: Just as Sanji and Luffy are cornered by the Big Mom Pirates, the Germa 66 fleet (Ichiji, Niji, Yonji, and Reiju) makes a surprise entrance, attacking Cacao Island to assist their brother's escape. Thematic Impact
Watch the intense escape from Cacao Island and Pekoms' transformation in this episode highlight:
: Sanji uses Sky Walk (Geppo) to carry his captain through the air, dodging attacks from the Charlotte Decuplets. He confirms with Luffy that Katakuri has been defeated before they are both targeted by Oven’s forces.
: To create a diversion against Oven’s massive army, Pekoms gazes at the full moon to activate his Sulong form . Although powerful, he loses control until he briefly hears the voice of the late Pedro, allowing Sanji to grab Luffy and escape.
The episode is highly regarded for its emotional weight and animation quality, particularly regarding Pekoms' sacrifice and the stunning entrance of Germa 66. It highlights the themes of and mutual respect , as even Katakuri's final moments of the fight (concluded just prior) showed him acknowledging Luffy's potential to become the Pirate King.
Episode 872 of One Piece , titled , serves as a pivotal transition point in the Whole Cake Island arc. Aired on February 10, 2019, it shifts the focus from the legendary Luffy vs. Katakuri duel to the Straw Hats' frantic efforts to escape Cacao Island. Key Events and Plot Summary
: Following his exhausting victory over Katakuri, Luffy is nearly unconscious and must be extracted from the Mirror World. Pekoms assists by carrying Luffy while holding Brulee hostage.
: Just as Sanji and Luffy are cornered by the Big Mom Pirates, the Germa 66 fleet (Ichiji, Niji, Yonji, and Reiju) makes a surprise entrance, attacking Cacao Island to assist their brother's escape. Thematic Impact
Watch the intense escape from Cacao Island and Pekoms' transformation in this episode highlight: One Piece Episode 872
: Sanji uses Sky Walk (Geppo) to carry his captain through the air, dodging attacks from the Charlotte Decuplets. He confirms with Luffy that Katakuri has been defeated before they are both targeted by Oven’s forces. : Just as Sanji and Luffy are cornered
: To create a diversion against Oven’s massive army, Pekoms gazes at the full moon to activate his Sulong form . Although powerful, he loses control until he briefly hears the voice of the late Pedro, allowing Sanji to grab Luffy and escape. : To create a diversion against Oven’s massive
The episode is highly regarded for its emotional weight and animation quality, particularly regarding Pekoms' sacrifice and the stunning entrance of Germa 66. It highlights the themes of and mutual respect , as even Katakuri's final moments of the fight (concluded just prior) showed him acknowledging Luffy's potential to become the Pirate King.
Episode 872 of One Piece , titled , serves as a pivotal transition point in the Whole Cake Island arc. Aired on February 10, 2019, it shifts the focus from the legendary Luffy vs. Katakuri duel to the Straw Hats' frantic efforts to escape Cacao Island. Key Events and Plot Summary
: Following his exhausting victory over Katakuri, Luffy is nearly unconscious and must be extracted from the Mirror World. Pekoms assists by carrying Luffy while holding Brulee hostage.