"Luffy's Dream" is the 1088th episode of the One Piece anime.
Short Summary[]
With the help of Rayleigh, Hancock and the Kuja Pirates defend Amazon Lily from both the Marines and the Blackbeard Pirates. Meanwhile, news of Cobra's assassination and Vivi's kidnapping spread to the Straw Hat Pirates, while Luffy reveals to his crew the end of his dream, even larger than becoming Pirate King.
Long Summary[]
Joined by Rayleigh and Shakuyaku, Hancock and the Kuja Pirates reflect on how they repelled the Marines and the Blackbeard Pirates invasion of Amazon Lily. After being subdued by Blackbeard, Hancock attempted to form a peace deal with him, agreeing to reverse the petrification done on his pirates if they retreated. However, Blackbeard doggedly refuses, attempting to kill her under the belief that Boa Hancock was going to petrify everyone the moment she was no longer under the effect of the Yami Yami no Mi.
However, Rayleigh appears on the island and intervenes, intimidating Blackbeard into submission with Supreme King Haki. Rayleigh oversees the deal, forcing both the Marines and Blackbeard Pirates to leave. However, it is revealed that Koby was kidnapped by Blackbeard shortly after their departure. In the present day, the Kuja Pirates fear the Marines' Seraphims, who left the conflict without taking any damage. They also note that one of the Seraphim bears a striking resemblance to Hancock in her childhood.
In the Kamabakka Kingdom, members of the Revolutionary Army worry about Sabo's safety after being blamed by newspapers for the assassination of King Nefertari Cobra and Vivi's kidnapping. However, they receive a call on a Den Den Mushi from Sabo, confirming that he is alive. Meanwhile, on the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hat Pirates mourn Cobra's death and express concern for Vivi's safety, but they doubt Sabo's involvement given that the Revolutionary Army has never targeted a monarch. Although most members intend to rescue Vivi, Zoro opposes the idea, stating that it is still too early to act, and Vivi must fend for herself at the moment.
Resting on the ship deck, Luffy reflects on the brotherhood oath he made with Ace and Sabo. He then reveals to his crew his members the end of his dream, an ambition even larger than becoming the Pirate King. Though it is not revealed, each of the Straw Hats react with bafflement, with Usopp believing Luffy's dream to be impossible while Franky and Chopper were amazed and supported the idea.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- S-Snake (fantasy and flashback)
- Boa Hancock
- Boa Sandersonia
- Boa Marigold
- Gloriosa
- Shakuyaku
- Silvers Rayleigh
- Marshall D. Teach (flashback and fantasy)
- Catarina Devon (flashback)
- Vasco Shot (flashback)
- S-Hawk (flashback)
- Koby (flashback, fantasy and newspaper)
- Daisy (flashback)
- Ran (flashback)
- Aphelandra (flashback)
- Rindo (flashback)
- Yamakaji (flashback; petrified)
- Helmeppo (flashback; petrified)
- Marguerite (flashback)
- Sweet Pea (flashback)
- Nefertari Cobra (newspaper and flashback)
- Emporio Ivankov
- Koala
- Morley
- Karasu
- Lindbergh
- Belo Betty
- Monkey D. Dragon
- Bartholomew Kuma
- Sabo
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Nico Robin
- Usopp
- Brook
- Nefertari Vivi (newspaper)
- Sanji
- Nami
- Roronoa Zoro
- Caribou
- Tony Tony Chopper
- Franky
- Jinbe
- Salome (fantasy)
- Buggy (fantasy and image)
- Dracule Mihawk (fantasy and image)
- Gecko Moria (fantasy)
- Donquixote Doflamingo (fantasy)
- Trafalgar D. Water Law (fantasy and image)
- Crocodile (fantasy and image)
- Shanks (fantasy and image)
- Eustass Kid (image)
- Portgas D. Ace (flashback)
Anime Notes[]
- This is the last regular episode to use Saiko Totatsuten as the opening theme and Raise as the ending theme.
- The anime adds the following:
- Hancock thinking about her resemblance to S-Snake as she leans against Rayleigh.
- Blackbeard's conversation while confronting Hancock before choking her, including asking her to unpetrify his crew, which she refused.
- Hachinosu was shown when Blackbeard speaks to Koby.
- Rayleigh knocking out some lower members of the Blackbeard Pirates with Supreme King Haki.
- Koala looking at the newspaper that reported Sabo's supposed assassination of Cobra, and Ivankov trying to cheer her up.
- Kuma trying to speak with Dragon in a robotic manner before obeying his commands.
- Sabo is briefly shown before speaking to Koala and apologizing to the Revolutionary Army for causing so much trouble.
- Brook joining the Straw Hats when they insult Zoro.
- Brook giving Chopper tea while the Straw Hats discussed the dissolution of the Warlord system.
- Marguerite and Sweet Pea being present in the crowd of Kuja when Rayleigh arrived at Amazon Lily, despite being wounded in the previous episode.
- The anime extends the following:
- Shakuyaku commenting on Vegapunk's inventions allowing invasions of Amazon Lily and Gloriosa stating that she thought the island was doomed.
- Koby thinking about what he could do after the Marines were petrified and standing up when Blackbeard asked him about negotiating with Hancock's deal for reversing her petrification.
- Blackbeard choking Hancock, and attempting to kill her after she tried to make a deal with him.
- Rayleigh's arrival on Amazon Lily and his forcing Blackbeard to leave.
- Rayleigh emanating black and red Haki.
- Sandersonia noting S-Snake's resemblance to Hancock.
- The Revolutionary Army discussing Sabo's fate and his alleged assassination King Cobra.
- The Straw Hats worrying about Vivi after her supposed kidnapping in Mary Geoise, and the bickering that ensues.
- Robin informing the Straw Hats about the abolition of the Warlords and Buggy becoming one of the Four Emperors.
- Luffy reflecting on his oath with Ace and Sabo and revealing his dream to the crew.
- The anime changes the following:
- Boa Marigold is shown without bandages on her arm.
- Sandersonia thanking Rayleigh is shown in the anime, instead of Hancock thanking him off screen.
- Sandersonia and Marigold were shown with capes during their conversation with Rayleigh, Shakky, Gloriosa, and Hancock.
- Luffy's pre-timeskip poster was shown, instead of his post-timeskip one.
- Zoro kicking Caribou in the barrel before telling Luffy to calm down.
- Usopp briefly crying along with Chopper after thinking of Cobra's flashback and hearing about his death.
- Luffy tearing Buggy's image.
- Hancock is incorrectly depicted without her blouse during her confrontation with Blackbeard in two scenes.
- Aphelandra is briefly shown in an incorrectly colored outfit when Silvers Rayleigh confronts Blackbeard to leave.
Trivia[]
- This is the only episode to feature Buggy in an eyecatcher.
- A unique recording of We Are! is played at the end of Luffy's childhood flashback and when he tells his crewmates about his dream.
- The episode does not end with the usual "I'm gonna become the King of the Pirates!", but "I shall surpass Kozuki Oden someday!", proclaimed by Momonosuke.
- The title of this episode is the only one to be just one sentence, and without any exclamation point.