What episode is "The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" in One Piece?
"The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" is episode 340 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe crew navigates a mysterious forest toward a surgeon’s manor filled with strange creatures, while unexpected threats and ominous behavior set the tone for an eerie encounter in Thriller Bark.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersUsopp, Nami and Chopper traverse through the forest of Thriller Bark, Chopper revealing Doctor Hogback to be a famous surgeon and expressing excitement to see him. But when the group have second thoughts of heading towards Hogback's manor, due to the strange creatures roaming the wood, Hildon is nowhere to be seen before being attacked by a platoon of zombies that drive them towards the direction of the manor. While immediately hospitable, despite the manners of his female assistant Victoria Cindry, Hogback starts acting strange after it is mentioned that Brook has arrived on the island. The Thousand Sunny, meanwhile, gets caught in a giant spiderweb.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" canon or filler?
"The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" part of?
"The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!" 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.
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