The BEST episodes directed by Munehisa Sakai
#1 - The Exploding Fist! Destroy the Auction
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 15
The auction continues, but Saint Charloss arrives and ruins the Straw Hats' plan to buy Keimi back by placing an exorbiant bid on her. The proceedings are then interupted when Luffy and his Flying Fish crash into the auction house, but he is restrained from rushing the stage by Hatchan, who accidentally reveals his Fishman nature in the process. While the nobility recoils in disgust, Charloss shoots him, gloating about obtaining a Fishman slave. Luffy snaps and punches the man in the face.
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#2 - Disappearing Crewmates - The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 24
Sentomaru lets out that Kuma's powers send people flying through the air for days, and that Luffy should give up on ever seeing Zoro again. Kuma's motivations become questionable when he vanishes the Pacifista, gives Rayleigh some secret information, and refuses to explain himself to Kizaru. He then goes after each of the Straw Hats, vanishing them one-by-one before Luffy's helpless eyes. Brook falls trying to protect Usopp and Sanji, Usopp falls as he tries to get away, Sanji falls when he attacks in retaliation, Franky falls when he tries to get past Kuma, Nami falls as she pleads to Luffy for help, Chopper falls as he continues his mindless rampage, and Robin falls as she tries to flee. Luffy breaks down sobbing at the realization that he's alone and he failed his crew, as Kuma tells him that they will never meet again before vanishing him too. The Straw Hat Pirates have been completely annihilated.
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#3 - Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Attack. The Straw Hat Crew`s Desperate Situation!
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 23
Usopp and Brook's attempts to attack Kizaru fail, but Rayleigh arrives, managing to block Kizaru's attack and hold him off. Luffy orders his crew to retreat, declaring the enemies impossible for them to defeat at this time, but Sentomaru and the other Pacifista bar their escape and even Chopper's Monster Point form is unable to turn the situation to their advantage. The real Kuma arrives and uses his Devil Fruit powers to make Zoro disappear.
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#4 - Time Limit - The Human Auction Begins
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 14
The human auction finally begins, and it is only then that the Straw Hats discovered that their mermaid friend is being sold off at Grove 1. After rendezvousing there (save for Zoro, Luffy, Brook, and Robin), their initial plan to extract Keimi is thwarted upon learning that the World Government and the Celestial Dragons are involved in the slave trade, so Nami decides that they'll buy Keimi back in the auction itself. Meanwhile, the rest of the archipelago receives news that the World Government is going to execute the captured Portgas D. Ace, a move that could provoke a war with Whitebeard.
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#5 - Another Strong Enemy Appears! Broadaxe-Wielding Sentomaru
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 22
The Straw Hats combine their strongest attacks to defeat the Pacifista, but are exhausted after the battle. Sentomaru arrives with another Pacifista, and Luffy attempts to escape, dividing the Straw Hats into three groups. Unfortunately, Sentomaru intercepts his group, the Pacifista cuts off Sanji's group, and Kizaru attacks Zoro's group, knocking Zoro down and preparing to finish him off.
#6 - Overwhelming! The Marine Combat Weapon Pacifista
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 21
The Straw Hat Pirates fight against one of the Pacifistas, and while it does not have Kuma's Devil Fruit powers, it is still able to withstand their strongest attacks while firing devastating lasers at the crew. Elsewhere on the archipelago, Kizaru easily defeats Hawkins, Urouge, Drake and Apoo before Sentomaru contacts him. The situation for the Straw Hats grows even more desperate as Zoro suffers pain from his wounds.
#7 - Roger and Rayleigh - The Pirate King and His Right Hand
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 19
Upon arriving back at Shakky's Bar, Rayleigh reveals to the Straw Hats that he was first mate to the legendary Gold Roger and the truth to his crew's dismissal. Thus they leave soon after with a bit of Rayleigh's Vivrecard for each of them, and he tells them to come back in three days when their ship will be ready. Meanwhile, Admiral Kizaru arrives at the Archipelago.
#8 - Break Through the Encirclement! Marines vs. Three Captains
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 18
Luffy, Law and Kid's crews join the fight, defeat the rest of the marines outside the auction house, promising to meet and fight in the New World. Luffy's crew escapes with the help of the Rosy Life Riders. A mysterious figure that appears to be Kuma intercepts Kid and Law, then begins attacking them with lasers.
