One Piece Episode — 977

: In a display of his true artistic prowess—which he had suppressed to maintain his cover—the Kanjuro on the rowboat is revealed to be a mere ink drawing. The real Kanjuro remains at the port, where he captures Momonosuke and restrains Shinobu.

Analysis of One Piece Episode 977: "The Sea Is for Pirates! Raid! To Onigashima" One Piece Episode 977

: The episode was directed by Masahiro Hosoda , with a screenplay by Akiko Inoue and animation direction by Kenji Yokoyama . : In a display of his true artistic

: Just as the Scabbards face annihilation by the Beasts Pirates' battleships, the three captains of the Worst Generation—Luffy, Law, and Kid—arrive simultaneously to counter the ambush. II. Production and Creative Direction One Piece Episode 977

The episode was produced by Toei Animation and features a distinct shift in tone as the war officially begins.