One Piece Episode 401: No Escape!? Admiral Kizaru's Light Speed Kick!!

Canon/HIGH

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Episode Context

Following Episode 400's revelations about Gol D. Roger's legacy and the warning of Kizaru's approach, Episode 401 delivers on that threat with immediate, violent confrontations across the archipelago. This marks a pivotal shift in the Sabaody arc from exploration and world-building into full survival mode, as both the Supernovas and the Straw Hats collide with Marine firepower far beyond anything they've faced. The introduction of Kizaru and the Pacifistas here sets the stage for some of the most consequential moments in the entire pre-timeskip era.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMay 17, 2009

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