A fantastic and touching end to Oden's adventures outside of Wano. This episode shows us a satisfying mix of the beginning of Shanks' story, the middle of Oden's and the end of Roger's, with emotionally charged moments throughout. One of the best flashback arcs of the series.

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6 mo

Everything went from cherry blossoms and happy kids to Oden finding out his dad is dead and Orochi is on the throne

evan

6 mo

I cried when Shanks grabbed Rogers coat and started sobbing like a kid. It was so sad seeing the crew break up after they finally made it to the end of the sea

Episode Context

One of the most bittersweet episodes in One Piece's long run. The Roger Pirates, a crew that conquered the seas and reached the final island, say their goodbyes, and the weight of that farewell lands hard. The tone shifts between nostalgic warmth and quiet melancholy as an era definitively closes. From there, the focus turns to Kozuki Oden stepping back onto Wano's soil, reuniting with family and loyal retainers after years away. But homecomings aren't always celebrations. The episode carries an undercurrent of unease as Oden confronts how much has changed in his absence. Expect a slower, emotionally deliberate pace that rewards investment in these characters. Themes of loyalty, legacy, and the cost of adventure are front and center. A transitional episode, but one that earns its emotional beats.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateApr 11, 2021

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