: Luffy enters a tournament under the alias "Lucy" to reclaim his late brother Ace’s Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit). The Tontatta Operation
If you are strictly following the canon story, you can skip the immediately before Dressrosa and the Silver Mine Arc (747–750) immediately after it, as they are anime-original filler. One Piece - Episodes -629-746- -Dressrosa Arc-
The arc begins with the Straw Hat Pirates, allied with Trafalgar Law and the Heart Pirates, arriving at Dressrosa. Their goal is to execute the first phase of a plan to take down one of the Four Emperors, Kaido. To do this, they must destroy the SMILE Factory hidden on the island and sever the supply of artificial Devil Fruits. : Luffy enters a tournament under the alias
The arc can be divided into four major acts. Their goal is to execute the first phase
If you are looking for the definitive breakdown of , you have come to the right place. From the gladiatorial combat of the Corrida Colosseum to the thunderous clash between Luffy and Doflamingo, here is everything you need to know about this epic chapter in the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey.
But does this mammoth arc hold up under the weight of its own ambition? Let’s dive into the chaos of the Birdcage.
Rebecca’s character is underutilized—her “won’t fight” stance gets repetitive, and her crying in key moments frustrates some viewers. Also, several Straw Hats (Robin, Chopper, Nami) get sidelined for long stretches.