As the colosseum battles end, Doflamingo reveals his true nature. He forces King Riku to fight his own citizens via the "Parasite" ability. The arc’s central tragedy—the "Riku Massacre" of 10 years ago—is fully explained. Part 2: The Uprising & The Birdcage (Episodes 662-709) Episodes 662-680: The "Sabo reveals himself" moment (Ep. 663) is a tear-jerker. Sabo eats the Mera Mera no Mi and becomes the new Flame Emperor. Meanwhile, Doflamingo corners Law and shoots him (Corazon’s flashback—episodes 681-690—is one of the saddest in the series). The Straw Hats, the Colosseum fighters (now branded the "Straw Hat Grand Fleet"), and the Riku army unite to take down Doflamingo’s top executives.
The Block C battle dominates these episodes. We are introduced to a rogue's gallery of powerful gladiators, including the legendary Cavendish , the eccentric Bartolomeo (a Straw Hat superfan), and the mysterious Sabo . Yes, Sabo—Luffy’s other sworn brother, long thought dead—returns in a heart-wrenching flashback. These episodes also heavily feature Zoro’s fight against the Pica statue and Franky’s showdown with the Senor Pink. One Piece - Episodes -629-746- -Dressrosa Arc-
For any fan of One Piece , the stretch of episodes from 629 to 746 represents a monumental pillar of the entire series. This 118-episode block covers the entirety of the Dressrosa Arc , a sprawling, action-packed saga that tests Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates like never before. Widely considered one of the most ambitious arcs in the New World, Dressrosa blends political intrigue, heartbreaking backstories, and some of the most iconic battles in the series. As the colosseum battles end, Doflamingo reveals his
The pace shifts into a survival thriller. Doflamingo uses the Birdcage —an unbreakable cage of strings that shrinks inward, slicing everything in its path. Everyone in Dressrosa becomes a target. These episodes are tense, with Luffy chasing Doflamingo across the plateau while Zoro fights the mountain-sized Pica (Ep. 709 is a standout for Zoro fans). Part 3: The Climax – Luffy vs. Doflamingo (Episodes 710-733) This is the heart of the arc. Episodes 710-719 feature the last stand of the Tontatta dwarves and the final defeat of Doflamingo’s elite officers. Part 2: The Uprising & The Birdcage (Episodes