I thought I was going to lose it when Bartolomeo finally spotted Luffy and seeing him cry over his senpai was the only thing that kept me going through that long Rebecca fight

charmy_chef

4 mo

I think Rebecca using the edge of the ring to win was actually smart even if everyone in the crowd was booing her for not being aggressive enough

soifong_stinger

4 mo

Episode Context

Sitting deep within the Dressrosa arc, Episode 657 follows directly from Episode 656's showcase of Rebecca's unconventional fighting style and escalates her story by pitting her against a genuinely dangerous opponent. The episode continues to develop the colosseum tournament while simultaneously layering in Luffy's growing connection with Bartolomeo and his dawning awareness of Dressrosa's hidden corruption. This positions the narrative for major revelations and alliances that will reshape the arc's trajectory in the episodes ahead.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateAug 17, 2014

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