History Anime / OnePieceFilmZ

* {{Badass}}: Z. WordOfGod states he's the strongest villain the Straw Hats have ever faced up to that point.
** And he more than lives up to that title. That huge right arm of his deals a lot of damage, [[spoiler: he's able to go up against ''Kizaru'', and even after his arm is destroyed, he still gives Luffy a hard time. He's one of the only villains, if not the only villain, who Luffy doesn't even manage to knock out. He does knock him ''down'', but Z accepts his defeat, and instead uses the last of his strength to make an awesome BolivianArmyEnding]].

Oda has stated that Z was the toughest challenge the Straw Hats had ever faced at that point in time. Kizaru and Aokiji appear in the film as well. Surprisingly AvrilLavigne [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-10-17/u.s-singer-avril-lavigne-contributes-one-piece-film-z-themes does two of the movie's theme songs]] which are covers of Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation" and {{Nickelback}}'s "How You Remind Me".

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced an official U.S. release,]] which came to pass on September 30, 2014, making it the third One Piece film (behind ''Episode of Alabasta'' and ''Strong World'') to be released in English. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]] The English dub came complete with the Avril Lavinge covers.[[note]]May not sound like a big deal. But the previous major film, ''Strong World'' had to omit the theme, "Fanfare", due to Mr. Children not relenting the rights to it. It's likely this was allowed since Avril is a native to the U.S and thus likely to attract more of a English-speaking audience.[[/note]].

* CueTheSun: After Luffy regains his resolve from his second defeat and vows to beat Z no matter way. The sun breaks through the stormy clouds.

* AntagonistTitle

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced an official U.S. release,]] which came to pass on September 30, 2014, making it the third One Piece film (behind ''Episode of Alabasta'' and ''Strong World'') to be released in English. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]] The English dub film came complete with the Avril Lavinge covers.[[note]]May not sound like a big deal. But the previous major film, ''Strong World'' had to omit the theme, "Fanfare", due to Mr. Children not relenting the rights to it. It's likely this was allowed since Avril is a native to the U.S and thus likely to attract more of a English-speaking audience.[[/note]].

Oda has stated Z's the toughest challenge they'll have faced so far and added that Kizaru and Aokiji appear in the film as well. Surprisingly AvrilLavigne [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-10-17/u.s-singer-avril-lavigne-contributes-one-piece-film-z-themes does two of the movie's theme songs]] which are covers of Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation" and {{Nickelback}}'s "How You Remind Me".

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced they had gotten the rights to dub it and plan to release the movie sometime in the Fall]], complete with the Avril Lavinge covers.[[note]]May not sound like a big deal. But the previous major film, ''Strong World'' had to omit the theme, "Fanfare", due to Mr. Children not relenting the rights to it. It's likely this was allowed since Avril is a native to the U.S and thus likely to attract more of a English-speaking audience.[[/note]].

It eventually released in the U.S on September 30, 2014, making it the third One Piece film (behind ''Episode of Alabasta'' and ''Strong World'') to be released in English. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]]

* {{Deconstruction}}: The final battle between Luffy and Z. [[spoiler:Instead of being decided through raw strength, the fight came to a stalemate with the two using their Haki-enhanced fists after exhausting each other after a PunchParry, with Luffy winning, not with a powerful technique, but only after just barely being able to hit Z in the torso at the climax. The whole thing is very brutal in that, unlike the other fights in OnePiece, the two combatants are on their last legs, and are equally getting injured throughout the whole fight.]]

** [[spoiler: Believe it or not, Aokiji save Luffy, Ussop, Zoro and Sanji during their escape from a resort island as it's exploding.]]

** [[spoiler: Believe it or not, Aokiji saves the Luffy, Ussop, Zoro and Sanji during their escape from a resort island as it's exploding.]]

* Catch22Dilemma: When the Straw Hats prepare to go after Z and the Neo Marines one last time. Ao Kiji warns them it's a pretty much one way deal. If they don't stop Z's plan, all of the Grand Line will be destroyed. If they do, they're be surrounded by Marines, lead by an admiral no less, and be captured. [[spoiler: Sure enough the latter does happen but Ao Kiji and Z prevent the Marines from going after the Straw Hats and Z's subordinates, subverting this trope.]]

* ChristmasCake: Usopp accidentally implied this trope about Robin when [[spoiler:she was deaged and he complimented on her new body "having everything in the right place again"]]. His comment [[{{Understatement}} wasn't well received]].

* TheUnreveal: [[spoiler: We never find out which of the Seven Warlords was the one that massacred Z's troops back in the past and later being promoted which caused his resignation and disillusion with the Marines. Though considering how brutal the attack was and how Z's arm was severed, many fans have speculated that it was likely Doflamingo.]]

