What episode is "Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" in One Piece?
"Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" is episode 379 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readBrook recalls his past and the bond with his comrade Laboon, highlighting promises and farewells as his story deepens amidst the Straw Hat crew’s ongoing adventures.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersBrook recalls his past, when the whale Laboon started following his pirate ship and befriended the crew. When the crew headed toward the Grand Line, they had no choice but to leave Laboon behind because the danger the sea would present to a young whale like him, but Laboon followed them over Reverse Mountain, anyway. Brook and his captain convince Laboon to stay behind, promising that after they traveled through the entire Grand Line and he grew strong enough to follow them, they would come back and bring him on their adventures. They were unable to fulfill the promise, though.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" canon or filler?
"Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" part of?
"Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!" 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
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