One Piece Episode 974 ❲2026❳

According to reviews from MyNakama , the episode is praised for several creative choices:

A new sequence symbolizes the Nine Red Scabbards as stars coming together, representing their unified commitment to Oden’s dream. One Piece Episode 974

Begin their desperate flight toward Kuri to fulfill their master's last wish. According to reviews from MyNakama , the episode

The use of a specialized OST and samurai-drama pacing enhances the cinematic feel of the execution. Characters and Significance Notable Production Highlights

Oden successfully survives 60 minutes in the boiling oil while holding his nine retainers aloft on a massive wooden plank.

After hearing the truth of Oden's five-year "foolish" dancing from Shinobu, the citizens of Wano cheer for him in his final moments, completing his iconic catchphrase: "Oden wouldn't be oden... if it wasn't boiled!" . Notable Production Highlights