What episode is "The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" in One Piece?
"The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" is episode 543 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readOn a Sun Pirates ship, bonds strengthen as Koala returns home, while tragedy strikes the crew, revealing secrets and prompting heartfelt farewells among the group.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersOn the Sun Pirates' ship, Aladdin, the crew's doctor, allows Hatchan to let Koala do as she pleases, but Arlong tells her that he wants to kill the girl. It is revealed to Jimbei that humans do not know anything about fishmen. Over time, Koala bonds with the Sun Pirates. Three weeks later, they arrive at her homeland, Foulshoot Island. Koala reunites with her mother and bids farewell to Tiger and his crew. However, a group of Marines led by Strawberry appear and wound Tiger, giving him seconds to live. At the sick bay, Tiger tells his crew that he will not allow human blood to be donated to him. Before his death, Tiger informs the Sun Pirates that he was never on a voyage and stayed at Mariejois as a slave; he begs them not to reveal what happened at Mariejois.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" canon or filler?
"The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" part of?
"The Death of a Hero! A Shocking Truth of Tiger!" 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
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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.
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