The Best Episodes Written By Atsuhiro Tomioka

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   10.0/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Signs of a Turnabout! The Autonomous Ultra Instinct Erupts!

   S1:E11611/19/2017

   Goku unleashes stupendous ki. In his battle with Kafla, he has once more reached Ultra Instinct. His body unconsciously dodges Kafla's attacks, which triggers her to launch an even fiercer assault. Then after avoiding her attack, Goku fires a Kamehameha at point-blank range!

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   10.0/10(6 votes)

   #2 - A Transcendent Limit Break! Autonomous Ultra Instinct Mastered!

   S1:E1293/4/2018

   A super heated battle for survival continues. With Jiren puttin Goku on the ropes even after he awakens ultra instict Goku surrpasses his limits once again by mastering the ultra instict.

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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Partners in Time! (4)

   S25:E4211/11/2022

   The mysterious appearance of a legendary Eternatus above Wyndon Stadium grants Ash and Leon a bonus round, where it comes down to partner versus partner.

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   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Bearing Down Easy!

   S25:E502/3/2023

   On a snowy mountaintop, Ash and the team try to help a gloomy Beartic by encouraging it to regain control of its ice powers.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - A Fated Face-Off!

   S25:E481/20/2023

   Misty believes she's connected to a wild Clauncher by fate. Ash thinks his Corphish called dibs on it first. The only solution? A fishing battle!

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - The Road Most Traveled!

   S25:E471/13/2023

   While walking through the woods, Ash takes a random path that leads him to exciting encounters with many different types of Pokémon — and enemies.

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   #7 - Rocket Revengers!

   S25:E553/10/2023

   Team Rocket goes on a revenge mission to capture more Pokémon for their boss. The first step? Sending a Mime Jr. to gain Pikachu's trust.

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   9.9/10(7 votes)

   #8 - Goku Enkindled! The Awakened One's New Ultra Instinct!

   S1:E11010/8/2017

   After a surprise counter by Jiren, Goku disappears inside the blast of his spirit bomb. Will this be the end for Universe 7?!

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   9.8/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Hope!! Redux: Awaken in the Present, Trunks

   S1:E486/19/2016

   Much to everyone's surprise, a war-torn and unconscious Future Trunks arrives in the past after evading Black.

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    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - With His Pride on the Line! Vegeta's Challenge to Be the Strongest!

    S1:E1221/7/2018

    With 7 minutes remaining the fight to determine who will survive, Vegeta challenges the strongest warrior Jiren. What!?

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    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Body, Soul and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!

    S1:E1231/14/2018

    Vegeta puts his full power in display against the mighty warrior Jiren of Universe 11, but can he hold his ground against him?

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    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Ride, Lapras, Ride!

    S25:E532/24/2023

    A friendly Lapras takes Ash to a remote island, where a fellow Water-type needs the trainer's help. But Ash can't rescue the trapped Pokémon alone.

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    9.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Winner Takes All! Law vs. Blackbeard!

    S22:E10932/11/2024

    The Blackbeard Pirates ambushed the Heart Pirates led by Law. The Blackbeard Pirates’ top officers use a variety of formidable Devil Fruit powers and keep pushing the Heart Pirates in order to obtain the copies of the Road Ponegliffs.

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    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The World Is Shaken! The Ruler's Judgment and the Five Elders' Actions!

    S22:E11209/22/2024

    Vivi tries to escape the Holy Land Mary Geoise with Wapol while the injured Sabo also looks for a way to leave to deliver King Cobra’s message to Luffy and Vivi. Meanwhile, Imu orders the Five Elders to test a horrendous weapon.

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    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Final Judgement? The Ultimate Power of an Absolute God

    S1:E6511/6/2016

    The two zamasu fuse and become the ultimate god. Meanwhile Vegeta, Goku and others are stunned and try to somehow defeat the eternal god.

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    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #16 - The Entrusted Message! King Cobra’s Resolve

    S22:E11199/15/2024

    King Cobra is surprised by seeing someone sitting on the Empty Throne and by learning about the truth of the world. When he is subject to a deadly attack, Sabo cuts in to save him. The injured king entrusts Sabo with a message.

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    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Goku and Krillin! Back to the Old Familiar Training Ground!

    S1:E751/22/2017

    Krillin decides to train with Goku after a police battle goes bad, but can he match up to the Saiyan's level?

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    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - 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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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Back to the Present Day! 20 Years Later!

    S21:E9765/30/2021

    After 20 years since Oden Castle burned down, Oden’s surviving retainers are working hard separately at their own missions, believing in Toki’s prophecy. The day of the Fire Festival has finally come and the whole army is now getting ready to head for Onigashima to raid Kaido!

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #20 - To the Land of Wano! The Roger Pirates Disband!

    S21:E9694/11/2021

    After reaching Laugh Tale, Roger declares the disbanding of his pirate group and disembarks first. Oden gets dropped off at the Land of Wano and reunites with his family and retainers. Later, he hears that Orochi took over the country with the help of a strong pirate named Kaido after the Shogun Sukiyaki’s death and becomes enraged by stories of his tyrannical acts.

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    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Powers on a Different Level! Luffy vs. Lucci!

    S22:E11004/7/2024

    Luffy transforms into the Warrior of Liberation as Rob Lucci also shows his awakened Devil Fruit form. As the two clash, Vegapunk reveals the shocking truth of the Gum-Gum Fruit and his eye-opening theory on Devil Fruits.

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    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - A Legend All Over Again! Luffy’s Fist Roars in the Sky

    S21:E10512/12/2023

    Yamato helps Momonosuke conquer his fear of flying and the two take on the most important task of saving Onigashima. Meanwhile, Luffy and Kaidou clash which parts the heavens. The clear skies help Inuarashi and Nekomamushi finally defeat their foes.

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    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - A Spell! Kid and Zoro Facing Threats!

    S21:E104512/17/2022

    Killer is shocked to find out who Hawkins’ straw doll he slashed represents. Meanwhile, Sanji who is in a hard battle against Queen and King sees enemy brutes going after the injured Zoro, and no one else is there to save him.

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #24 - A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!

    S21:E100312/12/2021

    Queen uses a new version of the Plague Bullets which will turn the samurai into ogre-like monsters. Meanwhile, the Minks keep pushing the fight against the Gifters and drive Jack into a corner. However, Kaido stands up for his subordinate.

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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Run, Koby! A Desperate Escape Strategy!

    S22:E11137/28/2024

    Perona breaks into the Blackbeard Pirates' prison to rescue her captain, Gecko Moria, and frees Koby, who then helps free other prisoners. Koby, now with a high bounty, distracts a mob of pirates to protect the others. He recalls Blackbeard's plan to trade him for Hachinosu's entry into the World Government. The pirates face attacks from clay golems, SWORD member Kujaku, and a Marine force led by Garp and Tashigi.

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