940 — One Piece Episode

: Incredible storyboarding, powerful voice acting (especially the laughter), and a meaningful character send-off.

: Fans on Reddit note that the anime elevates the manga source material by allowing viewers to hear the heartbreaking laughter of the Ebisu townspeople as they cry over his death. Visual Mastery and Direction One Piece Episode 940

: The episode concludes with Zoro reaching a breaking point after learning this truth from Hiyori, setting the stage for a major shift in his character’s motivation for the rest of the arc. Summary of Critical Reception Summary of Critical Reception : Reviewers on Anime

: Reviewers on Anime Reviews highlight Yasuie's brilliance in using his final moments to discredit Orochi. By claiming the secret revolution flyer was just a prank, he effectively saves the Kozuki clan's plans and gives the rebels a second chance to regroup. : Incredible storyboarding

: Some viewers on Reddit found the pacing slow, noting that the episode's title suggests a Zoro-centric action piece that doesn't fully materialize until the following episode.