was actually gooood!! It is always fun watching our favourite characters and since it's a non canon movie, we shouldn't go to depths reviewing the film and find negative things..we watch anime for entertainment and One Piece RED was an ... Apr 5, 2024 I think this is my favorite One Piece movie so far. It had a stronger narrative than some of the others and I really liked how they tied the past into the present (of the story in 2022 at least). I really liked how they created a reason to have so many fan favorites together. I also like how they explored how devil's fruits can be very dark when influenced by negative forces. That said, it still had a lot of the other movies' weaknesses. The narrative was a little convoluted in places but cleaner than other movies. There came a point in which it ... Nov 12, 2022 One Piece Film: Red 8/7/9/9/9 First things first. My "reviews" system is explained on my wordpress page. Which can be found through my profile. Although TLDR; personal feelings over „objective“/"critic" mumbo jumbo. NOTE: Been a while since written anime “review” . So probably will be testing layouts for a while before settling on one. ❉In a nutshell: Powered music done right and tons of nakama power. ✦Story So this time around we get sort of a idol type approach with one piece movie. Anyhow, for the most part I felt that the storytelling was very enjoyable. It starts essentially with slow burn progress whereas you get to hear tons ... Sep 29, 2022 People who said this film is bad or mediocre are watching the film with their eyes closed. This film is at least an 8/10. The funniest complaint I've seen thrown at this film is that it's a glorified "Disney Musical" anime. Since when that is a bad thing? Everybody loves the Disney classics. Why do you think the term "Disney Magic" exist? Yea, the films capture that "Disney Magic" better than current Disney who kept pumping out soulless cash-grab live action remakes. They're doing a better job at being the classic Disney than the current Disney. This films feels like Fantasia but with actions. And ... Oct 29, 2022 My first Anime Movie experience at a theatre. It’s really great, love the singing performance by Ado and it was everywhere. The animation was 🤩 and watching one piece which such crisp was cool. Never expected such a plot twist, well proves that I’ve survived well against the spoilers lol. Anyway the best part was Shanks getting screen time as most of us needed although it wasn’t canon. The story felt a little bit too fast but it’s fine. I guess I could say it’s the best One Piece movie up to now and in terms of everything, cuz for example “Stampede” had good animation but I couldn’t enjoy ... Nov 5, 2022 Before I start this review, you need to note that I am a fan of the One Piece story who follows the latest developments through scanlation. So my review will be quite biased but let's get started. First, this movie is different from the modern one piece movies that have existed before such as stampede, gold, z, strong world. This movie does not rely on new antagonists to drive the story, they even use Shanks and Luffy's past stories which are still not explained much, creating a character named UTA and successfully inserting it into the story so that it seems canon with the overall story. ... Nov 3, 2022 Here I thought One Piece Stampede was the best One Piece Movie, or so I thought until today. Though I've to note that probably and only probably, this movie will be to the liking of most One Piece fans, so if you haven't read anything or watched anything about One Piece, then maybe it'd be pointless to watch the movie, since you probably won't understand most of the things that happen in the movie or where all the hype comes from. Anyways, I found the movie great because: -The story was compelling but sometimes lacking. I liked it overall but I thought it would be a ... Apr 30, 2023 It's a One Piece movie that does something different with it being more of a musical centred on the new character Uta, Shank's daughter. It's not action-heavy like previous movies. Uta herself is a complex character with clear mental issues, which is not what you usually see in One Piece. It delivers great songs, good animation and an emotional yet dark story. The last 20 minutes of this film are stellar! Don't come into this one expecting something similar to 'Strong World' or 'Film Z'. This is a unique experience for One Piece in general. I personally found it a fun watch but I understand that ... Nov 9, 2022 TLDR: the best description for this movie isn't ''an OP movie that doesn't follow the main plotline'', but ''a rave musical concert that features OP characters'' and as such, was excellent. I'm not an OP fan, but hearing this is a non-canon movie I wanted to check it out for fun. The sorta messy plot probably left people confused as there are A LOT A LOT of things happening at once and wayyy too many characters, BUT even so, this movie was such a joy. If you just relax and let yourself experience it, you will have fun. That being said, I can understand how people ... |