The Best Episodes Written By Shouji Yonemura

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.6/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!

   S21:E10288/7/2022

   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.

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   9.4/10(9 votes)

   #2 - A Fist of Divine Speed! Another Fourth Gear Application Activated!

   S19:E8701/27/2019

   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!

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   9.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - The Same Moon, Now and Forever!

   S25:E522/17/2023

   When Team Rocket causes Pikachu to get separated from the rest of his group, Ash relies on their strong connection to track down his best friend.

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   9.0/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Raid! Inheriting Oden's Will!

   S21:E99510/10/2021

   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.

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   9.0/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Overwhelming Strength! The Straw Hats Come Together!

   S21:E100011/21/2021

   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.

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   9.0/10(6 votes)

   #6 - The World Shakes! The Straw Hats' Hostage Situation

   S22:E11234/5/2025

   As the news about Garp’s disappearance and Luffy’s hostage situation spreads, a mysterious earthquake suddenly shakes the entire world. Meanwhile, a huge Navy fleet led by Admiral Kizaru surrounds Egghead and listens in as York contacts Mary Geoise to negotiate a deal.

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   8.8/10(8 votes)

   #7 - The Holy Land in Tumult! Sai and Leo's Full-Power Blow!

   S22:E11189/8/2024

   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.

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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Luffy Soars! Revenge Against the King of the Beasts

   S21:E10491/29/2023

   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.

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   8.6/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Devoting His Life! Roger's Adventure!

   S21:E9673/28/2021

   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.

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10. 

    8.6/10(60 votes)

    #10 - Overcast

    S1:E711/15/2006

    Light uses the Death Note to try to get rid of the woman who could get him captured, and is shocked when it doesn’t work. Realizing she must have given him an alias, he’s only got minutes to find out her real name before she tells her story to the task force.

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    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Brimming with the Future! An Adventure on the Island of Science!

    S22:E10911/21/2024

    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.

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12. 

    8.5/10(51 votes)

    #12 - Revival

    S1:E243/28/2007

    While Higuchi is finally captured, Light inadvertently regains his memories as Kira.

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13. 

    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #13 - The World That Luffy Wants!

    S21:E10769/17/2023

    Kaido remembers how he was treated unfairly in the past and how he believes the world should be. While his friends struggle to survive on Onigashima, Luffy is asked by Kaido to picture his ideal world as he throws a destructive punch.

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14. 

    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - A New Member! 'First Son of the Sea' Jimbei!

    S21:E9817/4/2021

    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.

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    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - A Living Hell! Luffy, Humiliated in the Great Mine!

    S21:E9161/5/2020

    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.

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16. 

    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Magician x And x Butler

    S3:E1418/5/2014

    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.

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    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - A Beautiful Act of Treason! The Spy, Stussy

    S22:E11055/19/2024

    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.

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    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Kokoro

    S1:E1212/25/2014

    Kana's special ability is gaining in strength. Believing that ignoring her will only endanger her life, Shinichi tells Kana everything about the parasites. Shinichi only wants to save Kana, but Kana believes Shinichi is lying to her. They are two ships, passing in the night...

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    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Guts x And x Courage

    S2:E703/10/2013

    Gon is unable to hold onto Razor's throw and is sent to the outfield. He uses Back to return, but Hisoka is also injured and the situation looks grim. However, Gon has an idea for defeating Razor, but he needs Killua's help to pull it off.

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    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Divide x And x Conquer

    S2:E1141/28/2014

    Separated from the Royal Guard, the king departs from the palace with Netero to have their fight elsewhere and Gon, learning of Pitou's location, steels himself to confront it. Meanwhile, Pouf enters in a cocoon in preparation to confront Morel, and Shoot fights Youpi to the limit of his forces until Knuckle steps in to protect him.

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    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Join Battle x And x Open Battle

    S3:E1407/29/2014

    Killua is allowed by his family to leave the Zoldick estate with his sister, but only under supervision of several butlers with orders to bring them home if he ever leaves Alluka's side or allows any of their secrets to be leaked. Meanwhile, Leorio appears and confronts Ging, asking him why he had not ever paid a visit to Gon at the hospital yet.

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    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Homecoming x And x True Name

    S2:E1367/1/2014

    After the fall of the king, the remaining Chimera Ants move on with their lives, each following their own path. However, Gon is still in critical condition after his battle with Neferpitou and Killua departs in search for a way to heal his body. Meanwhile, the top members of the Hunter Association, the Zodiacs, assemble to organize the election to choose the next president, following the will of Netero's last message.

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    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Pose x And x Name

    S2:E1223/25/2014

    Far away from the palace, Netero prepares himself to confront the king, who much to his surprise, recognizes his value as a fighter and is not willing to kill him. Meanwhile, Pouf learns the situation from Pitou and sneaks past Gon's vigilance to rejoin Youpi as they leave the palace to search for the king.

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    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #24 - An x Indebted x Insect

    S2:E1131/21/2014

    Shoot and Knuckle stay behind to fight Youpi while Morel rushes forward to face Pouf. While looking for Pitou, Killua turns back briefly to assist Ikalgo unaware that he accidentally put his friend's cover at risk.

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    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Straw Hats Step In! An Uproarious Deadly Battle at the Execution Ground!

    S21:E9429/20/2020

    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.

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