The Hardest Decision I've Made

[@CronicasViajeroPPTUO]

You literally described how I got into one piece, watched enough 101 videos till I realized I was invested and now I own a bunch of volumes and took a year to catch up (I work full time, reading time is pretty limited)

[@zoebrennan799]

To be honest I discovered these later after discovering your videos and I just enjoyed them for playlist junk food. It was nice to just let something play not have to worry about missing something.

[@darkstorm08]

Honestly same

[@LinhTran_323]

I’m glad that I am not the only one doing this lol, sometimes I play tekking and chapter reaction as well =)))))

[@Tethloach1]

He has improved the quality over the years.

[@Cipher_Paul]

To be entirely honest, the narrative voice from this one clip you showed at the end coupled with the music, really gave me goosebumps 😂

[@sickman9124]

Yeah it gave me a bit of nostalgia. I almost forgot he used to do that

[@parkerelliott5125]

It did not have the desired affect on me that I think Liam intended. I started watching one piece when I got stuck on a Night Shift at my job unexpectedly. All of the sudden I had a massive amount of time spent alone. The playlists formed by the encyclopedic type content that GLR produced, gave me something to listen to in the background, and made me feel like I wasn’t alone. They benefited my mental health immensely, It also bridged me into the OP community. I set a goal of catching up on OP by the time I got off of my Night Shift, which I did. I am loyal to Liam because of that kind of content, so when it played it made me miss the old days… 😢

[@Cipher_Paul]

@@sickman9124 I had personally not even watched those videos before. It's just so different.

[@premiumheadpats4150]

Agreed. There is definitely something to appreciate about both the old and the new. This makes me think of how Necrit feels about his old videos, despite the fact that I love them and I'm still catching up on them.

[@laurocoman]

@@parkerelliott5125 I used to do a lot of paperwork and filing in my old job (physical filing and paperwork, as in boxes full of pages stacked on one another) and I ALWAYS put something in the background just to make some noise. Liam's One Piece 101 made that list all the time.

[@sassycat]

I'm glad you made this video, and I'm glad you're enjoying making the content you want to. I miss the old content, but you can't narrowcast your channel for the dozens of us that enjoyed it. And if I haven't told you lately, I love the Alabasta dry wit you put in your videos. Thank you Liam.

[@TheeKing7]

I found you through the 101 videos and I truly wish you made more of them. I'll watch you regardless bcuz I love all your vids but I miss those vids. They were good to treat like podcasts.

[@mk9beatz]

After reading this new chapter (1066) the fact that you chose to use the Jaguar D. Saul video at 9:17 is actually hilarious now.

[@mupasaex]

I'm actually feel a little bit of nostalgia when I hear the music you used in the 101 series. That music will always remind me my first steps into the world of One Piece

[@XBoxwolf]

Please bring back the DF list thingy. I love it to binge when I am going to sleep.

[@EmJaeDee]

Who didn't like your personality?!? When you played the old clip, you sounded almost too professional. Like it's a job, and not a series you enjoy. Your energy and excitement makes it real...I'll be 40 next month, and I love that others get that same level of emotion from the series. TLDR...keep being you

[@Koroto]

I find these sorts of behind the scenes quabbles really interesting to hear you talk about, as I've also found myself locked into numerous very long-running series where the same exact problem crops up (some videos are obvious hits, like Luffy in your case, while others attract nowhere near as much attention). In my case, they are at least completely evergreen, so I don't need to worry about redoing them at a later date 😅 Haven't been following you for long, so I don't have the same attachment to your older content as some other people here, but I can very much relate to how hard it is to just cut content. 😬 Insightful as always! 👍

[@Jezzikinz]

I'm really glad you made the ones you did bc I binged them during pandemic to refresh my memory...

[@donuts7687]

I was wondering why there weren't any new additions.. I freaking loved that playlist and will watch some again with my girlfriend when we're done with the Alabasta arc, i'm so happy i got her into One Piece with me!!

[@gamalalqaifi4436]

Thank you and Well done Liam for every video you have made. Awesome content indeed, even those from 2016 and 2017. I have watched you when I was in my country Yemen, then in Malaysia during my bachelor and master degrees, and now in Australia while conducting my PhD. Thanks for making my life joyful. Looking forward for more.

