The Best Episodes Directed By Yasunori Koyama

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!

   S21:E10288/7/2022

   Luffy remembers how he was advised by his friends, how he was saved by his comrades, and the frustrations of being defeated. As Kaido mocks him to his face, the Color of the Supreme King Haki gushes out and they clash again.

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   8.8/10(6 votes)

   #2 - An Inherited Technique! Unleashing Oden’s Secret Swordplay!

   S21:E100412/19/2021

   While Luffy is hurrying to the rooftop and Yamato is trying to catch up to Momonosuke to protect him, the Akazaya members finally face off against Kaido. Hearing Kaido jeering at them for being weak, the samurai retainers attack him relentlessly, remembering the day Oden told them to master his sword skill.

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   8.7/10(7 votes)

   #3 - The Battle of the Monsters! The Three Stubborn Captains!

   S21:E10165/8/2022

   Luffy’s strong attack reminds Kaido of all the strong ones he’s ever met. On the other hand, Luffy, Law, and Kid keep quarreling amongst themselves. Meanwhile, Sanji is caught and interrogated by Black Maria in what he calls “heaven.”

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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Raid! Oden and the Akazaya Nine!

   S21:E9714/25/2021

   Oden keeps dancing naked in the Flower Capital and losing all the trust of the people. One day, Orochi comes to Kuri and reveals his evil plan for the Land of Wano as well as his brutalities against the country’s mobster and Oden’s friend, Hyogoro and his wife. Despairing and in a rage, Oden finally decides to take down Orochi’s supporter, Kaido.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Finally Clashing! The Ferocious Luffy vs. Kaido!

   S21:E91412/15/2019

   Right after the destruction of Oden Castle, Luffy enters a furious battle with Kaido.

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   8.5/10(11 votes)

   #6 - The Last Lesson! Impact Inherited

   S22:E112210/13/2024

   Avalo Pizarro, who merged with the Pirate Island, reaches his giant hand to crush the Navy ship with many soldiers and civilians on board. The wounded Garp gives orders to Koby, Helmeppo, and Prince Grus, and delivers a powerful blow to save the ship.

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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Changing Destiny! The Whitebeard Pirates Cast Ashore!

   S21:E9622/14/2021

   Oden transforms the wild land of Kuri into a habitable region and is made Daimyo over it. Then he meets Kawamatsu the Kappa and the two Minks, Dogstorm and Cat Viper, who become his followers like the others. Kin’emon and the other vassals are scolded by Yasuie when they try to steal money from him, and they begin reforming themselves for their lord Oden.

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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Warriors' Dream! Luffy's Conquer of Udon!

   S21:E95011/15/2020

   After Udon is conquered, Chopper tends to Luffy and works to develop a cure for his condition. Luffy asks Kid to join the fight against Kaido, but Kid rejects his offer and leaves Udon with Killer. After finding out that Luffy is a pirate, the prisoners distrust him, but Momonosuke speaks to them and convinces them to join the cause to liberate Wano Country. Elsewhere, Ashura Doji reveals to Kin'emon and Inuarashi that he had comrades who were too impatient to wait for the Kozuki Family to return and died when they tried to fight Kaido. Afterwards, Ashura comes around and decides to rejoin Kin'emon.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Shaking the Nation! The Identity of Ushimitsu Kozo The Chivalrous Thief!

   S21:E9388/23/2020

   Ushimitsu Kozo the great thief who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor gets caught and his true identity stuns Orochi and the others. When Toko hears the news, she gets very upset and so is Zoro when he hears the reason.

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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - I Want You to Praise Me - The Reunion of Robin and Saul

    S23:E11635/24/2026

    Robin and the others finally arrive at the port of the Western Village in Elbaph.

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11. 

    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Luffy Goes Out of Control?! Sneaking into Kaido’s Banquet!

    S21:E9847/25/2021

    Eustass Kid and his clan start heading for Kaido's castle head on waving Luffy off. Luffy and Zoro go after them to stop them from causing trouble, but they happen to step into Kaido’s banquet. Meanwhile, Kanjuro loses his way to Kaido in underground passages with Momonosuke who he kidnapped in tow.

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12. 

    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Headliner! Hawkins the Magician Appears!

    S21:E8988/18/2019

    Luffy and Zoro fight against Hawkins' men. Hawkins eventually steps in and displays his powers to them. Komachiyo grabs Luffy and Zoro and runs from the battle, but Hawkins pursues them.

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13. 

    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Duel! The Magician and the Surgeon of Death!

    S21:E90610/13/2019

    After defeating Holdem, Luffy grabs Tama and flees the scene. During the escape, they encounter Speed and Tama tames her. They then catch up to Zoro, Kiku, and Komachiyo as the latter three were fleeing with the stolen food cart. Meanwhile, Law fights Hawkins but their battle is interrupted when the food cart passes by them. After jumping on the food cart, Law reprimands Zoro for his group's actions.

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Bond Between Prisoners! Luffy and Old Man Hyo!

    S21:E9294/19/2020

    Nami, Robin, and the others got away from Oden’s Castle and now discuss what they have found out about the enemy so far. Meanwhile, Chopper’s group sets off to rescue Luffy from the Excavation Labor Camp where, at the same time, Luffy is in big trouble.

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Luxurious and Gorgeous! Wano's Most Beautiful Woman – Komurasaki!

    S21:E9212/9/2020

    Wano's most popular courtesan heads to the palace, but a revenge plot threatens the proceedings.

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