Reviewers and fans generally rate this episode highly () for its strategic depth and emotional stakes:
: Whitebeard reveals a hidden, coated paddle ship that emerges from underwater. With the help of a severely injured Oars Jr., the ship is propelled directly into the Oris Plaza, allowing the pirates to finally breach the stronghold.
: Features the 13th opening theme, "One Day" by The Rootless. Stai guardando OnePiece Ep 475 ITA
: Many viewers noted that this episode serves as a reality check for Luffy, showing that while he is clever and fast, he is still significantly outclassed by top-tier Marine fighters like Kizaru.
: Crocodile intervenes to stop Ace’s execution, not to save him, but because he "does not want the Marines to win". Reviewers and fans generally rate this episode highly
: Critics liked the "unrealistic teases"—such as the near-execution of Ace—which successfully built extreme tension, even if viewers suspected he wouldn't die just yet. Production Notes
: There is a minor animation error where the walls appear to move in the wrong direction during Marco’s flight toward Aokiji. : Many viewers noted that this episode serves
: Luffy tries to bypass the three Admirals using Gear Second , but Kizaru effortlessly intercepts and knocks him down.