: The episode was directed by Tasuku Shimaya and written by Tomohiro Nakayama .
: The episode is highly regarded for its animation quality, particularly the transformation and action sequences involving Luffy and Drake. One Piece 1001 VOSTFR HDTV
: After being cornered and injured, Drake escapes using a grenade and officially defects from the Beasts Pirates. He leaps into the battle and helps Luffy by cutting down the Number, Juki, declaring his intent to fight alongside the Straw Hats. : The episode was directed by Tasuku Shimaya
: To improve narrative flow, the anime added scenes such as Drake’s monologue before the main conflict and a sequence showing Queen punching Drake. It also included a flashback to the crew's fight against Oars at Thriller Bark for thematic weight. Viewer Reception He leaps into the battle and helps Luffy
: It primarily adapts the remaining pages of Manga Chapter 990 .
: The crew battles the Numbers, giant monsters reminiscent of Oars from Thriller Bark. Luffy uses his Gear Fourth: Boundman form to take down Goki.