: This episode is part of the transition period for the opening theme. While "Hands Up!" became the new theme for Season 16, Funimation's original simulcast often omitted it due to licensing issues that were later resolved.
"Capture Master - The Pirate Alliance's Operation Begins!" (Episode 595) aired on , marking a pivotal shift in the Punk Hazard Arc as the newly formed alliance between Luffy and Law officially swings into action. One Piece Episode 595
The episode concludes with a chaotic collision of forces at the laboratory entrance. : This episode is part of the transition
: Sanji, still inhabiting Nami’s body, wakes up first and single-handedly defeats a squad of Caesar’s subordinates. He later wakes Zoro and Brook by punching them in the head. The episode concludes with a chaotic collision of
: Law and Chopper use Law’s "Room" ability to teleport toward the back of the lab. Law instructs Chopper to investigate the drugs while Law focuses on finding a way to remove Caesar and Monet.
: While the G-5 Marines are struggling to break into the lab, Luffy, Franky, and Robin make a dramatic, unannounced entrance by crashing right into the front door.