We need more episodes like the One Piece fan letter

Key recommendations

• The non-canon episodes of One Piece should be short, high-quality, and stand-alone episodes to keep viewers interested and paced.
• Connecting filler episodes to the show's main plot enhances the viewing experience by making them feel more integrated.
• One Piece: Fan Letter sets a new standard for non-canon episodes, featuring interesting perspectives and quality storytelling.

One piececompared to other anime, it has always had a knack for creating interesting non-canon episodes. Between the hilarious antics of the G-8 Arc or the interesting change of pace from the Boss Luffy Arc, One piece Filler, more often than not, is a joy to watch. However, in a show that's already over a thousand episodes long, sometimes it's hard to get invested in a multi-episode arc that doesn't have any overall impact on the show.

If that wasn't enough, though some One piece the non-canon arcs and special episodes are well done, many others suffer in terms of writing and animation, seeming lazier than the canon episodes. Because of this, even some of the best non-canon episodes have been brushed aside as nothing more than fluff that an already obnoxious long running show doesn't need.

One Piece Fan Letter is a masterpiece non-canon episode

The story of the smaller lives of One Piece

However, against all odds, the new special, One Piece: Fan Letter, set a new precedent for how non-canon episodes should be treated. For anyone still struggling to catch up with the latest episodes of One piece, The One Piece: Fan Letter, is a non-canon episode that takes place during the Straw Hats' reunion after the passage of two years. Directed by Megumi Ishitani, the The fan letter follows the adventures of average citizens in the world of One piece.

From a young Nami fan struggling to find her way in a society dictated by power, or a Marine whose life was changed after being saved by Luffy during the Paramount War, Megumi Ishitani shares some of the most interesting insights from the series so far. in this short episode.

In the end, the combined lives of the citizens, all of whom have been affected in some way by the Straw Hats, end up saving Luffy and crew, allowing them to sail safely to Fishman Island. With strong critical reception, One Piece: The Fan Letter is a must-watch for any fan of the series.

Non-canon One Piece episodes should be short

Single episode adventures would save the pacing

Apart from its quality, One Piece: The Fan Letter it also shows some great techniques that help of One Piece the gold mine of non-canon episodes stand out in the public's mind. First of all, the special is only one episode. While the story includes enough detail and development that it could justify a multi-episode arc, keeping it as a single episode allows the creators to put more quality into the final product as well as keep the pace moving. If fans had to spend eight or more episodes dealing with fan letter, the special would be more likely to be disliked than loved.

Non-canon episodes tend to bring the show to a halt, hurting of One Piece already slow-paced, though when they're well-integrated, short, and high-quality, it's much easier to forgive. Filler, instead of trying to be its own expansive arc, should instead try to be a high quality single episode like One Piece: The Fan Letter.

Non-Canon episodes don't have to stand alone

Connect Filler to One Piece World

In addition to quality and pace, One Piece: The Fan Letter it also fits well into the universe of One piece. Many of the non-canon episodes can feel a bit like random one-off side quests, making them feel unconnected to the series. However, One Piece: Fan Letter, rather than turning into a random adventure, it fits naturally into the already existing plot of the Straw Hat crew's post-time reunion.

This not only helps the non-canon episodes expand on the established One piece world, but also creates natural transitions between non-canon and canon episodes. By doing this, despite being a non-canon episode, these episodes can feel more like a treat for fans, rewarding them with details and easter eggs from actual canon arcs rather than being completely separate.

Although not every episode can match the sheer quality of One Piece: Fan Letter, the episode set a new standard for what a non-canon episode should look like. These filler episodes should be high-quality one-off episodes that interact with pre-set worlds from One piece universe. Furthermore, these episodes should be created with the enjoyment of the fans in mind, especially since concerns such as the overall significance of the plot are not present in these episodes. Although it is unlikely that future non-canon episodes will follow the precedent that One Piece: The Fan Letter settled in, at least fans were treated to an amazing episode that was just for them.