: The episode features a shift to a "new generation" of animation style, appearing sharper than previous arcs.
: Now has his hair parted on the opposite side, revealing his other eyebrow, and has developed a chronic susceptibility to nosebleeds after his time away. 517 : The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Str...
: A group of low-level pirates, led by Demaro Black , has assumed the identities of the Straw Hats to recruit powerful followers. This leads to comedic confusion, as Chopper nearly follows the fakes, and Luffy inadvertently bumps into the "Fake Luffy" at the end of the episode. : The episode features a shift to a
: Has a more muscular build, a scar over his left eye, and a new outfit inspired by Dracule Mihawk. This leads to comedic confusion, as Chopper nearly
: Zoro is surprisingly the first to arrive at Shakky's bar, followed by others like Sanji, who spent his time on Momoiro Island. Nami and Usopp have the first on-screen reunion at a local tavern, where they quickly showcase their upgraded abilities—Nami with her Weatheria weather balls and Usopp with his new Pop Green weapons.
: In a humorous production choice, the voice actors for the Fake Straw Hats are the original actors for the real crew, just shuffled (e.g., Sanji's VA voices Fake Luffy).
: Robin is seen evading World Government agents, while Franky monitors the now-coated Thousand Sunny. Meanwhile, the Marines are alerted to the crew's return, setting the stage for an explosive departure. Major Changes & Character Evolutions