: Instead of traditional gore, Nakushima uses pink flower petals that gradually turn deep red as Yasuie is executed, a creative choice noted in YouTube breakdowns for adding weight to the scene without being purely graphic.
The episode’s climax reveals the horrifying origin of the town's constant laughter: the . One Piece Episode 940
: Fans on Reddit note that the anime elevates the manga source material by allowing viewers to hear the heartbreaking laughter of the Ebisu townspeople as they cry over his death. Visual Mastery and Direction : Instead of traditional gore, Nakushima uses pink
Directed by Utaka Nakushima, the episode is praised for its artistic choices that enhance the tragic atmosphere. : Instead of traditional gore