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: Has a more muscular build, a scar over his left eye, and a new outfit inspired by Dracule Mihawk.

: Has transformed from a "skinny coward" into a muscular warrior.

"The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Straw Hat Crew Reunion!" is the of the One Piece anime, marking the monumental start of the Return to Sabaody Arc and the beginning of the series' second half after a two-year timeskip. Key Plot Summary 517 : The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Str...

: Robin is seen evading World Government agents, while Franky monitors the now-coated Thousand Sunny. Meanwhile, the Marines are alerted to the crew's return, setting the stage for an explosive departure. Major Changes & Character Evolutions

: This episode debuted the opening theme "We Go!" by Hiroshi Kitadani, which replaced the long-running "We Are!" and signaled the "New World" era. : Has a more muscular build, a scar

After 24 months of rigorous individual training, the Straw Hat Pirates return to the Sabaody Archipelago to reunite and set sail for the .

: In a humorous production choice, the voice actors for the Fake Straw Hats are the original actors for the real crew, just shuffled (e.g., Sanji's VA voices Fake Luffy). The Straw Hat Crew Reunion

: The episode features a shift to a "new generation" of animation style, appearing sharper than previous arcs.