Episode 963 | One Piece

With only one hour left in his trial, Oden hears the screams of a woman in distress on a nearby island. Choosing her safety over his dream, he lets go of the chain to save Amatsuki Toki , his future wife.

The episode featured unique commercial break "eyecatchers" that drew parallels between Luffy, Ace, and Oden’s shared connection with Whitebeard. Where to Watch One Piece Episode 963

Many fans on Reddit and IMDb praised the high-quality animation of the Oden vs. Whitebeard fight, noting the "insane" visuals and pacing. With only one hour left in his trial,

The episode also provides critical backstory for the Akazaya Nine, showing how Oden saved Inuarashi, Nekomamushi , and Kawamatsu from being bullied by Wano citizens who treated them as "monsters". Why Fans Love This Episode showing how Oden saved Inuarashi