One Piece‘s dub has managed to make one of its best moments from the Dressrosa Arc more emotional than the sub and even the manga with only one subtle change. Second only to the debut of Gear Fourth, the ending of Dressrosa is easily one of the best moments of the arc and what makes it so memorable is a particular scene involving the powerful Admiral Fujitora, which the dub makes even better with one subtle change.
Admiral Fujitora’s most memorable moment in One Piece takes place in Episode #744 when he wishes he could see Luffy’s face and regrets blinding himself. It is at this moment that Fujitora utters his most iconic lines in the series, which in the Japanese sub can be translated to, “I wish I hadn’t blinded myself. I want to see your face, I bet you look kind.” The English dub makes this scene even more emotional with a slight change in Fujitora’s dialogue, swapping it out for,
Though the change is subtle, the difference in the emotional impact between the subbed and dubbed versions is far too great to be dismissed. Not only does the dub elevate the scene as a whole, but also adds a whole new world of meaning to Fujitora’s perspective of Luffy.
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One Piece‘s Dub Elevates Fujitora’s Farewell Scene
What makes this scene so remarkable is how well it expresses Fujitora’s newfound admiration for Luffy. While the underlying meaning remains the same across both versions, Fujitora’s dialogue in the dub conveys even greater respect than the sub, going beyond simple regret at having blinded himself. The dubbed version implies Fujitora views Luffy as a truly exceptional individual, so much so that if he were given the ability to see again, he would like to use that chance to see what a man so kind and great as Luffy looks like.
More importantly, this scene is crucial in shaping Fujitora’s character by establishing his nuanced sense of justice and differentiating him from the other Admirals, like Akainu in particular. The scene solidifies the positive image of Fujitora gradually laid out throughout the Dressrosa Arc, proving he is capable of looking beyond Luffy’s criminal status and recognizing the good in him.
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Overall, though the One Piece dub is often met with mixed reactions, Dressrosa’s ending is a prime example of instances where the dub can not just excel but even surpass the source material. More than anything, this proves that perhaps fans should give the dub a chance more often.
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One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
- Created by
- Eiichiro Oda
- First Film
- One Piece: The Movie
- First TV Show
- One Piece
- Cast
- Kazuya Nakai , Akemi Okamura , Kappei Yamaguchi , Hiroaki Hirata , Ikue Ôtani , Yuriko Yamaguchi
- Character(s)
- Monkey D. Luffy , Roronora Zoro , Nami (One Piece) , Nico Robin , Usopp (One Piece) , Vinsmoke Sanji , Tony Tony Chopper , Franky (One Piece) , Jimbei (One Piece)
- Video Game(s)
- One Piece: Unlimited World RED , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 , One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 , One Piece: World Seeker , One Piece Odyssey
