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The Best Episodes of One Piece Season 9

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Every episode of One Piece Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Piece Season 9!

The Best Episodes of One Piece Season 9

Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims...
  1. Background image for Landing Operations Start! Charge in, Straw Hats!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Landing Operations Start! Charge in, Straw Hats!

    S9:E264

    The Straw Hats hatch a plan to rescue Robin, but as usual, Luffy can't wait to find a fight. Will his impulsive attack derail their mission?

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Luffy Cuts Through! Big Showdown on the Judical Island!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Luffy Cuts Through! Big Showdown on the Judical Island!

    S9:E265

    Luffy manages to reach the main island, but the Franky Family's assault is stopped short by a couple of angry giants!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Battle Against Giants! Open the Second Gate!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Battle Against Giants! Open the Second Gate!

    S9:E266

    Luffy makes short work of a few hundred marines, the Franky Family takes down a giant, and the assassins of CP9 report back to Spandam!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Find a Way Out! Rocketman Takes Flight!
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Find a Way Out! Rocketman Takes Flight!

    S9:E267

    Zoro's quick thinking - and a little help from a giant frog - sends the sea train soaring into the sky on a collision course with armed guards and their canine companions!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Catch Up with Luffy! The Straw Hats' All-Out Battle
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Catch Up with Luffy! The Straw Hats' All-Out Battle

    S9:E268

    Nami electrocutes the enemy with a Clima Tact attack, but the bad guys have the Straw Hats surrounded until the Franky Family shows up with a couple of sea monsters!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Robin Betrayed! The Motive of the World Government!
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Robin Betrayed! The Motive of the World Government!

    S9:E269

    Zoro, Sanji, Nami, and Chopper try to catch up with their captain, Soge King is nowhere to be found, and Luffy runs head first into a battle with Blueno!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Give Robin Back! Luffy vs. Blueno!
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Give Robin Back! Luffy vs. Blueno!

    S9:E270

    Luffy shows off his new strength in a brawl with Blueno, Soge King befriends a giant, and a hulking sea beast makes the ultimate sacrifice.

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  9. Background image for Don’t Stop! Hoist the Counterattack Signal!
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Don’t Stop! Hoist the Counterattack Signal!

    S9:E271

    While Luffy continues his battle with Blueno, Soge King's giant companions make their presence felt, and the assassins of CP9 experiment with Devil Fruits!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Almost to Luffy! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Almost to Luffy! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!

    S9:E272

    A blind Kingbull fights with his last breath to get the Straw Hats one step closer to their captain. Luffy kick his body into second gear to protect his friends from dangerous foes!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!
    8.5/10(6 votes)

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

    S9:E273

    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!

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  12. Background image for Give Us Your Answer, Robin! The Straw Hats' Outcry!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Give Us Your Answer, Robin! The Straw Hats' Outcry!

    S9:E274

    Luffy and his crew are finally reunited and ready to rescue Robin, but the raven-haired beauty remains reluctant to rejoin her former mates despite Franky's urging.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Robin's Past! The Girl was Called a Devil!
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Robin's Past! The Girl was Called a Devil!

    S9:E275

    Flash back to Robin's days as a young girl, her dangerous pursuit of forbidden knowledge, and her encounter with a friendly giant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Fated Mother and Daughter! The Mother's Name is Olvia!
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Fated Mother and Daughter! The Mother's Name is Olvia!

    S9:E276

    Robin's flashback continues with the heartbreaking arrival of her mother - and the government's cruel and brutal invasion of a peaceful island!

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  15. Background image for The Tragedy of Ohara! The Terror of the Buster Call!
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - The Tragedy of Ohara! The Terror of the Buster Call!

    S9:E277

    Professor Clover reveals a startling and sinister theory about the World Government, Robin reunites with her mother, and a giant joins the fight!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Say You Want to Live! We Are Your Friends!!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Say You Want to Live! We Are Your Friends!!

    S9:E278

    The painful story of Ohara - and Robin's younger years - draws to a tragic close. Luffy declares war on the World Government, and Robin finally changes her tune!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Jump Towards the Falls! Luffy’s Feelings!
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Jump Towards the Falls! Luffy’s Feelings!

    S9:E279

    The Straw Hats are ready to begin the fight for Robin, but first, Luffy flashes back to memories of his childhood - and the man who made him want to become a pirate!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Ways of Men! Zoro's Techniques, Usopp's Dream!
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - The Ways of Men! Zoro's Techniques, Usopp's Dream!

    S9:E280

    Zoro remembers the first time he met Luffy, and Usopp recalls the events that led him to join the Straw Hats!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for A Bond of Friendship Woven by Tears! Nami's World Map!
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - A Bond of Friendship Woven by Tears! Nami's World Map!

    S9:E281

    Nami's heartbreaking past - and Luffy's epic battle with Arlong - are recalled in this flashback to the early days of the Straw Hats!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Parting Builds a Man's Character! Sanji and Chopper!
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Parting Builds a Man's Character! Sanji and Chopper!

    S9:E282

    A flashback sheds light on how Sanji came to join the crew, and Chopper's backstory is revealed through memories of a visit to a snow-covered island!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Everything Is for Her Friends! Robin in the Darkness!
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Everything Is for Her Friends! Robin in the Darkness!

    S9:E283

    A flashback reveals Robin's motives for cooperating with CP9, Nami's shocking discovery about the archaeologist's past, and Luffy's determination to save his friend!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for I'm Not Gonna Hand Over the Blueprints! Franky's Decision!
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #21 - I'm Not Gonna Hand Over the Blueprints! Franky's Decision!

    S9:E284

    Franky stands up to Spandam by destroying what the madman desires most, and the sound of the sea train spurs the Straw Hats to make a daring leap of faith!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Retrieve the 5 Keys! The Straw Hat Crew VS CP9
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Retrieve the 5 Keys! The Straw Hat Crew VS CP9

    S9:E285

    Luffy races to rescue Robin while the rest of the Straw Hats set off in search of the five keys needed to unlock the archaeologist!

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  24. Background image for Power of the Devil Fruit! Kaku and Jabura Transform
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Power of the Devil Fruit! Kaku and Jabura Transform

    S9:E286

    While Usopp and Zoro go head-to-head with a couple of animal assassins, Sanji teaches the most beautiful member of CP9 the secrets of making good tea!

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  25. Background image for I Won't Kick Even If It Costs Me My Life! Sanji's Chivalry!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - I Won't Kick Even If It Costs Me My Life! Sanji's Chivalry!

    S9:E287

    Luffy runs into trouble trying to sail his way to Robin, Usopp and Zoro end up handcuffed together, and Sanji's inability to kick a women may lead to serious injury!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Fukurou's Miscalculation! My Cola is the Water of Life!
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Fukurou's Miscalculation! My Cola is the Water of Life!

    S9:E288

    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
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Landing Operations Start! Charge in, Straw Hats!" is the best rated episode of "One Piece" season 9. It scored 7.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Hirohiko Uesaka, it aired on 5/21/2006. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Luffy Cuts Through! Big Showdown on the Judical Island!".