Episode 168

"The Python Strikes! The Survival Game Begins" is the 168th episode of the anime adaptation of the manga One Piece, and takes place during the Skypiea Arc.

Statics

 * Air Date: 2003-10-12 (Funimation Edited: 2008-03-22, Funimation DVD:)
 * Opening: Hikari e/Toward the Light (3rd Opening)
 * Ending: FAITH (10th Ending)
 * TV Ranking, Rating: 8.9 Rank: 7
 * Manga Chapters:
 * Funimation Title: A Giant Snake Bares It's Fangs! The Survival Game Begins!
 * NOTE: This is the last episode of the Funimation edited dub to air in the U.S. The rest of the Skypiea arc aired in Australia only.

Short Summary
A giant python makes Luffy, Robin, Chopper and Zoro split while going to the ruins at the south.