What episode is "The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" in One Piece?
"The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" is episode 252 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIn the Water 7 arc of One Piece, the Straw Hats face suspicion, with Paulie helping clear their names while the crew splits up to pursue their goals. Nami rushes toward the Sea Train as Sanji approaches it first, setting the stage for new developments.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersPaulie helps clear the name of the Straw Hats but doesn't tell the mob everything he knows. He gets the mob to follow Chopper so they can search for the rest of the crew. Nami goes her own way so she can rush to the Sea Train. As Nami nears the station, Sanji, ahead of her, approaches the train.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" canon or filler?
"The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" part of?
"The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!" is part of the Enies Lobby Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Brook main 
Franky main 
Jimbei main 
Monkey D. Luffy main 
Nami main 
Nico Robin main 
Roronoa Zoro main 
Sanji main 
Tony Tony Chopper main 
Usopp main 
Buggy the Clown supporting 
Dracule Mihawk supporting 
Emporio Ivankov supporting 
Gol D. Roger supporting 
Monkey D. Dragon supporting 
Monkey D. Garp supporting 
Portgas D. Ace supporting 
Rayleigh supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
One Piece: The Movie 2000 
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure 2001 
One Piece: Chopper's Miracle on the Blob Island 2002 
One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005