Impel Down (Arc Review)

[@triplecatnip7413]

The entire arc is basically Magellan moving up and down through the prison and kicking everyone's asses. There's two former warlords and a commander of the revolutionary army and all they can do against him is running away

[@nickruffin4622]

Hell yeah, the kid taking out the whole crew still hurts my soul to this day

[@spontaneouscombustionman3012]

Two former warlords and one current warlord in Blackbeard

[@kayquevianna9204]

and a future Yonkou

[@yessi4268]

Impel down in an awesome arc a lot of new and old characters return, seeing the first members of dragons army and way way more and i feel like boa hankock is under appreciated in this arc, she's the reason this all started.

[@supergogeta7117]

The shadow ruby 2 She’s always unappreciated and seen as the weakest warlord. I think she’s one of the most badass women in One Piece, like before She got a crush on Luffy I really liked her, a lot, she seemed like a sheer badass, woman. But people fail to see that and that’s because she gets all soft around Luffy.

[@chewy8814]

She's one of the weakest warlord? LOL not true her DF is OP

[@supergogeta7117]

Chopper Senpai Read carefully, I said people see her like that, I actually think she’s pretty strong, and actually stronger than Jinbei, Buggy and Crocodile at the time.

[@Vikkibro90]

i never really liked her and i find her behaviour around luffy annoying af but she was worse before she met luffy so in short i dont really like her

[@chewy8814]

Chris Jericho read carefully, I said LOL because people see her as being weak but in reality she is strong and I think that’s kinda Funny

[@kakashihatake6052]

Bon clay was as loyal as zoro and sanji to luffy, He sacrificed his life two times when he wasn't even with luffy much time

[@xKinjax]

I think that it's nice that he was rewarded for his loyalty and sacrifice every time by getting to survive the ordeal. I hope he meets Luffy again.

[@walterfritzzz]

You mean as loyal as zoro and brook?

[@spicy915]

@@walterfritzzz no, sanji

[@walterfritzzz]

@@spicy915 brook is more loyal than sanji bruh, i think brook loyalness is one of the underrated things in shp

[@crazygamer-mr6nr]

@@walterfritzzz true

[@seanscott4108]

I loved this review. Impel Down is one of my favourite Arcs but I feel like you didn't really do Bon Clay justice in this review. He was in my opinion the 2nd most important protagonist in this arc and the whole reason Luffy is even alive and able to escape. He puts his life on the line for Luffy time after time in this arc.

[@thehoodmemes]

Impel Down is hands down one of my favorite arcs in the story.. I went into it completely expecting a shift of tone, a dark arc with little to no sense of adventure that we had in the previous arcs but boy was I wrong! I mean it had everything you could ask for! The only thing that doesn't make sense to me is why Buggy was imprisoned there when he was a minor pirate in the East Blue not even in the Grand Line.. couldn't they have just locked him up somewhere over there instead of going through the trouble of getting him into Impel Down? And did I mention that Magellan is a total badass!? Don't forget that Oda did say in an SBS that Magellan is practically a 4th Admiral in terms of purpose and strength. The guy is a complete animal and he definitely doesn't get the credit he deserves.

[@kingnothing8482]

Son Goku I think he only got put at impel down for being in Rogers crew, I'm not to sure though

[@GrandLineReview]

Buggy was caught in the Grand Line. He and Alvida followed Luffy there after Loguetown. He got imprisoned because he went treasure hunting in a cave that turned out to be a marine fortress, so he essentially invaded a marine stronghold. Straight to Impel Down with you, boy ;D

[@thehoodmemes]

Now that you mention it I do remember such scene..! I need to reread One Piece lmao

[@KitchenTongs]

Son Goku 0

[@codafett]

Oda is a true master of his craft

[@lloydregan6042]

Since I found GrandLineReview (through the 101 series) I haven't gone on any other One Piece channel , simply because no other channel compares. Can't believe we are almost at the Paramount War! hype!

[@GrandLineReview]

That's probably one of the greatest compliments I've ever received! Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel! :D

[@lloydregan6042]

No worries dude, keep up the great work and good luck with your Patreon!

[@popebigboy7334]

You know tekking is not that bad either.

[@rhondahoward8025]

Mr Morj. Underrated gem of a channel and criminally modest subscriber count as well.

[@acostakeith001]

@grandlinereview keep up the good work I love your work

[@darkwolfz4]

Only Luffy could be reckless enough to break into a prison just to rescue his brother. This also reminds me of prison break

[@wavesrecruiter3914]

Older brother gets rescued by younger

[@darkknight-nw5nc]

"Just"?

