The BEST episodes of One Piece season 13
Every episode of One Piece season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Piece season 13!
The adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew in order to find the greatest treasure ever left by the legendary Pirate, Gold Roger. The famous mystery treasure named "One Piece".
#1 - The Exploding Fist! Destroy the Auction
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2009
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.
#2 - Disappearing Crewmates - The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew
Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/2009
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.
#3 - Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Attack. The Straw Hat Crew`s Desperate Situation!
Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/2009
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.
#4 - Time Limit - The Human Auction Begins
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/2009
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.
#5 - Another Strong Enemy Appears! Broadaxe-Wielding Sentomaru
Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/31/2009
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
Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/2009
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 - The Jet Pistol of Rage - Luffy vs. Blackbeard
Season 13 - Episode 66 - Aired 4/18/2010
Luffy is furious, punching Blackbeard, making the latter fly into the wall. Blackbeard takes revenge and activates Kurozou, making Luffy sent flying to his hand. He then grabs the pirate captain and throws him into the ground, with causes blood to drip from his mouth, to surprise of Crocodile. Jinbei sees Luffy getting up, only to strike him down and talk about his main priority: Ace. Blackbeard sees Luffy leave, telling him Skypiea and One Piece exists. Then, Minotaurus comes from the level 3 staircase, punching the New Kama and level 4 prisoners rioting down the stairs. As Minotaurus enter level 4, Luffy steps right to him, causing others to warn him. Jinbei replies the should let him be, as he is infuriated. He then stands still, face to face with the Demon Guard, only to punch him right into the other walls. The two break-in crews separate, only for Luffy and co. to get to level 3. In between the actions, Emporio Ivankov battled Sadi-chan, and caused her huge embarrassment when 'Okamakov' used the whip from Sadi-chan to tie her up and hang her on the ceiling. Magellan finds her, telling his following guards to set her loose. He then goes on, only to find the Blackbeard Pirates. As infuriated as he is, he doesn't take time to give Blackbeard a speech, and primarily used Hydra. The Blackbeard Pirates get poisoned, only to scream from Hellish suffering. Magellan goes on, to the staircase of level 3, only to find the unconscious Hannyabal, who he tells in his mind is his succesor. He then, angry as he gets, screams Luffy's name, telling him he won't escape.
#8 - Roger and Rayleigh - The Pirate King and His Right Hand
Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2009
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.
#9 - Admiral Kizaru Moves! The Sabaody Archipelago in Chaos
Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2009
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 - Break Through the Encirclement! Marines vs. Three Captains
Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2009
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.
#11 - The Order to Perform the Execution is Given - Break Through the Encircling Wall!
Season 13 - Episode 93 - Aired 11/7/2010
Akainu uses his power to send magma punches to melt the ice and boil water. Sengoku orders for the immediate execution of Ace shocking everybody, much to Gekko Moriah's delight and the despair of the Pirates. Luffy decides to move forward and rescue Ace, in the plaza he is confronted by the three Admirals.
#12 - Power that Reduces One's Life - Tension Hormones Return
Season 13 - Episode 96 - Aired 11/28/2010
Whitebeard falters for a moment because of his age and physical condition, then Akainu attacks him. Admirals Kizaru and Aokiji successfully attack Commanders Marco and Jozu. Ace laments for the deaths he caused. Luffy asks for a "last favor" for Ivankov, an Emporio Tension Hormone shot, which Ivankov reluctantly agrees to give him.
#13 - Each On Different Paths! Luffy vs. Garp!
Season 13 - Episode 99 - Aired 12/19/2010
Now fully backed by the Whitebeards, Luffy is on a straight path to Ace... but straight means trying to go straight through his grandfather... Garp The Hero.
#14 - The Scaffold At Last! The Way To Ace Has Opened!
Season 13 - Episode 98 - Aired 12/12/2010
Once more, Luffy has subconsciously used the power of Haki to take down many of his enemies, bringing a renewed path to victory for the rebel pirate forces.
#15 - The Ultimate Team Has Formed! Shaking Impel Down!
Season 13 - Episode 62 - Aired 3/21/2010
Luffy, Ivankov and Inazuma encounter an old enemy of Luffy; Crocodile. Crocodile wants to join them, saying he can create an escape passage in the ceiling with his devil fruit powers. Luffy immediately declines when he remembers who Crocodile is and what he did to Vivi. Crocodile says he has no more interest in the country of Arabasta. Ivankov accepts his offer, telling all of them that he knows a weakness of Crocodile. Then, from behind, Jinbei asks Luffy if he could join too, willing to sacrifice himself to rescue Ace. Inazuma opens up their handcuffs with his powers, and the two are out. The five prisoners get up to level 5, using Crocodile's ability. They gather the New Kama army (including Mr. 2 Bon Kurei). Crocodile, Jinbei and Luffy, who headed up earlier, are already at level four. The three of them attack the Impel Down guards. As the guards are down, Crocodile heads up in the direction of one particular cell, the one holding his former subordinate, Mr. 1. Meanwhile, Ace is already on the Marine warship, being transferred to his execution ground. Also, Buggy and Mr. 3 are hiding at level 2.
#16 - Ace is Rescued! Whitebeard's Final Captain's Orders!
Season 13 - Episode 100 - Aired 12/26/2010
Ace is freed at last, he and Luffy fight their way back to escape from Marineford. Everyone is glad for it, as Squardo and his crew break in the plaza with the paddle ship to give a chance for everyone to escape, but is stopped by Whitebeard, claiming it would be a shame for a son to die in front of his father. Whitebeard stands and orders his sons to escape, saying the New Era does need a person like him.
