Sabaody Archipelago
The gateway to Fishman Island, where the Straw Hats meet Silvers Rayleigh and the 11 Supernovas.
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.
- Location
- End of the First Half of the Grand Line
- Key Feature
- Giant Bubble Trees
- Political Status
- Marine Territory / Neutral Zone
- Major Event
- The Summit War Arc Prelude
Lore & Background
The Sabaody Archipelago is the final stop before entering Fishman Island, requiring ships to be coated for undersea travel. The season introduces key figures: Hatchan (an old enemy of the Straw Hats), his friends Camie and Papaggu, and Silvers Rayleigh, the first mate of Gold Roger. Nine rookie pirates known as the "11 Supernovas" also appear. The arc culminates in an incident at the auction of Camie, where the Straw Hats and other pirates are attacked by top Marines, including Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
In Their Own Story
The Straw Hats arrive at the Sabaody Archipelago to prepare their ship for the journey to Fishman Island. They encounter Hatchan, a former enemy, and his friends Camie and Papaggu. The crew also meets Silvers Rayleigh, the legendary first mate of Gold Roger. Nine rookie pirates, collectively known as the "11 Supernovas," are active on the archipelago. The situation escalates when Camie is put up for auction, leading to an attack by top Marine officers, including Bartholomew Kuma, a Warlord 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 season aired from December 21, 2008 to June 28, 2009, consisting of 26 episodes.
- The first opening theme is a cover of 'We Are!' performed by TVXQ, titled 'We Are! (Animation One Piece 10th Anniversary Ver.)'.
- The second opening theme, 'Share the World', also by TVXQ, starts with episode 395.
- 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'.
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