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One Piece Episode 952: Tension Rises in Onigashima! Two Emperors of the Sea Meet?!
Canon/HIGH

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One Piece Episode 952: Tension Rises in Onigashima! Two Emperors of the Sea Meet?!

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.9

58 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

twili_287's avatar
twili_287
The sky splitting when Kaido and Big Mom finally clashed was actually terrifying and those shockwaves were huge
lokomo's avatar
lokomo
I still cant get over Robin making that hideous face to get past the guards and it was so cursed because she is usually so composed
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
Ashura Doji showing off all those hidden ships he kept for twenty years was a massive move for the rebellion
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
Luffy just grinding away at that Haki training in the mine shows how much he knows he needs to step up his game if he wants to survive a rematch
jeremiah_gottwald_175's avatar
jeremiah_gottwald_175
The duel between Zoro and that monk on the bridge looked incredible with the snow falling, and it is interesting how much respect the people of Wano have for their legendary blades
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
Queen trying to sprint away the second things got real between the two emperors was hilarious and he really wanted no part of that sky splitting chaos
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Wow, Ashura Doji keeping those ships hidden for two decades just blows my mind, I didn't see that coming at all! Now that the rebellion has this secret fleet, I truly feel like they stand a real chance in this raid, and it's making me so hyped for what's next.
dark_beast_ganon's avatar
dark_beast_ganon
King shutting down Big Mom when she tried to recruit him was such a cold move and you can really see how loyal he is to Kaido despite how scary she is
cere_cere_388's avatar
cere_cere_388
Kaido and Big Mom finally meeting in person felt so heavy to me and the way they just immediately started swinging was exactly what I wanted to see. Seeing the sky split apart is a classic power move for Emperors and it never gets old. Plus Ashura Doji coming through with all those ships is a total game changer for the whole plan
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
The way Queen is acting like a total idiot while two of the most dangerous people in the world are about to destroy the entire island of Onigashima is hilarious
mela's avatar
mela
Zoro fighting Gyukimaru on the bridge looked so good in the snow and that sword definitely belongs with him
minako_aino_374's avatar
minako_aino_374
I was honestly shouting at my screen when Kaido told them to take the cuffs off Big Mom because that seemed like such a bad idea but then they clashed and the animation went so hard with the lightning and the shockwaves and the sky splitting open like it did with Whitebeard and Shanks back in the day which looked so brutal
katy_362's avatar
katy_362
The sky literally splitting when Kaido and Big Mom clashed was insane and seeing it actually happen on screen felt massive
riruku_rhythm's avatar
riruku_rhythm
The way Kaido and Big Mom finally swung at each other, and I saw the clouds just shred, man, that was truly something else. I genuinely couldn't believe the sheer raw power on display; it honestly made me wonder if anyone in the world could actually contend with even one of them, let alone both going all out. Just thinking about it still gives me chills, that's how intense it was.
romani_274's avatar
romani_274
It is wild how much Yasuie is still helping the rebellion even after he is gone and seeing Orochi lose his mind because he got tricked was the most satisfying part
kaworu_nagisa's avatar
kaworu_nagisa
Ashura Doji having a whole secret fleet ready for twenty years is such a massive relief for the rebellion and it makes the raid feel actually possible now
gigai_ghost_476's avatar
gigai_ghost_476
Kawamatsu's face when he finally realized Hiyori was really there, alive and well, just wrecked me – I could feel all the years of pain and guilt he'd been carrying just wash away in that moment. It's crazy to think about how long he protected her even after they separated, and seeing that payoff was everything.
chrome_crafter_160's avatar
chrome_crafter_160
Kaido just casually telling his guys to take off Big Mom's cuffs was the most terrifying thing ever and then the whole island started shaking
lana's avatar
lana
Luffy trying to learn the Haki flow in the prison is getting the hype up for the rematch, and he looks more focused than ever before
max_338's avatar
max_338
I cannot get over Robin making that hideous face just to get past the guards and it was so cursed but also the funniest thing she has ever done

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 951's pursuit sequences with Zoro and Hiyori under fire from Orochi's forces, Episode 952 shifts focus to the broader chessboard, raising the stakes by teasing a meeting between two Emperors of the Sea. This is a critical transitional episode within the Wano arc, locking alliances and rivalries into place before Episode 953 dives deeper into backstory and solidifies the coalitions forming against Wano's oppressors.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 951's pursuit sequences with Zoro and Hiyori under fire from Orochi's forces, Episode 952 shifts focus to the broader chessboard, raising the stakes by teasing a meeting between two Emperors of the Sea. This is a critical transitional episode within the Wano arc, locking alliances and rivalries into place before Episode 953 dives deeper into backstory and solidifies the coalitions forming against Wano's oppressors.

