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The Best Episodes of One Piece Season 21

Every episode of One Piece Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Piece Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    One Piece Season 21 Episode 1015 - Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!
    9.7/10(15 votes)

    S21:E1015

    Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu about how Ace gave him hope for the future. Meanwhile, Luffy and the other allied pirates from the Worst Generation make it to the rooftop to finally face off against Kaido and Big Mom.

    Director:Megumi Ishitani
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  2. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1028 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    S21:E1028

    Luffy remembers how he was advised by his friends, how he was saved by his comrades, and the frustrations of being defeated. As Kaido mocks him to his face, the Color of the Supreme King Haki gushes out and they clash again.

    Director:Yasunori Koyama
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  3. One Piece 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
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  4. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1027 - Defend Luffy! Zoro and Law’s Sword Technique!
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1027

    Even after Big Mom was pushed off of the island, Zoro and the others keep fighting the exhausting battle against Kaido. When Kaido tries to beat up the unconscious Luffy, Zoro launches an all-out attack at the risk of his life.

    Director:Tatsuya Nagamine
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1033 - The Conclusion! Luffy, Accelerating Fist of the Supreme King
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1033

    Sanji is forced to run with Zoro on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Nami bravely stands up against Ulti and Big Mom. On the rooftop, the intense battle between Luffy and Kaido finally comes to an end.

    Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
    Writer:Akiko Inoue

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  6. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1062 - The Three-Sword Style of the Supreme King! Zoro vs. King
    9.4/10(12 votes)

    S21:E1062

    Zoro tries to figure out a way to damage King. Meanwhile, King remembers when he first met his captain Kaido and declares that his captain is the one to become the King of the Pirates, which leads Zoro to set his swords alight with hellfire.

    Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  7. One Piece 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
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  8. One Piece Season 21 Episode 982 - Kaido’s Trump Card! The Tobi Roppo Appear!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E982

    To Law and the others’ surprise, Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats attack the giant torii gate in front of Onigashima. Meanwhile, Kaido and Orochi are having a big banquet on the island where Kaido’s formidable subordinates, the Tobi Roppo, are called in.

    Director:Megumi Ishitani
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  9. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1017 - Barrage of Powerful Techniques! The Fierce Attacks of the Worst Generation!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1017

    Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer keep landing hard blows against Kaido in tandem despite the arguing. However, when Big Mom steps in and unleashes powerful lightning strikes, the tide turns for all except one of the rookies.

    Directors:Kohei Kureta, Nanami Michibata
    Writer:Akiko Inoue

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  10. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1026 - The Supernovas Strike Back! The Mission to Tear Apart the Emperors!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1026

    The returned Orochi clashes the Akazaya members who are trying to save Momonosuke. Meanwhile, Luffy and the others are all covered in bruises, but they unite their strength and launch an attack.

    Director:Ryota Nakamura
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  11. One Piece Season 21 Episode 965 - Crossing Swords! Roger and Whitebeard!
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S21:E965

    Orochi plots to take the shogunate with Higurashi's assistance. As Oden continues his journey with the Whitebeard Pirates, he finally encounters the Roger Pirates. A clash between Edward Newgate and Gol D. Roger ensues.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  12. One Piece Season 21 Episode 966 - Roger's Wish! A New Journey!
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    S21:E966

    Roger is amazed when he finds out that Oden can read the script on the Ponegliff since he believes it will guide him to the last, undiscovered island where no man has ever been. Roger begs Whitebeard for permission to take Oden with him on a one-year journey. But Oden gives it some thought and speaks his mind as well!

    Director:Tasuku Shimaya
    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  13. One Piece Season 21 Episode 974 - Oden Wouldn't Be Oden If It Wasn't Boiled!
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    S21:E974

    As Oden continues trying to survive in the boiling pot holding his retainers over his head, people learn the truth from Shinobu and get shocked. At the same time, Oden tells his retainers the importance of opening the borders of the Land of Wano. Time ticks down for Oden and his clan’s freedom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Piece Season 21 Episode 995 - Raid! Inheriting Oden's Will!
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    S21:E995

    The Akazaya members start charging towards Kaido from the back of Onigashima. Meanwhile, at the Performance Floor, Kaido closes in on Momonosuke shivering in terror and asks him the ultimate question which will determine his fate.

