CompleteFish-Man Island Saga

Fish-Man Island Arc

Chapters
603 – 653
51 chapters
Saga
Fish-Man Island Saga
Arc 2 of 2
Position
Arc #25 of 33
After Return to Sabaody Arc
Ch. 1Ch. 1192

The Straw Hats reach Fishman Island and explore its coral buildings and bubble domes while meeting mermaids and learning about the Ryugu Kingdom. Hody Jones leads the New Fishman Pirates in overthrowing the kingdom and capturing Neptune while Vander Decken pursues Shirahoshi. Luffy defeats Hody above the island, the Sea Kings stop Noah from crashing, and the crew rejects Big Mom's demands.

Ch. 609Ch. 616Ch. 619Ch. 632+3
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Chapters in the Fish-Man Island Arc

51 chapters
  1. 603Keep this in your heartIn the lawless zone of the Shabondy Archipelago, a group of fake Straw Hat crew members dig desperately under a massive tree root while pleading for their lives.
  2. 604Into the DepthsThe vibrant color splash cover bursts with underwater energy.
  3. 605The Kraken and the PiratesThe Thousand Sunny is attacked by massive kraken tentacles that thrash across the deck and railings.
  4. 606Adventure in the Ocean DepthsThe Thousand Sunny sails through the pitch-black ocean depths as the crew shouts for the missing Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.
  5. 60710,000 Meters Under the SeaThe crew of Vander Decken's ship panics as undersea volcanoes begin to erupt and the captain orders them to turn back.
  6. 608The Undersea ParadiseA massive fish-man with wild white hair and a long neck refuses Luffy's defiance and declares the Straw Hats sinful enemies of all fish-men for rejecting submission to the New…
  7. 609Adventure on Fishman IslandSanji floats underwater amid mermaids who laugh at his heavy nosebleed while he declares he wants to live there.
  8. 610Fortune-Teller Madam ShirleyA large sound echoes through Coral Hill as mermaids and fish-men race through the streets calling for Sanji.
  9. 611Hordy JonesPirates flee upward across wooden planks as the massive ship Noah crashes through buildings in the Fish-Man District.
  10. 612Led by the Shark They SavedThe full-color version of the splash repeats the same explosive scene.
Show chapters 613–653
  1. 613The Mermaid Princess in Hard Shell TowerVander Decken IX rages aboard his ship when no reply arrives from Princess Shirahoshi and hurls a rose-embossed axe at her.
  2. 614What's Done Is DoneThe Straw Hats argue among themselves after overpowering the palace guards and chaining King Neptune.
  3. 615Curse of Mato Mato
  4. 616Anniversary of RevengeFish-Man Island notices strange figures streaking overhead while the border guards fail to reach the palace and learn that dangerous individuals from the Fishman District have…
  5. 617Major Incident on Coral HillBelow it spreads a full-page illustration of a tall, muscular fish-man with a long dark coat, bare chest, and sandals standing confidently with arms crossed on a wooden platform.
  6. 618ProposalPanic erupts in the plaza when the crowd accuses Luffy of kidnapping Shirahoshi, and Sanji turns despite warnings, turning to stone at the sight of the mermaid princess.
  7. 619At the Sea ForestZoro battles Hody Jones inside the flooding Ryuuguu Palace while Hody orders his soldiers to take energy steroids.
  8. 620The Longed-For Amusement ParkBelow it, a framed illustration shows a long-haired mermaid girl smiling as she emerges from a barrel labeled "CAUTION" marked with a star, while a massive, grinning fish-man…
  9. 621Otohime and TigerThe title 'Otohime and Tiger' is displayed prominently above an illustration labeled 'From Shipdecks Around The World Vol 8: Syrup Village'.
  10. 622The Sun PiratesThe chapter opens with a grayscale title spread, "The Sun Pirates." The Straw Hats are shown in a block-building scene, surrounded by toy-like structures, birds, tools, and the…
  11. 623Pirate Fisher TigerThe Sun Pirates locate an eternal pose to Koala's home and prepare to return her after cleaning her up and cutting her hair.
  12. 624Queen Otohime
  13. 625Uninherited WillA ruined Tenryubito ship crashes into Fish-Man Island carrying the wounded Saint Mjosgard, who demands treatment while pointing a gun at the fish-men and calling them worthless.
  14. 626The Three Neptune BrothersThe chapter opens with the bold title "The Three Neptune Brothers" centered above a detailed underwater illustration.
  15. 627You Have My Gratitude
  16. 628Major CleanupChapter art for One Piece #628, titled "Major Cleanup" with the caption "Now it cuts like a knife." The page is a decorative Straw Hat spread: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji…
  17. 629The Former Shichibukai Who Stands in the WayNami stands beside the cross wearing a Bell-mère's Sake shirt, one hand on her hip.
  18. 630Lashing OutAt Northern Fishman Island's Waterwheel Town, hostages discuss Hody's long-standing hatred of humans and his ideology against any fishman aiding them.
  19. 631Gyoncorde Plaza
  20. 632I Knew It All AlongCitizens rush toward Gyoncord Plaza as word spreads that the princes battle the New Fishman Pirates there.
  21. 633Friend or FoeAt Gyoncord Plaza, Shirahoshi tells Hody and the crowd that Megalo witnessed him murder her mother years earlier, yet she stayed silent to honor Otohime's final wish against…
  22. 634100,000 vs. 10A vibrant double-page color splash opens the chapter under the bold title "100,000 vs. 10".
  23. 635So Disgusting It Makes Me FlyAt Gyoncord Plaza, Hody fires Uchimizu at Shirahoshi, but Jinbe deflects the attack with his own fishman karate and warns that Hody remains a child in that discipline.
  24. 636The General From the Future LandHody's army watches as the Kraken Surume sides with the Straw Hats after Luffy orders it to protect Shirahoshi.
  25. 637The Ancient ArkAt Gyoncord Plaza Hody rises after swallowing Energy Steroids and strikes Luffy with fishman karate, but Luffy's rubber body absorbs the blow.
  26. 638RunawayhoshiShirahoshi swims ahead of Noah to draw the ship away from Fishman Island and protect the bubble.
  27. 639I'll Protect EverythingOn Noah, Vander Decken IX and Hody Jones turn on each other after their alliance breaks.
  28. 640Right Above Fishman IslandNami unleashes her Black Ball attack on the pirates in Gyoncord Plaza while Sanji battles Wadatsumi.
  29. 641What are you?Hody Jones celebrates as Vander Decken IX dies and his power fades, causing the massive ship Noah to fall straight toward Fishman Island.
  30. 642Complete Loss of FaceA few minutes earlier in the Ocean Forest, whales and fishes swim away as soldiers note the unusual phenomenon and suspect something is happening on the island.
  31. 643PhantomIn Gyoncord Plaza, Neptune's soldiers and citizens clash with the remaining New Fishman Pirates as the army buckles under the assault.
  32. 644To ZeroThis is world cover-story material and does not take place during the Fishman Island battle.
  33. 645Death is Also RevengeLuffy drives his hardened fist into Hody Jones inside the air bubble above Fishman Island while Shirahoshi and Megalo pull the damaged Noah away from the people below.
  34. 646FrogChopper stands in Monster Point and tells Usopp he can now control the form for three minutes.
  35. 647Stop, Noah!The New Fishman Pirates' strongest fighters lie defeated in the plaza as Zoro stands among them, but Sanji warns everyone to flee when the shadow of Noah looms overhead.
  36. 648The Path Towards the SunBelow it, a dramatic full-page illustration depicts a towering muscular man with long dark hair standing confidently in the center, gripping a massive ornate weapon.
  37. 649Dance of Sea Breams and FloundersBelow it, an illustration shows two men seated on giant pumpkins in a festive Skypiea-like setting with a large bell tower and pagoda in the background.
  38. 650Two Changes You Need to KnowRobin explains the ancient weapons to Neptune inside Ryugu Palace and reveals that Shirahoshi is Poseidon, while Caribou overhears the secret from hiding.
  39. 651A Voice from the New WorldAt Ryugu Palace the banquet ends and Nami reassures Shirahoshi while the crew argues over the recovered treasure.
  40. 652Grim PremonitionsThis is cover-story material, separate from the Fishman Island plot.
  41. 653The Hero's HatThe chapter cover titled "The Hero's Hat" shows a joyful mermaid with voluminous curly hair, wearing a shell bikini top and pearl necklace, laughing widely while holding a bottle…