[@gavinator2730]

I mean, Magellan is like an unexpected powerhouse who seems like he would be weak but is like able to take THE WHOLE BLACK BEARD PIRATE CREW

[@rezoannur2333]

My favorite arc in the entire series. Having all these old characters back was a thrill, the prison itself was a really cool setting, and I love how it didn't really have a major villain, just antagonists. Blackbeard and Shiryuu were there, but Magellan, Hannybal, etc: they were all just guys doing their jobs. The scene of Hannybal calling Luffy out on his bullshit, man. It's got a lot of great moments and serves to build into the War like Jaya does to Skypiea, Davy Back Fight to Water 7, etc. It brings enough uniqueness to the table compared to other arcs.

[@justcoolerthenyou8926]

Really nothing about Bon Clay?! He was my favorite part of the arc and had he escaped I would imagine he would have joined the Straw Hats.

[@jaketno]

As I've mentioned before Sabaody is my favorite arc in One Piece, but Impel Down is a very close second. I love the Dante's Circles of Hell influence of this place, the recurring characters, the story of Luffy being proven he isn't invincible continuing, and most of all it was an arc around Ace whom I've wanted back in the story for many episodes. The pacing was nice too. There were plenty of "Oh shit!" moments and they seemed to flow from chapter to chapter. I still constantly go back to that scene with Garp talking to Ace in his cell. Just bone chilling stuff. Much love for the Impel Down arc.

[@brenthebli]

I ended up writing a paper on Impel Down in college! We had to write about a Dantes inferno reference and well... Impel Down fits that bill so damn perfectly, especially since Marineford is basically going to Heaven in the next story, but assaulting it instead of going to visit.

[@GrandLineReview]

Nice!

[@joshuabraeden4390]

Bro Bon was so good this arc. I loved him and no way I would of thought he died at the end. He was a true friend till the end.

[@GrimRuler]

"When have miscellaneous guards ever been worth their salary" Epstein learned that one the hard way

[@NewGuy2534]

I personally love Ivankoff because of his/hers weird powers and personality. In today’s mainstream comics (Marvel) they put a gender neutral/trans character for diversity points, do nothing with them and then blame fans for poor sales. Just look at Captain Marvel, Riri Williams, Fake Thor, and Squirrel Girl for examples. Ivankoff, however, is silly and funny and bloody powerful. He/She has a personality, never makes a statement on PC culture, and is just cool to hang out around. Plus He/She helped luffy and trained Sanji. So that makes Ivankoff double cool.

[@LilyandJasper]

Impel Down is one of the arcs I simply go back just for the sake to its humor and somewhat dark atmosphere. It was funny and action based, with a lot of risk added in. Just the thought of being locked up in this hellish prison is enough to make me not to be a pirate in the One Piece world, and trust me, I would love to be one.

[@kingnothing8482]

impel down got me back into one piece, last saw episode on skypia where they beat satori and I didn't look at the series in years. Reading a shonen jump book and flip to one piece and see crocodile, buggy, Mr 3 and more old characters and I'm confused as hell. After watching the whole arc I remembered how good one piece can get

[@lonelybeetle]

Bon Clay was the heart of this arc, he also was instrumental in getting Luffy to the 5.5th floor

[@SimpletonSMan]

You are Luffy's mom

[@akainudicksuckingassociati5188]

Simpleton S. Man j

[@kawiianimekitty7472]

Buggy is Luffys mom

[@muhmemedvevo9430]

Rawr X3 straight facts what could u expect from the future pirate king/queen

[@z0mbiejr.757]

How did you not talk about Bon-Chan?

[@Bearylee]

That last episode of the arc was where real men cried... R.I.P Bon -Chan

[@GrandLineReview]

He's still alive ;D

[@Bearylee]

Wait wot? That’s illegal

[@Bearylee]

He got stabbed in the face by Magellan how he alive

[@pablosanchez5294]

Bearylee in manga he’s in charge of the section than Ivan was in

[@calvinwilson3617]

This is old, but yeah, bon clay survives, and one of the episodes actually shows him in a quick flashback. He has taken over the Newkama Land in place of Ivan

[@mikedicewrites]

My personal takeaway from this vid: everybody is luffy's mom

[@pundafulu619]

the scizzors man!, doflamingos single most hated enemy.

[@SenorAwesome117]

Dude your arc breakdowns rock

[@GrandLineReview]

Thanks :D

[@jakefromsf7580]

"Consisting of 25 manga chapters and 27 anime episodes. A surprisingly close adaptation rate, actually." Accurate but it's just crazy to think that Arlong park was 2 chapters longer and 13 episodes shorter.

