One Piece Episode — 940

: Some viewers on Reddit found the pacing slow, noting that the episode's title suggests a Zoro-centric action piece that doesn't fully materialize until the following episode.

: Reviewers on IMDb and Reddit describe this revelation as one of the darkest forms of oppression in the series. The "SMILE" victims are stripped of their ability to express any emotion other than joy, forcing them to laugh even while witnessing the brutal murder of their benefactor. One Piece Episode 940

: The use of strategic flashbacks—like the meeting between the Red Scabbards and Yasuie—strengthens the emotional impact of his final moments. The Dark Truth of SMILE : Some viewers on Reddit found the pacing