Some fans consider it one of the better early films for its crew interactions and unique setting.

March 9, 2025, on Cartoon Network India (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs).

Reviews often highlight the "off-beat" interactions between crew members, such as Zoro and Sanji's bickering and the focus on Nami and Usopp's friendship.

Fans on platforms like Reddit have used the movie for "Community Built Crew" challenges to vote on additional non-canon members for the Straw Hat crew.

It is best watched after Episode 53 of the anime.