One Piece Episode | 426

The Straw Hats are welcomed as celebrities by the fanboy residents. However, the peaceful island is threatened by the Amigo Pirates , led by Largo and Corto, who are searching for Boss because the beetle escaped from the legendary pirate Shiki the Golden Lion .

One Piece Episode 426, titled marks the beginning of the Little East Blue Arc . This four-episode mini-arc (episodes 426–429) is a non-canon filler arc designed specifically as a prequel tie-in for the theatrical film, One Piece Film: Strong World . Episode Summary One Piece Episode 426

The Straw Hat Pirates encounter a giant, fire-breathing beetle named , which they follow to a remote island called Kansorn Island , better known as Little East Blue . The Straw Hats are welcomed as celebrities by

Debuts the 12th opening theme: by Mari Yaguchi Eyecatcher Features Luffy and Franky The episode briefly introduces Shiki, a powerful pirate

The island is inhabited by people originally from the East Blue who have meticulously recreated famous landmarks from the crew's hometowns, including the windmill from Foosha Village and the Baratie restaurant.

The episode briefly introduces Shiki, a powerful pirate who escaped Impel Down 20 years prior and is now setting a grand plan into motion. Key Episode Details Description Arc Little East Blue Arc (First episode) Canon Status Filler (Non-canon prequel to Strong World ) New Opening