: Luffy tries to bypass the three Admirals using Gear Second , but Kizaru effortlessly intercepts and knocks him down.
: Many viewers noted that this episode serves as a reality check for Luffy, showing that while he is clever and fast, he is still significantly outclassed by top-tier Marine fighters like Kizaru.
: The imagery of pirates swimming through the bay under heavy cannon fire has been compared to scenes from Saving Private Ryan for its depiction of carnage and desperation.
: Features the 13th opening theme, "One Day" by The Rootless.
: Crocodile intervenes to stop Ace’s execution, not to save him, but because he "does not want the Marines to win".
: As the pirates flood the plaza, Sengoku and Garp prepare to enter the fight directly. Critical Review Highlights