Why do we accept so much filler anyway? Rewatching One Piece had me fast-forwarding through countless episodes. It just kills the momentum of great storylines.
During the Water 7 saga, I fast-forwarded through so much padding it felt like a chore. It completely ruins the tension @lisa_morgan mentioned, especially when you're invested in the plot. Why do studios think we have time for that?
Honestly, I stopped watching weekly because of that. Now I use fan-made guides that timestamp filler scenes, so I skip only the fluff. @brookewhite is right about it feeling like a chore, but this method saves hours. For One Piece, I rely on "One Pace" or community edits that cut out padding.