“Luffy’s Gear 5” transformation, set to be released by April 2024, has fans of One Piece on the edge of their seats. IGN recently provided a thrilling sneak peek, sharing a two-minute clip on Twitter that showcased the highly anticipated Luffy vs. Kaido fight in English dub. The popular gaming and entertainment website’s sneak peek has only heightened the excitement surrounding the upcoming episodes, promising an electrifying experience for viewers.
However, the clip has sparked mixed reactions among fans. While some Twitter users praised Luffy’s voice acting, others expressed disappointment with Kaido’s portrayal. One fan noted that Luffy’s voice sounded good as always, but Kaido’s voice lacked depth, especially during intense moments. Another fan tweeted, “Luffy’s voice is always good but Kaido when not being serious sounds poor especially when being swung around”
Despite the mixed reactions, many fans are excited about the upcoming episodes. They showed their support for Colleen, the voice actor behind Luffy, praising her performance. Overall, anticipation is high for the upcoming dubbed episodes, and fans can’t wait to see how the epic battle unfolds in English. Check out the 2-minute sneak peek of the fight below
Check out a sneak peek of the One Piece fight between Luffy and Kaido from #IGNFanFest. pic.twitter.com/OJFZN56pL2
— IGN (@IGN) February 24, 2024
Luffy’s Gear 5 Dub Release Date Speculations
Currently, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of episodes 1049-1060 on Crunchyroll. Once these episodes are out, the next batch, covering episodes 1061-1072 and featuring Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation, will be the highlight. In March 2024, fans can expect to find these episodes on the Microsoft Store, followed by a release on Crunchyroll after 3-4 weeks. Therefore, the most likely release date for Luffy’s Gear 5 dub episode batch on Crunchyroll is April 2024.
As we eagerly await the release of these thrilling episodes, we’ll be sure to keep you updated with all the latest information about the One Piece dub. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an epic showdown between Luffy and Kaido!