[@dusancookiewolf3024]

And yet, not a word about Bon Clay's(mr 2's) heroism

[@angel-rp6zt]

Yo how bout a "Top 5 worst fillers in One Piece"? That would be great! Thanks dude >.

[@GrandLineReview]

That's not a bad idea at all. I'll add it to the list!

[@speedshoes29]

Just follow it with a top 5 best fillers. I don’t like it when people think filler means something bad.

[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

speedshoes29 Yeah just look at the Navarone arc. I love it!

[@supergogeta7117]

speedshoes29 It’s not something bad, it just gets annoying. I’m not a fan of all of them at all, but they do help sometimes.

[@BloodPump]

If he's doing worse hell have to find a way to do best, maybe.

[@Turokblade1]

Not even name dropping bon Chan is a fucking crime

[@hououinkyouma6219]

Ivankov is luffys dad and dragon is his mother

[@SirUmnei]

I thought I was your favorite fishman... *octopus sad realization*

[@GrandLineReview]

I didn't realise you were a fishman! I thought you were pure octopus!

[@SirUmnei]

Octupus Fishman Mink hybrid! One of a kind!

[@cguy1484]

Welcome to The Grand Line review your source for anything and everything related to ignoring one of the most important characters of the arc, Bon Clay.

[@AFlexibleGamer]

Something before bed nice

[@spritemon98]

I always love those map things whenever they get separated. What are they called?

[@spencersinclair3011]

I didn’t initially plan to get addicted to grand line review but it happened. I don’t ever watch review channels But somehow I’ve watched every single video and actually subscribed.

[@GrandLineReview]

I appreciate it greatly! :D

[@JettMoonwing]

One of my fave arcs. I know what you mean about Buggy and Mr 3 - they grew on me in Impel Down. :) And Hannyabal made me laugh every time he appeared! :P

[@mikedicewrites]

7:50 Did anyone else feel that, that awesomness?

[@hylertull]

I enjoyed this arc, but can’t comprehend how 9 navy ships, all with the same target (the escaping ship with all the heroes) can’t seem to land one single cannon ball. Each ship had 3 cannons. That’s 27 cannons shooting off at rapid fire. Sometimes I think Oda is too forgiving

[@hylertull]

Also, how did Shiryu get an antidote to Megellan’s poison? How did he manage to get locked up by him when he’s had that all along?

[@pokemate9508]

i just finished this part of the story it was awesome and Crocodile...PERFECT!!

[@GrandLineReview]

It was pretty damn good~

[@Inverse236]

I actually started one piece with the Impel down Arc back then, and now I'm obsessed. Magellan to this day is top 5 characters for me personally.

[@alexcurrie4514]

Pause at 1:32. There's literally nothing going on I just love how dramatically Buggy is posing in the background.

[@GuzRoca]

I go back and forth on whether this or Enies Lobby is the best arc in the series

[@rruhland]

Mr. 3 becomes a fan favorite here for sure. He was whatever during Alabasta saga, but he’s great here. And also saved the day like a dozen times.

[@sadlobster1]

One of my favorite moments of this arc happens in Newkama Land. Where after Ivankov gives Luffy the Emporio Hormone and is locked in a room to heal. Bon-chan stands outside, continuously screaming "just hang on" to the point where he almost loses his voice. That, right there shows just how much of an inspirational figure Luffy can be for others

[@richflow1799]

The thing abowt Sengoku he confused me when he allowed luffy to get right next to him and start freeing ace on the platform before he tried to stop him

[@StyxIris]

I like how Ivan says "mugiwara boy"

[@abnuridd24]

This was the funniest arc in my opinion. So many comic relief characters. Buggy, Hannyabal, Ivankov, Mr.2, Mr.3, the Monsters running around saying things that they don't even know the meaning of. When Luffy first runs into Buggy and they don't realize each other until Buggy looks to his left and sees Luffy whilst running and completely loses his shit. Or when Luffy says he doesn't recall Buggy's Buggy bomb and Buggy starts running slower, downtrodden that Luffy didn't remember his all powerful signature move. Or when Mr. 2 first wakes up in level 5.5 and discovers Ivankov and he calls him "candy boy". Then he's like "no wait, your name is Mr. 2, Bon boy." Yo that was too funny lol. Great Arc all around.

