One Piece Episode 688 -

Reviewers generally viewed this as a setup episode that builds tension for the final Dressrosa showdown.

: Zoro continues his struggle against the massive stone-merged executive. Critical Reception One Piece Episode 688

: Law remains incapacitated by Seaprism Stone handcuffs. Robin informs Luffy that she is sending Leo, Rebecca, and Bartolomeo to deliver the cuff keys to them at the sunflower field. Reviewers generally viewed this as a setup episode

: The episode checks in on other major skirmishes across Dressrosa: Robin informs Luffy that she is sending Leo,

: Rebecca, Robin, and Bartolomeo use an "unorthodox" travel method provided by the Tontattas: flying through the air by holding onto stag beetles .

: Common complaints included slow pacing—specifically the amount of time spent on the characters simply running—and the recurring issue of static shots typical of the long-running Dressrosa adaptation.

Episode 688 of One Piece aired in Japan on . It is a central chapter in the massive Dressrosa Arc , focusing on Luffy and Law's ascent toward the palace to confront Doflamingo. Summary of Key Plot Points