Luffy and Zoro, accompanied by Okiku, charge into Bakura Town to rescue her. During the chase, Kiku reveals herself to be a samurai.
The episode was noted for its vibrant animation style, which is characteristic of the Wano Arc. While some fans praised the action, others criticized the pacing and the anime-only expansion, which saw lower-tier characters (like Bat-man) holding their own against high-tier characters (like Luffy). However, the introduction of Holdem's ridiculous character dynamics was generally well-received. Conclusion
The anime stretches the chase scenes and includes more filler of the townspeople anticipating the intrusion. Watch [Sick-Fansubs] One Piece 901 [720p][CC0E3...
The episode picks up immediately after Gazelleman kidnaps Tama and takes her to Bakura Town, a place where Kaido's officers reside.
This paper examines , titled "Charging into the Enemy's Territory! Bakura Town — Where Officials Thrive!", which originally aired on September 8, 2019. As a pivotal installment in the early Wano Country arc, this episode focuses on the escalation of conflict between the Straw Hat Pirates and the forces of Kaido. It features the rescue attempt of Otama, the introduction of key Smile-user antagonsts, and Luffy's headstrong disregard for Law's strategic planning. Plot Overview Luffy and Zoro, accompanied by Okiku, charge into
Luffy’s impulsive nature acts as a foil to Law’s methodical approach. Law seeks to avoid premature conflict, while Luffy’s priority is protecting his allies (Tama). Anime vs. Manga Adaptation
Tama is taken to Holdem, a headliner who uses an animalistic lion (attached to his waist) to terrorize his subordinates. Holdem attempts to use pincers to extract information from Tama about how she tamed Hihimaru. While some fans praised the action, others criticized
The episode introduces bizarre, partially-animalistic Smile-users like Bat-man and Holdem, showcasing the absurdity and cruelty of Kaido's army.