: Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by Tomohiro Nakayama . The animation was supervised by Masuyuki Takagi .
Episode 1013 of , titled " Yamato's Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea! " , originally aired on March 6, 2022 . It is a standout entry in the Wano Country Arc, lauded for its high-quality production and emotional depth as it explores the connection between Ace and Yamato. Plot Summary One Piece Episode 1013
: This was the final episode to air in Japan before the series went on a one-month indefinite hiatus following a hacking incident at Toei Animation . Episode Details : Directed by Ryota Nakamura with scriptwriting by
: Years before the current events, Portgas D. Ace and his Spade Pirates invaded Onigashima to rescue kidnapped children. Finding Kaidou away on an expedition, Ace encountered his daughter, Yamato. The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea
: During their sunset conversation, Ace spoke of his younger brother, Luffy, predicting he would become a pirate who shakes the world. This encounter inspired Yamato to wait for Luffy to help liberate Wano.
: A fierce battle ensued between the two, which eventually transformed into a mutual understanding. Ace, the son of Roger, recognized Yamato’s internal struggle as the child of an infamous father, offering life-changing counsel.
The episode is highly regarded for elevating the source material through original anime expansions.