Episode 952

"Tension Rises in Onigashima! Two Emperors of the Sea Meet?!" is the 952nd episode of the One Piece anime.

Short Summary
As the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance continues with their preparations for the Fire Festival, Zoro returns to Oihagi Bridge along with Hiyori and he challenges Gyukimaru again to reclaim Shusui. The battle is then interrupted by Kawamatsu.

Big Mom has been taken to Onigashima, where she and Kaido begin clashing.

Anime Notes

 * The anime adds the following:
 * An extra scene of Usopp's group thinking of a way to get past a security checkpoint.
 * An extra scene of Ashura leading Kin'emon and Inuarashi to the abandoned port in Kuri.
 * Hyogoro being Luffy's sparring partner and Chopper witnessing the former yakuza boss' skill with advanced Busoshoku Haki.
 * While fighting Gyukimaru, Zoro breaks one of his opponent's weapons.
 * Zoro's rematch with Gyukimaru is extended.
 * The scene of the Beasts Pirates making and delivering snacks to Big Mom in a hurry is omitted.
 * Kaido is shirtless in the scene where he meets Big Mom, despite wearing a shirt in the manga.