[@cooltesis4434]

Finally, some respect for magelan

[@battlericky17]

My all time favorite arc. It feels like it goes by in 30 seconds but each second actually takes 30 minutes to pass. But in a good way. The stress levels of this arc are fucking WILD.

[@gamer11011101]

As a small sidenote, this was the arc where "awakened" devil fruits were first mentioned/introduced in the form of the 4 Demon Guards.

[@kushkong1339]

My friends and I always referred to Magellan as a Resident Evil tyrant. You cant win, you can stun him at most, and all you do is RUN. love this guy.

[@cages_]

I thought the discord was Impel Down

[@GrandLineReview]

Discord is level 7 of Impel Down.

[@cages_]

Makes sense

[@rruhland]

It’s definitely nice because it’s long enough that you start to really miss the straw hats but you also have the impel down crew. And then when you start to miss the straw hats even more, we’re thrust into Marineford and things just become batshit insane.

[@k2tme451]

Jesus christ, coming back to this after being with this channel for so long and listening to the difference is just hard 😅 It feels cringey, you've grown this chanel so much and honestly the fact that I can go back to one of your older videos, hear such a dramatic difference, and still enjoy it, is a testament to the work you've put into making the Grand Line Review the best source for one piece content.

[@synthsauce]

Def one of my top 5 arcs, just everything that goes into this is great. I love it

[@pforgottonsoul]

they were in a prison, i would think having the same outfit would be expected.

[@bobertmario95]

I just finished reading this arc. Boy it was a amazing. Everything was entertaining and made the whole thing feel unique. With being a straw hat less crew really is cool to have so much depth to it

[@adeyemioyemade1631]

The reason it never suffered from riots/prison breaks like that before is solely due to the setting. Think about it its in the calm belt. Tt requires hijacking a marine ship after dealing with Magellan and somehow surviving the calm belt. I don't think most people got the balls to take that risk.

[@heswift]

Bon Clay is the goat. And Buggy and Mr. 3 had me rolling!

[@kawiianimekitty7472]

I just finished this arc this morning and holy shit it was on the edge of my seat for the majority of the arc it was amazing!

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

This arc was wild I LOVED it Buggy and Mr 3. Name a better duo. I’ll wait 😂

[@mojom.9221]

A yes Impel Down, the Arc which make me love Sir Crocodile, Jimbe, And the rise of Buggy D. Clown :-D

[@jpeart]

This arc blew my mind when it first came out

[@stevegojira8039]

One of your best vids ever.

[@lucarademaker1484]

Impel down is my favorite arc

[@throast5809]

Hey you reached 13k nice!!

[@GrandLineReview]

:D!

[@throast5809]

GrandLineReview time for another channels best comments

[@TheKing-mm4me]

Once Again thanks for this awesome video

[@charles9489]

U expect prisoners in a prison to wear different outfits. There is critism and then there is nonsense...

[@GrandLineReview]

You're putting words in my mouth. I said that the same outfits become monotonous, which is an entirely valid criticism spawning from the selection of the setting.

[@observemedia423]

IM SO READY FOR WHATS TO COME NEXT

[@Kovugamez]

Magellan releasing Shiliew was mostly done to show just how desperate Impel Down's situation was. Plus, thinking that Shiliew, who happily slaughtered criminals on a whim before getting imprisoned for it, would slaughter even more in exchange for postponing his death sentence is actually a logical conclusion for a more moral person.

[@justygilberts4336]

I love this Video, bro! Second favorite arc!

[@BloodPump]

Sometimes I forget about how much of a badass boss Magellen is, then I go back to reread this arc and remember. Don't fuck with Magellen.

[@RegalOwls]

The Shiryu thing is actually even worse because he was a condemned criminal scheduled for execution, and Magellan told him he was still a condemned criminal when he let him out. Which means he let him out and told him nope dude you’re still gonna die now help me with this riot I’ve already admitted I can’t handle by myself. Like really wtf did Magellan think would happen?

[@CyberRager]

who has the nerve to wait for marineford?

[@yours09trully]

Love your rehtoric, you have a great voice.

[@sebastianb4357]

What if luffy dose not have a mom and dragon saved some of his sperm then had ivonkov change his gender then impregnated himself

[@oscarfoley511]

Well she don’t really know dragon had a son so probably not

[@davidbujna8480]

As people joke right now with Reverie...best original crossover arc! Followed by Reverie crossover and than Infinity Wars

[@Absence0fFaith]

Man. I do love me some Impel Down. You're so right about Buggy and Mr. 3. Didn't like them much before but they got so much of my love now. And I'd kill for Bon-chan. Lol on the Luffy's mother theories.

