The Best Episodes Written By Shouji Yonemura

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

Stussy suddenly knocked out Lucci to the Straw Hats’ surprise, and when Shaka reveals her true identity, they’re stunned again. Meanwhile, a major incident occurs on an island called Sphinx where Whitebeard came from.

Director: Hazuki Omoya

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Stussy and Sentomaru discuss how big the threat that closes in on Egghead is as Luffy and the others keep fighting the uncontrollable Seraphim. Meanwhile, in an underground lab, someone approaches Vegapunk, who is being held captive.

Director: Toshinori Fukasawa

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

In the Holy Land Mary Geoise during the Reverie, Sabo runs into Bartholomew Kuma’s daughter Bonney. Meanwhile, King Cobra of the Kingdom of Alabasta begins asking the Five Elders questions that trouble them.

Director: Kenichi Takeshita

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

A young girl who came out of the big robot names herself Dr. Vegapunk and it surprises Franky and the rest of the Straw Hats. Meanwhile, Luffy’s group gets to the surface of the island where futuristic buildings stand and unknown giant creatures wander about.

Director: Shō Matsui

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

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

Luffy and Katakuri are locked in a duel to end all duels! Their powers ensure that each blow could be the last! Luffy must rely on his training, let all his thoughts out, and keep pushing on! Meanwhile, Sanji is about to land at Cacao Island!

Director: Kohei Kureta

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

Momonosuke and Shinobu face Kaido while Kid and Law challenge Big Mom. Meanwhile, Nami, heading towards the stage on the Performance Floor along with Usopp and Tama, hears a strange voice.

Director: Masahiro Hosoda

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Luffy amps up the reluctant Momonosuke, who is afraid of heights, in his giant pink dragon form, to fly and take him to Onigashima in the sky. Meanwhile, Yamato, in a hard battle against Kaido, vows to survive until Luffy returns.

Director: Yūsuke Suzuki

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Zoro and Sanji start fighting against Orochi’s clan. Nami and the rest of the Straw Hats join them. Meanwhile, at the Excavation Labor Camp, a new criminal, Hitokiri Kamazo, has arrived. And someone else who is brought to the site reveals the shocking truth about Kamazo.

Director: Kohei Kureta

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

It is revealed that Orochi had the Beasts Pirates bombed the Thousand Sunny and destroyed some bridges to cut off routes to Tokage Port. At the port, the Nine Red Scabbards prepare to continue with the raid on their own. A flashback to many years ago begins.

Director: Aya Komaki

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Singing out loud, the Roger Pirates continue on with their journey. They soar up to the island above the clouds and go down into the deep sea to get to the island at the sea bottom. Oden deciphers the Ponegliffs on those islands for Roger who believes those inscriptions will tell them the location of the last island on the Grand Line.

Director: Masahiro Hosoda

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Usopp finds Kin’emon’s upper body and the heavily wounded Kiku. However, they are surrounded by the Gifters and can’t find a way out. Seeing the samurai giving up hope, Usopp remembers his determination.

Director: Masahiro Hosoda

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

The formidable Lead Performers of the Animal Kingdom Pirates stand in Zoro’s way as he tries to get to the rooftop. Marco sees his late comrade in Zoro’s determination and tries to pave the way for him.

Director: Katsumi Tokoro

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Luffy's recent exploits make their way around the world! The reputation of this mighty pirate begins to grow as all eyes look towards the Straw Hats' next move! Also - German 66 leaves an artifact behind which excites the crew!

Director: Yutaka Nakajima

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

At the Excavation Labor Camp in Udon, Luffy tries to save Old Man Hyo and stands up to Vice Warden Daifuku and Warden Babanuki with his physical strength weakened by the Sea Prism Stone cuffs. Then when a Lead Performer of the Animal Kingdom Pirates, Queen the Plague, comes to the camp, Luffy makes an escape!

Director: Yūsuke Suzuki

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

A 40-second preview of this episode has been released which showed that Luffy is trying to elevate his ability for his final fight against Kaido. The secret identity of Hiyori has already shaken Zoro in this episode, We will see more backstory of Hiyori and Old Man Hyogoro is going to challenge a formidable opponent, by the looks of it he might give Luffy a breakthrough he needs in his practice

Director: Tasuku Shimaya

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Raizo retrieves the keys to Kawamatsu's cell as well as his sword. The ninja later gives them to him, and Kawamatsu frees himself. After Raizo, Kawamatsu, and Kikunojo reunite, they joined up with Luffy and Hyogoro in fighting the Beasts Pirates. However, the Beasts Pirates continue infecting prisoners with Excite Bullets.

Director: Yutaka Nakajima

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

At the secret place where Kawamatsu stored weapons, Zoro agrees to return Shusui in exchange for Enma. At the Flower Capital, Law subdues Hawkins and escapes prison with the help from an unknown individual. As the day of the Fire Festival draws closer, the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance continues with their preparations for the raid on Onigashima. Apoo returns to Wano with a group of gigantic beings known as the Numbers. At Onigashima, Kaido and Big Mom decide to put aside their feud and form an alliance to conquer the world.

Director: Tasuku Shimaya

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Ulti and Page One of the Tobi Roppo chase Nami and Usopp, after being infuriated by their attack as well as Luffy’s declaration of becoming the King of the Pirates. Cornered, Nami gives in and Ulti pushes her to say the unthinkable.

Director: Tasuku Shimaya

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

Leorio's confrontation with Ging earns him the respect of his fellow Hunters and make him one of the frontrunners for the election. Meanwhile, Illumi begins an attack on Killua as part of his plan to kill Alluka, assisted by Hisoka, who has other plans for her.

Director: N/A

Writer: Shouji Yonemura

The Akazaya members start charging towards Kaido from the back of Onigashima. Meanwhile, at the Performance Floor, Kaido closes in on Momonosuke shivering in terror and asks him the ultimate question which will determine his fate.

Director: Satoshi Itō

Writer: Shouji Yonemura