One Piece Episode 963 -

The episode featured unique commercial break "eyecatchers" that drew parallels between Luffy, Ace, and Oden’s shared connection with Whitebeard. Where to Watch

Kozuki Oden finally meets Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) when the Moby Dick washes ashore at Kuri for repairs. Their initial clash is so powerful it literally splits the air and sea. One Piece Episode 963

Viewers get to see a younger, prime version of Whitebeard, which is a massive treat for those who only knew him from the Marineford Arc . Viewers get to see a younger, prime version

With only one hour left in his trial, Oden hears the screams of a woman in distress on a nearby island. Choosing her safety over his dream, he lets go of the chain to save Amatsuki Toki , his future wife. You can stream Episode 963 on major platforms

You can stream Episode 963 on major platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation .

The episode also provides critical backstory for the Akazaya Nine, showing how Oden saved Inuarashi, Nekomamushi , and Kawamatsu from being bullied by Wano citizens who treated them as "monsters". Why Fans Love This Episode