One Piece: Episode 31

Episode 31 is significant for introducing several elements that remain vital to the One Piece lore for hundreds of chapters:

: In the manga, Nami's foster mother, Bell-mère, is shot in the head during flashbacks; however, the anime (and this episode's context) censors this to a shot in the chest.

: The name of Jinbe, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea , is first mentioned by Yosaku, foreshadowing his later importance in the series. One Piece Episode 31

One Piece Episode 31, titled marks a pivotal transition as the series enters the Arlong Park Arc . First aired in Japan on July 12, 2000, this episode shifts the tone from the lighthearted high-seas adventure of earlier arcs into a darker, more personal conflict centered on Nami's mysterious past. Plot Summary and Key Conflicts

The episode follows the Straw Hat crew as they track Nami to , the stronghold of a notorious Fish-man pirate named Arlong. Episode 31 is significant for introducing several elements

: This episode is the first to feature "RUN! RUN! RUN!" as the ending theme, which became a staple for the series' first major saga.

: While attempting to scout the base, Roronoa Zoro is captured by Arlong’s subordinates. During his interrogation, Zoro is shocked to discover that Nami is apparently an officer and cartographer in Arlong’s crew. First aired in Japan on July 12, 2000,

: Reviewers from sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb often cite this episode as the moment where the stakes of the "East Blue Saga" feel truly high, beginning Nami's redemption arc. Episode 31 | One Piece Wiki | Fandom