What episode is "A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" in One Piece?
"A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" is episode 542 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readToriko and Luffy collaborate to find ingredients to save Chopper on a remote island, highlighting their teamwork in a crossover adventure that bridges their worlds.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersToriko and Luffy continue their search for the ingredients to save Chopper on To-Chuka Island. Note: This episode concludes a crossover which began in Episode 51 of Toriko. Due to licensing restrictions, Funimation skipped this episode in every official release.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" canon or filler?
"A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" part of?
"A Team is Formed! Save Chopper" 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