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The Best Episodes Written By Tomohiro Nakayama

Every TV Episode Written by Tomohiro Nakayama Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 23 Episode 1176 - The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit - Gunko vs. the Straw Hats
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S23:E1176

    Gunko from the Knights of God shows up right in front of Nami and the others and reveals to them that their plan is to take the children to Mary Geoise. Enraged, the Straw Hats launch an attack, only to be completely overwhelmed by Gunko's extraordinary power.

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  2. undefined 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.

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  3. undefined Season 23 Episode 1180 - Elbaph in Despair - Diabolical Covenant, Domi Reversi
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S23:E1180

    Filled with rage, Dorry, Brogy, and their fellow Giants charge at the Knights of God. However, blocked by their dark powers, the Giants are unable to go rescue the children. Nami and the others remain captive, while Luffy and his group are completely unaware in the Underworld. Elbaph is plunged into an absolute crisis.

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  4. undefined 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!

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  5. undefined Season 22 Episode 1090 - A New Island! Future Island Egghead
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    S22:E1090

    Luffy and Chopper fall into the rough cold sea along with the mysterious girl. Jimbei tries to help them but another attack comes from the unknown creature. Meanwhile, the Sunny is hit by torpedoes and the rest of the Straw Hats are thrown into the sea, too.

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  6. undefined Season 21 Episode 934 - A Big Turnover! The Three-Sword Style Overcomes Danger!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S21:E934

    The Sumo inferno continues between the Queen and Luffy and the crew tries to find the Samurais and Law’s deciding on joining the alliance while Zoro, Gyukimaru, and Kamajo Killer are in a fierce battle at the outskirts.

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  7. undefined Season 22 Episode 1117 - Sabo Returns - The Shocking Truth to Be Told!
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1117

    Sabo returns to Kamabakka Queendom and starts recounting what happened at the Holy Land Mary Geoise. A month ago, during the Reverie, he and the captains of the Revolutionary Army raided the Land of Gods and Sabo witnessed Bartholomew Kuma being the Celestial Dragons’ slave.

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  8. undefined Season 21 Episode 1082 - The Coming of the New Era! The Red-Haired's Imperial Rage
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1082

    Navy Admiral Ryokugyu keeps up a savage assault against the Akazaya samurai who are still recovering from the last battle. Momonosuke tries to defend the Land of Wano with all his might, but he gets driven into a corner.

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  9. undefined Season 21 Episode 940 - Zoro's Fury! The Truth About the Smile!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S21:E940

    After claiming responsibility for Kin'emon's secret message, saying it was a prank, and casting doubt in the Rasetsu prison guards, Yasuie meets a brutal end as Orochi and his men shoot him to death. As the Ebisu Town citizens "laugh" over Yasuie's death, Hiyori reveals to Zoro that they were affected by the fruits known as SMILE.

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  10. undefined Season 22 Episode 1104 - A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim's All-out Attack!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1104

    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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  11. undefined Season 22 Episode 1152 - Her Father and Mother's Legacy! Bonney's Nika Punch
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1152

    Zoro and the others who are on the Sunny in the Labophase finally attempt to escape, but at the cost of an unexpected sacrifice. Meanwhile, as Vegapunk concludes his speech, Bonney once again faces St. Saturn, the object of her great hatred.

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  12. undefined Season 21 Episode 1069 - There is Only One Winner - Luffy vs. Kaido
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S21:E1069

    On orders from the Five Elders, the CP-0 agent Guernica tries to get to Luffy, but Drake stands in his way. Meanwhile, Luffy who only has very little energy left uses his last Gear Four to emancipate the people of the Land of Wano from Kaido.

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  13. undefined Season 21 Episode 973 - Boiled to Death! Oden's One-hour Struggle!
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E973

    Oden and the Akazaya members are sentenced to death by boiling in a pot. Oden asks for a chance to survive which is accepted by Kaido. Then, Oden enters the boiling pot holding his retainers over his head. Shinobu watches from among the spectators and reveals what Oden had been doing to save the country, to the surprise of the citizens.

