Episode 490

"Powerful Independent Rivals! The Beginning of the "New Era"!" is the 490th episode of One Piece.

Short Summary
As Luffy's fate hangs in the balance, word spreads that the war is over and people all over the world rejoice on the news of the Marines' Victory. However, behind all the celebrations and cheers, there are new troubles on the horizon. Blackbeard is on the move with his new crew members from Impel Down's level 6. Upon Whitebeard's death, the world's balance has crumbled. Also, with his last words confirming the existance of "One Piece", pirates all over the world are simmmering at the brim.

Anime and Manga Differences

 * The anime shows how more Impel Down level 6 prisoners (other than the four Blackbeard took) are running loose even if Blackbeard ordered them to kill each other. Some of the prisoners who were supposed to be dead regained consciousness and walked out.
 * The attack in Foodvalten was not shown properly, as the flag over the town was burst instead of slashed. Also, Brownbeard was not properly introduced like in the manga.
 * The Heart Pirates' submarine was seen going through an underwater volcanic region, causing Bepo to complain about the heat.

Trivia

 * This is the first episode since the start of the Marineford Arc to incorporate more than one manga chapter.