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S1 E28 THE SHOW BEGINS! BLACKBEARD'S PLOT IS REVEALED!

Anime

TV-14

24m

Nov 7, 2009

The world reacts to Whitebeard's death with shock and awe. Meanwhile, Jimbei risks his life to save Luffy. Blackbeard reveals the depraved depths of his nefarious nature!

Season 1, 58 Episodes

Season 1 (58 Episodes)

One Piece - Marineford - TICKING DOWN TO THE TIME OF BATTLE! THE NAVY'S STRONGEST LINEUP IN POSITION!

TICKING DOWN TO THE TIME OF BATTLE! THE NAVY'S STRONGEST LINEUP IN POSITION!,

Citizens and soldiers alike prepare for all-out war as Ace is led to the site of his execution. While the world watches, the true identity of the condemned man's father is shockingly revealed!

One Piece - Marineford - A VAST FLEET APPEARS! HERE COME THE WHITEBEARD PIRATES!

A VAST FLEET APPEARS! HERE COME THE WHITEBEARD PIRATES!,

Flashbacks reveal the agonizing sacrifice made by Ace's mother in order save his life – and the secret behind his connection to Luffy. Back in the present, Whitebeard makes an unexpected entrance!

One Piece - Marineford - THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR! ACE AND WHITEBEARD'S PAST!

THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR! ACE AND WHITEBEARD'S PAST!,

As a massive seaquake rocks Marineford, Ace recalls the ups and downs of his life as a pirate, including his first encounter with Whitebeard – and the unthinkable betrayal that led to his capture!

One Piece - Marineford - THE FORCE THAT COULD DESTROY THE WORLD! THE POWER OF THE TREMOR-TREMOR FRUIT!

THE FORCE THAT COULD DESTROY THE WORLD! THE POWER OF THE TREMOR-TREMOR FRUIT!,

Whitebeard begins his attack with a tsunami-spawning sea quake, but the marines counter with a blast of frigid air that turns the tidal wave into an iceberg! Will Luffy and his crew arrive in time to join the battle?

One Piece - Marineford - AN ALL-CONSUMING INFERNO!! ADMIRAL AKAINU'S POWER!

AN ALL-CONSUMING INFERNO!! ADMIRAL AKAINU'S POWER!,

Fire meets ice as mythical warriors, erupting admirals, legendary pirates, and a giant giant go head to head in the biggest, baddest battle of all time! There's only one thing missing: Monkey D. Luffy!

One Piece - Marineford - A DESCENDANT OF THE BEAST! LITTLE OARS JR. FULL SPEED AHEAD!

A DESCENDANT OF THE BEAST! LITTLE OARS JR. FULL SPEED AHEAD!,

A towering giant of a giant known as Little Oars Jr. carves a path of death and destruction as he fights to save Ace. The monstrous mauler is within arm's reach of his friend when he's intercepted by the seven warlords of the sea!

One Piece - Marineford - JUSTICE FOR THE WINNERS! SENGOKU'S STRATEGY IN ACTION!

JUSTICE FOR THE WINNERS! SENGOKU'S STRATEGY IN ACTION!,

In the wake of Little Oars Junior's tragic defeat, Admiral Sengoku hatches a devious plan to speed up the countdown to Ace's execution. The situation looks beyond bleak until a hero enters the fray from on high!

One Piece - Marineford - STRAW HAT TEAM ARRIVES! TENSION GROWS AT THE BATTLEFIELD

STRAW HAT TEAM ARRIVES! TENSION GROWS AT THE BATTLEFIELD,

Luffy appears on the field of battle with a ferocious sense of urgency. Ace could be executed at any minute, and the rubber-man's refusal to back down impresses even the most feared men in all the world!

One Piece - Marineford - EVEN IF IT MEANS DEATH! LUFFY VS. THE NAVY; THE BATTLE STARTS!

EVEN IF IT MEANS DEATH! LUFFY VS. THE NAVY; THE BATTLE STARTS!,

Luffy leaps into action, attacking the Naval forces with a frantic display of brutality. Meanwhile, Ace watches in horror as an army of zombies rises up to attack his brother!