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  14. undefined Season 21 Episode 913 - Everyone is Annihilated! Kaido's Furious Blast Breath!
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S21:E913

    The drunken Kaido flies above Okobore Town in his dragon form and threatens Shutenmaru and all the people in the town. Luffy, Law, Kin'emon, and Kiku start running towards the town to rescue them. However, Kaido heads towards the ruins of Oden Castle and destroys it with a single attack.

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  15. undefined Season 21 Episode 1048 - For the Future! Yamato and the Great Swordsmen’s Pledge
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1048

    The battle between Kaidou and Yamato gets intense. Backed into a corner, Yamato remembers three great swordsmen who he met when he was a child. Their stunning choice for the future of the Land of Wano encourages Yamato.

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  16. undefined Season 22 Episode 1097 - The Will of Ohara! The Inherited Research
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S22:E1097

    Shaka reveals the secret behind the foundation of the Revolutionary Army and how the relationship between Vegapunk and Dragon affected it. Meanwhile, Vegapunk explains to Luffy and the others about his special power and how his clones work.

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  17. undefined Season 21 Episode 1001 - A Risky Invitation! A Plot to Eliminate Queen!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1001

    Who’s-Who invites Drake and Hawkins to a plot to kill Queen. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats are facing two large monsters that remind them of the Giant who they once struggled to take down. As Luffy charges towards them, someone unexpected comes in to help.

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  18. 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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  19. undefined Season 23 Episode 1163 - I Want You to Praise Me - The Reunion of Robin and Saul
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S23:E1163

    Robin and the others finally arrive at the port of the Western Village in Elbaph.

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  20. undefined Season 21 Episode 1013 - Yamato’s Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1013

    Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu that he once confronted a man, who came to Onigashima looking to get Kaido’s head. His name was Ace. The two of them engaged in a fierce battle that eventually turned into an important friendship.

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  21. undefined Season 23 Episode 1177 - A Despicable Hostage Game - Sommers's Brazen Demands
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S23:E1177

    Nami and the others are now captured by Gunko, and Brook receives a demand he never saw coming. Meanwhile, Sommers from the Knights of God begins speaking to all of Elbaph and reveals their true objective.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - Bad Friend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E30

    Ruli’s schoolmate Kayono hasn't been to school for about a month. People worry about her and visit her, but they disappear one after the other. Kayono gets caught up with a couple of bad influences.

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  23. undefined Season 21 Episode 987 - His Dream Broken?! The Trap That Lures Sanji!
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S21:E987

    Haccha, a supergiant Number, joins in and the pursuit of Luffy and the others becomes even more intense. Meanwhile, Kin’emon changes his strategy and his group tries to infiltrate the castle from its side, but there is an unexpected change of the floor plan which coincidentally makes Sanji excited.

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  24. undefined Season 21 Episode 953 - Hiyori's Confession! A Reunion at Bandit's Bridge!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S21:E953

    At Onigashima, Kaido and Big Mom continue with their clash. Queen contacts Udon, and Babanuki, having been tamed by Tama, gives Queen a false report. Back at Udon, Hyogoro gets reacquainted with the other yakuza leaders, who join the rebellion. At Oihagi Bridge, Hiyori and Kawamatsu have a heartfelt reunion. The reunion is cut short as a group of Beasts Pirates arrives, seeking revenge on Gyukimaru. Zoro and Kawamatsu defeat the attackers, and Gyukimaru flees the scene with Zoro chasing after him.

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    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  25. undefined Season 21 Episode 1020 - Sanji’s Scream! An SOS Echoes Over the Island!
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1020

    Sanji is captured and tortured by the merciless Black Maria. She names the terms of his release: to turn over one of his crewmates. He hesitates but has no other option. After much distress, he makes a move that surprises everyone.

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Tomohiro Nakayama Ratings Summary

"The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit - Gunko vs. the Straw Hats" is the best rated episode written by Tomohiro Nakayama. It scored 9.7/10 from 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on August 30, 2026. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Three-Sword Style of the Supreme King! Zoro vs. King".