Studio: Toei Animation Release Date: March 3 2001 Genre: Action Adventure Comedy Runtime: 55 minutes 220https://m.mediaamazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDRjN2NmNDAtZDE3Mi00ZDJlLTkwODktMmNkMTBkYTRjMTY3XkEyXkFqcGc.V1FMjpgUX1000.jpg This movie was set after Loguetown before the crew enters the Grand Line. It features Luffy Zoro Nami Usopp and Sanji from the Straw Hats. As a longtime One Piece fan Clockwork Island Adventure felt like a nostalgic side questshort silly and full of the chaotic energy that defines the early Straw Hat crew. Clockwork Island Adventure is one of those short detours that doesnt shake up the grand plot but gives you just enough chaotic pirate energy to enjoy the ride. Theres no Chopper Robin or any advanced powers or plotlines. Its just a bunch of misfit pirates chasing after their stolen ship across a bizarre mechanical island. 220https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wpcontent/uploads/2024/03/onepiecemovie3strawhats1.jpg The plot is simple: their beloved ship the Going Merry gets stolen and they chase it to a mysterious mechanical island ruled by the Trump Siblings. The premise is simple: rescue the ship defeat the bad guys and save the day. Its not groundbreaking but it doesnt pretend to be either. The island itself is a mix of gears traps and mechanical chaos. Its a neat setting though the movie doesnt go too deep into the worldbuilding. The pacing of the movie feels fast. It feels like a proper episode with a good start middle and end. Characterwise theres not much developmentthis is more of a Straw Hats save the day episode on a bigger budget than a serious emotional journey. Still if youre nostalgic for the early crew dynamic before Chopper or Robin joined this will be a treat. Their personalities are loud their teamwork is chaotic and their loyalty to each other is as always unshakable. That said the highlight of the movie is unsurprisingly the Straw Hat crew. Watching this specific lineup again after seeing how huge the crew has grown now feels like looking through old photos. Theyre raw loud and chaoticbut the chemistry is electric. Luffys reckless optimism. Zoro and Sanjis nonstop bickering. Usopps cowardice that somehow turns into bravery. Nami being the smartest person in the room. Mayumi Tanaka is always a joy as Luffy delivering every line with enthusiasm and heart. Overall Clockwork Island Adventure isnt a mustwatch but its a great comfort film for longtime fans. Its a quick colorful escape that reminds you why the Straw Hats are one of animes most beloved crews.