QUICK TAKES

twili_287's avatar
twili_287
The sky splitting when Kaido and Big Mom finally clashed was actually terrifying and those shockwaves were huge
lokomo's avatar
lokomo
I still cant get over Robin making that hideous face to get past the guards and it was so cursed because she is usually so composed
monk_maz_koshia_296's avatar
monk_maz_koshia_296
Ashura Doji showing off all those hidden ships he kept for twenty years was a massive move for the rebellion
gundamfreak's avatar
gundamfreak
Luffy just grinding away at that Haki training in the mine shows how much he knows he needs to step up his game if he wants to survive a rematch
jeremiah_gottwald_175's avatar
jeremiah_gottwald_175
The duel between Zoro and that monk on the bridge looked incredible with the snow falling, and it is interesting how much respect the people of Wano have for their legendary blades
schierke_the_witch_193's avatar
schierke_the_witch_193
Queen trying to sprint away the second things got real between the two emperors was hilarious and he really wanted no part of that sky splitting chaos
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
Wow, Ashura Doji keeping those ships hidden for two decades just blows my mind, I didn't see that coming at all! Now that the rebellion has this secret fleet, I truly feel like they stand a real chance in this raid, and it's making me so hyped for what's next.
dark_beast_ganon's avatar
dark_beast_ganon
King shutting down Big Mom when she tried to recruit him was such a cold move and you can really see how loyal he is to Kaido despite how scary she is
cere_cere_388's avatar
cere_cere_388
Kaido and Big Mom finally meeting in person felt so heavy to me and the way they just immediately started swinging was exactly what I wanted to see. Seeing the sky split apart is a classic power move for Emperors and it never gets old. Plus Ashura Doji coming through with all those ships is a total game changer for the whole plan
kuda_gitsune's avatar
kuda_gitsune
The way Queen is acting like a total idiot while two of the most dangerous people in the world are about to destroy the entire island of Onigashima is hilarious
mela's avatar
mela
Zoro fighting Gyukimaru on the bridge looked so good in the snow and that sword definitely belongs with him
minako_aino_374's avatar
minako_aino_374
I was honestly shouting at my screen when Kaido told them to take the cuffs off Big Mom because that seemed like such a bad idea but then they clashed and the animation went so hard with the lightning and the shockwaves and the sky splitting open like it did with Whitebeard and Shanks back in the day which looked so brutal
katy_362's avatar
katy_362
The sky literally splitting when Kaido and Big Mom clashed was insane and seeing it actually happen on screen felt massive
riruku_rhythm's avatar
riruku_rhythm
The way Kaido and Big Mom finally swung at each other, and I saw the clouds just shred, man, that was truly something else. I genuinely couldn't believe the sheer raw power on display; it honestly made me wonder if anyone in the world could actually contend with even one of them, let alone both going all out. Just thinking about it still gives me chills, that's how intense it was.
romani_274's avatar
romani_274
It is wild how much Yasuie is still helping the rebellion even after he is gone and seeing Orochi lose his mind because he got tricked was the most satisfying part
kaworu_nagisa's avatar
kaworu_nagisa
Ashura Doji having a whole secret fleet ready for twenty years is such a massive relief for the rebellion and it makes the raid feel actually possible now
gigai_ghost_476's avatar
gigai_ghost_476
Kawamatsu's face when he finally realized Hiyori was really there, alive and well, just wrecked me – I could feel all the years of pain and guilt he'd been carrying just wash away in that moment. It's crazy to think about how long he protected her even after they separated, and seeing that payoff was everything.
chrome_crafter_160's avatar
chrome_crafter_160
Kaido just casually telling his guys to take off Big Mom's cuffs was the most terrifying thing ever and then the whole island started shaking
lana's avatar
lana
Luffy trying to learn the Haki flow in the prison is getting the hype up for the rematch, and he looks more focused than ever before
max_338's avatar
max_338
I cannot get over Robin making that hideous face just to get past the guards and it was so cursed but also the funniest thing she has ever done
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

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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