The latest episode of One Piece, Episode 1089, marks the start of the highly anticipated Egghead Island arc. Along with this new story comes exciting new opening and ending theme songs – “A~su!” by Hiroshi Kitadani and “Dear Sunrise” by Maki Otsuki.
Fans are incredibly enthusiastic about this new arc, and the energetic opening song has further fueled the hype.
The opening sequence provides enticing glimpses of upcoming scenes and characters.
It also takes us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, showing Luffy and the Straw Hats in various costumes and outfits throughout their adventures so far.
One creative Reddit fan decided to edit one particular shot in a humorous way. In the original, we see Luffy from behind mid-jump, with his pants visible.
The fan edited the pants to look like yellow underwear instead! This silly edit sparked a lot of amusement and laughs among One Piece fans.
While we eagerly await to see what happens in the Egghead Island arc, fans are having fun keeping the hype going with entertaining edits and discussions like this underwear edit.
It’s all part of what makes being in the One Piece fandom so engaging and fun!
How Fans Have Reacted To This Luffy Edit
Fans found the edit absolutely hilarious and had plenty of funny reactions. One fan dubbed it the “Buffalo Shot,” referring to the infamous attack from Luffy.
Others joked that this is probably the only arc where Luffy’s underwear would actually look clean and new.
Some viewed it as giving equal opportunity fan service to female viewers for once, instead of it always being focused on the female characters. Others jokingly asked if Zoro felt shown up by Luffy getting this attention.
Many fans confessed they had always assumed Luffy doesn’t even wear underwear normally! So this edit gave them a good laugh at imagining him freely swinging around commando-style against enemies like Kaido.
Overall the reactions show fans have really embraced the silly edit. They’re cracking jokes about how they’ll never be able to unsee Luffy’s backside in the opening now.
And generally appreciate the humor and levity it brings to the fandom experience. As one fan put it – Luffy’s butt is clearly a very important detail!
More About New One Piece Egghead Island Opening
As the One Piece anime enters the highly anticipated Egghead Island arc in January 2024, it symbolically begins adapting the manga’s final saga. This momentous occasion will be marked by the introduction of new opening and ending theme songs.
Veteran One Piece vocalists Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki have been chosen to perform the new themes “A-su!” and “Dear Sunrise” respectively.
This represents a poetic full circle moment, as Kitadani sang the very first One Piece opening and Otsuki the first ending. Their participation beautifully bookends the anime’s journey as the story heads toward its conclusion.
The selection of these iconic artists shows thoughtful consideration by the production team. Kitadani’s energetic rock sound and Otsuki’s uplifting pop vocals capture the spirit that originally catapulted One Piece to popularity.
As the anime reaches new heights of artistry and storytelling, their contributions will evoke nostalgia while also feeling fresh and exciting.
Though the actual music remains unveiled, for now, the stellar pedigrees involved promise memorable new anthems. Kitadani and Otsuki’s themes seem certain to inspire fans throughout the anime’s final years.
Their participation makes starting the final saga feel like a triumphant homecoming for longtime fans.
Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki’s Enduring Legacy
Beyond their iconic first themes, Hiroshi Kitadani and Maki Otsuki have remained involved with the One Piece anime over the years.
Otsuki lent her uplifting vocals to “Destiny”, the thoughtful theme song for 2016’s One Piece: Heart of Gold film. Kitadani has gone on to sing three more bombastic One Piece openings – the gutsy “We Go!”, the defiant “We Can!” and the aptly named “Over the Top.”
With such an extensive history with the franchise, these two artists have become beloved by fans. Their continued participation, even as the anime has evolved, shows a genuine passion for One Piece on their part.
Through new songs timed with major milestones, they inherently understand how to craft music befitting pivotal moments.
As the anime enters its final leg, Kitadani and Otsuki’s artistic instincts and insights into One Piece will prove invaluable. Their upcoming themes seem certain to capture the emotion and weightiness of the final saga.
One can expect their new contributions to build on their already impressive catalogs – while also inspiring nostalgia for when their journey with One Piece first started.
Their very participation adds special resonance as fans prepare to eventually say goodbye to the series. Having them bookend the anime journey imbues the final saga with poetic significance.
