What episode is "Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" in One Piece?
"Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" is episode 404 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readIn a tense standoff, the Straw Hat crew faces the powerful Admiral Kizaru and the formidable Pacifista, forcing them into a difficult retreat despite their efforts and unexpected support from Rayleigh. The encounter highlights the overwhelming challenge they confront at this point in their journey. (One Piece, Sabaody Archipelago arc)
Full Plot Summary
spoilersUsopp and Brook's attempts to attack Kizaru fail, but Rayleigh arrives, managing to block Kizaru's attack and hold him off. Luffy orders his crew to retreat, declaring the enemies impossible for them to defeat at this time, but Sentomaru and the other Pacifista bar their escape and even Chopper's monster form is unable to turn the situation to their advantage. The real Kuma arrives and uses his Devil Fruit powers to make Zoro disappear.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" canon or filler?
"Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" part of?
"Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Assault! The Straw Hats Face Certain Death!" is part of the Post-War 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