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The Best Episodes Directed By Katsumi Tokoro

Every TV Episode Directed by Katsumi Tokoro Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 21 Episode 968 - The King of the Pirates is Born! Arriving at the Last Island!
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    S21:E968

    Oden and the Roger Pirates head for the Land of Wano to obtain a copy of the Road Ponegliff. Oden sees Kin’emon and the others for the first time in years, but he immediately returns to the sea leaving his wife and children behind. Then, after stopping by at the Mokomo Dukedom and getting a copy of the last Road Ponegliff, the Roger Pirates finally make it to the last island.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  2. undefined Season 21 Episode 975 - The Castle on Fire! The Fate of the Kozuki Clan!
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    S21:E975

    As Kin’emon and the others run to Oden Castle to save Oden’s family, the castle is set on fire and Kaido attacks Toki and her children. Leaving Momonosuke to Kin’emon and Hiyori to Kawamatsu, Toki appears in front of the desperate people of the Land of Wano and gives a prophecy.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  3. undefined Season 13 Episode 485 - Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates!
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    S13:E485

    Whitebeard’s children watch in horror as the old man faces off against the villainous Blackbeard pirates. Though his injuries are mounting and the odds are stacked against him, Whitebeard never, ever runs away from a fight!

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  4. undefined Season 9 Episode 312 - Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!
    9.1/10(12 votes)

    S9:E312

    The Straw Hats bid a tearful farewell to the brave little ship that was their home for so very many adventures. Rest in peace, Merry!

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  5. undefined Season 22 Episode 1120 - The World Is Shaken! The Ruler's Judgment and the Five Elders' Actions!
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1120

    Vivi tries to escape the Holy Land Mary Geoise with Wapol while the injured Sabo also looks for a way to leave to deliver King Cobra’s message to Luffy and Vivi. Meanwhile, Imu orders the Five Elders to test a horrendous weapon.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  6. undefined Season 21 Episode 915 - Destructive! One Shot, One Kill – Thunder Bagua!
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S21:E915

    Luffy continues his furious battle with Kaido. Despite his best efforts, the battle ends in Luffy's defeat.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  7. undefined Season 21 Episode 941 - Toko's Tears! Orochi's Pitiless Bullets!
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E941

    As the citizens of Ebisu Town grieve over Yasuie's death, Shinobu reveals more information about the SMILE fruits. Toko enters the execution site, hoping to revive her father. Seeing Toko, Orochi attempts to kill her as well, but Zoro and Sanji step in and save her.

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  8. undefined Season 22 Episode 1092 - Bonney's Lamentation! Darkness Lurking on the Future Island
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S22:E1092

    While Luffy and the others are enjoying the futuristic machines of Egghead, someone who resembles Bartholomew Kuma comes after them. When Luffy tries to fight back, Bonney stops him and reveals her shocking relationship with Kuma.

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  9. undefined Season 21 Episode 1014 - Marco’s Tears! The Bond of the Whitebeard Pirates!
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1014

    The formidable Lead Performers of the Animal Kingdom Pirates stand in Zoro’s way as he tries to get to the rooftop. Marco sees his late comrade in Zoro’s determination and tries to pave the way for him.

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  10. undefined Season 21 Episode 1064 - Drunken Dragon Bagua! The Lawless Dragon Closing in on Luffy
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1064

    In the Flower Capital, the Fire Festival is about to end. On Onigashima, the battle between Luffy and Kaido is getting even more intense. However, Kaido who is excited about having a strong opponent starts drinking too much.

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  11. undefined Season 22 Episode 1110 - Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1110

    The Straw Hats and CP-0 relentlessly attack the Seraphim, but the Seraphim keep getting back up. Then, Zoro notices that the Seraphim remind him of someone who he fought before. Meanwhile, Shaka goes to check one place where he thinks Vegapunk Stella might be.

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  12. undefined Season 21 Episode 1025 - The Worst Generation Gets Wiped Out?! The Emperors’ Deadly Attack!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1025

    The Akazaya members run to save Momonosuke, but an unexpected contender stands in their way. Queen gets infuriated after Chopper ruined his plot and goes after him. Meanwhile, on the rooftop, Kaido and Big Mom unleashes a combination attack on Luffy and the others.

