10.0/101 votes#1 - The Holy Land in Tumult! Sai and Leo's Full-Power Blow!
Season 22 Episode 1118 - Aired 9/8/2024
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.
Director: Kenichi Takeshita
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.5/104 votes#2 - Brimming with the Future! An Adventure on the Island of Science!
Season 22 Episode 1091 - Aired 1/21/2024
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.
Director: Shō Matsui
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.3/103 votes#3 - The Land of Wano! To the Samurai Country where Cherry Blossoms Flutter!
Season 21 Episode 892 - Aired 7/7/2019
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
9.3/103 votes#4 - Overwhelming Strength! The Straw Hat Pirates Gather!
Season 21 Episode 1000 - Aired 11/21/2021
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.
Director: Kohei Kureta
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.3/103 votes#5 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!
Season 21 Episode 1028 - Aired 8/7/2022
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.
Director: Yasunori Koyama
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.0/101 votes#6 - A God Speed Fist - New Gear 4 Activation!
Season 19 Episode 870 - Aired 1/27/2019
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!
Director: Kohei Kureta
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.0/102 votes#7 - The World is Stunned! The Fifth Emperor of the Sea Emerges!
Season 20 Episode 878 - Aired 3/31/2019
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
9.0/102 votes#8 - A Living Hell! Luffy, Humiliated in the Great Mine!
Season 21 Episode 916 - Aired 1/5/2020
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.
Director: Yutaka Nakajima
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
9.0/101 votes#9 - Believe in Luffy! The Alliance's Counterattack Begins!
Season 21 Episode 1037 - Aired 10/23/2022
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
9.0/101 votes#10 - Luffy Soars! Revenge Against the Beasts
Season 21 Episode 1049 - Aired 1/29/2023
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.
Director: Yūsuke Suzuki
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.7/1013 votes#11 - Magician x And x Butler
Season 3 Episode 141 - Aired 8/5/2014
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.6/1032 votes#12 - Revival
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/28/2007
While Higuchi is finally captured, Light inadvertently regains his memories as Kira.
Director: Hisato Shimoda
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.6/1038 votes#13 - Overcast
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2006
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.
Director: Tomohiko Ito
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.5/102 votes#14 - Nami Surrenders?! Ulti's Fierce Headbutt!
Season 21 Episode 1008 - Aired 1/30/2022
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
8.5/102 votes#15 - Marco's Tears! The Bond of the Whitebeard Pirates!
Season 21 Episode 1014 - Aired 4/17/2022
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
8.5/102 votes#16 - The World That Moves On! A New Organization, Cross Guild
Season 21 Episode 1083 - Aired 11/12/2023
Momonosuke and Hiyori are happy to see their grandfather who was supposed to be dead and the Straw Hats are surprised when Robin tells them about Pluton the Ancient Weapon. Meanwhile, Momonosuke is kept busy in his role as the new Shogun.
Director: Katsumi Tokoro
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.4/1011 votes#17 - Divide x And x Conquer
Season 2 Episode 114 - Aired 1/28/2014
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.4/1012 votes#18 - Formidable Enemy x And x Clear Objective
Season 2 Episode 129 - Aired 5/13/2014
Shaiapouf's plan to kill Komugi is thwarted when Killua faces him in a battle of words and speed. When the King arrives in the palace, Shaiapouf is resolved to get rid of the Gungi board before the King can remember anything else. Finally, Neferpitou and Gon arrive at the place of their long-awaited battle.
Director: Shinichiro Ushijima
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.4/1012 votes#19 - Join Battle x And x Open Battle
Season 3 Episode 140 - Aired 7/29/2014
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.
Director: migmi
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.3/109 votes#20 - Kokoro
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/25/2014
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...
Director: Chie Yamashiro
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.3/103 votes#21 - Raid! Inheriting Oden's Will!
Season 21 Episode 995 - Aired 10/10/2021
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.
Director: Satoshi Itō
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.2/1032 votes#22 - Frenzy
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/21/2007
L, Light and Misa watch from the investigation team building and wonder who he is talking to. L wonders if Higuchi is talking to a shinigami. Rem convinces Higuchi to go to the station, but she has her own selfish motives for doing so.
Director: Tomohiko Ito
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.2/109 votes#23 - The Stranger
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2014
Running late to school, Shinichi sees Nagai in trouble with some punks. When Shinichi steps in to help, he meets a high school student, Kimishima Kana. Shinichi and Satomi share a close moment when she tends to his injuries, but his life is about to take a sudden turn with a single phone call from his father...
Director: Hiromichi Matano
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.2/1010 votes#24 - An x Indebted x Insect
Season 2 Episode 113 - Aired 1/21/2014
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.
Director: migmi
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
8.2/1012 votes#25 - Pose x And x Name
Season 2 Episode 122 - Aired 3/25/2014
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Shouji Yonemura
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"The Holy Land in Tumult! Sai and Leo's Full-Power Blow!" is the best rated episode written by Shouji Yonemura. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Kenichi Takeshita. It aired on 9/8/2024 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Brimming with the Future! An Adventure on the Island of Science!".