One Piece - Marineford - HARD BATTLES, ONE AFTER ANOTHER! DEVIL FRUIT EATERS VS. DEVIL FRUIT EATERS!

HARD BATTLES, ONE AFTER ANOTHER! DEVIL FRUIT EATERS VS. DEVIL FRUIT EATERS!,

Supernatural powers take center stage in the battle to save Ace as Luffy and his uniquely talented allies throw down with the Navy's own arsenal of Devil Fruit Eaters!

One Piece - Marineford - KUMA'S TRANSFORMATION! IVA'S BLOW OF ANGER!

KUMA'S TRANSFORMATION! IVA'S BLOW OF ANGER!,

A gift from Boa Hancock and Ivan-san's Galaxy Wink get Luffy closer to Ace than ever, but a sword-wielding foe from the past threatens to derail the rescue mission!

One Piece - Marineford - THE GREAT SWORDSMAN MIHAWK! LUFFY COMES UNDER THE ATTACK OF THE BLACK SWORD!

THE GREAT SWORDSMAN MIHAWK! LUFFY COMES UNDER THE ATTACK OF THE BLACK SWORD!,

Luffy runs into a lethal roadblock in the form of Hawk-Eye Mihawk. The legendary swordsman is determined to halt Luffy's onslaught, but Ivan-san, Boa Hancock, and Jimbei aren't ready to give up the fight!

One Piece - Marineford - THE EXTERMINATION STRATEGY IN ACTION! THE POWER OF THE PACIFISTAS!

THE EXTERMINATION STRATEGY IN ACTION! THE POWER OF THE PACIFISTAS!,

Luffy and his pirate brethren have their hands full with an ominous army of unbeatable Kumas! While the inhuman minions march onward, Whitebeard encounters a former ally!

One Piece - Marineford - AKAINU'S PLOT! WHITEBEARD ENTRAPPED!

AKAINU'S PLOT! WHITEBEARD ENTRAPPED!,

Whitebeard is betrayed – and brutally stabbed – by one of his own men! In the wake of this unthinkable act of treason, allegations about the legendary pirate bring the battle to a halt!

One Piece - Marineford - THE ENCIRCLING WALLS ACTIVATED! THE WHITEBEARD PIRATES BACKED INTO A CORNER!

THE ENCIRCLING WALLS ACTIVATED! THE WHITEBEARD PIRATES BACKED INTO A CORNER!,

Whitebeard shrugs off his injuries and leads a ferocious charge into the heart of the enemy's defenses, but three deadly Admirals join forces to silence his shock wave attack as the pirates find themselves surrounded by impenetrable walls!

One Piece - Marineford - EXECUTION ORDER ISSUED! BREAK THROUGH THE ENCIRCLING WALLS!

EXECUTION ORDER ISSUED! BREAK THROUGH THE ENCIRCLING WALLS!,

With the ice melting beneath his feet, Luffy begins a desperate final charge towards his soon-to-be-executed brother. Should his rescue attempt fail, death will surely embrace them both!

One Piece - Marineford - MOVING INTO THE FINAL PHASE! WHITEBEARD'S TRUMP CARD FOR RECOVERY!

MOVING INTO THE FINAL PHASE! WHITEBEARD'S TRUMP CARD FOR RECOVERY!,

Crocodile's unexpected assistance creates an opening for Luffy to advance, and Whitebeard has a surprise lurking beneath the ice that might swing the momentum in favor of the pirates!

One Piece - Marineford - LUFFY AT THE END OF HIS TETHER! AN ALL-OUT BATTLE AT THE ORIS PLAZA!

LUFFY AT THE END OF HIS TETHER! AN ALL-OUT BATTLE AT THE ORIS PLAZA!,

The battle rages on and the bodies pile up as Whitebeard squares off against an Admiral, Luffy gets knocked cold, and the legendary Vice-Admiral Garp finally enters the fray!

One Piece - Marineford - THE POWER THAT WILL SHORTEN ONE'S LIFE! ENERGY HORMONE, REDUX!

