One Piece Episode 1001, titled , originally aired in Japan on November 28, 2021 . This episode is a pivotal moment in the Wano Country Arc, focusing on internal betrayals within the Beasts Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates' continued assault on Onigoshima. Plot Summary & Key Events

: The episode was directed by Tasuku Shimaya and written by Tomohiro Nakayama .

: It primarily adapts the remaining pages of Manga Chapter 990 .

: Fans praised the anime's decision to clarify plot points that were more ambiguous in the manga, such as the identity of the "1% man". Some viewers noted that while the pacing can feel slow due to its weekly format, the quality of major episodes remains high.

: To improve narrative flow, the anime added scenes such as Drake’s monologue before the main conflict and a sequence showing Queen punching Drake. It also included a flashback to the crew's fight against Oars at Thriller Bark for thematic weight. Viewer Reception

: The crew battles the Numbers, giant monsters reminiscent of Oars from Thriller Bark. Luffy uses his Gear Fourth: Boundman form to take down Goki.

: The episode is highly regarded for its animation quality, particularly the transformation and action sequences involving Luffy and Drake.