[@thepredman9lol266]

One of the reasons I have such a soft spot for OG GLR (anything pre-2021) is because I used your videos, and more important your voice, as a comfort fix. During the pandemic in 2020, I was catching up on One Piece. I was also in school, so I would log off Zoom every afternoon, then grab a snack, and watch a GLR video. And man... Those playlists like One Piece 101, DF Encyclopedia, and my favorite- One Piece Discussions, I used to binge those over and over, sometimes rewatch the same video again every now and then. It was so consistent that it got to the point where just hearing your voice (especially your old monochromatic voice) was enough to male me hungry. In a Pavlovian Conditioning kinda way haha. Still kinda does. And similarly, I still open up those old playlists when I'm into One Piece and have a snack, because the sheer comfort those videos provide is something truly unique, even if I have watched them over and over. THAT was evergreen. Nowadays, while I still like GLR, the new videos definitely feel like disposable quick fixes strecthed to 10 minutes, and not chill, endlessly informative and entertaining videos that will last literal years. But at the end of the day Liam does consider this more of a business (I mean he kinda has to) which means whatever gets views gets made. Even if he has to resort to terrible high contrast clickbaity thumbnails and ultimately substance-lacking short videos for his core daily audience. There's a reason I stopped watching current GLR, (and unsubscribed so I dont become an empty subscriber) but there has never been a point where I haven't opened up the old playlists for some good ol' One Piece uploaded straight into my KZbin feed. :,)

[@giacomofalorni1959]

Thanks to you I was able to catch up to my friends, since I started OP only two years ago during the pandemic, and now I’m way more into it than they are

[@alexweirdyoung]

Really good to hear you talk about this. I massively miss the 101 videos, they were what got me into the channel and I've been annoyed at them going way. Knowing why makes a big difference. Thank you!

[@ohmyarceus087]

My youtube feed just wouldn’t be the same without the daily injection of great quality one piece content so i’m ever so happy u never really gave up on making these! Thanks my guy and keep it up!! 🥰

[@andrewrazorblade2356]

I've been watching GLR for a while now. It's honestly been probably 5 years now. Back then I subscribed because I could use your videos to fall asleep too. I liked your voice and getting to know the series in a way I never thought about. All the detail you put into your scripts were outstanding and I wanted to know that knowledge. I spent like 4 months just listening to your recap of each arc in the series on repeat. I've seen the change until then and it's still good. I love your comedy and humor. Also I can relate to you with all the social anxiety and stuff. Your are an amazing creator and I'm so proud to say that I am part of this channel. Thank you Liam because without you there wouldn't be GLR, it would just be LR because you put the grand in GrandLine Review

[@alejandra7339]

I also use his videos to fall asleep to even now lmao

[@andrewrazorblade2356]

@@alejandra7339 his voice is so therapeutic

[@kpola1]

101 videos are my favorite. The little quote you put at the beginning of each one really gives them so much character and really puts me in the world

[@dradenlol8667]

A great upside to your older content was that while I was catching up with one piece still, I didn’t have to worry about spoilers. It provided a sense of community around this story I really liked without any of it being ruined for me.

[@rpgelitist]

As someone who just started KZbin as a hobby, thank you very much for this one; this one is surely evergreen!

[@davonbridgett9671]

Bro, I honestly really glad you didn’t quit. A good lesson on persevering

[@flyingcapsicum]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the changes behind your video content! It really helped me understand why things are different from before and what you're going for now.

[@schoolforscoundrels8459]

I found your videos at a pretty low point in my life just depressed and unmotivated. I would sit at home and just fall asleep watching DBZA and every time after the final episode at the time aired YT would decide to serve up your kuzan 101 video. It's what got me into One piece. Did shit for my depression though.

[@marcowallraf6636]

I definitely miss the old background music!!! This music was what kept me on your channel.

[@csayumi]

Hey Liam. For me, the 101 series made me know your channel. I had a break of years in the middle of One Piece, and years after it was very difficult to resume. So I started looking for some little info on One Piece and you were there. I can really say that you put me back on the One Piece fandom. But... That time I wasn't engaged in KZbin content. I just used to look to one or other info and close it. I wasn't subscribed to even one channel. 4:18 So when you said about personality, my view is the opposite. When you started putting your personality in your videos, that was what engaged me. In your channel and in KZbin. I don't remember if you're the first channel I have subscribed, but certainly was one of the firsts. And with that I started being captivated by following some people instead of just searching for specific content. You can never satisfy everyone, but I really appreciate your work and evolving! Keep going with what you feel is right!

