: Yamato appears in a demon mask and white attire reminiscent of Oden, sparking immediate comparisons and fan theories.
: Luffy is forced to use Gear Third to handle the Ancient Zoan transformations of the sibling duo. The anime adds scale to Ulti’s hybrid and full beast forms, emphasizing her raw power compared to previous opponents.
: The inclusion of several flashbacks was a point of contention for some, though others felt they were necessary to establish the dynamic between Ulti and "Pay-Pay". Fan Perspectives What the community is saying:
: Some fans found the episode "unfortunate" in its pacing, noting that while the central fight was great, the sections before and after felt overly extended.
“This episode is special. It's unfortunate how dragged it is, because DAMN the animation is really good. The double fight of Luffy vs Ulti and Page One is seriously smooth and energic.” Reddit · r/OnePiece · 4 years ago
One Piece Episode 990 May 2026
: Yamato appears in a demon mask and white attire reminiscent of Oden, sparking immediate comparisons and fan theories.
: Luffy is forced to use Gear Third to handle the Ancient Zoan transformations of the sibling duo. The anime adds scale to Ulti’s hybrid and full beast forms, emphasizing her raw power compared to previous opponents.
: The inclusion of several flashbacks was a point of contention for some, though others felt they were necessary to establish the dynamic between Ulti and "Pay-Pay". Fan Perspectives What the community is saying:
: Some fans found the episode "unfortunate" in its pacing, noting that while the central fight was great, the sections before and after felt overly extended.
“This episode is special. It's unfortunate how dragged it is, because DAMN the animation is really good. The double fight of Luffy vs Ulti and Page One is seriously smooth and energic.” Reddit · r/OnePiece · 4 years ago
