The Best Episodes Directed By Munehisa Sakai

#1 - CP9 Takes Off Their Masks! Their Shocking True Faces!

Season 8 Episode 243 - Aired 9/4/2005

Robin speaks with Iceburg inside his room still. We already know that Robin can read the poneglyphs - and it seems Iceburg is the one with the blueprints to the ultimate weapon, Pluton. The true enemies are revealed to be Iceburg's own allies. Elsewhere, Luffy is tied up with Paulie after Paulie tells members of CP9 that his blueprints are fake.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#2 - Secret Bond! Iceberg and Franky!

Season 8 Episode 244 - Aired 9/11/2005

Lucci tells Iceburg their hypothesis and has Kaku check his pulse to tell if the things he tells him are true. They suspect that Iceburg's friend from the past, Cutty Flam, is really Franky and it's revealed to be true. Therefore, Franky has the real blueprints. The Strawhat Pirates and Paulie break into the room where they find Iceburg and CP9.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka

#3 - Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!

Season 9 Episode 273 - Aired 7/30/2006

Luffy batters a baffled Blueno with his powerful new fighting style, and the cowardly Spandam begins to panic at the sound of the Straw Hats approaching!

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka

#4 - Oh, I Wanna Do It Again!!

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2022

The boys are joined by girls from Miyako's SS class for pas de deux practice, and the other boys give Jumpei advice about how to interact with the girls.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Erika Ando

#5 - Come Back, Robin! Showdown with CP9!

Season 8 Episode 245 - Aired 9/18/2005

Luffy and the others request that Robin comes back to the crew. She refuses and tells them that she cannot accomplish her "wish" if she were to stay with them. Robin turns to leave and CP9 try to hold the pirates back. Robin successfully escapes and Lucci shows those remaining his "transformation".

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#6 - The Straw Hat Pirates Annihilated? The Menace of the Leopard Model!

Season 8 Episode 246 - Aired 10/23/2005

Lucci's transformation is a result of a Devil's Fruit; a Zoan Type leopard. He quickly disposes of the crew and CP9 tie up Paulie and Iceburg, leaving them alone as the building slowly burns down around them. In Franky's underground hideout, Usopp tells him his story and Franky is finally touched. In return, Franky tells him a little about Tom's contributions to Water Seven.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#7 - The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!

Season 8 Episode 247 - Aired 10/30/2005

Usopp believes that the person who repaired the Going Merry in Skypeia was really the Going Merry itself. Franky says that the ship was inhabited by a spirit who enters ships who are dearly cared for. The spirit repaired their ship just enough for them to reach the next island. The doorbell rings from the sea side and the Galley La foremen enter.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#8 - Spandam's Scheme! The Day the Sea Train Shook!

Season 8 Episode 249 - Aired 11/13/2005

Spandam, a CP5 representative, was determined to get Tom proven guilty in his trial so he could get the blueprints. As Franky walked into the town, people from the government began to attack with the battleships he had personally constructed. Tom and Iceburg run to their shipyard where they're attacked by two ships which also destroy the others. Iceburg tells Franky that he has to take responsibility or he'll never forgive him.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#9 - The End of the Legendary Man! The Day the Sea Train Cried!

Season 8 Episode 250 - Aired 11/20/2005

Franky said that if a ship of his were to be used as a weapon, then it's no longer one of his ships. That enraged Tom and he punched Franky for the first time, telling him he had to take pride in the ships he created. He then told the judge that he would accept the punishment for both his previous crime and the recent attack. Franky tried to stop the train to Enies Lobby with his bare hands.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#10 - Boss Luffy is the Culprit? Track Down the Missing Great Cherry Tree!

Season 9 Episode 303 - Aired 4/1/2007

When an ancient tree is stolen by a madman with the power to freeze time, Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji track down the culprit in an attempt to save a village's annual festival!

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka

#11 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/1999

Out on the sea, Luffy almost loses his hat and reflects on his past, and how a pirate named Shanks influenced him. Afterwards, Luffy meets Nami, and Buggy the Clown's men.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Junki Takegami

#12 - Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!

Season 9 Episode 291 - Aired 12/24/2006

Travel back to ancient Japan for a madcap adventure starring the Straw Hats, some old friends and enemies, and a camel that eats lottery tickets!

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga

#13 - Act 14. Conclusion and Commencement ~Petite Étrangère~

Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2015

Sailor Moon stands up to destroy Queen Metalia, who radiates a tremendously dark energy. The power of the "Legendary Silver Crystal" is finally released.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#14 - Act 26. Replay ~Never Ending~

Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 7/18/2015

The final showdown between the true self of Wiseman and the newly formed six Sailor Senshi of the White Moon commences. Sailor Chibi Moon is ready to fight alongside Sailor Moon and save her homeland. But will their combined strength be enough to save both the past and the future?

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#15 - I Can Do Ballet Now

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2022

Junpei finally takes a heavy load off himself by publicly admitting that he dances ballet. Now it only remains to prepare for the festival.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Yoshimi Narita

#16 - Ah, I'm So Embarrassed

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2022

As Jumpei and Luou get used to the summer school class, they become involved in a friendly competition with some other boys from the class.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Misaki Morie

#17 - Oh, I Think I Love Classical Ballet

Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/18/2022

Jumpei leaves Miyako and her family to take care of Luou and rushes back to Oikawa to perform on the last day of the boys summer school.

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Yoshimi Narita

#18 - But It's Zombiemental SAGA

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2018

The time has come for Franchouchou to take the stage at the Saga Rock musical festival! But clouds are starting to gather, with the thunder and lightning causing Ai to freeze up in fear. Who will help re-animate her so that the show can be a success?

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

#19 - Good Morning Again SAGA

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2018

The day of the Arpino show has come, and the other members of Franchouchou have made it clear to Sakura that they're not going to quarantine her because of her bad luck. But with a blizzard brewing, will the girls' undying loyalty to their friend prove to be their undoing?

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

#20 - Good Morning Returns SAGA

Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2021

A devastating defeat has sent the girls in Franchouchou scrambling for cash to pay off a serious debt, while their producer, Kotaro, falls apart... but all of that will only be prelude as the zombie pop idols prepare for their REVENGE!

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

#21 - Act 1. Usagi ~Sailor Moon~

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2014

Usagi Tsukino, a fourteen year-old eighth grader, discovers that she is the Sailor Guardian named "Sailor Moon".

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A

#22 - Good Morning SAGA

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2018

Minamoto Sakura is starting her second year of high school with a song in her heart and a head full of dreams! Can she really become a glittering idol on stage? Are her nights of living as a normal high school girl coming to an end?

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

#23 - I'm a Manga Artist!? Yayoi has Illustrated Future Dreams!!

Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 12/2/2012

Director: Munehisa Sakai

Writer: N/A