517 : The Beginning Of The New Chapter! The Str... May 2026

: Has undergone a massive cyborg overhaul, appearing much larger with robotic hair and advanced weaponry.

: Has transformed from a "skinny coward" into a muscular warrior. 517 : The Beginning of The New Chapter! The Str...

: A group of low-level pirates, led by Demaro Black , has assumed the identities of the Straw Hats to recruit powerful followers. This leads to comedic confusion, as Chopper nearly follows the fakes, and Luffy inadvertently bumps into the "Fake Luffy" at the end of the episode. : Has undergone a massive cyborg overhaul, appearing

: Zoro is surprisingly the first to arrive at Shakky's bar, followed by others like Sanji, who spent his time on Momoiro Island. Nami and Usopp have the first on-screen reunion at a local tavern, where they quickly showcase their upgraded abilities—Nami with her Weatheria weather balls and Usopp with his new Pop Green weapons. This leads to comedic confusion, as Chopper nearly

The episode serves as a showcase for the crew's visual and mechanical evolution:

: In a humorous production choice, the voice actors for the Fake Straw Hats are the original actors for the real crew, just shuffled (e.g., Sanji's VA voices Fake Luffy).