    Director:Satoshi Itou
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  15. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1000 - Overwhelming Strength! The Straw Hats Come Together!
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    S21:E1000

    As the Minks struggle with a poor hand against the Gifters, Kin’emon tries to assist them, but Dogstorm and Cat Viper stop him and start fighting for the other Minks! Meanwhile, Luffy and Zoro try to get to the rooftop to help Kin’emon and the others, but Queen and King get in their way.

    Director:Kohei Kureta
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  16. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1044 - Clutch! A Demon Incarnate, Robin!
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1044

    Black Maria torments Robin both physically and spiritually. As she burns in hellfire, Robin remembers the people who gave her a hard time and the people who supported her, and she as Demon Child shows what she is really capable of.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1061 - The Strike of an Ifrit! Sanji vs. Queen
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    S21:E1061

    Queen’s formidable attacks remind Sanji of his family. Annoyed by Queen’s provocations, Sanji remembers a young woman mysteriously getting hurt in front of him and realizes what happened at that time, which lights a fire within him.

    Director:Ryota Nakamura
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  18. One Piece Season 21 Episode 972 - The End of the Battle! Oden vs. Kaido!
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    S21:E972

    Kaido comes to the mainland along with his troops to fight against Oden and the Akazaya samurai who were on their way to raid Kaido’s mansion. Even though Oden’s group are unprepared and outnumbered, they fight hard to save the future of the Land of Wano.

    Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  19. One Piece Season 21 Episode 978 - The Worst Generation Charges in! The Battle of the Stormy Sea!
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    S21:E978

    Luffy, Law, and Kid join the Akazaya samurai and begin to fight Kaido’s army. The three rivals from the Worst Generation compete with each other as they attack the enemy fleet with their ultimate skills. When it seems like they gain upper hand in the battle, another strong enemy appears to help Kaido’s army.

    Director:Kohei Kureta
    Writer:Shinzo Fujita

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  20. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1018 - Kaido Laughs! The Emperors of the Sea vs. the New Generation!
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1018

    Luffy pummels Kaido with his well-trained Kong Gatling and delivers a final blow using all his strength. Big Mom tries to fight back, but Law gets in her way and Kid and Killer also try to finish Kaido off.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:Shinzo Fujita

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  21. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1066 - Here Comes the Main Act! Powerful Techniques of Shockwave and Magnetism!
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    S21:E1066

    Big Mom’s strong life force discourages Law and Kid. Law tells Kid that he only has enough energy for one last strike. However, a monster Big Mom summons puts the two in even more of a bind.

    Director:Henry Thurlow
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1070 - Luffy Is Defeated?! The Determination of Those Left Behind
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    S21:E1070

    The battle between Luffy and Kaido comes to an unexpected end. Kaido comes down and tells everyone that Luffy has been defeated and the Land of Wano is finished. Momonosuke and Yamato argue over whether they should still continue fighting.

    Director:Yūsuke Suzuki
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  23. One Piece Season 21 Episode 957 - Big News! An Incident That Will Affect the Seven Warlords!
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S21:E957

    The resolution that passed the Reverie and the incidents surrounding the conference stun people all over the world and corner the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Meanwhile, a Navy captain Koby secretly contacts someone who is currently in the Land of Wano.

    Director:Megumi Ishitani
    Writer:Shinzo Fujita

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  24. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1016 - The Battle of the Monsters! The Three Stubborn Captains!
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1016

    Luffy’s strong attack reminds Kaido of all the strong ones he’s ever met. On the other hand, Luffy, Law, and Kid keep quarreling amongst themselves. Meanwhile, Sanji is caught and interrogated by Black Maria in what he calls “heaven.”

    Director:Yasunori Koyama
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  25. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1046 - Taking a Chance! The Two Arms Go into Battle!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1046

    Zoro gets back on his feet and along with Sanji, confronts King and Queen, the Lead Performers of the Animal Kingdom Pirates. Watching Zoro fight, Hyogoro and Kawamatsu remember someone from way back.

    Director:Sho Inuzuka
    Writer:Shinzo Fujita

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!" is the best rated episode of "One Piece" season 21. It scored 9.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Megumi Ishitani and written by Ryo Yamazaki, it aired on 4/24/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!".