The best episode directed by Yoko Ikeda is "Rooftop Duel! Franky vs. Nero", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Hirohiko Uesaka". "Rooftop Duel! Franky vs. Nero" aired on 3/19/2006 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Fukurou's Miscalculation! My Cola is the Water of Life!".
Franky's fight with Nero continues. Nero discovers that Franky's weak spot is his back, so Franky lies down flat so he can't get to it. Nero demands that he fight seriously, so Franky gets up to perform his "Centaur" form. Sogeking talks with Robin and tells her that the crew knows about her reasons for leaving. Those on the Rocket Man encounter the discarded cars and Zoro slices them so they can pass.
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka
Chimney and Gombe show Luffy the secret passage that leads to Robin, and Franky puts on a display of raw punching power thanks to a few bottles of cola!
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Naoki Koga
The madcap throwback continues as Luffy and the gang - along with a crowd of characters from the Alabasta arc - competes for a priceless treasure hidden inside a tasty snack!
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Naoki Koga
Zoro unleashes a demonic nine sword fighting style on his giraffe opponent, Luffy buys time for Franky by ascending to second gear, and Robin refuses to give up hope of being rescued!
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Naoki Koga
Luffy gets the chance to catch up with his old friend Coby, Nami does some serious snooping, and Robin is paid a chilling visit from a terrifying face from her past.
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Naoki Koga
Ace and Blackbeard go toe-to-toe in an epic clash of Devil Fruit powers that pits fire against darkness - and threatens to destroy an entire island!
Director: Yoko Ikeda
Writer: Hirohiko Uesaka