289: One Piece Episode

Despite the goofy appearance, the episode establishes that Kaku is a beast. His "Rankyaku" (Storm Leg) becomes even more lethal with his new reach, turning his long neck into a whip-like weapon. The Underdog Win: Franky vs. Fukurou

It starts with a comedic bang when Kaku transforms and immediately breaks through the floor because of his massive, blocky neck. One Piece Episode 289

Zoro ’s deadpan "I've seen enough" attitude perfectly counters Kaku’s insistence that giraffes are "cool." Despite the goofy appearance, the episode establishes that

After a back-and-forth "Boxing" match, Franky uses his signature Franky Centaur to pin Fukurou down. Fukurou It starts with a comedic bang when

Check out this fan reaction to the episode's most iconic moments:

While the title highlights Zoro , the episode is arguably famous for the debut of Kaku’s (the Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Giraffe ).