: Many fans consider this the "best episode of the arc" up to that point due to the direction of Aya Komaki.
: The episode features extended fight scenes between a starving Luffy and Charlotte Counter. Reviewers on Reddit and Anime News Network praised the animation quality, particularly the atmospheric use of dark blues and purples in the backgrounds to build tension. Criticisms and Pacing One Piece Episode 824
: Jinbe explains the grim reality of the upcoming "Tea Party" to the Straw Hats, revealing Bege’s plot to assassinate Big Mom and the danger Pekoms is in. : Many fans consider this the "best episode