Across the island, Zoro, the Marines, the dwarves, and the gladiators exert every ounce of strength to push against the shrinking Birdcage.
, titled " Dead or Alive! A Fateful Countdown! " ( Sei ka Shi ka - Unmei no Kauntodaun ), originally aired on March 6, 2016 . It serves as the penultimate buildup to the climax of the Dressrosa Arc, focusing on the literal final seconds before Luffy recovers his Haki. Plot Summary: The Final Seconds One Piece Episode 732
Some viewers and critics noted inconsistent animation quality, specifically regarding the "awkward" movement of Rebecca while being puppeteered by Doflamingo. Across the island, Zoro, the Marines, the dwarves,
Gatz, the Coliseum announcer, delivers a stirring broadcast to the citizens of Dressrosa, rallying them with the news that "Lucy" (Luffy) will return to defeat Doflamingo with a single blow. An enraged Doflamingo responds by impaling Gatz with his strings. " ( Sei ka Shi ka - Unmei
This episode adapts content roughly from Chapter 790 (with some elements of 789) of the original manga.
While reviewers praised the "epic" nature of Gatz's speech and the satisfying timing of Luffy’s return, many fans criticized the slow pacing . The episode spent significant time on recaps and the "countdown," which some felt dragged out the tension excessively.