[@calvinpecojr8987]

Those videos are how I discovered your page and what made me follow. Those videos were great!

[@soufianeazmi8632]

Your video series was the reason i started one piece and i can't thank you enough for introducing me to this masterpiece!!

[@metalhuntsman]

Your 101 videos brought me back to one piece but I support your decision and agree with your reasoning. I do miss the 101 and enjoyed your detached relay of the facts but I also enjoy what you do these days. Whatever you do on your channels I'm here for it. Go dude!

[@alexsklavenitis302]

So you helped me get back into one piece after a long hiatus. Those videos served as a refresher. I had heard the strawhats were in wana and i had stoppsd after dressrosa for a long time. I truthfully forgot most people. Once i felt refreshed enough i finally caught up. Now im a huge one piece fan. Pre-ordering odyssey tonight.

[@michaelfrueh1514]

I always wondered what happened to the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia went, I loved the hell out of that series, let me learn things about devil fruits that I didn’t even know were parts of the fruit in the series and let me learn more about OP, that’s what got me hooked on your channel in the first place

[@mauricecorbett6623]

Liam, thanks for the explaination. I started watching your Channel because of those Videos and now I understand why you stopped. Thank you. That Tashigi 101 video is not what I want anymore.

[@droupscoup]

This was my favourite video series. It's what introduced me to your channel...

[@eilermerkle980]

I love this video because it’s in match step with how I got into One Piece. I started with the 101’s then finished those as the channel started moving in a new direction. Now I buy film tickets and merch, keep up the great work my dude!

[@jeffreylooter535]

These series were the reason I got as deep into one piece as I did. The 5 minute recap really helps jumping in. Your reasons for stopping are definitely solid though

[@andrechumela7439]

Hooooolly damn, that last clip just "hit me right on the nostalgia balls", rly licked it, and am still really missing DF encyclopedia, I watched that entire playlist 2 to 3 times while working and really enjoyed, but can't lie and say I haven't enjoyed the latest content either, I truly believe there must be a balance between what the creator wants to do and what his audience wants to see, so even though I might miss that damn playlist, I completely understand it and won't leave just because of that (have said some time ago in one of the 101 videos that your way of speaking, interacting and telling a story from another character's point of view is just great and I really enjoy it), so that's for sure that I'll be here for the rest of the ride 🙏👍

[@Bhinks98]

That's how I found you a couple years ago, I loved the 101 series! Was only watching you and tekking back then. One piece KZbin has blown up lately and I'm here for it

[@trizkit995]

Same here, but I have subconsciously appreciated his evolution in content, style and pacing. And videos like this make me go oh yeah he is different

[@Flawless2K12]

I started watching One Piece in the dark times of mid 2020 after years of actively avoiding it. Once I started, finding your videos (one piece 101, devil fruit encyclopedia) really helped me connect, enjoy, & understand One Piece even more 🙏🏽

[@zizonectar]

That clip in the end gave me mad nostalgia and you did spark my interest in one piece and now I’m a big fan of one piece and you. thank you and keep up the good work

[@mikhaeel6151]

I first found ur channel when u were still working on your film Friday series, i had just caught up with the series and wanted to know which movies were worth watching. Then I stumbled on all ur other videos and have been watching ur videos since. so its been about 4/5 yrs since i first started watching you. I miss ur original content but still enjoy what ur doing now!

[@devonbuczkowski287]

Thank you for making this video! Those two series of yours helped me find your channel, but also helped respark my love of the series during the pandemic after I’d dropped it for a while after dressrosa, so I always wondered why the stopped. They really helped get me caught up (after I jumped back in post time skip) and remind me all the amazingness id forgotten after dropping the series for a bit. I still watch every new video that comes out, but I still fondly play those two series (and your arc reviews ) to listen to on long car rides . Sad to see them end but happy it helped you evolve as a KZbinr !

