The fifteenth recap installment of the One Piece anime, presented by three Wano figures. It revisits the closing beats of the Wano saga, tracing the young heir's ascent to leadership and the country's transition as the Straw Hats prepare to depart.
Summary
This clip-based episode gathers earlier footage rather than telling a new story. Yamato, Momonosuke, and Kin'emon take the hosting duties, walking viewers through the final developments of the Wano conflict. Their focus rests on Momonosuke claiming his place as the land's ruler and the events that settle the country in the battle's wake.
Key Events
The recap follows Momonosuke's rise to the office of Shogun, then covers the brief incursion by the Marine admiral Ryokugyu into Wano, and closes on the Straw Hat Pirates taking their leave of the nation. Footage of the wider Wano cast, including the Nine Red Scabbards, the minks, and flashback glimpses of Oden and Toki, fills out the assembled montage.
Notes
The installment is part of the recap special line tied to the Wano Country saga and contains no original plot of its own, instead summarizing the arc's resolution through its three in-universe presenters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is so special about Momonosuke's path to becoming Shogun?
This special traces how Momonosuke rises from the Kozuki heir to the office of Shogun of Wano, following the Straw Hat Pirates' victory over Kaidou and the events that settle the country in the battle's wake.
Who hosts the Momonosuke Great Shogun special?
The special is hosted by Yamato, Kouzuki Momonosuke, and Kin'emon, who narrate the final developments of the Wano Country arc.
What Marine incursion is covered in this recap?
The recap covers a brief incursion into Wano by the Marine admiral Ryokugyu, occurring after Momonosuke's rise to Shogun and before the Straw Hat Pirates depart the country.
When did the Momonosuke Great Shogun special air?
The special aired in Japan on December 24, 2023, as part of the anime's twentieth season.
Does this Momonosuke special include new animation?
No, it is a clip-based recap with no original plot, instead compiling previously broadcast footage to summarize the Wano Country arc's resolution.
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