Episode 953

"Hiyori's Confession! A Reunion at Oihagi Bridge" is the 953rd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
At Onigashima, Kaidou and Big Mom continue with their clash. Queen contacts Udon, and Babanuki, having been tamed by Tama, gives Queen a false report.

Back at Udon, Hyogoro gets reacquainted with the other yakuza leaders, who join the rebellion.

At Oihagi Bridge, Hiyori and Kawamatsu have a heartfelt reunion. The reunion is cut short as a group of Beasts Pirates arrives, seeking revenge on Gyukimaru. Zoro and Kawamatsu defeat the attackers, and Gyukimaru flees the scene with Zoro chasing after him.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * Tama taming Babanuki is shown.
 * The prisoners praising Luffy for his casual attitude towards the yakuza bosses.
 * The moment Hiyori left Kawamatsu in the flashback is shown.
 * The fight between Kaidou and Big Mom is extended.
 * When Cho was first shown in the manga, she left her right arm sleeveless.