#17 - Noro Noro Menace - Return of Foxy the Silver Fox
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2008
The Straw Hats take a vacation at Spa Island, but while there, encounter Foxy and his crew, who are pursuing two small girls: Lina and her older sister Sayo. The Straw Hats manage to defeat the Foxy Pirates, and learn that they had been pursuing Lina and Sayo for the girls' notebook, which shows their father's research on how to create a special gem, the solution for which can be found on the island. Lina considers her father a liar, but Sayo believes him. Suddenly, Sayo is abducted, and the owner of the island, Doran, says that if they want her back, they must complete the research and find the gem.
#18 - Hatred of the Straw Hat Crew - Enter Iron Mask Duval
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/2009
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.
#19 - Impossible to Avoid!? Admiral Kizaru`s Speed of Light Kick
Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2009
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.
#20 - An Enormous Fleet Appears - The Whitebeard Pirates Invade
Season 13 - Episode 79 - Aired 8/1/2010
The world is shocked by the revelation of Ace's father's identity. Garp remembers when Roger asked him to take care of his son, since his child did not have any sins in this world. Ace's mother, Portgas D. Rouge, protects Ace from the Marines, and dies After his birth. At the Gates of Justice near Marineford, Luffy and the prisoners from Impel Down witness as the gate mysteriously opens. Back in Marineford, Whitebeard and his allies start their invasion from underwater.
#21 - An All-Consuming Inferno!! Admiral Akainu's Power!
Season 13 - Episode 82 - Aired 8/22/2010
All the various Whitebeard Commanders show off their skills and abilities, as do some Marines. Akainu reveals his powers involve magma when he stops a giant ice block attack thrown by Diamond Jozu while Coby and Helmeppo question their worth in battle. Then Oars Jr., descendant of Oars, makes his way onto the scene.
#22 - Descendant of the Devil! Little Oars Jr. Rushes!
Season 13 - Episode 83 - Aired 8/29/2010
Oars Jr. goes straight for Ace! But the Giant Squad attempts to stop him without much success. Hancock finally steps into the battle and ends up harming both pirates and marines, as she doesn't distinguish between the two groups of men. And then Kuma unleashes an Ursus Shock which finally stops Oars in his tracks. As he falls to his knees he remembers when Ace offered him a form of shelter from the sun, rain, and snow by the form of a giant, handmade kasa. Determined, he gets back up again, and thinking he could at least take one of the Shichibukai down, ends up getting his leg cut off by Doflamingo instead. After one more shot from Moria, it seems as though this is really the end for Oars.
#23 - The Straw Hat Team Arrives - Tensions Grows on the Battlefield!
Season 13 - Episode 85 - Aired 9/12/2010
Luffy finally shows up together with his formed alliance from the escaped prisoners of Impel Down. As they were looking upon the scaffolding where Ace is, Crocodile has set off to attack Whitebeard soon as he had the chance, but Luffy caught up to his scheme intercepting Crocodile with Gear Second and with his body soaked wet. Crocodile then realizes Luffy already knew his weakness and therefore he had no choice but to give it up. As for the first time, Luffy stands face-to-face with the World's Strongest Man. Showing interest towards the boy, Whitebeard then asks Luffy if he knew what he is against with. Luffy stood up refusing to be told what to do, showing little manners, he competes with Whitebeard even telling the old man that the next pirate king would be him. Everyone was shocked by Luffy's actions towards Whitebeard, but later on, the two of them agreed not to get in each other's way and do it as they please.
#24 - The Great Swordsman Mihawk! Luffy Comes Under the Attack of the Black Sword!
Season 13 - Episode 89 - Aired 10/10/2010
Luffy stumbled upon Mihawk in which he tries to avoid. Switching to Gear Second, he has taken an alternative path to avoid the swordsman but with Mihawk having a sharp vision similar to his animal theme, Hawk. He then, attacks Luffy with his black sword from a distance. Jinbe arrives to the rescue but later failed to stop the swordsman from attacking Luffy. Then suddenly, a sandstorm released by Crocodile brings Buggy in front of Luffy and Mihawk. Luffy uses Buggy as a human-shield to escape from Mihawk. As Mihawk is about to catch up with Luffy, Vista coming out of nowhere, blocks him with his two swords. As the time ticks, the Marine seems to be in a good progress of their plans, after Sengoku claims their need on being victorious, an army of Pacifista led by Sentoumaru arrives at the bay destroying a number of pirate ships.
#25 - The Extermination Strategy in Action! The Power of the Pacifistas!
Season 13 - Episode 90 - Aired 10/17/2010
The Pacifista enter Marineford as part of Sengoku's plan to win the war against Whitebeard. It appears that part of Sengokou's plan failed as all the pirates were to be inside the bay but Sengoku gives the order to attack all the pirates allied with Whitebeard outside the bay first. The Pacifista are then activated and destroy most of the allied pirates. Sengoku then goes on to say that the encircling walls should be activated once all video feeds are cut. However, the prisoners of Impel Down have captured one of the Den Den Mushi so that they could advertise their 'saviour' captain Buggy. Mihawk's battle with Vista is coming to a hasty conclusion and Luffy briefly encounters an admiral. The episode ends as the captain of an allied crew (Squardo) betrays Whitebeard and stabs him in the chest with a sword.