Viewers often highlight the moment Luffy uses Gear Second and Haki to effortlessly repel an attack from a member of the New Fish-Man Pirates, showcasing his growth since the time skip. Dub Cast & Production
The English version features the long-standing Funimation/Crunchyroll cast : One Piece (Dub) Episode 528
The Straw Hats have finally entered Fish-Man Island but find themselves separated shortly after escaping the New Fish-Man Pirates. Viewers often highlight the moment Luffy uses Gear
While Sanji’s nosebleed is played for comedy, it serves as a narrative vehicle to introduce the arc's core theme: systemic racism . The refusal of local fish-men to donate blood to a human highlights the generational trauma and segregation defining the island's society. The refusal of local fish-men to donate blood
Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper reunite with Camie at Mermaid Cove. After spending two years on Momoiro Island (an island of only men), Sanji is so overwhelmed by the beauty of the mermaids that he suffers a massive, life-threatening nosebleed.
The episode introduces the Neptune Brothers (the royal princes of the island), who are searching for the Straw Hats to deliver an urgent message from Jinbe . Critical Analysis & Themes