The Best Episodes Directed By Katsumi Tokoro

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates!

   S13:E4851/30/2011

   Whitebeard’s children watch in horror as the old man faces off against the villainous Blackbeard pirates. Though his injuries are mounting and the odds are stacked against him, Whitebeard never, ever runs away from a fight!

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   9.3/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!

   S9:E3126/3/2007

   The Straw Hats bid a tearful farewell to the brave little ship that was their home for so very many adventures. Rest in peace, Merry!

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3. 

   9.3/10(7 votes)

   #3 - The King of the Pirates is Born! Arriving at the Last Island!

   S21:E9684/4/2021

   Oden and the Roger Pirates head for the Land of Wano to obtain a copy of the Road Ponegliff. Oden sees Kin’emon and the others for the first time in years, but he immediately returns to the sea leaving his wife and children behind. Then, after stopping by at the Mokomo Dukedom and getting a copy of the last Road Ponegliff, the Roger Pirates finally make it to the last island.

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   9.2/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Castle on Fire! The Fate of the Kozuki Clan!

   S21:E9755/23/2021

   As Kin’emon and the others run to Oden Castle to save Oden’s family, the castle is set on fire and Kaido attacks Toki and her children. Leaving Momonosuke to Kin’emon and Hiyori to Kawamatsu, Toki appears in front of the desperate people of the Land of Wano and gives a prophecy.

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   9.2/10(6 votes)

   #5 - The World Is Shaken! The Ruler's Judgment and the Five Elders' Actions!

   S22:E11209/22/2024

   Vivi tries to escape the Holy Land Mary Geoise with Wapol while the injured Sabo also looks for a way to leave to deliver King Cobra’s message to Luffy and Vivi. Meanwhile, Imu orders the Five Elders to test a horrendous weapon.

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   8.9/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Bonney's Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island

   S22:E10921/28/2024

   While Luffy and the others are enjoying the futuristic machines of Egghead, someone who resembles Bartholomew Kuma comes after them. When Luffy tries to fight back, Bonney stops him and reveals her shocking relationship with Kuma.

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7. 

   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Toko's Tears! Orochi's Pitiless Bullets!

   S21:E9419/13/2020

   As the citizens of Ebisu Town grieve over Yasuie's death, Shinobu reveals more information about the SMILE fruits. Toko enters the execution site, hoping to revive her father. Seeing Toko, Orochi attempts to kill her as well, but Zoro and Sanji step in and save her.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Destructive! One Shot, One Kill – Thunder Bagua!

   S21:E91512/22/2019

   Luffy continues his furious battle with Kaido. Despite his best efforts, the battle ends in Luffy's defeat.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Turn Back My Father! Bonney's Futile Wish!

   S22:E11035/5/2024

   CP-0 enters the Labophase and starts attacking the Thousand Sunny as soon as they find it. Luffy reunites with Nami and the others but finds out that Vegapunk is missing. Meanwhile, Bonney is pressing Vegapunk to change back her father Kuma.

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10. 

    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!

    S22:E11106/30/2024

    The Straw Hats and CP-0 relentlessly attack the Seraphim, but the Seraphim keep getting back up. Then, Zoro notices that the Seraphim remind him of someone who he fought before. Meanwhile, Shaka goes to check one place where he thinks Vegapunk Stella might be.

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11. 

    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Marco’s Tears! The Bond of the Whitebeard Pirates!

    S21:E10144/17/2022

    The formidable Lead Performers of the Animal Kingdom Pirates stand in Zoro’s way as he tries to get to the rooftop. Marco sees his late comrade in Zoro’s determination and tries to pave the way for him.

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12. 

    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Drunken Dragon Bagua! The Lawless Dragon Closing in on Luffy

    S21:E10646/4/2023

    In the Flower Capital, the Fire Festival is about to end. On Onigashima, the battle between Luffy and Kaido is getting even more intense. However, Kaido who is excited about having a strong opponent starts drinking too much.

