There hasn’t been an episode in recent years that has received as much hype as One Piece Episode 1071. It screened all over the world, with exhibitions solely for Gear 5, and even introduced a new ending song after 17 years. The streets of Japan were lined with Gear 5 advertisements, and it seemed like you couldn’t go anywhere on social media without seeing people discussing this episode.
Naturally, it was expected that this episode would go viral and crash servers. It drew comparisons to recent anime episodes that took over the internet, such as Goku Ultra Instinct vs Jiren or Naruto Baryon Mode vs Ishiki. There was a lot of debate on whether Gear 5 would be more iconic than other transformations, and now that the episode is finally out, we have our answer.
Debunking Reports of Server Crashes and Fake Outages
Amidst the euphoria surrounding One Piece Episode 1071, reports of server crashes on major streaming platforms, including Crunchyroll, surfaced. Allegedly, thousands of fans were met with error screens, unable to access the much-anticipated episode. However, upon closer examination, these claims seem to be exaggerated or even fabricated.
Many accounts have posted screenshots of a supposedly crashed Crunchyroll, but some of them were taken with the Wi-Fi turned off or with very weak signals.
Furthermore, many big One Piece accounts were reusing the same picture of Crunchyroll not working. It’s a known fact in the community that the major One Piece influencers have a group chat where they promote each other’s tweets. This has led fans to speculate that these screenshots might be an effort to fake the success of the episode.
Fans also noticed that the images being used to show the websites crashing were conveniently cropped, making it unclear whether the Wi-Fi was on or not.
The Truth Behind Fake Outages
Claims of over 600 outages on Crunchyroll, as reported on downdetector.com, have added to the confusion. However, it is crucial to approach this information with skepticism.
The lack of barriers to reporting outages allows for potential abuse, as anyone can fabricate such data. This is not an isolated incident, as similar fake reports and review bombings have occurred in the past when fans felt their favorite anime were being overshadowed.
While it is undeniable that One Piece Episode 1071 has been a massive success and delight for fans worldwide, the number of server crashes and tweets should not be solely relied upon to gauge the episode’s quality or success.
Server crashes have occurred previously, even for episodes that didn’t receive as much pre-release hype. Additionally, illegal streaming sites, known to be prone to crashing due to inadequate infrastructure, contributed to the confusion surrounding the episode’s impact.
Conclusion
One Piece Episode 1071 has undoubtedly captured the hearts of fans globally, and its popularity is undeniable. However, amidst the overwhelming enthusiasm, it is crucial to distinguish between genuine success and attempts to artificially inflate the episode’s significance.
As we eagerly await more accurate metrics, such as viewer counts and revenue, let us appreciate the masterpiece that is One Piece and look forward to future episodes, including One Piece Episode 1072, with excitement and anticipation.