[@CurtachiDKidd]

I have to say I did love both of those series, I still sometimes chuck the old ones on just whilst I’m playing Minecraft or something because I love listening to the world of one piece and u haha, we will always be part of the grand fleet, love you brother keep it up

[@5hadow5talker]

I loved the devil fruit encyclopaedia and that was the reason I subscribed. I stayed for the dry humour in the commentary and the silly subscribe games. It's great to see how this channel has grown! I do hope you'll really go back and do the hypothetical fights and rankings, those were fun!

[@enseventealp]

I actually discovered your channel through your OP 101 videos as I had just started reading OP and wanted to learn more about the OP world

[@zwangsstoer]

Having those playlists up until today is a cool thing to have. I saw one of your videos, and as i wanted to hear more stuff from this one dude in a room, i saw those playlists. because old chapter reviews of chapters i read months ago are boring.

[@Guelicious]

kind of when a band lands a hit, and after that just repeats the process that landed them the hit in the first place. it takes a lot of courage to change the formula, and hats of to you for doin that. :)

[@johnnyfarias7051]

I liked those videos! For a good while they were my fix for when i finished watching your current stuff. Your content is awesome and i love your sense of humor

[@hexgio3242]

Thank you for making this video. It answers all the questions I had about you stopping making them

[@Sharkgirl94]

101 is what got me into your channel. i looked for videos for my friend to catch her to one piece so that both of us could more or less enjoy one piece stamped

[@donnieldavid9795]

This video was needed... and now I understand why you stop.... no regrets tho ... I didn't find your channel by chance... I was Pacifically looking for someone online to explain someone's devil fruit at the time cause I was confused and your channel was the only one ... your videos was like the tutor I needed loll.... four and half year later and I'm still here enjoying your content as a wise and older one piece fan loll.... 🤗

[@CosmicTornado1]

I started watching One Piece on a whim, but I think one thing that kept me so engaged was the original 101 videos. I had been going through some tough things back then, so it was hard for me to fully remember the finer details the series had to offer. I credit Mr. GrandLineReview for my continued love for One Piece back then. But now I can’t really imagine watching a 101 video. They’re very information heavy and other than maybe one or two things I missed, I already know what’s in them before watching. I actually remember fondly the first and second Luffy vs Katakuri videos because Liam (Mr. GrandLineReview) made an effort to explain why he liked the fight so much and why it was important for Luffy and One Piece. Liam adding that extra bit of personality made me stay subbed to the channel, so I think his decisions about adding more of him to his videos was the best decision he made for his channel. Now where the heck is my Poké Mart? Jkjk

[@sheree-anns1116]

The one piece 101 series was my introduction to your channel! I'm so happy you decided to come back and do more of them !!!!

[@superdoom22]

Liam the devil fruit encyclopedia and one piece 101 pushed me to start the series and now me, my wife, and son have just finished whole cake island arc. Thank you for your work sir.

[@natluskarlsefni6646]

The top 5 series is what really got me into GLR. I was admitted in the hospital post spine surgery in 2018 and I really couldn't find anything to enjoy and pass the time. until I stumbled upon your top 5 series and binged right through lol.

[@sirmalloy]

I'm glad I found it still running and it helped me understand a lot about One Piece from them

[@WrongWayNinja]

One piece 101 is how I find your channel and I've loved how you've ran and improved it since

[@GODOFAWSOMENESS1]

Wait was there a Woopslap 101? I don’t think there is and I kinda want one even though it would be like 2 minutes. I’m happy with the changes you made though and I think the changes were definitely for the better.

[@phonyalias7574]

This is an interesting perspective because one of the better Bleach youtube creators right now leans heavily on character retrospectives, which he rotates in and out with other content. It could just be timing for him, as he's about 80% done with them as the anime rereleased, and he started them years prior to the announcement, but I think they can be done decently, but they likely need a different format in a still ongoing series such as arc by arc. At the same time though, it seems important to have recent content too. Retrospectives and primers seem best served as just a funnel to get the viewer into the current series and your videos.

[@treracsp1]

It's been crazy watching GLR develop over the years. I used to constantly watch the old vids and remember when you shifted to put more personality into it, wasn't quite sure where you were going with it but definitely love where you are now

[@taylorbrydenpro-wrestler]

It was your channel that convinced me to go try One Piece again. I completely stopped watching after the Cartoon Network version of the show because I thought it was terrible. Your 101 & Encyclopedia stuff got me interested to start watching the anime and eventually reading the manga.

[@nick1wasd]

I feel like a better solution to that 101 (x.0) format would just be to make a 102 appending series, picking up where the previous video left off and adding what is new, and only doing that maybe once every two or three years. That becomes it's own form of mess, but it would be a cleaner method if you ever revisit that format in any way, or if anyone reading this wants to do that sort of format for an ongoing series.

[@devinchee6045]

I am also one who joined the grand fleet in the later years, and going through your older content was fun. If you feel like you want to evolve, I support, but for those new members to thefleet, perhaps creating another channel of the oldies, a Grand Line Archives or something that doesn't house your new content, but stores the old hits for those curious mind-brains.

[@Linkfan1291]

As someone who discovered you during your One Piece 101/DF Encyclopedia days, I can say I enjoy your content a lot more as a person who's been keeping up with One Piece and seeing more discussion on current moments than what happened prior. Now like you said, One Piece is still ongoing so there's still plenty of content to come (Even though in the grand scheme of the series it's getting close to ending, that's still at least another 3-4 years of story at least) I think it would be cool to bring back the series once it comes to a close as a full encyclopedia, but I can't blame you if you can't due to copyright.

[@victor2510]

Sagas in minutes needs the Wano update.

[@Nastyn1nja808]

I really love the writing in your vids from. Recent years. Also I like how this vid is your response to those negative comments. Your Thoughts are Content. Thank you Liam

[@josegarza4202]

I discovered GLR cuz of the 101 videos but I definitely do enjoy Liam's evolution more. Its been a pleasure to have been watching him grow his platform since I started watching his channel. It, like I'm sure for many, allowed me to catch up to the series and gave me a better understanding of these characters but once he started showing more passion and enthusiasm, it really got me hooked, ready for the next video that would come out. Shoot, even GL-Waifu with her takes of the HXH series was awesome.

[@alienpasta1940]

I’ve been following you since 2017 and I can say for sure that I miss the one piece 101s and their background music. Keep it up

[@thePrivateJetSpot]

You are the sole person I can thank for getting me into One Piece and I'm sure so many others can say the same

[@bradadan5417]

Really appreciate all the work you put in Liam, love your videos here and GLR.

[@pierre3434]

damn, I'm so nostalgic watching this video with your old voice ! I'd be super excited to see on last One piece 101

[@conrodmuir2730]

Thanks for giving us your perspective on your situation

[@mikev4154]

Liam... as long as you feel free that's what matters no matter how we feel. Isn't that what One Piece is really about? To be free? Thanks for all the cool 101 videos, I'll miss them but you're still here!!

[@shahriarislam5631]

Honestly, I actually liked that clip you shared. May be the microphone needs to be a bit better, but the narration and music was heart touching.

[@annab5072]

the combination of the narration voice and your normal tone made me want a One Piece audiobook...

[@dwcrow]

One Piece 101 and the DF Encyclopedia are what introduced me to the chapter, and I've been wanting to see you start doing them again. That being said, your completely right in everything you said in this video, as much as I liked them, it doesn't make alot of sense to keep doing them

[@ShonenJoe]

I discovered GLR around 2k subs, then I took a break from the manga in 2019, picked it up again in late 2021, only to see that you blew up. Now you're currently the biggest One Piece tuber!! I'm proud of you Liam ; you earned it 🙏🏽 On another note I'd love to see a complete breakdown/guide of "How to KZbin" , doesn't matter the length; I'd watch even if it were 2 hrs long. I'd just love to see all the behind the scenes work that goes into producing amazing content straight to my feed lol specifically the analytical side of things.

[@chinopuertorico]

I found your channel from the 101 series. My kids loved watching them with me.

[@markoffear]

Honestly the information series was what got me into your content. I haven't been enjoying the interview clickbate format as much

[@thabzelathe1st]

You just made me nostalgic with the Tashigi clip. Those were great! (Along with the channel comments videos 😂)

[@tawj1918]

honestly it was the quirky personality filled videos that brought me on board. when i went and watched ur old videos (wit the impression they’d be fun and quirky as well) boy was i disappointed!🤣u used to sound so depressed doing those 101 vids😩i can tell they weren’t as enjoyable! glad you found your niche!

[@cliff6224]

thank you for reminding me why I fell in love with your channel

[@tobigrantlbart]

Honestly, the saving grace of our videos back then was the music. Even if it what you said was... definitively writing. That music. That music it savd everything.

