: This was the final episode to air in Japan before the series went on a one-month indefinite hiatus following a hacking incident at Toei Animation . Episode Details
Episode 1013 of , titled " Yamato's Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea! " , originally aired on March 6, 2022 . It is a standout entry in the Wano Country Arc, lauded for its high-quality production and emotional depth as it explores the connection between Ace and Yamato. Plot Summary One Piece Episode 1013
: Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by Tomohiro Nakayama . The animation was supervised by Masuyuki Takagi . : This was the final episode to air
The episode is highly regarded for elevating the source material through original anime expansions. " , originally aired on March 6, 2022
: The anime extended the battle and subsequent conversations between Ace and Yamato, making their bond feel more personal and complete than in the manga.
: Years before the current events, Portgas D. Ace and his Spade Pirates invaded Onigashima to rescue kidnapped children. Finding Kaidou away on an expedition, Ace encountered his daughter, Yamato.
The episode primarily focuses on a poignant flashback recounted by Yamato to Momonosuke and Shinobu.