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The Dressrosa Arc (Episodes 629–746) is the second and largest arc within the Pirate Alliance Saga, following the Straw Hats and Trafalgar Law as they attempt to dismantle Donquixote Doflamingo's underworld empire. Key Storyline Pillars

God Usopp: Usopp accidentally knocks out Sugar, breaking the toy curse and turning the entire island against Doflamingo. One Piece - Episodes -629-746- -Dressrosa Arc-

• The Departure of Law & The Straw Hats: Law’s alliance with Luffy is solidified. He becomes an unofficial member of the Grand Fleet.
• The Formation of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet (Ep. 746): Seven pirate crews (The Beautiful Pirates, Barto Club, the Happo Navy, et al.) swear fealty to Luffy. Although Luffy refuses to command them, the narration confirms that this 5,640-man fleet will go on to cause a "major incident" in the future.
• Fujitora’s Apology: Admiral Fujitora kneels before King Riku on live transponder snail, admitting the World Government’s fault for allowing Doflamingo to rule. This is a major political turning point.

• Episodes 626–628 (Before this block – after Punk Hazard) – Recaps of the series to that point.
• Episodes 661, 664, 674, 675, 686, 688, 692, 696, 697, 707, 710, 711, 715, 721, 733, 737, 746 – Many of these are half-recap or anime-only filler scenes. Episode 737 is a full recap of the entire Dressrosa Arc (safe to skip).

2. The False Utopia

Doflamingo’s kingdom appears to be a happy paradise, but it hides a dark secret. Luffy discovers that Doflamingo has deceived the entire world by falsifying the news of his resignation from the Seven Warlords. This triggers the "Birdcage," a terrifying technique where Doflamingo traps the entire island in a cage of string, isolating it from the outside world and preventing anyone from escaping. The Dressrosa Arc (Episodes 629–746) is the second

Fujitora’s Stand: The Admiral bows to King Riku, signaling a shift in Marine morality. The Departure of Law & The Straw Hats:

Birth of the Grand Fleet: Over 5,000 pirates pledge their loyalty to Luffy, officially making him a "Great Pirate."

One Piece: The Dressrosa Arc – Episodes 629–746

Overview

The Dressrosa Arc is the ninth major story arc of the One Piece anime, spanning 118 episodes (629–746). It is one of the longest and most ambitious arcs in the series, adapting roughly the second half of Eiichiro Oda’s manga volumes 70–80. Set on a vibrant yet oppressive island ruled by the tyrannical Warlord Donquixote Doflamingo, the arc weaves together themes of liberation, memory, sacrifice, and the true cost of a smile.

Sabo's Return: A major emotional peak where Luffy's "lost" brother Sabo reappears as a high-ranking Revolutionary Army officer.