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· International fans point out that Luffy's Gear 5 abilities, beyond 'shonen power-ups,' are excessively gag-oriented, which undermines the tension of the battles.
· There are many critical opinions, especially regarding Luffy continuing to laugh and joke even when Vegapunk is in danger, with a strong demand for serious combat.
· Some fans miss the serious Luffy from his past battle with Lucci.

Main Criticisms	Details
Excessive Gag연출	Exaggerated gags like bulging eyes or random size changes in Gear 5 have become stale and detract from the seriousness of the fights. Under the guise of 'cartoon physics,' everything becomes a joke, eliminating any sense of crisis.
Lack of Seriousness	Luffy's constant laughter during life-or-death battles disrupts immersion, and many fans want to see serious fights.
Monotonous Ability Usage	Despite Gear 5's potential to do anything, the criticism is that it's mostly limited to punches and kicks, failing to utilize its full potential.

· Many reactions express confusion about Luffy's 'Demon' transformation ability. Points raised include Big Mom's son Daifuku already possessing a similar power and the unclear mechanism of Luffy's ability.
· Some fans speculate that this 'Demon' transformation stems from Japanese wordplay (Demon = Akuma) and find the setting difficult for international fans to understand.
· Despite Gear 5's abilities expanding to include 'Demon' transformations, criticism continues that it's ultimately limited to simple 'Demon Punches,' lacking creative usage.
· The lack of a clear explanation for why Luffy transforms into a 'Demon' further confuses readers.

· Many international fans are positively accepting Luffy's potential defeat. This seems to stem from dissatisfaction with the current storyline and fatigue from Luffy's continuous victories.
· Some fans even feel satisfaction when Luffy is shown falling, interpreted as a psychological desire to feel tension again by seeing the protagonist in peril.
· There's significant disappointment over the loss of tension compared to the battle against Kaido, with some fans reminiscing about times like the 'Marineford' arc that maintained tension until the very end.

· After Luffy defeated Kaido, many opinions suggest Kaido's status has diminished compared to before, questioning the relevance of his title 'Strongest Creature.'
· Some fans argue that 'inflation' has occurred in the One Piece world, discussing the phenomenon where previously powerful characters are overshadowed by new strong ones.
· Based on Kaido's past admission that he could be defeated by Joy Boy, some analyses suggest his strength was exaggerated or that he appears relatively weaker due to subsequent power inflation.

· Complaints arise that the current battle scenes are too complex and confusing, making it difficult to track who is where and what they are doing.
· Specifically, there are criticisms about the unclear depiction of how Luffy was stabbed by Im and the lack of smooth scene transitions.
· Regarding the theory that Luffy is the same as or a reincarnation of 'Joy Boy,' some fans express concern about the direction that seems to support this setting.
· While some speculate that Luffy could be the past Joy Boy due to the existence of 'time travel' settings, others express a desire to avoid such developments.

· There's criticism that Luffy's 'Devil Fruit' abilities don't hold significant meaning in battles, ultimately relying on 'protagonist buffs' or 'final boss buffs.'
· Some fans express a desire to see Luffy's abilities permanently sealed and to witness him fight without Devil Fruits again, as in the past.
· Humorous speculation suggests that an unexpected character like 'Chopper' might resolve the situation, and fans wish for a return to the 'pirate adventure' of the past rather than the current storyline.
· There's also analysis of Im's behavior towards Luffy and other characters, likening it to his obsession with a past lover.

· The similarity between Joy Boy's laughter and Luffy's Gear 5 laughter is mentioned, suggesting a connection between the two characters.
· While some fans react positively, calling such direction 'divine,' others are skeptical, predicting a repetitive pattern where Luffy ultimately wins with another giant punch.
· Analysis also emerges regarding Im's treatment of Luffy and others, comparing it to his obsession with a past lover.