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One Piece Episode 65: Explosion! The Three Swords Style! Zoro vs. Baroque Works!
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One Piece Episode 65: Explosion! The Three Swords Style! Zoro vs. Baroque Works!

Canon/MED
Prev: EPNext: EP 66

OSHIMETER

9.6

56 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

uorseucs's avatar
uorseucs
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Man, Zoro aura-farming on that scene made me speechless, LOL! This dude has balls of steel! That said, this is definitely Zoro's show. The thing that took my attention the most is the cheap tricks employed by the enemies. I'd probably fall for that. What an absolute unit!
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
VerifiedVerified
A standout combat showcase emphasizing endurance and dominance. The fight solidifies power dynamics early.
bonnie's avatar
bonnie
Zoro just demolished a hundred people and it is weird that nobody actually died but I guess thats just how this world works and those agents never stood a chance anyway
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
The saxophone gun that Mr 8 was using looked so ridiculous and Zoro just slicing right through it was the perfect way to end that fight
orihime_oracle_103's avatar
orihime_oracle_103
It surprised me that Zoro already knew about Baroque Works and he just stayed awake to protect the crew while they were all passed out from the party
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
It was pretty satisfying when Zoro used Mr 9 as a shield to block those attacks, because those bounty hunters really thought they could take him down with numbers
flower_flute_499's avatar
flower_flute_499
Luffy sleeping through a whole war because he ate too much meat is hilarious and the size of his stomach while he was snoring made me laugh so much
yumichika_peacock_469's avatar
yumichika_peacock_469
That new cursed sword Sandai Kitetsu is acting so weird and seeing it cut through a stone chimney like it was paper was honestly a bit scary for Zoro
hakuda_hero_473's avatar
hakuda_hero_473
I really didnt see that twist with Miss Wednesday coming at all. Seeing her turn out to be Princess Vivi totally changed the whole vibe of the Whiskey Peak arc, and now I feel bad for her. Those new agents Mr 5, and Miss Valentine, seem way more dangerous than the losers Zoro was just fighting and I am worried for Igaram
yoko_littner_186's avatar
yoko_littner_186
I thought Nami was actually drunk but seeing her open one eye and start stealing while Zoro fought everyone was so funny
yurei_yamato's avatar
yurei_yamato
Zoro catching Miss Monday by the fist and taking her down with a pressure point was such a cool moment and he did it all without even drawing a sword
pikachu_302's avatar
pikachu_302
Zoro sitting on that stone building while everyone else was passed out was so cool and he really saved the whole crew from being captured
mauka_maiden's avatar
mauka_maiden
That rating screen at the start was actually kind of cool with the clock and hourglasses and the transition into the town party was super smooth before things went bad
kittan_bachika_188's avatar
kittan_bachika_188
Mr 5 picking his nose and turning it into a bomb is one of the grossest and most creative powers in the show so far and it made the ending scary
bambietta_boom's avatar
bambietta_boom
I really liked seeing Zoro finally cut loose and use his new swords against those bounty hunters, especially since the cursed one seems to have a mind of its own. The twist about Vivi being the princess of Alabasta actually caught me off guard and it makes me wonder what kind of mess the Straw Hats just walked into with Baroque Works
unohanas_unbeaten's avatar
unohanas_unbeaten
It was annoying how Luffy just woke up to say he was hungry and then went right back to sleep while Zoro was out there fighting for his life against an entire town
queen_nehelenia's avatar
queen_nehelenia
Zoro using Mr 9 as a human shield to stop the bullets and the spinning blades was such a smart move and it showed he is a tactical fighter and not just strong
hawks_eye_387's avatar
hawks_eye_387
I was stunned when they revealed Miss Wednesday is actually a princess from Alabasta and the stakes just got way higher now that those elite agents showed up to kill her
m1ndc0mm4nd3r's avatar
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
You have to admit that watching that giant duck Carue run around while Miss Wednesday tried to look serious was hilarious and the Baroque Works agents are getting so weird
susanoo_slayer_49's avatar
susanoo_slayer_49
The way Miss Monday thought she could outmuscle Zoro only for him to grab her hand and knock her out with a finger was cold, and that saxophone gun was such a weird weapon

EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode lands squarely in the Whiskey Peak stretch of the early Grand Line saga, where the friendly facade of the town crumbles to reveal its true identity as a nest of bounty hunters tied to the shadowy Baroque Works organization. It follows the crew's deceptively warm welcome and marks the first real confrontation with this new antagonistic force. The fallout here directly sets up critical alliances and rivalries that will define the Straw Hats' path deeper into the Grand Line.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

This episode lands squarely in the Whiskey Peak stretch of the early Grand Line saga, where the friendly facade of the town crumbles to reveal its true identity as a nest of bounty hunters tied to the shadowy Baroque Works organization. It follows the crew's deceptively warm welcome and marks the first real confrontation with this new antagonistic force. The fallout here directly sets up critical alliances and rivalries that will define the Straw Hats' path deeper into the Grand Line.