[@franciscoruiz357]

I used to watch one piece 101 all the time and I stopped because I got busy,now I’m discovering you were him after a year of being subscribed to grandline and new world review 😂 I really love all your videos

[@theavatarofinsanity]

I'm just glad you gave an explanation on why you changed the format of your channel.

[@hassanmccraw5905]

I found you through the 101 videos, got me into the manga!

[@jaikohaal]

I honestly saw OP 101 and the encyclopedia as a “here’s a starting point” for new viewers. I don’t think they really need updating when you look at it from that perspective. If I started watching OP today and I had an idea of the next arc’s details I’d be pretty ready to watch the whole series and commit to it.

[@Phillylove100]

I still miss devil fruit encyclopedia. You added theories and pretty interesting unique analysis on each fruit. I hope you update your very few out of date ones and finish the series at some point. I honestly couldn’t care less about one piece 101.

[@Topbeehler]

Your 101 series did get me into your videos for sure if I am being honest and I've been a fan of your work ever since. I find your videos a great way to enjoy one piece and keep up with my friends who read it and stay on topic with them as I often have little time to read the manga between work, studying and family life. And yes I do read the chapters as well and buy the manga as i believe everyone, including you, tells me that it is not a substitute for the real thing. You should consider re-releasing your videos from before as a sort of historic archive of past works. Or maybe even a series of videos just talking about the old days, what you thought and how you have grown from where you where to where you are now in terms of making videos or even how far characters have gotten in one piece. Honestly I'd even be game for a sort of video explaining old theories and why we thought this or that and what happened after theories were proven right or wrong. Either way whatever you do I look forward to see you there

[@kieranbrennan8799]

Oh shit that end clip gave me some strong ass nostalgia of binging your series at night

[@maxlee8780]

Grand Line review and Tekking101 videos got me to catch up to the anime and manga. Some people might think it's blasphemous that I skipped a lot of whole cake island in the beginning and I skipped a lot of Wano. It just felt boring to me but your videos got me interested in the background characters. So I eventually read all the way through and watched the anime without skipping. All thanks to your devil fruit encyclopedia and one piece 101.

[@bottomtext251]

I watch for your personality, its so refreshing and fun, so Im glad you made that decision! :)

[@marocat4749]

They are stil fun to listen too. An the humor adds a lot.

[@qais_ali]

the one piece 101 how i found your channel and then i rediscovered your channel when i started reading the manga and your chapter review

[@armedelflander8550]

That series is the reason I am currently on ep 503 of one piece.

[@BillyTuckerGaming]

To be brutally honest, I really liked the old One Piece 101 videos, however this channel is constantly changing format and I'm always along for the ride

[@justinmacdonald2102]

I discovered your channel by the one piece 101 videos. But the evolution you've done is excellent in my opinion.

[@Ahab1765]

I still remember when you started the stand encyclopedia for JoJos - right around the time I had started binging all of JoJos, and then I didn't see them anymore and remember wondering what happened to that series, so this is very enlightening. I'm glad you have evolved with the platform, and look forward to your videos when they drop.

[@technodragon990]

Pretty sure if those are anywhere it would be on New World Review which is his channel for other anime like hunterxhunter, jojos and others.

[@Ahab1765]

@@technodragon990 yes! I actually was subscribed to nwr before glr because of hxh, the issue was not that I couldn't find them, it was that he stopped making them, likely for the same reason he stopped making op related encyclopedias videos. That and the algorithm changed around 2017 to prefer longer video formats.

[@beecees410]

i loved those series! as much as i would like to see a return, i get what youre saying. eventually you'll be remaking the same video for only 1 line of new info. but those series were absolutely amazing, they got me to subscribe to you

[@zakfrisch2997]

Coincidentally I was just defending you on reddit in regards to something similar. Keep doing you mate, I really love the content!

[@dillongonzalez8214]

The one piece 101’s is what got me into one piece to begin with.. I remember finishing HxH anime and found your NewWorldReview channel to learn about the dark continent (it blew my mind when I first saw it) .. but ended up finding grandline review in the process

[@dillongonzalez8214]

I always said OP was too long but your OP 101’s got me so interested in the story that I had to watch it from the beginning to make sure I’m not missing anything