: Absalom initially overwhelms Sanji with his invisibility and hidden bazookas. However, Sanji eventually pinpoints the invisible commander, unleashing a devastating Extra Hache barrage that sends Absalom flying into a wall.
Interestingly, the original Japanese TV broadcast of this episode was due to its proximity to the real-life Akihabara massacre. In the TV version, Absalom kicks Sanji instead of stabbing him, and blood pools were removed. While the English DVD release includes the uncut visuals, the Funimation dub strangely uses the altered sound effects from the censored Japanese broadcast. Episode 359 | One Piece Wiki | Fandom One Piece (Dub) Episode 359
One Piece (Dub) Episode 359, titled is a pivotal and comedic episode in the Thriller Bark Arc that focuses on Sanji's fiery confrontation with the invisible Absalom. Episode 359 Highlights: Sanji’s "Stolen" Dream : Absalom initially overwhelms Sanji with his invisibility
: Elsewhere, Luffy struggles against Gecko Moria’s shadow, Doppelman , before finally landing a "Gum-Gum Stamp" on the Warlord himself. Usopp also faces off against the "Ghost Princess" Perona and her bear zombie, Kumashi , using a Flame Ball to turn the tide. English Dub Details In the TV version, Absalom kicks Sanji instead
The English version was produced by (now under Crunchyroll ) and features a veteran voice cast: Sanji : Eric Vale Absalom : Andrew T. Chandler Luffy : Colleen Clinkenbeard Usopp : Sonny Strait Perona : Felecia Angelle Production Note: The Censorship Mystery
The episode's emotional and comedic core centers on after discovering that Absalom possesses the Clear-Clear Fruit (Suke Suke no Mi) .
: Sanji reveals that he had desired this fruit since he was a child, not for tactical combat, but for the "dream" of spying on women.