What episode is "A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" in One Piece?
"A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" is episode 580 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readLuffy and Zoro battle a formidable fire-breathing dragon while some crew members face unexpected dangers, highlighting challenges during their adventure on Punk Hazard island.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersLuffy and Zoro start fighting the dragon, which can speak and breathe fire. Luffy rockets up to the dragon's back, discovering a pair of legs. Luffy gets the dragon to chew its own wing, making it fall. Zoro takes the opportunity to jump into the air with Usopp's trampoline and decapitates the dragon. Meanwhile, Nami, Chopper, Franky, Brook, and Sanji all fall asleep due to sleeping gas and get abducted by men in hazmat suits.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" canon or filler?
"A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" is listed as canon · provisional in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" part of?
"A Battle in the Heat! Luffy vs. The Giant Dragon!" is part of the Dressrosa 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.
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