Dr. Chopper's Adventure Checkup - The Ballad of a Father and Daughter -

Standing as the 21st review special of the One Piece anime, this episode steps away from the ongoing narrative to summarize prior events through its familiar host format. Carrot and Chopper handle the on-screen commentary, framing the segment as a friendly check-in for viewers.

Their focus rests on the bond between Kuma and his daughter Bonney, recounting where each of them came from and the path that brought their lives together. Along the way, the hosts point out how this pair has touched the journey of Luffy and his companions.

The two narrators guide a recap centered on Kuma and Bonney, drawing out the emotional weight of a parent and child whose fates run parallel. The discussion ties their history back to the Straw Hats, reinforcing connections the audience has seen unfold.

The eyecatcher pairs the Straw Hat crew with Vegapunk, signaling the Egghead context surrounding the special.

Listed as Recap 21, the special premiered on May 11, 2025. It uses Tenshi to Akuma for its opening and The 1 for its ending, and belongs to the Egghead stretch of the anime.

A brief follow-up was put out on June 1, 2025, after the live-action series revealed its take on Chopper, showing the hosts watching and reacting to that reveal trailer. Because the main special is assembled from recapped footage, it introduces no new plot turns.