What episode is "A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" in One Piece?
"A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" is episode 457 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThis One Piece episode revisits Luffy's memories with Ace, including key moments from their past and encounters involving Blackbeard, setting the stage for the unfolding Marineford saga.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersLuffy recalls his childhood with Ace, meeting him again in Alabasta and receiving his Vivre card, meeting Blackbeard without knowing who he was, hearing the news about Ace's execution, and confronting Blackbeard in Impel Down. Ace, awaiting his execution in Marineford, recalls his encounter with Blackbeard.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" canon or filler?
"A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" part of?
"A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!" is part of the Punk Hazard 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