Summary:
Robin suggests that only those who slept lost their memories. Luffy and the others then remember seeing a mysterious boy playing some sort of flute. Later that night, they discover the boy outside and Luffy tries to fight him. At the last moment, he declares that his memory has returned.
Robin informs the Straw Hats of their memories being erased. Meanwhile, Nami, who left the ship, arrives at a nearby island. A newspaper falls from the seagull and all the villagers fight each other over the newspaper. Nami then meets the boy who erased the Straw Hats’ memories. He tells her to drive around the island.
Robin then explains what happened the night they lost their memories. They deduce that only those who fell asleep lost their memories and that the child stole their memories by playing the low horn. Luffy thinks that although their old memories were lost, they will create new memories through their adventures.
A flashback is shown of Zoro telling Kuina that one of them will become the strongest swordsman in the world. Kuina’s father tells Zoro that Kuina’s dream was passed down to him and he gave him the Wado Ichimonji. In the present, the boy approaches Zoro, but is spotted.
Meanwhile, Nami, who is taking a bath, wonders how the Straw Hats ended up as her nakama. She also wonders what happened to her Arlong Pirates tattoo when she forgot the events of the Arlong Park Arc. A flashback is shown of Nami joining the Arlong Pirates.
Back to the present, a boy stands on a puppet ship and blows a horn. Robin confronts him, waking up all the Straw Hats in the process. An angry boy tries to blow a sleeping charm into his horn, but is confronted by Luffy as he is sitting on a puppet. The horn emits a blue, sparkly dust that flows into Luffy’s mouth. The boy escapes, but when Luffy wakes up, he regains his memory.
Additional Notes:
The episode functions beautiful heritage surroundings, showcasing the deserted town in detail.
The use of silence and diffused sound consequences enhances the eerie environment of the island.
The soundtrack enhances the suspenseful mood, keeping visitors engaged.
One Piece Episode 221 is a should-watch for enthusiasts of the series, specially individuals who enjoy a touch of thriller and intrigue. It sets the level for stimulating tendencies in the following episodes.
Overall, One Piece Episode 221 is a properly-crafted episode that makes use of suspense and mystery to create a captivating viewing enjoy. It lays the basis for a interesting continuation of the Straw Hats’ unexpected island adventure.