[@SpaceViking2000]

The fact that this arc is basically the warden wiping his own ads with every named prisoner in thus arc was an interesting change of pace.

[@spencersholden]

Finished today.

[@whateverdc6316]

I just finished impel down and omg this arc is so cooool

[@tuesday5457]

if you're going to ask me, I think this was the most Dark Arc because of the sheer amount of torture prisoners get here

[@TheDatabaseNetwork]

Please tell me his lack of praise for THE GOAT BON CLAY was a joke?

[@calebglasscock7392]

I always thought Luffy Jimbei and Crocodile fighting together in Impel Down was Oda foreshadowing the strongest members of the Straw Hats that will be joining the crew in the New World.

[@CellaDragon]

When you realize Empel Downs biggest weakness was it was designed to keep everyone in and through reputation of how hard it was to escape, they never really considered someone would break in, let alone someone strong enough, determined enough and could make enough allies along the way to break out.

[@entrigamo]

the true MVP of Impel Down is Hannyabal for sure

[@dredayvon2724]

Yeah Magellan releasing shiryu has never made any sense till this day.

[@gravityhero2227]

H e was desperate.

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

I think he released him with promise that Shiryu could redeem himself by helping him. It's not impossible, but very optimistic. And the only option he had left. What I wonder is why impel down didn't have an emergency system that temporarly floods all floors with saltwater ^^; Um... problem solved?

[@dylan351]

How did he not talk about Crocodile or Bon Clay

[@franciscogomez1493]

Cant wait for you to do Marine Ford

[@eligreg99]

Funniest arc of them all. Mr 3 and Buggy are funny af

[@ScoobaSteveNC]

The Human Face Lion said "Noodles,Beef Noodles Top Ramen Noodles"

[@theslysilverfox268]

*Evry bidy is loofys mum*

[@xartsaaaify]

What is this language? 🤔

[@spguide22]

@@xartsaaaify Cool language

[@random3x70]

i feel like one of the straw hats will end their story in Impel Down. Maybe brook or franky. Maybe Brooke will be the new musician in newkama land. Or franky will make improvements to his own little corner of hell

[@kenjizzle6389]

Magellan looks like a disney villain

[@pancakecommanderandbowser2279]

Imagine if we find out it was magellans poison put onto arrows that killed brook

[@DanteYewToob]

Guys, I'm gonna drop some truth. It's hard to swallow, but true. Ready? Here goes: Hannyabal. Was. Right. Magellan sucks and shouldn't be warden. I have a list of reasons. Two of the biggest offenders are these... 1. Buggy snuck in a fucking explosive charge and had no problem just wandering around with it. Imagine being a warden of a prison where any goofass could be packing a brick of C4... 2. There is a goddamn NATION of gender fluid escaped prisoners having parties in a hidden section of his prison. Not a broom closet with improvised dungeons and dragons going on... not a back cell goodies shop selling treats, shivs, and toilet wine... an entire goddamn nation of people with a leader, and a structural hierarchy, and food and... do I need to continue? There is a fabulous country hiding in the damn crawlspace! Buggy had free run of the place, (with his loose and un-confuscated explosive charge in his shoe.) He couldn't stop a bouncy teen boy from infiltrating his prison because he spends 85% of his time shitting due to a self inflicted illness he could cure himself of at any moment by not eating fucking poison... he abuses and causes sickness and disease in his subordinates by poisoning them on a regular basis because he refuses to wear safety equipment.. he has inmates seemingly completely randomly unorganized and has very little control over them and seems to let the guards just do... whatever the hell they want. Dude is a fuckup and a failure and deserved to be fired. Hannybal seemed like an obnoxious weasel when we meet him, but imagine working for this idiot completely failing at the job you really want and would respect. He gets special treatment because of his devil fruit most likely and Hanny knows this. Poor guy just wanted to be Warden but had to deal with a LITERAL *toxic work environment* for god knows how long. Sheesh. I'm 100% with Hanny on this one thing.

[@cherryy_2468]

very much upset that u did not talk about bon clay

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

Am I the only one who, upon seeing New Kama Land (and specifically Ivankov), was forcibly reminded of Rocky Horror Picture Show? Seriously, take a look at Dr. Frank N. Furter, then look at Ivankov. Makes me wonder if Oda is a Rocky Horror fan.

[@turdy_water7646]

Im so glad they saved ace i was worried he was gonna die

[@Emme-Kappa]

Impel Down arc: 9,5 favourite part in the manga by far for me

[@joyrodriguez4207]

Bon clay gives me so much happiness