One Piece - Episode 1013

: Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by Tomohiro Nakayama . The animation was supervised by Masuyuki Takagi .

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

: During their sunset conversation, Ace spoke of his younger brother, Luffy, predicting he would become a pirate who shakes the world. This encounter inspired Yamato to wait for Luffy to help liberate Wano. One Piece Episode 1013

: In the present, Yamato reveals to Momonosuke that Ace died two years ago but that Luffy now carries his will. Production Highlights

The episode primarily focuses on a poignant flashback recounted by Yamato to Momonosuke and Shinobu. : Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by

: 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.

: 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 The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea

: The anime extended the battle and subsequent conversations between Ace and Yamato, making their bond feel more personal and complete than in the manga.