What episode is "The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" in One Piece?
"The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" is episode 333 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readOn a tropical island, a pirate crew faces traps and opponents while strategizing to recover a crucial flag and confront a dangerous adversary.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSeeing that Luffy had arrived on Lovely Island, and Zoro running off to find Don Accino's chambers, Nami, Sanji, Usopp and Franky decide to distract Luffy while Robin finds their flag. But while Robin ends up being lured into a trap by Lil as part of the girl's plan to coerce her into remaining with her, Hokera is taken out by Franky after being outwitted by Chopper and Jiro while Albelle and Slachow are taken out by Nami and Sanji. Puzzle, having regained his confidence, battles Canpacino while Luffy defeats Brindo prior to Accino emerging from his home.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" canon or filler?
"The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" part of?
"The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!" is part of the Summit War: Impel Down 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
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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