Anime One Piece's latest addition, Episode 1071, features the debut of Luffy's Gear 5, generating enormous hype among fans.

The episode's release on Crunchyroll led to server crashes due to overwhelming traffic from eager viewers.

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Gear 5's introduction is a highly anticipated moment, being considered one of the biggest moments in anime history.

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Crunchyroll's temporary unavailability is seen as a testament to the overwhelming demand for the episode and the anime.

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Fans expressed a range of emotions, from excitement to agony, at the delayed access to the episode.

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Some fans expressed the desire for a more compact viewing experience by skipping certain parts of the episode.

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One Piece's impact on streaming platforms is comparable to iconic anime like Dragon Ball Z.

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Other streaming sites like 'animepahe,' 'aniwatch,' and 'zoroto.tv' also faced technical issues during the episode's release.

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One Piece's enduring legacy and storytelling prowess have contributed to its massive and devoted fanbase.

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