: Upon arrival, Luffy meets Ace, who is already living with the bandits. Ace immediately dislikes Luffy, even spitting on him during their first encounter.
: This episode is the first to feature the iconic opening theme "Fight Together" by Namie Amuro. One Piece Episode 493
: The anime expanded on the Dadan Family , showing more members and comedic interactions that weren't as detailed in the original manga chapters. : Upon arrival, Luffy meets Ace, who is
: The episode introduced a more fluid animation style for camera pans and movement, signaling a shift in the anime's production quality during this era. : The anime expanded on the Dadan Family
, titled "Luffy and Ace - The Story of How the Brothers Met!" , marks the beginning of the Post-War Arc and a deep dive into the childhood of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace . Key Story Beats