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced they had gotten the rights to dub it and plan to release the movie sometime in the Fall]]. And yes, it has been confirmed the Avril Lavinge covers will be included. It eventually released in the U.S on September 30, 2014, making it the third One Piece film (behind ''Episode of Alabasta'' and ''Strong World'') to be released in English. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]]

* ArtificialLimbs: Z sports a gigantic robotic arm on his shoulder. It's a wonder he can even lift the thing, let alone attack with it.

* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: Believe it or not, Aokiji saves the crew during their escape from a resort island as it's exploding.]]

* ContemplateOurNavels: Aokiji does this while talking to Luffy group after coming from the hot springs. Wondering if One Piece was responsible for the Pirate Age or just the actions of the pirates themselves.

* {{Deconstruction}}: The final battle between Luffy and Z. [[spoiler:Instead of being decided through raw strength, the fight came to a stalemate with the two using their Haki-enhanced fists after exhausting each other after a PunchParry, with Luffy winning, not with a powerful technique, but only after just barely being able to hit Z in the torso at the climax. The whole thing is very brutal in that, unlike the other fights in OnePiece, the two combatants are on their last leg, and are equally getting injured throughout the whole fight.]]
** [[spoiler: Heck it could barely even be considered a win. It only ended due to Z admittance when he clearly was on his feet after the final hit. Dropping to the ground right after Luffy as it obvious both men are too tired to continue. Though Z does lampshade that he had gotten old and couldn't fight like he used to.]]

** Especially true for the English Dub as the series has yet to reach the end of the first half, and it has been reported that the anime dub will be slowed due to work on this movie. Funimation plans to be release this simultaneously with the first half of the ''Thriller Bark arc''. So if you're following exclusively with the dub, prepare to be spoiled.
* EmptyPilesOfClothing: [[spoiler:Subverted. During the Straw Hats' first fight with the Neo Marines, this seemed to be all that remained of Nami and Chopper after Ain hit them with her power, until it was revealed they were merely deaged into kids - turning this into ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing.]]
* FaceDeathWithDignity: [[spoiler: Zephyr]].

* FountainOfYouth: Ain's Devil Fruit power allows her to regress people and items to a younger age, even though it still doesn't provide MagicPants, oddly enough. [[spoiler: She used it [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121118003242/onepiece/images/8/84/Nami_Transformed_into_Child_by_Modo_Modo_no_Mi.gif to transform Nami into a child]].]]

* GenreSavvy: The Straw Hats were cautious when they took in the unconscious Z. Chopper wasn't left alone with him and outside, Zoro and Sanji were on guard.

* OhCrap: [[spoiler:Believe it or not, ''Kizaru himself'' has one just before Z unleashes one of the Dyna Stones right in his face, destroying the island they were fighting on. Though of course, being a Logia, he came out of it unscathed.]]

* TheUnreveal: [[spoiler: We never find out which of the Seven Warlords was the one that massacred Z's troops back in the past and later being promoted which caused his resignation. Though considering how brutal the attack was and how Z's arm was severed, many fans have speculated that it was likely Doflamingo.]]

* UngratefulBastard: Yep, it happened [[Anime/OnePieceFilmStrongWorld again]]. Just like ''Strong World'', this is how the crew meet Z in the first place. They fish him out of the ocean (where he landed after narrowly escaping Kizaru) and nurse him back to health. Of course, once Z realized they were pirates, he instantly attacks them.
** [[spoiler: Then again, considering his past, who can blame him ? The last time he showed mercy to a pirate, the asshole came back, cut his arm, and slaughtered his entire division. Note also that he was actually ''quite'' grateful for the save, until he learned they were pirates.]]

* UngratefulBastard: [[spoiler: Yep, it happened [[Anime/OnePieceFilmStrongWorld again]]. Just like ''Strong World'', this is how the crew meet Z in the first place. They fish him out of the ocean (where he landed after narrowly escaping Kizaru) and nurse him back to health. Of course, once Z realized they were pirates, he instantly attacked them.]]

* [[GetAHoldOfYourselfMan Get A Hold Of Yourselves, Idiots]]: ''Kuzan'' of all people to the Straw Hats, after their second defeat at Z's hands.

* [[spoiler: PintsizedPowerhouse: Nami and Chopper as kids. They may be weaker than normal, but they're still strong enough to wipe the floor with the Neo Marine troops.]]

* [[spoiler:BolivianArmyEnding: Z's final fate as, after his battle with Luffy whom he came to respect, the group are beset by Kizaru and his troop of marines. Having nothing left to lose, Z goes to fight them and hold them off to allow the Straw Hats to escape, despite knowing it means certain death. Unlike most examples though, this one isn't ambiguous: Z doesn't make it. His death isn't shown, but Ain, Bins and Aokiji are seen mourning at his grave.]]