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  13. undefined Season 9 Episode 305 - The Terrifying Past! Dark Justice and Rob Lucci
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S9:E305

    Flashback to the dark past of Rob Lucci as the young boy learns to dispense a cold, cruel, and brutal brand of justice. Back in real time, Luffy's battle with Lucci threatens to destroy the navy fleet.

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  14. undefined Season 21 Episode 985 - Thinking of Otama! Luffy’s Furious Strike!
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S21:E985

    Luffy and Zoro each witness Kaido’s subordinates waste food at the banquet and make fun of the poor people in the Land of Wano. Thinking of Otama, a small girl who liked red-bean soup so much, both Luffy and Zoro become infuriated and create turmoil.

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  15. undefined Season 21 Episode 952 - Tension Rises in Onigashima! Two Emperors of the Sea Meet?!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S21:E952

    As the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance continues with their preparations for the Fire Festival, Zoro returns to Oihagi Bridge along with Hiyori and he challenges Gyukimaru again to reclaim Shusui. The battle is then interrupted by Kawamatsu. Big Mom has been taken to Onigashima, where she and Kaido begin clashing.

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  16. undefined Season 10 Episode 355 - Food, Nami and Shadows!! Luffy's Enraged Counterattack
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S10:E355

    With their goals in mind, Luffy, Sanji, Robin, Usopp, and Chopper go after Nami and Moria! Meanwhile, Franky and Zoro head toward Brook. However, Hildon tells the others of the Straw Hat's plan.

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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 297 - Hunter Sanji Makes An Entrence? Elegy for a Lying Wolf!
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S9:E297

    Usopp's ill-advised attempt at bravery threatens to get him killed, but a familiar foot spares the sniper's life. Luffy struggles to even strike a formidable foe, and Franky races to deliver some very important keys!

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  18. undefined Season 21 Episode 997 - The Battle Under the Moon! The Berserker, Sulong the Moon Lion!
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E997

    The Animal Kingdom Pirates gasp with surprise to see thousands of samurai warriors coming into the castle. In his dragon form, Kaido goes outside to fight the Akazaya members under the moon. However, the Akazaya members have secret weapons to use against him

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  19. undefined Season 21 Episode 1083 - The World That Moves On! A New Organization, Cross Guild
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1083

    Momonosuke and Hiyori are happy to see their grandfather who was supposed to be dead and the Straw Hats are surprised when Robin tells them about Pluton the Ancient Weapon. Meanwhile, Momonosuke is kept busy in his role as the new Shogun.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  20. undefined Season 16 Episode 665 - A Burning Passion! Rebecca vs. Suleiman!
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S16:E665

    As the contenders for the battle of Block D dwindle to only thirty, Rebecca has her hands full with the menacing Suleiman the Beheader! As he fends off her signature finishing move, the Back-to-the-Water Dance, all hope seems lost that she can take him down and move on to the finals!

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
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  21. undefined Season 21 Episode 1053 - Sanji's Mutation - The Two Arms in Crisis!
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1053

    Queen’s unforeseen move stuns everyone on the Performance Floor. And then, he goes on to utilize another special technique which can break every bone in Sanji’s body. On the verge of a crisis, Sanji feels something strange again.

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  22. undefined Season 22 Episode 1103 - Turn Back My Father! Bonney's Futile Wish!
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S22:E1103

    CP-0 enters the Labophase and starts attacking the Thousand Sunny as soon as they find it. Luffy reunites with Nami and the others but finds out that Vegapunk is missing. Meanwhile, Bonney is pressing Vegapunk to change back her father Kuma.

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 332 - Mansion of Great Chaos! The Enraged Don and the Captured Crew!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S9:E332

    Robin's cola care package helps spring her friends from an icy prison, and Luffy's bold words inspire a battered and beaten pirate to keep fighting!

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  24. undefined Season 21 Episode 1030 - A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1030

    Luffy and Uta run across Windmill Village, compete with each other, and share their dreams with each other. They also pledge to build a new genesis for everyone to live happily. However, one day, the unexpected happens.

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Katsumi Tokoro Ratings Summary

"The King of the Pirates is Born! Arriving at the Last Island!" is the best rated episode directed by Katsumi Tokoro. It scored 9.4/10 based on 10 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/4/2021 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Castle on Fire! The Fate of the Kozuki Clan!".