#9 - Admiral Kizaru Moves! The Sabaody Archipelago in Chaos
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 17
News of the attack on the World Nobles reaches the pirates in the town, as well as the Marine Headquarters, where Kizaru decides to go to the island in order to deal with the situation. Donquixote Doflamingo, who owns the auction house, tells Disco that the Seven Warlords will be called to war against the Whitebeard Pirates. Rayleigh introduces himself to the Straw Hats, frees Camie from her collar, and notes that he is the coating engineer that they have been looking for. Luffy, Kid and Law go out to fight the Marines, who are no match for their Devil Fruit abilities.
#10 - Operation Disembarkation Commences! The Straw Hat Crew Rushes In!
One Piece - Season 11 - Episode 38
The Straw Hats and their allies are about to reach Enies Lobby. Galley-La foreman Paulie sketches the island's terrain and explains that, to save Robin, the crew must reach her before she passes through the Gate of Justice. Because the Straw Hats are the only ones capable of matching the CP9 in combat, the Franky Family and the Galley-La foremen plan to charge in first and open the island's gates to allow the Straw Hats to rush in riding the sea train. As Enies Lobby draws near, the gigantic Gate of Justice appears in the sky behind it. While his crewmates and allies gaze in awe, Luffy ignores the plan and strides past the first of the gates. On the other side of the island, in the Tower of Justice, Chief Spandam and the second half of CP9 await the arrival of Rob Lucci's group and their prisoners.
#11 - Separation Refines a Man! Sanji and Chopper
One Piece - Season 11 - Episode 56
The backstories of Sanji and Chopper are summarized.
#12 - The Greatest SAGA in History
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 12
Saga is still recovering from the damage caused by the major storm that devastated the prefecture, but the deadline for Franchouchou's REVENGE draws near. What started as the group's attempt to make up for a previous failure has now turned into a saga that may save Saga itself!
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#13 - Residents of the Land of Eternity! The Pumpkin Pirates!
One Piece - Season 8 - Episode 10
Inside the mist, Luffy and his group discover a large ship graveyard. Luffy salvages a chest filled with gold and jewels from one of the shipwrecks, but a distant voice tells him to return the treasure and leave the mist. Usopp believes the voices to be ghosts, but they actually originate from a group of children who call themselves the Pumpkin Pirates. In his youth, Henzo was a member of this group, and they are the reason for his research. He spent his life in search of a means to rescue them from the Rainbow Mist. Only a short time earlier from their point of view, but fifty years earlier from Henzo's perspective, a group of pirates, led by a Captain Whetton, attacked the children's town. When Whetton came after the children, they tried to escape by stealing the pirates' ship. During the fight, Whetton smashed the ship's helm, and Henzo jumped overboard, taking Whetton with him, while the other children sailed into the mist.
#14 - Two People Awaken! A Rescue in Front of Burning Love!!
One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 42
Usopp and Sanji split up to rescue Nami, but the first one to get on deck is Usopp.
#15 - Climb Giant Jack!! Showdown in the Upper Ruins
One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 33
At the Upper Ruins, the fight between Ohm, Zoro, Gan Fall and Wyper begins. When Nami appears, she is swallowed by the giant python, along with Gan Fall and Aisa.
#16 - All It Takes Is for You to Be There SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 11
Franchouchou's REVENGE hits a major roadblock as all of Saga is struck by a cataclysmic storm that leaves its citizens stranded, without power, and offline. But when the spirits of the living hit their nadir, it may just be the undead who give everyone hope.
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#17 - Good Morning Again SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 12
The day of the Arpino show has come, and the other members of Franchouchou have made it clear to Sakura that they're not going to quarantine her because of her bad luck. But with a blizzard brewing, will the girls' undying loyalty to their friend prove to be their undoing?
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#18 - The Life-Threatening Reject! War Demon Wiper's Resolve
One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 26
Wyper takes out Shura and tells his goal to the Shandians, and Eneru speaks up about how many people will be alive by the end of his plan.
#19 - Now Heading Towards the Blue Sea! Memories of an Interwoven Finale
One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 52
The Golden Bell rings as the Straw Hats are going down to the sea, meaning that they are welcome and are deeply thankful for what they did. When the ship finally rests on the sea, problems appear, as the ship has landed in a Marine base.
#20 - Luffy and Sanji's Determination! The Great Escape Plan!
One Piece - Season 10 - Episode 5
The real Inspector is thrown in the brig with Zoro and Usopp, while Sanji and Luffy race to rescue the two while avoiding detection.
#21 - Lost? Stolen? Who are You?