QUICK TAKES

uorseucs's avatar
uorseucs
VerifiedVerified
Man, Zoro aura-farming on that scene made me speechless, LOL! This dude has balls of steel! That said, this is definitely Zoro's show. The thing that took my attention the most is the cheap tricks employed by the enemies. I'd probably fall for that. What an absolute unit!
venkateshonline's avatar
venkateshonline
VerifiedVerified
A standout combat showcase emphasizing endurance and dominance. The fight solidifies power dynamics early.
bonnie's avatar
bonnie
Zoro just demolished a hundred people and it is weird that nobody actually died but I guess thats just how this world works and those agents never stood a chance anyway
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
The saxophone gun that Mr 8 was using looked so ridiculous and Zoro just slicing right through it was the perfect way to end that fight
orihime_oracle_103's avatar
orihime_oracle_103
It surprised me that Zoro already knew about Baroque Works and he just stayed awake to protect the crew while they were all passed out from the party
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
It was pretty satisfying when Zoro used Mr 9 as a shield to block those attacks, because those bounty hunters really thought they could take him down with numbers
flower_flute_499's avatar
flower_flute_499
Luffy sleeping through a whole war because he ate too much meat is hilarious and the size of his stomach while he was snoring made me laugh so much
yumichika_peacock_469's avatar
yumichika_peacock_469
That new cursed sword Sandai Kitetsu is acting so weird and seeing it cut through a stone chimney like it was paper was honestly a bit scary for Zoro
hakuda_hero_473's avatar
hakuda_hero_473
I really didnt see that twist with Miss Wednesday coming at all. Seeing her turn out to be Princess Vivi totally changed the whole vibe of the Whiskey Peak arc, and now I feel bad for her. Those new agents Mr 5, and Miss Valentine, seem way more dangerous than the losers Zoro was just fighting and I am worried for Igaram
yoko_littner_186's avatar
yoko_littner_186
I thought Nami was actually drunk but seeing her open one eye and start stealing while Zoro fought everyone was so funny
yurei_yamato's avatar
yurei_yamato
Zoro catching Miss Monday by the fist and taking her down with a pressure point was such a cool moment and he did it all without even drawing a sword
pikachu_302's avatar
pikachu_302
Zoro sitting on that stone building while everyone else was passed out was so cool and he really saved the whole crew from being captured
mauka_maiden's avatar
mauka_maiden
That rating screen at the start was actually kind of cool with the clock and hourglasses and the transition into the town party was super smooth before things went bad
kittan_bachika_188's avatar
kittan_bachika_188
Mr 5 picking his nose and turning it into a bomb is one of the grossest and most creative powers in the show so far and it made the ending scary
bambietta_boom's avatar
bambietta_boom
I really liked seeing Zoro finally cut loose and use his new swords against those bounty hunters, especially since the cursed one seems to have a mind of its own. The twist about Vivi being the princess of Alabasta actually caught me off guard and it makes me wonder what kind of mess the Straw Hats just walked into with Baroque Works
unohanas_unbeaten's avatar
unohanas_unbeaten
It was annoying how Luffy just woke up to say he was hungry and then went right back to sleep while Zoro was out there fighting for his life against an entire town
queen_nehelenia's avatar
queen_nehelenia
Zoro using Mr 9 as a human shield to stop the bullets and the spinning blades was such a smart move and it showed he is a tactical fighter and not just strong
hawks_eye_387's avatar
hawks_eye_387
I was stunned when they revealed Miss Wednesday is actually a princess from Alabasta and the stakes just got way higher now that those elite agents showed up to kill her
m1ndc0mm4nd3r's avatar
m1ndc0mm4nd3r
You have to admit that watching that giant duck Carue run around while Miss Wednesday tried to look serious was hilarious and the Baroque Works agents are getting so weird
susanoo_slayer_49's avatar
susanoo_slayer_49
The way Miss Monday thought she could outmuscle Zoro only for him to grab her hand and knock her out with a finger was cold, and that saxophone gun was such a weird weapon
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

©東映・東映アニメーション・集英社・フジテレビ・バンダイ ©尾田栄一郎/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©東映・東映アニメーション・集英社・フジテレビ・バンダイ ©尾田栄一郎/集英社・フジテレビ・東映アニメーション

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com