Sabaody Archipelago

The Sabaody Archipelago is the setting for the majority of the eleventh season of the One Piece anime series. The season covers the "Sabaody Archipelago" story arc, which deals with the Straw Hats preparing to enter Fishman Island by having their ship coated for undersea travel. During their stay, they meet an old enemy Hatchan, his friends Camie and Papaggu, and the first mate of Gold Roger, Silvers Rayleigh, as well as 9 rookie pirates known as the "11 Supernovas". In an incident involving the auction of Camie, the crew and the pirates are attacked by top members of the Marines, including Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Reader's Guide

The Sabaody Archipelago arc spans the majority of the eleventh season, which aired on Fuji Television from December 21, 2008 to June 28, 2009, consisting of 26 episodes. The season uses two theme songs: a cover of "We Are!" by TVXQ (titled "We Are! (Animation One Piece 10th Anniversary Ver.)") and "Share the World" by TVXQ, starting with episode 395. The final two episodes of the season continue the "History Drama Boss Luffy" story from the fourth TV Special and the ninth season.

Did You Know?

The first two DVD compilations were released on January 7, 2011, with the last released on March 2, 2011.
The season's episode count and title were announced in the 'One Piece Movie 10 Guide Book', 'One Piece-Pia'.