Episode 1004: One Piece

Streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. Stay tuned for our Episode 1005 preview next week!

The voice acting here (both sub and dub) is top-tier. You can hear the cracking in his voice as he whispers, "Please... get up." Absolutely. But bring tissues. One Piece Episode 1004

"An Inherited Technique! The Fierce Attack of the Akazaya Nine." Streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation

This is the turning point.

Kaido stands up, brushes off the wounds that would have killed any normal pirate, and delivers one of the most chilling lines in recent memory. He acknowledges that their technique mimics Oden’s. But instead of fear, it triggers fury. The realization hits the audience like a ton of bricks: They didn’t pierce his skin deep enough. You can hear the cracking in his voice

Here is our full breakdown and review of this pivotal episode. The episode opens exactly where 1003 left off. Kaido is down. The Akazaya Nine have delivered a synchronized, brutal assault, channeling the spirit of their late master, Kozuki Oden. For a moment—just a moment—you allow yourself to believe.