The episode was directed by Ryosuke Tanaka , who utilized a unique "storybook aesthetic" for the flashback sequences.
The episode expanded on the samurai's motivations and added scenes of Momonosuke struggling to fly while carrying Luffy back to Onigashima. 4. Critical Reception One Piece Episodio 1048
Inside the cave, Yamato meets three powerful Wano samurai, including Shimotsuki Ushimaru (the former Daimyo of Ringo). Despite their starvation, they offer Yamato their only food and help him read Oden’s journal, which details the arrival of a new era in 20 years. The episode was directed by Ryosuke Tanaka ,
Noted animator Vincent Chansard handled the climactic duel between Yamato and Kaidou, featuring complex background animation and impact frames widely considered some of his best work on the series. Yamato meets three powerful Wano samurai