One Piece Episode 665

MID

50%

of 2 scoutsrecommend

Review Summary

Skip this "Mid" episode, as Scouts report it merely continues the Corrida Colosseum fight, offering little new beyond extending the battle.

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Character Writing & Lore

Pacing

World Building & Setting

👀 SPOILER-FREE SUMMARY

The Corrida Colosseum delivers another round of brutal, high-stakes combat as Block D takes center stage. Rebecca steps into the spotlight against the fearsome Suleiman the Beheader, and the episode leans hard into her character — her fighting spirit, her unconventional combat style, and the hostile crowd that wants to see her fail. Expect fast-paced arena action with emotional weight underneath; this isn't just spectacle, it's a fighter proving she belongs. Toei Animation brings the kinetic energy you'd want from a tournament-style episode, with fluid choreography and tension that builds throughout. Themes of perseverance against overwhelming odds and defiance in the face of contempt run through every exchange. If you've been curious about Rebecca's resolve, this is the episode that puts it front and center with real conviction.

🔥 KEY MOMENTS

⚠️ Spoiler Alert!

Rebecca vs. Suleiman the Beheader

Rebecca squares off against the infamous war criminal Suleiman in the Block D melee, deploying her Back-to-the-Water Dance to evade his lethal slashes. Despite her agility, she can't find an opening to land a decisive hit against his relentless aggression.

Thunder Soldier's Training Flashback

A flashback reveals Thunder Soldier drilling Rebecca in combat, hammering home that survival depends on battle instinct over brute strength. The memory frames Rebecca's entire fighting philosophy and her refusal to kill in the arena.

Usopp's Unwanted Promotion

Down in the underground harbor, Usopp discovers that Thunder Soldier has left to assassinate Doflamingo — and that he's been appointed leader of the Tontatta dwarves in his absence. Panic sets in as the gravity of his new responsibility lands squarely on his shoulders.

Block D's Mysterious Mass Knockout

With roughly thirty fighters still standing, an unexplained force sweeps through the Colosseum and drops multiple combatants unconscious simultaneously. No one in the ring can identify what — or who — is responsible, throwing Block D into chaos.

📍 ARC CONTEXT

This episode follows the launch of Operation SOP in the preceding installments, temporarily shifting the camera back to the Colosseum where the Mera Mera no Mi tournament rages on. Rebecca's Block D battle deepens her characterization ahead of the major revelations and collisions brewing across Dressrosa. The groundwork laid here — both in combat and character motivation — feeds directly into the escalating conflicts that will soon pull the Colosseum fighters into the island's larger power struggle.

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