So, One Piece‘s Episode 1144 was supposed to keep things dark and intense, but instead, it dropped one of the funniest anime scenes we’ve seen in a long time. St. Ju Peter’s worm transformation, meant to be this terrifying, dramatic reveal, turned out looking just too strange for fans not to laugh at.
What should’ve been nightmare fuel ended up as meme fuel, and within minutes, the scene was trending online. Forget the tension, everyone’s just talking about that worm.
St. Ju Peter’s Worm Transformation Looked Hilariously Off in One Piece Episode 1144
One Piece Episode 1144 may have tried to give us an epic villain transformation, but it ended up giving us something even better: a moment of pure internet comedy. St. Ju Peter’s worm form might not scare anyone, but it definitely entertained everyone.
So, in One Piece episode 1144, the big reveal was supposed to show off Shepherd Ju Peter’s crazy worm form, but the way Toei framed it and picked the colors made it look kinda questionable. The rounded shape, the shiny highlight, and the overly smooth texture totally gave off the wrong vibes.
Instead of being scary, it looked more like one of those weird images you’d see on Twitter that need censor bars. Fans immediately spotted the problem, and the scene went from “oh no, the villain’s here” to “oh no, what am I looking at?” in a matter of seconds.
At this point, Toei might be the butt of the joke, but for fans, this scene is already unforgettable. One Piece has delivered plenty of legendary moments, but Episode 1144 proves even its accidents can make history.
Toei’s Worm Scene Turns Into Meme Fuel Thanks to Fan Reactions
Once the screenshots hit social media, the fandom did what it does best: roast Toei and turned the scene into a meme. One fan wrote: “This actually scared me for a split second”.
“It definitely reminds me of a monster from Berserk,” another fan added.
And then came the color debate. One user dragged Toei, saying: “Toei has the worst sense of colour in the whole world.” Others turned suspicion toward Oda himself: “Knowing Oda since he’s the one who did the colors, this is 101% on purpose.” Whether it was a blunder or a cheeky Easter egg, the internet wasn’t letting this one slide.
Meanwhile, Toei isn’t new to criticism for its animation choices, but this worm transformation has quickly become one of the funniest fails in the series. Instead of striking fear, St. Ju Peter’s worm scene is now a legendary meme moment.
And in true One Piece fashion, the fandom turned it into something bigger than the story itself. And honestly? It’s the most 2025 thing ever. So do you think that One Piece Episode 1144 just delivered the funniest ‘scary’ transformation ever? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
One Piece anime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.
