The Best Episodes Directed By Shō Matsui

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Garp and Kuzan - A Master and a Pupil's Beliefs Clash

   S22:E112110/6/2024

   At the Pirate Island of Beehive, Vice Admiral Garp, who came to rescue the kidnapped Koby, deals with an overwhelming number of pirates alone. As he and his fellow Navy soldiers try to escape the island, Kuzan, the former Navy admiral, stands in their way.

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Protect History and the Future - Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack

   S23:E11789/13/2026

   One of the marching children, Ronja, is suddenly separated from the group, and Sommers presses Jarul to make an impossible choice. As the Giants bicker over what to do, Robin launches into a reckless move.

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   8.5/10(15 votes)

   #3 - Brimming with the Future! An Adventure on the Island of Science!

   S22:E10911/21/2024

   A young girl who came out of the big robot names herself Dr. Vegapunk and it surprises Franky and the rest of the Straw Hats. Meanwhile, Luffy’s group gets to the surface of the island where futuristic buildings stand and unknown giant creatures wander about.

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   8.5/10(8 votes)

   #4 - A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim's All-out Attack!

   S22:E11045/12/2024

   The Seraphim come following CP-0 to the Labophase, pitting Zoro and Brook against the seven of them. Sanji, Franky, Edison, and Lilith leave the lab to fight them, but the Seraphim launch a full-scale attack on the lab.

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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Strike Back! Law and Kid's Counterattack Alliance

   S21:E10564/2/2023

   Law and Kid are having a tough battle against a formidable Emperor of the Sea, Big Mom. However, when they decide to work collaboratively and use their awakened Devil Fruit powers, they see the possibility of taking down the old generation.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Moon Princess Echoes! The Final Phase of the Land of Wano!

   S21:E10687/9/2023

   Kaido mourns Big Mom’s defeat and remembers the day he met her for the first time. Meanwhile, backed into a corner, Orochi sees the true nature of Komurasaki, the woman he loves, and trembles with fear.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #7 - The World Will Burn! The Onslaught of a Navy Admiral!

   S21:E108110/29/2023

   As the Navy Admiral Ryokugyu comes to strike the Flower Capital, the Akazaya samurai notice and try to stop him, but his Woods-Woods Fruit power overwhelms them. Meanwhile, another formidable, yet friendly, guest approaches the Land of Wano

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Slash the Nightmare! Brook Draws His Freezing Sword!

   S21:E104312/4/2022

   In the dense mist, Brook is surprised to see his old friends, the Rumbar Pirates and Laboon. They reminisce about the old days and play music together, however, they suddenly attack Brook.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #9 - An Encounter on a Snowfield - Loki, the Accursed Prince

   S23:E11605/3/2026

   Leaving the Block Kingdom behind, Luffy and the others find themselves facing a vast snowy landscape and a massive suspension bridge. They resolve to move forward, only to be halted by approaching figures and a mysterious roar.

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