What episode is "Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" in One Piece?
"Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" is episode 291 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIn an Edo-period alternate reality, Rika cares for a sick man while forced conflicts arise involving local criminals and officials. When misunderstandings lead to kidnappings and political intrigue, alliances are tested and justice sought.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersIn the Edo period-based alternate reality Grand Jipang, the small girl Rika takes an ill person, whom everyone calls Tot-san (which means "father" in Japanese), to her house to nurse him back to health. Organized crime boss Buggy the Clown and one of the town's highest officials scheme to get rid of Detective Luffy. Mistaking Rika to be the daughter of Tot-san, Buggy kidnaps her to collect Tot-san's debt. When Luffy comes to rescue her, the high official attempts to exile him for attacking an innocent citizen. Instead, he himself is stripped of his position for joining forces with criminals by the shogun's daughter Vivi.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" canon or filler?
"Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" part of?
"Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!" is part of the Thriller Bark 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