THE POWER THAT WILL SHORTEN ONE'S LIFE! ENERGY HORMONE, REDUX!,

While awaiting his execution, Ace flashes back to a troubled youth seeking the truth about his father. Meanwhile, Luffy begs Ivan for a potentially-deadly treatment that will allow him to continue fighting!

One Piece - Marineford - TO LIVE UP TO A PROMISE! LUFFY AND COBY COLLIDE!

TO LIVE UP TO A PROMISE! LUFFY AND COBY COLLIDE!,

Whitebeard struggles to withstand the full force of the Marine onslaught. With the executioner's swords hovering above Ace's head, Straw Hat Luffy discovers a new ability!

One Piece - Marineford - THE SCAFFOLD AT LAST! THE WAY TO ACE HAS OPENED!

THE SCAFFOLD AT LAST! THE WAY TO ACE HAS OPENED!,

Whitebeard orders his men to help Luffy clear a path to the execution scaffold, but someone close to the Rubber-man rises to derail the rescue mission at the last second!

One Piece - Marineford - EACH ON DIFFERENT PATHS! LUFFY VS. GARP!

EACH ON DIFFERENT PATHS! LUFFY VS. GARP!,

Luffy must defeat the man who taught him how to fight – his own grandfather – in order to save Ace. Battling his own flesh and blood won't be easy, but a waxy ally is there to provide backup!

One Piece - Marineford - ACE RESCUED! WHITEBEARD'S FINAL ORDER!

ACE RESCUED! WHITEBEARD'S FINAL ORDER!,

Ace is finally free from the execution scaffold! Luffy and his brother make a fearsome team as they blaze a path toward salvation. Ravaged by the war, Whitebeard wistfully commands his men to make the journey to the New World without him!

One Piece - Marineford - THE POWER THAT CAN BURN EVEN FIRE! AKAINU'S RUTHLESS PURSUIT!

THE POWER THAT CAN BURN EVEN FIRE! AKAINU'S RUTHLESS PURSUIT!,

Despite Whitebeard's order to retreat, Ace is drawn back to the battlefield by the cruel taunts of a Marine adversary. Luffy watches in horror as his brother makes what could be his last stand!

One Piece - Marineford - LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER! FIRE FIST ACE DIES ON THE BATTLEFIELD!

LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER! FIRE FIST ACE DIES ON THE BATTLEFIELD!,

An eerie silence falls over the battlefield as Luffy and Ace share a heartbreaking final moment together. With his dying breath, Ace begs his brother to convey a message to his fellow pirates.

One Piece - Marineford - THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS FALLS! WHITEBEARD'S UNSPEAKABLE WRATH!

THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS FALLS! WHITEBEARD'S UNSPEAKABLE WRATH!,

Anguished cries echo across the battlefield in the wake of Ace's tragic death. Luffy – paralyzed by grief – must be carried to safety, but Whitebeard summons the strength for one last ferocious attack!

One Piece - Marineford - ENDING THE MATTER! WHITEBEARD VS. THE BLACKBEARD PIRATES!

ENDING THE MATTER! WHITEBEARD VS. THE BLACKBEARD PIRATES!,

Whitebeard's children watch in horror as the old man faces off against the villainous Blackbeard pirates. Though his injuries are mounting and the odds are stacked against him, Whitebeard never runs away from a fight!

One Piece - Marineford - THE SHOW BEGINS! BLACKBEARD'S PLOT IS REVEALED!

THE SHOW BEGINS! BLACKBEARD'S PLOT IS REVEALED!,

The world reacts to Whitebeard's death with shock and awe. Meanwhile, Jimbei risks his life to save Luffy. Blackbeard reveals the depraved depths of his nefarious nature!

One Piece - Marineford - THE INSATIABLE AKAINU! LAVA FISTS PUMMEL LUFFY!

THE INSATIABLE AKAINU! LAVA FISTS PUMMEL LUFFY!,

While Blackbeard and his men seek to sink Marineford, Jimbei and Luffy's desperate attempt to flee is thwarted by Akainu's fiery fists. The situation appears dire until a former enemy lends a sandy hand!