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13. 

    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Terrifying Past! Dark Justice and Rob Lucci

    S9:E3054/15/2007

    Flashback to the dark past of Rob Lucci as the young boy learns to dispense a cold, cruel, and brutal brand of justice. Back in real time, Luffy's battle with Lucci threatens to destroy the navy fleet.

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14. 

    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Thinking of Otama! Luffy’s Furious Strike!

    S21:E9858/1/2021

    Luffy and Zoro each witness Kaido’s subordinates waste food at the banquet and make fun of the poor people in the Land of Wano. Thinking of Otama, a small girl who liked red-bean soup so much, both Luffy and Zoro become infuriated and create turmoil.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - The Worst Generation Gets Wiped Out?! The Emperors’ Deadly Attack!

    S21:E10257/17/2022

    The Akazaya members run to save Momonosuke, but an unexpected contender stands in their way. Queen gets infuriated after Chopper ruined his plot and goes after him. Meanwhile, on the rooftop, Kaido and Big Mom unleashes a combination attack on Luffy and the others.

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16. 

    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Food, Nami and Shadows!! Luffy's Enraged Counterattack

    S10:E3555/25/2008

    With their goals in mind, Luffy, Sanji, Robin, Usopp, and Chopper go after Nami and Moria! Meanwhile, Franky and Zoro head toward Brook. However, Hildon tells the others of the Straw Hat's plan.

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17. 

    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Tension Rises in Onigashima! Two Emperors of the Sea Meet?!

    S21:E95211/29/2020

    As the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance continues with their preparations for the Fire Festival, Zoro returns to Oihagi Bridge along with Hiyori and he challenges Gyukimaru again to reclaim Shusui. The battle is then interrupted by Kawamatsu. Big Mom has been taken to Onigashima, where she and Kaido begin clashing.

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18. 

    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Hunter Sanji Makes An Entrence? Elegy for a Lying Wolf!

    S9:E2972/11/2007

    Usopp's ill-advised attempt at bravery threatens to get him killed, but a familiar foot spares the sniper's life. Luffy struggles to even strike a formidable foe, and Franky races to deliver some very important keys!

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Sanji's Mutation - The Two Arms in Crisis!

    S21:E10532/26/2023

    Queen’s unforeseen move stuns everyone on the Performance Floor. And then, he goes on to utilize another special technique which can break every bone in Sanji’s body. On the verge of a crisis, Sanji feels something strange again.

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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The World That Moves On! A New Organization, Cross Guild

    S21:E108311/12/2023

    Momonosuke and Hiyori are happy to see their grandfather who was supposed to be dead and the Straw Hats are surprised when Robin tells them about Pluton the Ancient Weapon. Meanwhile, Momonosuke is kept busy in his role as the new Shogun.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - A Burning Passion! Rebecca vs. Suleiman!

    S16:E66510/12/2014

    As the contenders for the battle of Block D dwindle to only thirty, Rebecca has her hands full with the menacing Suleiman the Beheader! As he fends off her signature finishing move, the Back-to-the-Water Dance, all hope seems lost that she can take him down and move on to the finals!

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Battle Under the Moon! The Berserker, Sulong the Moon Lion!

    S21:E99710/31/2021

    The Animal Kingdom Pirates gasp with surprise to see thousands of samurai warriors coming into the castle. In his dragon form, Kaido goes outside to fight the Akazaya members under the moon. However, the Akazaya members have secret weapons to use against him

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Mansion of Great Chaos! The Enraged Don and the Captured Crew!

    S9:E33211/25/2007

    Robin's cola care package helps spring her friends from an icy prison, and Luffy's bold words inspire a battered and beaten pirate to keep fighting!

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!

    S21:E10308/21/2022

    Luffy and Uta run across Windmill Village, compete with each other, and share their dreams with each other. They also pledge to build a new genesis for everyone to live happily. However, one day, the unexpected happens.

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