What episode is "A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" in One Piece?
"A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" is episode 852 of One Piece.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readOn Cacao Island, Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon collaborate with elite chefs to craft a wedding cake, while in the Mirro-World, Luffy faces a challenging battle against Katakuri. With Brûlée alert, Big Mom Pirates prepare for an attack on the Thousand Sunny.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersSanji, Pudding, and Chiffon arrive at Cacao Island and begin making a new wedding cake with the assistance of the WCI 31, Totto Land's top chefs. In the Mirro-World, Katakuri continues to have the advantage over Luffy. With Brûlée awake again, the Big Mom Pirates prepare to attack the Thousand Sunny.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" canon or filler?
"A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" part of?
"A Hard Battle Starts! Luffy vs. Katakuri!" is part of the Levely 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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One Piece: Dead End Adventure 2003 
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword 2004 
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 2005