One Piece fans have been enjoying the episodes that the series has released over the past couple of weeks, and episode 1017 was no different. The fanbase could not contain their excitement, as the episode gave them multiple enjoyable elements.With the release of every episode, the series is inching closer towards the conclusion of the Wano Country arc. Fans of the series took to various social media platforms to express their excitement for the same. Let’s take a look at how the fanbase reacted to the latest episode that was released on May 15, 2022.Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead!One Piece fans take to Twitter as they express excitement over the release of episode 1017One of the first things that One Piece fans took note of and deeply appreciated was the quality of work that had gone into the episode. With top-tier visuals, Toei Animation has clearly set a high standard both for themselves and the fanbase as well.The sequence where Luffy used the Kong Gatling was visually pleasing, to say the least. Fans have given the unanimous verdict that the episode had some of the best animation of the series.Cheezitos@cheezit0sIt is genuinely baffling to try and understand what exactly I am looking at. The One Piece anime has been reaching insane new heights, and it's all thanks to an extremely hard-working staff. This week, it's no different. What a grand episode...#OnePiece #OnePiece10176282967It is genuinely baffling to try and understand what exactly I am looking at. The One Piece anime has been reaching insane new heights, and it's all thanks to an extremely hard-working staff. This week, it's no different. What a grand episode...#OnePiece #OnePiece1017 https://t.co/K7SXkbmnNBCheezitos@cheezit0sIt did not stop moving. One. BIT. And when you realize that this is made from a weekly production schedule, and consider how much action is currently being adapted (+insanely complex designs).Yeah no, without a doubt, this is probably the best animated episode in One Piece.24813It did not stop moving. One. BIT. And when you realize that this is made from a weekly production schedule, and consider how much action is currently being adapted (+insanely complex designs).Yeah no, without a doubt, this is probably the best animated episode in One Piece. https://t.co/X00lHgeHLzFans also took the opportunity to make fun of Big Mom and made references to the Skypeiai arc. Big Mom was quite shocked that Luffy was unfazed by lightning and could launch a counter, which had the entire fanbase hyped.Fans, who have been waiting for this moment for a long time, are quite happy to see just how much Luffy has grown.Marco D. Phoenix@MarcoDPhoen1xOf course, Big Mom doesn't know how rubber works. She has 85 children. #onepiece1017 #ONEPIECE113471450Of course, Big Mom doesn't know how rubber works. She has 85 children. 😎😏#onepiece1017 #ONEPIECE https://t.co/p1YD08MknvE Stark ☆☆@lehall18@FunP1ece @DailyOPMemes Thought the same thing2665@FunP1ece @DailyOPMemes Thought the same thing https://t.co/AXTp9uFpNRFun Piece@FunP1eceAnime : One Piece #onepiece1017133541316Anime : One Piece #onepiece1017 https://t.co/NkFQTDiMF9Coming back to Luffy, One Piece fans on Twitter could not get over the combat moves that he used. Kong Gatling and Kong Rifle were some of the highlights of episode 1017.Monkey D. Gizem ☠️ ししし 💗 LUFFY ERA 👑 #ルフィ☀️🔥⚡️@piratequeen_yaLUFFY‘S FIRST USAGE OF KONG RIFLE AND KONG GATLING IN THE ANIME ASFFFGGHHJKKLZUCVB SO FIRE, WHAT AMAZING MOVEMENTS He is super strong ‍ #ONEPIECE10175810LUFFY‘S FIRST USAGE OF KONG RIFLE AND KONG GATLING IN THE ANIME ASFFFGGHHJKKLZUCVB SO FIRE, WHAT AMAZING MOVEMENTS 😍 He is super strong ❤️‍🔥 #ONEPIECE1017 https://t.co/q7ZIcXMMmMAnother frame that fans have been obsessing over is the shot of Zoro. The colors were extremely well-done and the glint produced by the sword added to the top-notch visuals.Leader@LeaderTakesThis shot of Zoro is absolutely Godly#onepiece101739754This shot of Zoro is absolutely Godly#onepiece1017 https://t.co/TbiODwH6PaLeader@LeaderTakes@KondoDLaw Ong bro. Its so beautiful@KondoDLaw Ong bro. Its so beautifulAnother thing that fans loved was the Slam Gibson move used against Kaido. The visuals were great, but the overall effective force of the attack had the fanbase quite excited. It was enthralling to see Eustass Kid's strength when he flung Kaido, dealing a ton of damage.Punk juju🩸@punk_jujuShout out to the anime for adding some much needed context to Kids strength. #onepiece10171656106Shout out to the anime for adding some much needed context to Kids strength. #onepiece1017 https://t.co/kNTq3m5oZnZ A Y🎋@EustassZay#ONEPIECE1017•SLAM GIBSON🦾•He really was swinging kaido around casually before he slammed him and broke his back🤣1684238#ONEPIECE1017•SLAM GIBSON‼️🦾•He really was swinging kaido around casually before he slammed him and broke his back🤣 https://t.co/BHeyt2qZ75Fans are eagerly waiting in anticipation as the series inches closer towards the end of the arc. It will be interesting to see how the fight progresses.The upcoming episode of One Piece will be released on May 22, 2022. Fans are hoping that Toei will be able to maintain the same quality of animation for the rest of the arc as well.Disclaimer: All external media in this article are the property of their respective owners and Sportskeeda claims no ownership of the same.