One Piece - Season 10 - Episode 25
A mysterious figure appears during the night and steals the memories of the crew. In the morning, Robin is the only one who remembers the Straw Hats adventures together. Her attempts to keep the crew together fail as Nami and Zoro go separate ways.
#22 - Impossible to Avoid!? Admiral Kizaru`s Speed of Light Kick
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 20
Admiral Kizaru appears in the Archipelago and demonstrates his mysterious light abilities before taking on the Supernova Basil Hawkins, while Urouge and Drake fight a Pacifista. Kidd and Law continue their bout with another Pacifista while the Straw Hat Pirates come face to face with a third one. A shady figure with a giant broadaxe is seen at the end, waiting for a call.
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#23 - Hatred of the Straw Hat Crew - Enter Iron Mask Duval
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 5
The Mermaid and starfish, named Keimi and Paggag, respectively, thank the Straw Hats for helping them, and Keimi offers to give them some Takoyaki (fried octopus), after she meets up with her friend Hacchin as thanks. However, a call from him reveals that he has been kidnapped by the Fishman Macro Gang as bait for her. Luffy decides to rescue him for the Takoyaki, and the crew sets sail for their hideout. En route, they're briefly attacked by the Flying Fish Riders, a gang of ruffians aiding the Macro Gang, who are commanded by a masked man named Duval.
#24 - Chopper's in Danger! Former God vs. Shinto priest Shura
One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 19
Chopper, threatened by priest Shura, blows the whistle for Gan Fall to come, but before he can arrive, Priest Shura assaults Chopper and begins destroying the Going Merry.
#25 - Pure-Hearted Electric SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 4
Iron Frill's center, Shiori, has approached Ai with the intent of recruiting her. With the group's REVENGE at stake, will Junko be able to guide Franchouchou towards the kind of performance that will convince her to stay?
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#26 - Go Go Neverland SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 8
With Franchouchou gaining more notoriety from Saga Rock, the girls luck finally seems to be turning around. But they're in for a surprise: it's the return of the living dad when Lily's father spots her on TV!
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#27 - But It's Zombiemental SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 7
The time has come for Franchouchou to take the stage at the Saga Rock musical festival! But clouds are starting to gather, with the thunder and lightning causing Ai to freeze up in fear. Who will help re-animate her so that the show can be a success?
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#28 - I <3 HIP HOP SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 2
It's the dawn of a new life as Sakura meets the rest of her idol unit! But can they overcome their differences in personalities and come together to as a team?
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#29 - The Saga Incident, Part 2
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 9
As Yugiri's journey through the Meiji era continues, Kiichi's attempts to revive Saga are gaining momentum... but some of his comrades seem to be more focused on REVENGE for the transgressions of the Meiji government, instead of the bright future Kiichi envisions.
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#31 - Huge Panic! Struggle in the Auction Hall
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 16
In the aftermath of Luffy's punch, a fight breaks out in the auction hall between the staff, the Celestial Dragons' bodyguards, and the Straw Hats, aided by the arrivals of Usopp, Brook, and Robin. A freed Rayleigh then emerges from backstage, and ends the conflict by using a mysterious power to render the Straw Hats' enemies unconscious.
#32 - The Nice Bird SAGA in Your Heart
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 5
After the trouble at the hot springs, the girls get an opportunity to promote a local legend. After they fail to chicken out, their next gig involves a train to Kashima to steal a muddy spotlight.
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#33 - The Acoustic SAGA of Love and Youth
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 3
Things are escalating rapidly for Franchouchou's REVENGE when they are booked to perform at the all-new Saga Arena... as the opening act for Iron Frill, the idol group that Ai belonged to when she was alive.
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#34 - Good Morning Returns SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 1
A devastating defeat has sent the girls in Franchouchou scrambling for cash to pay off a serious debt, while their producer, Kotaro, falls apart... but all of that will only be prelude as the zombie pop idols prepare for their REVENGE!
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#35 - The SAGA of How These Zombies Will Get Their Revenge
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 10
Flash back to the events of early 2019 as Franchouchou undertakes the concert that nearly results in their destruction, and then rejoin them in the early 2020 as they enter the final phase of their REVENGE.
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#36 - Though My Life May Have Ended Once By Some Twist of Fate I Have Risen, and If Song and Dance Are to Be My Fate, Then Carrying the Memories of My Comrades In My Heart As I Sally Forth Shall Be My SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 9
It's been a long time since Saki used to fight an army of rival bikers in the darkness, but an unexpected encounter with the family of an old friend draws her into back into the kind of rough scene that could be anathema to her idol activities.
