What episode is "The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" in One Piece?
"The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" is episode 47 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readBuggy’s crew faces internal strife and external dangers, culminating in Buggy’s surprise return to rescue his crew and regain his strength, marking a turning point for their journey.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersWith Buggy assumed to be dead, his crew fights over who will be the new captain, only to be captured by a tribe of cannibals. Buggy arrives in time to save them and regains his missing parts.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" canon or filler?
"The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" part of?
"The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!" is part of the Loguetown 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