One Piece Episode 598 Site
Luffy "befriends" the lower half of a samurai that was stuck in the dragon's skin. The legs are capable of running and even attacking, despite having no upper body.
Episode Report: One Piece Episode 598 – "A Samurai Out of the Blue! Kin'emon of the Foxfire!" Original Air Date: June 2, 2013 Arc: Punk Hazard Arc Adaptation: Manga Chapters 657–658 Summary
The animation maintains the standard quality of the Punk Hazard arc, effectively capturing the eerie atmosphere of the abandoned research facility. The voice acting for Kin'emon (Horiuchi Kenyu) immediately establishes his proud, traditionalist personality, even in a humiliating state. One Piece Episode 598
In the frozen half of the island, Brook discovers a severed head that can speak. This head is revealed to be the samurai Kin'emon, who has been split into pieces by a mysterious power (later revealed to be Trafalgar Law’s Ope Ope no Mi ).
This episode continues the Straw Hat Pirates' exploration of the mysterious island, Punk Hazard. Following the chaotic encounter with the giant dragon, the crew encounters a bizarre sight: a pair of living, talking legs belonging to a samurai. Luffy, fascinated by the phenomenon, decides to "attach" the legs to his own back, much to the chagrin of his crewmates. Luffy "befriends" the lower half of a samurai
Sanji, Nami, Chopper, and Franky remain trapped in a facility filled with giant children, setting the stage for the arc's emotional stakes. Notable Developments
Acts as the primary POV for the horror-comedy elements of discovering a talking head. Technical Review Kin'emon of the Foxfire
The stark contrast between the island's burning lands and freezing tundras is further explored, highlighting the aftermath of the battle between Admirals Akainu and Aokiji. Character Focus