517 : The Beginning Of The New Chapter! The Str... 〈CERTIFIED — 2025〉

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

The episode serves as a showcase for the crew's visual and mechanical evolution: 517 : The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Str...

: Has become a global sensation known as the "Soul King," sporting a rockstar aesthetic. Production & Trivia : Has transformed from a "skinny coward" into

"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 The Straw Hat Crew Reunion

: A group of low-level pirates, led by Demaro Black , has assumed the identities of the Straw Hats to recruit powerful followers. This leads to comedic confusion, as Chopper nearly follows the fakes, and Luffy inadvertently bumps into the "Fake Luffy" at the end of the episode.