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#37 - Good Morning SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 1
Minamoto Sakura is starting her second year of high school with a song in her heart and a head full of dreams! Can she really become a glittering idol on stage? Are her nights of living as a normal high school girl coming to an end?
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#38 - The Saga Incident, Part 1
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 8
Long before the REVENGE began, in the year 1882, the legendary courtesan, Yugiri, finds herself in the prefecture formerly known as Saga...
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#39 - I Will Make It Bloom! Usopp The Man And The Eight-Foot Shell!
One Piece - Season 8 - Episode 4
Because it is raining, Luffy reads out of boredom. Fortunately for him, the Straw Hats' ship reaches the next island. Walking through its port town, they learn that the island known for its yearly fireworks show, which was to occur that day. The fireworks factory, run by an old man named Odama and his granddaughter Kodama, is on a hill outside the town. Usopp goes there, hoping for an opportunity to buy gunpowder. At the factory, he helps Odama and Kodama prepare for the show. Usopp learns that Kodama plans to secretly fire the second of two eight-shaku-tall firework balls to fulfill her parents' dream. Her parents died the previous year after the first misfired, and Usopp convinces Kodama that it is too dangerous for her to fire it. Usopp uses a tall, ancient building to safely launch the large firework ball.
#40 - Little Bodda Bope SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 5
Franchouchou's notoriety climbs higher and higher, with Lily making an appearance on a nationally-broadcast talent show, shining bright as the group continues their march toward REVENGE.
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#41 - Warming Dead SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 4
Franchouchou is headed to the land of Ureshino in Saga to do perform for a big company! Will they be able to win over a new business partner with their singing and dancing?
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#42 - A One-Of-A-Kind SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 11
Sakura's amnesia is gone, and the results are unexpected. Will she be able to reconcile her new grim outlook on life in time for Franchouchou's big show, or is she doomed to be wasting away emotionally?
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#43 - The SAGA of an Almost-Broken Radio
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 2
The REVENGE begins in earnest, as Franchouchou co-hosts a TV segment with the Saga-born superstar, White Ryu.
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#44 - NO ZOMBIE NO IDOL SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 10
The girls of Franchouchou are going to have a dedicated concert! With a crowd capacity of five hundred! And Kotaro's plan to get them ready is... training in the mountains? Will his braindead idea pay off?
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#45 - Tears Which Weaved the Bond of Comrades! Nami's World Map
One Piece - Season 11 - Episode 55
Nami's backstory is summarized.
#46 - All for my Comrades' Sake! The Darkness Within Robin!
One Piece - Season 11 - Episode 57
The reasons for Nico Robin's recent actions as well as her backstory are summarized.
#47 - Maimai Revolution SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 7
The REVENGE of Franchouchou takes an unexpected twist when they have to welcome an unexpected new addition to the group!
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#48 - Because It's Sentimental SAGA
Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 6
Just when Franchouchou's efforts finally starting to attract some attention, a disagreement leads to Ai versus Junko in a battle of idol ideology.
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#49 - Landing to Get to Fishman Island - The Sabaody Archipelago
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 9
With the Flying Fish Riders taken care of, the Straw Hats rest as Hatchan treats them to the promised Takoyaki. Duval shows up again, not for revenge, but to thank Sanji since his kicks altered Duval's face to become handsome and suave, or so he thinks. To make up for the trouble he's caused, he leaves his Den Den Mushi number with the Straw Hats in case they may need his assistance before departing with the newly christened Rosy Life Riders. The Sunny sets sail for the Sabaody Archipelago, the stepping stone to Fishman Island. Hatchan explains that one needs to have their ship coated with a bubble resin in order to travel underwater, and once they reach Sabaody, he promises to find them a ship coater that he trusts. He also warns them that the world nobility will be on the island, and no matter what happens, not to touch them, even if they witness a murder.
#50 - Landing! Young Men Forbidden Island Amazon Lily
One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 27
After flying through the air for several days, Luffy finds himself in the middle of a jungle. He tries to use Rayleigh's Vivrecard to find his way back to Sabaody, but only tires himself out. He then kills a boar and eats it, and also eats a mushroom that turns out ot be parasitic and poisons him. His body is then discovered by a young woman named Marguerite and her friends, and mistaking him for a child from their village, they bring him back to treat him, and learn, much to their surprise, that he is a man. Luffy is in the middle of the Calm Belt, on the island of Amazon Lily, home to the all-female Kuja Amazon tribe.