One Piece Episode 898 Apr 2026

: Hawkins initiates a "game" using his tarot deck to dictate the battle.

, titled " The Headliner! Hawkins the Magician Appears ," officially kicks off the first major battle of the Wano Country Arc as Luffy and Zoro confront Basil Hawkins and his men. Plot Summary One Piece Episode 898

: Summoned as a "good card" for Hawkins, it empowers a massive, ghostly Straw Man monster to chase down the protagonists. : Hawkins initiates a "game" using his tarot

: This card causes his own men to attack each other in a state of madness. Plot Summary : Summoned as a "good card"

: As O-Tama's fever worsens, the giant dog Komachiyo grabs Luffy and Zoro, forcing them to flee the battlefield to find medical help. The episode ends with the giant Straw Man monster in pursuit. Notable Adaptations and Review

: The episode showcases Hawkins' Wara Wara no Mi (Straw-Straw Fruit). Zoro manages to land a direct strike on Hawkins, but the damage is transferred to one of Hawkins' subordinates via a straw voodoo doll hidden in his body.

: Following their reunion, Luffy and Zoro face off against Basil Hawkins, who has become one of Kaidou's Headliners. Luffy, despite having no formal sword training, insists on fighting while holding the legendary Nidai Kitetsu , often choosing to punch while holding the scabbard rather than properly slicing.