Key events

31 chapters cited

The Thousand Sunny descends through the ocean depths and reaches Fishman Island where the crew meets Camie and explores the Ryugu Kingdom's coral buildings. Sanji suffers severe nosebleeds among the mermaids and receives treatment at the Mermaid Cafe. Luffy meets Princess Shirahoshi in Hard Shell Tower and learns of Vander Decken's pursuit. Ch. 605Ch. 606Ch. 607Ch. 608+4

Hody Jones and Vander Decken invade the palace and seize Neptune while the Straw Hats protect Shirahoshi during her escape to the Sea Forest. Jinbe reveals his past connection to Arlong and warns against fighting Hody. Hody's forces prepare public executions in Gyoncord Plaza and Hody confesses to killing Queen Otohime while Shirahoshi recognizes him. Ch. 614Ch. 616Ch. 618Ch. 619+4

Luffy arrives at Gyoncord Plaza and kicks Hody aside as the full Straw Hat crew joins the battle against the pirates. Surume turns against Hody's forces and General Franky fights the officers while Luffy confronts Hody directly. Vander Decken sends Noah toward the island and Shirahoshi draws it away to protect the bubble as Hody and Decken betray each other aboard the ship. Ch. 633Ch. 635Ch. 636Ch. 637+4

Luffy battles Hody inside an air bubble above the island and hammers Noah with Gear Third attacks while Shirahoshi pulls the ship clear. The Sea Kings arrive and halt Noah after Shirahoshi's wish summons them. The Straw Hats defeat the remaining officers in the plaza and later reject Big Mom's demands at the Sweet Factory after learning of world changes including Akainu's new position. Ch. 642Ch. 643Ch. 645Ch. 646+3

Theories from the Fish-Man Island Arc

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Mysteries of the arc

8 questionsAll mysteries

Battles in this arc

1 fightAll battles

First appearances

11 characters