One Piece

A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!

Episode 1003 Canon Wano Country Arc 24 min

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In a fierce battle atop the Skull Dome, the samurai face a freezing attack that turns some into aggressive oni, while Yamato chases after allies to prove her support. Meanwhile, intense fights continue between the Beast Pirates and their opponents, with strategic retreats and reinforcements shaping the conflict's course.

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The samurai shot by Queen continue to freeze over and turn into onis, attacking their own comrades who turn into demons as well. Queen fires more bullets at the samurai and even some of the Beast Pirates. Yamato is still chasing after Momonosuke and Shinobu to convince them she is their ally. The fierce battle atop the Skull Dome continues, and Shishilian manages to defeat Nangi in his Sulong form. Dogstorm and Cat Viper confront Jack, remembering how Jack terrorized the Mokomo Dukedom and severed their limbs. Elsewhere, Wanda and the Mink forces attempt to stop enemy Beasts Pirates from climbing to the top of the Skull Dome. Carrot also joins in but is forced to leave after hearing Perospero with Wanda chasing after her. Just outside the castle, Big Mom gets up from falling down the stairs and speaks with Perospero and Marco. The battle between Dogstorm and Cat Viper against Jack continues ends with the two Minks triumphant, slashing Jack's eye and cutting off part of his tusk. Kaido decides to take over the battle, acknowledging reassuring Jack that he didn't lose because he was weak; his opponents were just too strong. Kaido then allows Jack to leave the battle to receive medical treatment for his injuries. Perospero initially protests her alliance with Kaido, but decides to trust her, but this places him at odds with Marco Marco battles Big Mom fiercely just as Carrot shows up and recognizes Perospero, remembers how Pedro sacrificed himself to help the Straw Hats escape from him. Carrot charges in to avenge Pedro's death, before stopping to look at the full moon. As Luffy and Sanji run through the hallways, Kaidou fires a fireball at the samurai, but Kin'emon slices through it as the Akazaya Nine prepare for battle.

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What episode is "A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" in One Piece?

"A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" is episode 1003 of One Piece.

Is "A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" canon or filler?

"A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" part of?

"A Heroic Blade! Akazaya vs. Kaido, Again Once More!" is part of the Wano Country Arc.

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