The third leg of the Davy Back Fight sends both crews speeding around a massive ring on roller skates. Luffy, however, has serious trouble staying upright on wheels as the contest against Foxy begins.
Summary
For the deciding event of the three-coin tournament, the Straw Hats line up against Foxy in a skating contest looped around a giant circular track. The catch is immediate: Luffy proves hopeless on roller skates, struggling to keep his footing while the race gets underway. This filler installment introduces several new faces among the competitors.
Key Events
The roller race kicks off with both sides jockeying for position. Foxy fields fresh racers including Chiqicheetah, Mashikaku, Jube, and Girarin, who debuts the Girasword Matsuri technique, while Porche brings out her Ohana Saimin attack. Luffy's wobbling on the skates becomes the running obstacle for the Straw Hat side as they try to keep pace.
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Notes
This episode is anime-original filler with no direct manga counterpart. It marks the first appearances of Chiqicheetah, Mashikaku, Jube, and Girarin, and falls within the Long Ring Long Land Arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Piece Episode 213?
In "Round 3! Round and Round Roller Race!," the Straw Hats and Foxy Pirates compete in a roller skating race around Long Ring Long Land, with Luffy struggling badly to stay upright on his skates.
Is Episode 213 filler or canon in One Piece?
Episode 213 is anime-original filler with no direct manga counterpart, part of the Long Ring Long Land Arc's Davy Back Fight.
Who are the new racers introduced in the roller race?
The roller race introduces several new Foxy Pirates racers, including Chiqicheetah, Mashikaku, Jube, and Girarin, with Girarin debuting the technique Girasword Matsuri.
What technique does Porche use during the roller race?
Porche brings out her Ohana Saimin attack during the roller skating contest as the Straw Hats and Foxy Pirates jockey for position.
Why does Luffy struggle during the roller race?
Luffy proves hopeless on roller skates in this episode, struggling to keep his footing and becoming an obstacle for his own team as the race gets underway.
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