The Davy Back Fight opens with its very first event, a small-craft race that loops the whole island. During the run, the boat shared by Zoro and Chopper gets knocked out of contention against Foxy's pirate crew.
Summary
The opening event of the Davy Back Fight gets underway with the Donut Race, a full circuit of Long Ring Long Land contested aboard miniature boats. Both sides push off into the course, each steering their tiny craft and angling for an early advantage in the wider rivalry against Foxy.
Key Events
While the racers loop the island, the vessel manned by Zoro and Chopper is knocked out of the contest. The elimination hands the Straw Hats an early stumble in the first stage of the Davy Back Fight.
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Notes
BOYSTYLE, the J-pop act behind the opening song Kokoro no Chizu, lent their voices to the four young women who compete in the Donut Race. Usopp also points out that the crew drained the air stored in their Breath Dials while fleeing Navarone, a callback to events from the G-8 Arc, which falls outside the main canon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episode is the donut race in One Piece?
The Donut Race appears in One Piece Episode 209, "Round 1! One Lap of the Donut Race," which opens the Davy Back Fight tournament between the Straw Hats and the Foxy Pirates.
What is the Donut Race event in the Davy Back Fight?
The Donut Race is the opening event of the Davy Back Fight, a full circuit around Long Ring Long Land raced aboard miniature boats, with each crew fighting for an early advantage over Foxy's Pirates.
What happens to Zoro and Chopper's boat in Episode 209?
During the Donut Race, the small boat shared by Zoro and Chopper is knocked out of the contest, handing the Straw Hats an early setback in the Davy Back Fight.
Who voiced the racers in the Donut Race?
The four young women who compete in the Donut Race were voiced by the J-pop group BOYSTYLE, who also performed the opening theme "Kokoro no Chizu."
What does Usopp reference about the Breath Dials in Episode 209?
Usopp points out that the crew used up the air stored in their Breath Dials while fleeing Navarone, a callback to the non-canon G-8 Arc.
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