The Best Episodes of One Piece Season 21

The Akazaya members are surprised by help from their old mate and Kin’emon notices he made a big mistake which has luckily saved all his allies. As their battle against Kaido’s army heats up, the cornered Kanjuro makes a stunning move.

Director: N/A

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Swept away by Kanjuro, Momonosuke remembers his father, tries to rise above his fear, and speak to his allies. Luffy and the others start heading for Onigashima, but Kaido’s army gets in their way again with a formidable weapon. However, a surprising figure comes to help the cornered Straw Hats.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew are excited to see Jimbei again and welcome him as a new member. Meanwhile, Law and the Akazaya members strategize on how to enter Onigashima and attack Kaido. As the Straw Hats approach the giant torii gate in front of Onigashima, they are attacked out of the blue.

Director: Yūsuke Suzuki

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Even after Big Mom was pushed off of the island, Zoro and the others keep fighting the exhausting battle against Kaido. When Kaido tries to beat up the unconscious Luffy, Zoro launches an all-out attack at the risk of his life.

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Writer: N/A

Sanji is forced to run with Zoro on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Nami bravely stands up against Ulti and Big Mom. On the rooftop, the intense battle between Luffy and Kaido finally comes to an end.

Director: Ryosuke Tanaka

Writer: Akiko Inoue

Luffy is pushed off the rooftop by Kaido. Meanwhile, Zeus intervenes in a fight between Big Mom and Nami’s group and stands up for the one who he wants to save. On the Performance Floor, Chopper is in a fierce battle against Queen.

Director: Akihiko Sano

Writer: Shinzo Fujita

Navy Captain Koby comes to the Island of Women to arrest Pirate Empress Hancock with the new Pacifistas. While the Navy and Kuja fighters clash, Blackbeard comes to raid, also targeting Hancock.

Director: Hazuki Omoya

Writer: Akiko Inoue

The three-way struggle between the Navy, the Blackbeard Pirates, and the Kuja Pirates comes to an end when an unexpected figure shows up. On the Sunny, the Straw Hats talk about the recent incidents around the world and Luffy’s words surprise everyone.

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Writer: Shinzo Fujita

Navy Admiral Ryokugyu keeps up a savage assault against the Akazaya samurai who are still recovering from the last battle. Momonosuke tries to defend the Land of Wano with all his might, but he gets driven into a corner.

Director: Sho Inuzuka

Writer: Tomohiro Nakayama

An untold story from before the Straw Hats’ departure. Luffy visits the ruins of Oden Castle where Oden’s grave once was and Zoro visits Yasuie’s grave where he meets Hiyori. Later, Luffy and Tama eat red-bean soup together for the last time and share their feelings with each other.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Luffy and Kaido who have both infused themselves with the Color of the Supreme King clash! Meanwhile, Nami, Usopp, and Tama are running from Page One to get to the Performance Floor, but they bump into another tough enemy, Big Mom.

Director: Satoshi Itō

Writer: Ryo Yamazaki

Kin’emon and the Akazaya members are rushing to help Momonosuke and everyone else while Yamato leaves Momonosuke and Shinobu in a hide-out to lure away their enemies. At the same time, Ulti tries to avenge her brother against Big Mom.

Director: Tasuku Shimaya

Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka

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

As the Minks struggle with a poor hand against the Gifters, Kin’emon tries to assist them, but Dogstorm and Cat Viper stop him and start fighting for the other Minks! Meanwhile, Luffy and Zoro try to get to the rooftop to help Kin’emon and the others, but Queen and King get in their way.

Director: Kohei Kureta

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

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.

Director: Yasunori Koyama

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

A mysterious country, a rampaging slasher, ancient samurai rituals of seppuku - and Zoro in the crosshairs! When a street assault occurs, all signs point to Zoro! Meanwhile, Luffy finally arrives at the Land of Wano but all his friends are nowhere to be found.

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

After his defeat, Luffy is sent to a prison in the Udon region. Kiku returns to the mountain where Oden Castle was destroyed and discovers that the group there managed to escape the destruction. Franky, Robin, Usopp, and Zoro read the news about Luffy's fight with Kaido. Inuarashi and his group discover Tama alive and take her into the forest. At the prison in Udon, Luffy meets Kid again.

Director: Yutaka Nakajima

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Dogstorm clashes with Shutenmaru, who refuses to aid in Kin'emon's operation. Sanji and the others seek out recruits.

Director: Masahiro Hosoda

Writer: Akiko Inoue

Roger is amazed when he finds out that Oden can read the script on the Ponegliff since he believes it will guide him to the last, undiscovered island where no man has ever been. Roger begs Whitebeard for permission to take Oden with him on a one-year journey. But Oden gives it some thought and speaks his mind as well!

Director: Tasuku Shimaya

Writer: Tomohiro Nakayama

To Law and the others’ surprise, Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats attack the giant torii gate in front of Onigashima. Meanwhile, Kaido and Orochi are having a big banquet on the island where Kaido’s formidable subordinates, the Tobi Roppo, are called in.

Director: Megumi Ishitani

Writer: Ryo Yamazaki

Franky faces Big Mom with the help of Robin and Jimbei, but the Numbers come interrupting their battle. One of them holds Brachio Tank with Usopp and Chopper inside in his hand. Meanwhile, Yamato, the self-proclaimed Oden, finally meets his son Momonosuke.

Director: Yūsuke Suzuki

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu about how Ace gave him hope for the future. Meanwhile, Luffy and the other allied pirates from the Worst Generation make it to the rooftop to finally face off against Kaido and Big Mom.

Director: Megumi Ishitani

Writer: Ryo Yamazaki

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.”

Director: Yasunori Koyama

Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka

Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer keep landing hard blows against Kaido in tandem despite the arguing. However, when Big Mom steps in and unleashes powerful lightning strikes, the tide turns for all except one of the rookies.

Director: Kohei Kureta, Nanami Michibata

Writer: Akiko Inoue

Luffy pummels Kaido with his well-trained Kong Gatling and delivers a final blow using all his strength. Big Mom tries to fight back, but Law gets in her way and Kid and Killer also try to finish Kaido off.

Director: Kenichi Takeshita

Writer: Shinzo Fujita