The Ultimate Showdown Begins: One Piece Episode 1078 Preview Unveils the Epic Climax of the Wano Arc

The release date for One Piece episode 1078, titled "He Returns! The Shogun of the Land of Wano, Kozuki Momonosuke," is October 1, 2023, at 9:30 am JST. The long-lasting battle between the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance and the Animal Kingdom Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates has finally come to an end with the demise of Orochi and Kaido, liberating Wano from their oppressive rule.

With Orochi Kurozumi's former reign as Shogun in Wano and Kaido's manipulation thriving in the background, the innocent and desperate citizens fell victim to consuming defective SMILE fruits, leading to continuous laughter. Additionally, Kaido harbored intentions of coercing the entire population into his weapons facility, subjecting them to a life of deadly toil after the war's conclusion.

However, with the departure of these malevolent figures, the dawn of a new era is poised to unfold for the inhabitants of Wano.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the One Piece anime. Readers be advised.

One Piece episode 1078 preview declares Momonosuke as the new shogun of Wano

What to expect in One Piece episode 1078?

Adult Momonosuke's silhouette as seen in the preview for One Piece episode 1078 (Image via Toei Animation)

Hiyori, Denjiro, and the remaining Nine Red Scabbards emerged from the smoke of the volcanic eruption caused by Kaido's body sinking into the Earth's magma. Denjiro declared that it was time to introduce the people of Wano to their new shogun.

In the preview for One Piece episode 1078, it is revealed that Momonosuke will assume the role of Wano's new shogun. Viewers can anticipate Momonosuke addressing the people of Wano, announcing the end of Kaido and Orochi's oppressive rule, and declaring freedom for all. He vows to uphold his father's principles and restore Wano to its former glory.

A quick summary of One Piece episode 1077

Viewers had already witnessed his commitment to protecting his citizens in One Piece episode 1078, evident from his decision to temporarily seal off Wano's boundaries.

Denjiro appears in the One Piece anime, brought to life by Toei Animation.

In the most recent One Piece episode, Kaido's body forcefully pierced through the Earth's crust, plummeting down into the scorching magma below. Conversely, had Yamato not made a timely entrance to rescue him, Luffy could have met a perilous end akin to Kaido's. Luffy's triumphant victory over Kaido instilled a sense of jubilation among the samurai, pirates, and their steadfast allies.

However, the newfound freedom came at a great cost, claiming the lives of many individuals, including Oden and Yasui, as depicted in the previous episode. Yasui selflessly sacrificed himself to ensure that the people of Wano could have a future where they could defy oppressive rulers.

Meanwhile, Momonosuke made the decision to keep Wano's borders closed in order to safeguard its residents. However, when he encountered them in the Flower Capital, the people were filled with fear, mistaking him for Kaido. The episode concluded with Hiyori, Denjiro, and other allies arriving, prepared to introduce them to their new leader, the shogun.

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