The Straw Hats have finally entered Fish-Man Island but find themselves separated shortly after escaping the New Fish-Man Pirates.
The English version features the long-standing Funimation/Crunchyroll cast : One Piece (Dub) Episode 528
Viewers often highlight the moment Luffy uses Gear Second and Haki to effortlessly repel an attack from a member of the New Fish-Man Pirates, showcasing his growth since the time skip. Dub Cast & Production The Straw Hats have finally entered Fish-Man Island
While Sanji’s nosebleed is played for comedy, it serves as a narrative vehicle to introduce the arc's core theme: systemic racism . The refusal of local fish-men to donate blood to a human highlights the generational trauma and segregation defining the island's society. The refusal of local fish-men to donate blood
The episode introduces the Neptune Brothers (the royal princes of the island), who are searching for the Straw Hats to deliver an urgent message from Jinbe . Critical Analysis & Themes
This episode is often cited by fans on platforms like Reddit as a low point for Sanji’s "gag" characterization, though others view his extreme reaction as a logical (if exaggerated) consequence of his two-year isolation.