One Piece - Marineford - THE DESPERATE SCREAM! COURAGEOUS MOMENTS THAT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE

THE DESPERATE SCREAM! COURAGEOUS MOMENTS THAT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE,

Trafalgar Law and the Heart Pirates offer Luffy a submarine escape route. Blackbeard continues his reckless rampage, and a puny pink-haired marine changes the world with a scream!

One Piece - Marineford - HERE COMES SHANKS! THE WAR OF THE BEST IS FINALLY OVER!

HERE COMES SHANKS! THE WAR OF THE BEST IS FINALLY OVER!,

The Heart Pirates head for the bottom of the ocean as Trafalgar Law prepares to operate on Luffy and Jimbei. Meanwhile, the arrival of Shanks brings the bloodshed to a sudden halt!

One Piece - Marineford - MIGHTY LEADERS FACE EACH OTHER DOWN! HERALDING THE 'NEW ERA'!

MIGHTY LEADERS FACE EACH OTHER DOWN! HERALDING THE 'NEW ERA'!,

The world rejoices in the wake of Whitebeard's death, and a host of powerful pirates vie for his position. Meanwhile, Luffy's friends fear that Ace's death may be more than the rubber-man can handle – if he ever wakes up!

One Piece - Marineford - LANDING AT THE MAIDEN ISLAND! THE HARSH REALITY FALLS UPON LUFFY!

LANDING AT THE MAIDEN ISLAND! THE HARSH REALITY FALLS UPON LUFFY!,

Power-hungry pirates terrorize innocent citizens once protected by Whitebeard. Luffy's nightmarish awakening sends him on a reckless rampage that could land him in an early grave!

One Piece - Marineford - One Piece X Toriko Crossover

One Piece X Toriko Crossover,

One Piece X Toriko Crossover

One Piece - Marineford - LUFFY AND ACE! THE STORY OF HOW THE BROTHERS MET!

LUFFY AND ACE! THE STORY OF HOW THE BROTHERS MET!,

A flashback to the younger days of Luffy and Ace reveals their unusual upbringing under the not-so-watchful eye of villainous mountain bandits!

One Piece - Marineford - HERE COMES SABO! THE BOY AT THE GRAY TERMINAL!

HERE COMES SABO! THE BOY AT THE GRAY TERMINAL!,

The flashback continues as Ace robs a ruthless gang of pirates, and Luffy is left to take the fall! Will Ace and his friend Sabo let Luffy be tortured to death - or will they risk their high seas dreams to save him?!

One Piece - Marineford - I WON'T RUN! ACE'S DESPERATE RESCUE OPERATION!

I WON'T RUN! ACE'S DESPERATE RESCUE OPERATION!,

Ace and Sabo race to rescue Luffy from the clutches of a murderous gang of pirates! Sabo wants to grab Luffy and make a break for it, but Ace refuses to back down from a fight – even when he's outnumbered!

One Piece - Marineford - TO THE SEA SOMEDAY! THE PLEDGE OF THE THREE BRATS!

TO THE SEA SOMEDAY! THE PLEDGE OF THE THREE BRATS!,

When a nobleman recognizes Sabo in the streets, Luffy and Ace learn the painful secret of their friend's past. As a sign of solidarity, the three boys pledge to become pirates and hoist a toast to brotherhood!

One Piece - Marineford - LEAVING THE DADAN FAMILY FOR GOOD?! THE KIDS' HIDEOUT HAS BEEN BUILT!

LEAVING THE DADAN FAMILY FOR GOOD?! THE KIDS' HIDEOUT HAS BEEN BUILT!,

After another beating from Garp, Luffy and his friends take to the jungle and build a pirate hideout at the top of an enormous tree. First order of business: booby trap the new place!

One Piece - Marineford - LUFFY BECOMING AN APPRENTICE?! A MAN WHO FOUGHT AGAINST THE KING OF THE PIRATES!

LUFFY BECOMING AN APPRENTICE?! A MAN WHO FOUGHT AGAINST THE KING OF THE PIRATES!,

Luffy and his friends vow to defeat the giant tiger that's been stealing their food. Ace gets angry when his father's identity is revealed. Sabo's parents hire pirates to track down their son!

