The Best Episodes Directed By Katsumi Tokoro
Every TV Episode Directed by Katsumi Tokoro Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Katsumi Tokoro Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Katsumi Tokoro is "Bonney's Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island", rated 10/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Ryo Yamazaki". "Bonney's Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island" aired on 1/28/2024 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!".
10.0/10 2 votes#1 - Bonney's Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island
Season 22 Episode 1092 - Aired 1/28/2024
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
9.3/10 3 votes#2 - Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!
Season 9 Episode 312 - Aired 6/3/2007
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!
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
9.3/10 3 votes#3 - The Birth of the Pirate King - Arrival! The Last Island!
Season 21 Episode 968 - Aired 4/4/2021
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
9.0/10 2 votes#4 - Hunter Sanji Makes An Entrence? Elegy for a Lying Wolf!
Season 9 Episode 297 - Aired 2/11/2007
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!
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
9.0/10 2 votes#5 - The Terrifying Past! Dark Justice and Rob Lucci
Season 9 Episode 305 - Aired 4/15/2007
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Naoki Koga
9.0/10 2 votes#6 - Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates!
Season 13 Episode 485 - Aired 1/30/2011
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!
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka
9.0/10 2 votes#7 - A Burning Passion! Rebecca vs. Suleiman!
Season 16 Episode 665 - Aired 10/12/2014
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!
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
9.0/10 1 votes#8 - The Worst Generation Gets Wiped Out?! The Emperors' Deadly Attack!
Season 21 Episode 1025 - Aired 7/17/2022
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.7/10 3 votes#9 - Mansion of Great Chaos! The Enraged Don and the Captured Crew!
Season 9 Episode 332 - Aired 11/25/2007
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!
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Yoichi Takahashi
8.7/10 3 votes#10 - Food, Nami and Shadows!! Luffy's Enraged Counterattack
Season 10 Episode 355 - Aired 5/25/2008
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Naoki Koga
8.5/10 2 votes#11 - Marco's Tears! The Bond of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Season 21 Episode 1014 - Aired 4/17/2022
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.5/10 2 votes#12 - The World That Moves On! A New Organization, Cross Guild
Season 21 Episode 1083 - Aired 11/12/2023
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.0/10 1 votes#13 - Destructive! One Shot, One Kill - Thunder Bagua!
Season 21 Episode 915 - Aired 12/22/2019
Luffy continues his furious battle with Kaido. Despite his best efforts, the battle ends in Luffy's defeat.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
8.0/10 1 votes#14 - Toko's Tears! Orochi's Pitiless Bullets!
Season 21 Episode 941 - Aired 9/13/2020
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
8.0/10 1 votes#15 - Tension in Onigashima! Sudden Encounter ?! The Yonkous Duo.
Season 21 Episode 952 - Aired 11/29/2020
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.0/10 1 votes#16 - The Castle on Fire! The Fate of the Kozuki Clan!
Season 21 Episode 975 - Aired 5/23/2021
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
8.0/10 1 votes#17 - Thinking of Otama! Luffy's Furious Strike!
Season 21 Episode 985 - Aired 8/1/2021
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.0/10 1 votes#18 - A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!
Season 21 Episode 1030 - Aired 8/21/2022
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
8.0/10 1 votes#19 - Sanji's Mutation - The Two Arms in Crisis!
Season 21 Episode 1053 - Aired 2/26/2023
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.0/10 1 votes#20 - Drunken Dragon Bagua! The Lawless Dragon Closing in on Luffy
Season 21 Episode 1064 - Aired 6/4/2023
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.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
7.0/10 2 votes#21 - The Battle Under the Moon! The Berserker, Sulong the Moon Lion!
Season 21 Episode 997 - Aired 10/31/2021
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
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Akiko Inoue