: Fans praised the anime's decision to clarify plot points that were more ambiguous in the manga, such as the identity of the "1% man". Some viewers noted that while the pacing can feel slow due to its weekly format, the quality of major episodes remains high.
: X Drake is exposed as a spy by Queen and Who's-Who. They reveal they were aware of his betrayal after he was seen freeing Trafalgar Law from prison.
: To improve narrative flow, the anime added scenes such as Drake’s monologue before the main conflict and a sequence showing Queen punching Drake. It also included a flashback to the crew's fight against Oars at Thriller Bark for thematic weight. Viewer Reception One Piece 1001 VOSTFR HDTV
: The crew battles the Numbers, giant monsters reminiscent of Oars from Thriller Bark. Luffy uses his Gear Fourth: Boundman form to take down Goki.
: It primarily adapts the remaining pages of Manga Chapter 990 . : Fans praised the anime's decision to clarify
One Piece Episode 1001, titled , originally aired in Japan on November 28, 2021 . This episode is a pivotal moment in the Wano Country Arc, focusing on internal betrayals within the Beasts Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates' continued assault on Onigoshima. Plot Summary & Key Events
: The episode was directed by Tasuku Shimaya and written by Tomohiro Nakayama . They reveal they were aware of his betrayal
: After being cornered and injured, Drake escapes using a grenade and officially defects from the Beasts Pirates. He leaps into the battle and helps Luffy by cutting down the Number, Juki, declaring his intent to fight alongside the Straw Hats.