What episode is "Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" in One Piece?
"Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" is episode 273 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe Straw Hats storm a courthouse to rescue Robin, facing tough opposition including a three-headed judge. Luffy activates his Gear Second ability to battle his adversaries as his crew fights to break through and reunite with their friend.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe Straw Hats storm the courthouse, where the remaining members of the Franky Family fight the three-headed judge Baskerville, and, aided by Yokozuna, block the building's entrance to cut off reinforcements. Above them, Luffy's Gear Second is put into action against Blueno, while his crew fight their way upstairs. On the main road, the giants have defeated the Law's Watch Dog Unit, and with Usopp and the Galley-La foremen are heading for the plaza. Luffy defeats Blueno, steps past his unconscious body, and cries out for Robin to hear that he has arrived.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" canon or filler?
"Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" part of?
"Everything is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!" is part of the Post-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