One Piece - Marineford - THE BATTLE AGAINST THE BIG TIGER! WHO IS GOING TO BE CAPTAIN?!

THE BATTLE AGAINST THE BIG TIGER! WHO IS GOING TO BE CAPTAIN?!,

Luffy, Ace, and Sabo take pirate lessons from a mysterious old scallywag who just might know the secret to defeat the big tiger – and becoming a good captain!

One Piece - Marineford - FREEDOM TAKEN AWAY! THE NOBLES' PLOT CLOSING IN ON THE BROTHERS!

FREEDOM TAKEN AWAY! THE NOBLES' PLOT CLOSING IN ON THE BROTHERS!,

The brothers are captured by a gang of pirates, and Sabo is handed over to his noble father, where the boy quickly discovers a sinister plot to destroy Gray Terminal forever!

One Piece - Marineford - THE FIRE HAS BEEN SET! THE GRAY TERMINAL IN CRISIS!

THE FIRE HAS BEEN SET! THE GRAY TERMINAL IN CRISIS!,

While flames spread across Gray Terminal, Sabo makes a desperate attempt to escape the trappings of his noble birth and save his brothers. Meanwhile, Luffy and Ace must fight to avoid an untimely end!

One Piece - Marineford - WHERE CAN FREEDOM BE FOUND? A SAD DEPARTURE OF A BOY!

WHERE CAN FREEDOM BE FOUND? A SAD DEPARTURE OF A BOY!,

Luffy is spared from a fiery death by an unlikely rescuer, but Ace refuses to leave Gray Terminal until he settles the score with Bluejam. Meanwhile, Sabo makes waves with a last-ditch escape attempt!

One Piece - Marineford - TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM! A LETTER FROM THE BROTHER!

TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM! A LETTER FROM THE BROTHER!,

Luffy and Ace receive troubling reports of a Celestial attack on Sabo's ship. Ace is eager to seek out the responsible parties and exact revenge, but a letter from his absent brother tempers his eagerness to fight!

One Piece - Marineford - TO LIVE UP TO THE PROMISE! DEPARTURES OF THEIR OWN!

TO LIVE UP TO THE PROMISE! DEPARTURES OF THEIR OWN!,

In the wake of Sabo's death, Luffy and Ace grow stronger than ever by continuing their daily routine of nonstop fighting. As the years pass, each brother prepares to set sail in search of future adventures!

One Piece - Marineford - I WANT TO SEE THEM! LUFFY'S MOURNFUL CRY!

I WANT TO SEE THEM! LUFFY'S MOURNFUL CRY!,

Garp takes a beating from a heartbroken mountain bandit, and a big blue friend helps Luffy drown his despair in the newfound desire to reunite with his mates!

One Piece - Marineford - STRAW HATS IN SHOCK! THE BAD NEWS HAS REACHED THEM!

STRAW HATS IN SHOCK! THE BAD NEWS HAS REACHED THEM!,

One by one, the Straw Hats are crushed to learn the tragic fate of Fire Fist Ace. Despite their own unique problems, the crew members' thoughts immediately turn to their crestfallen captain.

One Piece - Marineford - REUNITED WITH DARK KING RAYLEIGH! DECISION TIME FOR LUFFY!

REUNITED WITH DARK KING RAYLEIGH! DECISION TIME FOR LUFFY!,

Luffy is determined to reassemble his scattered crew, but a powerful old friend forces him to rethink his plans. Meanwhile, Usopp fights to escape an island that wants to have him for lunch!

One Piece - Marineford - BACK TO OUR CAPTAIN! A JAIL BREAK AT THE SKY ISLAND AND THE INCIDENT ON THE WINTER ISLAND!

BACK TO OUR CAPTAIN! A JAIL BREAK AT THE SKY ISLAND AND THE INCIDENT ON THE WINTER ISLAND!,

Desperate to reach Luffy, Nami risks her life to escape from an island of weather wizards. Meanwhile, Franky rides a carbonation high through the ice and snow in search of a seaworthy vessel!

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One Piece - Marineford

Anime

1 Season

24m

Monkey D. Luffy refuses to let anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of the pirates. This is one captain who’ll never drop anchor until he’s claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!

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