* [[spoiler: DyingMomentOfAwesome: Z's death aided wonderfully by a orchestrated version of his {{Leitmotif}}, Ocean's Guide, as he goes to town on the Marines attacking him.]]

* [[spoiler: EmptyPilesOfClothing: Subverted: During the Straw Hats' first fight with the Neo Marines, this seemed to be all that remained of Nami and Chopper after Ain hit them with her power, until it was revealed they were merely deaged into kids - turning this into ShapeshiftingExcludesClothing.]]

*** [[spoiler: TouchOfDeath: However if Ain continues touching you with said power, she can regress you into ''nothing''. It is only an InformedAbility, as she never does it on-screen, but the idea itself is still unpleasant.]]

* [[spoiler: HoistByTheirOwnPetard: Double whammy for the heroes during their first fight with the Neo Marines. Thanks to Bins' Devil Fruit, which can control plants, their own lawn deck is used against them. And when Robin puts Ain in a submission hold, the latter manages to rejuvenate her by touching her duplicated limbs.]]

* [[spoiler: LittleMissBadass: Nami may have been turned into a little girl, but that doesn't mean she can't kick ass.]]
** [[spoiler: LittleMissConArtist: She also takes advantage of her cuteness to get some info about Z and his plan from a group of Marines on Secon Island.]]

* [[spoiler: MeaningfulName: Z, Zephyr's alias, turns out to be the name he used when playing superhero when he was a kid.]]
* [[spoiler: MechaMooks: Z's crew has their own models of Pacifista, named Shiro Kuma. True to Z's crew being Neo Marines, the Shiro Kumas wear white outfits, instead of the real deal's black outfit. They don't seem to be much different than regular pre-timeskip Pacifistas in terms of strength, though.]]

* [[spoiler: OhCrap: Believe it or not, ''Kizaru himself'' has one just before Z unleashes one of the Dyna Stones right in his face, destroying the island they were fighting on. Though of course, being a Logia, he came out of it unscathed.]]

* [[spoiler: SingleTear: Doberman sheds one during Z's last stand.]]

* [[spoiler: YouShallNotPass: Z sacrifices himself to buy enough time for the Straw Hats, Ain and Bins to escape.]]

* AllThereInTheManual: Z's backstory is revealed more in detail in the complementary book Volume Z, which was given as a present to the Japanese [[http://filesharingtalk.com/content/1847-Best-Sites-To-Watch-Movies-Online-For-Free-And-Without-Registration movie-goers]].

* AllThereInTheManual: Z's backstory is revealed more in detail in the complementary book Volume Z, which was given as a present to the Japanese movie-goers.

* {{Tearjerker}}: [[spoiler: Zephyr's]] magnificent and heroic end.

One Piece Z is the 12th film in the long running anime and manga franchise, ''Franchise/OnePiece''. Released on December 15th, 2012. It's the first One Piece movie to be set after the time skip.

* FountainOfYouth: Ain's Devil Fruit power allows her to regress people and items to a younger age, even though it still doesn't provide MagicPants, oddly enough. [[spoiler: She used it [[http:/images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121118003242/onepiece/images/8/84/Nami_Transformed_into_Child_by_Modo_Modo_no_Mi.gif to transform Nami into a child]].]]

''One Piece Z'' has the following tropes.

* ContemplateOurNavels: Aokiji does this while talking to Luffy group after coming from the hot springs. Wonderingif One Piece was responsible for the Pirate Age or just the actions of the pirates themselves.

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced they had gotten the rights to dub it and plan to release the movie sometime in the Fall]]. And yes, it has been confirmed the Avril Lavinge covers will be included. It eventually released in the U.S on Sept 2014, making it the third One Piece film (behind ''Episode of Alabasta'' and ''Strong World'') to be released in English. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]]

The movie was released in France on May 15th, 2013 (Dubbed in French, of course), and in Germany on November 29th, 2013 (this time, in German). In April 2014, [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/04/07-1/funimation-acquires-home-video-rights-for-one-piece-film-z Funimation announced they had gotten the rights to dub it and plan to release the movie sometime in the Fall]]. And yes, it has been confirmed the Avril Lavinge covers will be included. It eventually released in the U.S on Sept 2014. [[http://youtu.be/D3plVIITv2Q Here's a trailer for the English dub.]]

* ProductPlacement: Threefold though folks outside Japan wouldn't know it. First [[http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130120001602/onepiece/images/9/9f/Sanji_lighter2.png the lighter]] that Sanji carries is a custom made one by [[http://www.st-dupont.com/ French designers, DuPont]]. Second, [[http://shinigamilist.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/onepiece-armani-exchange.jpg the clothes Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Robin and Brook wear during their time on the island]] are designer wear from [[http://www.armaniexchange.com/home.do Armani Exchange]]. And lastly the drink Ao Kiji gives Z in their last meeting is based off a real brand in Japan.