These reviews and recaps provide deeper dives into the episode's pacing and the specific details of the Colosseum cliffhanger:
Many viewers felt the episode relied heavily on filler and reused animation, such as crowd shots and Rebecca’s combat maneuvers. The actual progression of the plot is minimal until the final moments.
Reviewing , titled "A Hot Battle! Rebecca vs. Suleiman!", reveals an episode that functions primarily as a bridge, balancing slow-paced setup with a mysterious, explosive cliffhanger. While it contains significant "padding," it is essential for the transition into the Dressrosa arc's climax. Plot Overview
The episode follows three main threads as the Dressrosa conflict intensifies: