The Best Episodes Written By Tomohiro Nakayama

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(7 votes)

   #1 - The Three-Sword Style of the Supreme King! Zoro vs. King

   S21:E10625/21/2023

   Zoro tries to figure out a way to damage King. Meanwhile, King remembers when he first met his captain Kaido and declares that his captain is the one to become the King of the Pirates, which leads Zoro to set his swords alight with hellfire.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
2. 

   9.0/10(8 votes)

   #2 - A New Island! Future Island Egghead

   S22:E10901/14/2024

   Luffy and Chopper fall into the rough cold sea along with the mysterious girl. Jimbei tries to help them but another attack comes from the unknown creature. Meanwhile, the Sunny is hit by torpedoes and the rest of the Straw Hats are thrown into the sea, too.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
3. 

   9.0/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Roger's Wish! A New Journey!

   S21:E9663/21/2021

   Roger is amazed when he finds out that Oden can read the script on the Ponegliff since he believes it will guide him to the last, undiscovered island where no man has ever been. Roger begs Whitebeard for permission to take Oden with him on a one-year journey. But Oden gives it some thought and speaks his mind as well!

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
4. 

   9.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim's All-out Attack!

   S22:E11045/12/2024

   The Seraphim come following CP-0 to the Labophase, pitting Zoro and Brook against the seven of them. Sanji, Franky, Edison, and Lilith leave the lab to fight them, but the Seraphim launch a full-scale attack on the lab.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
5. 

   9.0/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Sabo Returns - The Shocking Truth to Be Told!

   S22:E11179/1/2024

   Sabo returns to Kamabakka Queendom and starts recounting what happened at the Holy Land Mary Geoise. A month ago, during the Reverie, he and the captains of the Revolutionary Army raided the Land of Gods and Sabo witnessed Bartholomew Kuma being the Celestial Dragons’ slave.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
6. 

   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #6 - The Coming of the New Era! The Red-Haired's Imperial Rage

   S21:E108211/5/2023

   Navy Admiral Ryokugyu keeps up a savage assault against the Akazaya samurai who are still recovering from the last battle. Momonosuke tries to defend the Land of Wano with all his might, but he gets driven into a corner.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
7. 

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #7 - A Big Turnover! The Three-Sword Style Overcomes Danger!

   S21:E9347/26/2020

   The Sumo inferno continues between the Queen and Luffy and the crew tries to find the Samurais and Law’s deciding on joining the alliance while Zoro, Gyukimaru, and Kamajo Killer are in a fierce battle at the outskirts.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
8. 

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Boiled to Death! Oden's One-hour Struggle!

   S21:E9735/9/2021

   Oden and the Akazaya members are sentenced to death by boiling in a pot. Oden asks for a chance to survive which is accepted by Kaido. Then, Oden enters the boiling pot holding his retainers over his head. Shinobu watches from among the spectators and reveals what Oden had been doing to save the country, to the surprise of the citizens.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
9. 

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!

   S22:E11106/30/2024

   The Straw Hats and CP-0 relentlessly attack the Seraphim, but the Seraphim keep getting back up. Then, Zoro notices that the Seraphim remind him of someone who he fought before. Meanwhile, Shaka goes to check one place where he thinks Vegapunk Stella might be.

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:N/A

   Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
10. 

    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Zoro's Fury! The Truth About the Smile!

    S21:E9409/6/2020

    After claiming responsibility for Kin'emon's secret message, saying it was a prank, and casting doubt in the Rasetsu prison guards, Yasuie meets a brutal end as Orochi and his men shoot him to death. As the Ebisu Town citizens "laugh" over Yasuie's death, Hiyori reveals to Zoro that they were affected by the fruits known as SMILE.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
11. 

    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - There is Only One Winner - Luffy vs. Kaido

    S21:E10697/16/2023

    On orders from the Five Elders, the CP-0 agent Guernica tries to get to Luffy, but Drake stands in his way. Meanwhile, Luffy who only has very little energy left uses his last Gear Four to emancipate the people of the Land of Wano from Kaido.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
12. 

    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Yamato’s Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea!

    S21:E10133/6/2022

    Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu that he once confronted a man, who came to Onigashima looking to get Kaido’s head. His name was Ace. The two of them engaged in a fierce battle that eventually turned into an important friendship.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
13. 

    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #13 - A Risky Invitation! A Plot to Eliminate Queen!

    S21:E100111/28/2021

    Who’s-Who invites Drake and Hawkins to a plot to kill Queen. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats are facing two large monsters that remind them of the Giant who they once struggled to take down. As Luffy charges towards them, someone unexpected comes in to help.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
14. 

    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Her Father and Mother's Legacy! Bonney's Nika Punch

    S22:E115212/7/2025

    Zoro and the others who are on the Sunny in the Labophase finally attempt to escape, but at the cost of an unexpected sacrifice. Meanwhile, as Vegapunk concludes his speech, Bonney once again faces St. Saturn, the object of her great hatred.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
15. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode of East Blue - Luffy and His 4 Crewmates' Big Adventure

    S0:E158/26/2017

    As the Straw Hat Pirates prepare to leave East Blue and enter the Grand Line, each of them reminisce about their journey to that point as they reaffirm their dreams. Monkey D. Luffy, a rubber man. Roronoa Zoro aka “Pirate Hunter.” Usopp, a sniper. Sanji, a seafaring cook. Nami, “Cat Burglar”. They, the Straw Hats, all place a foot upon a barrel and make their vows before their next journey across the great ocean.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
16. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Everyone is Annihilated! Kaido's Furious Blast Breath!

    S21:E91312/8/2019

    The drunken Kaido flies above Okobore Town in his dragon form and threatens Shutenmaru and all the people in the town. Luffy, Law, Kin'emon, and Kiku start running towards the town to rescue them. However, Kaido heads towards the ruins of Oden Castle and destroys it with a single attack.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
17. 

    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - His Dream Broken?! The Trap That Lures Sanji!

    S21:E9878/15/2021

    Haccha, a supergiant Number, joins in and the pursuit of Luffy and the others becomes even more intense. Meanwhile, Kin’emon changes his strategy and his group tries to infiltrate the castle from its side, but there is an unexpected change of the floor plan which coincidentally makes Sanji excited.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
18. 

    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Will of Ohara! The Inherited Research

    S22:E10973/17/2024

    Shaka reveals the secret behind the foundation of the Revolutionary Army and how the relationship between Vegapunk and Dragon affected it. Meanwhile, Vegapunk explains to Luffy and the others about his special power and how his clones work.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
19. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - For the Future! Yamato and the Great Swordsmen’s Pledge

    S21:E10481/22/2023

    The battle between Kaidou and Yamato gets intense. Backed into a corner, Yamato remembers three great swordsmen who he met when he was a child. Their stunning choice for the future of the Land of Wano encourages Yamato.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
20. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Bad Friend

    S1:E306/19/2022

    Ruli’s schoolmate Kayono hasn't been to school for about a month. People worry about her and visit her, but they disappear one after the other. Kayono gets caught up with a couple of bad influences.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
21. 

    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Hiyori's Confession! A Reunion at Bandit's Bridge!

    S21:E95312/6/2020

    At Onigashima, Kaido and Big Mom continue with their clash. Queen contacts Udon, and Babanuki, having been tamed by Tama, gives Queen a false report. Back at Udon, Hyogoro gets reacquainted with the other yakuza leaders, who join the rebellion. At Oihagi Bridge, Hiyori and Kawamatsu have a heartfelt reunion. The reunion is cut short as a group of Beasts Pirates arrives, seeking revenge on Gyukimaru. Zoro and Kawamatsu defeat the attackers, and Gyukimaru flees the scene with Zoro chasing after him.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
22. 

    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Luffy Dies from Exposure?! The Spine-chilling Snow Woman Monet!

    S15:E6098/25/2013

    Luffy goes down fast after Monet puts a chill into him, and Trafalgar Law makes a desperate attempt to reclaim his heart during an electric battle with Vergo!

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
23. 

    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Second Samurai - Evening Shower Kanjuro Appears

    S16:E6915/3/2015

    Hidden far underground, Kin'emon finds his old friend Kanjuro, whose powers allow the two to, quickly, but not elegantly, escape to the surface! Meanwhile, Cavendish shares his fears that the "Birdcage" game Doflamingo is playing has been rigged all along - and that the only way to win is to take the Warlord down!

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
24. 

    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Sanji’s Scream! An SOS Echoes Over the Island!

    S21:E10206/5/2022

    Sanji is captured and tortured by the merciless Black Maria. She names the terms of his release: to turn over one of his crewmates. He hesitates but has no other option. After much distress, he makes a move that surprises everyone.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama
25. 

    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - A Shadowy Figure Pulls the Strings! Onigashima in Flames

    S21:E10553/26/2023

    Sanji still wonders what is happening to his body as he receives attacks. Meanwhile, the dying Kin’emon hears an unexpected voice calling for the also dying Kanjuro. Through the Smail, the voice of Orochi tries to stir up Kanjuro to make him perform one last time.

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:N/A

    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama