Episode Report: One Piece Episode 598 – "A Samurai Out of the Blue! Kin'emon of the Foxfire!" Original Air Date: June 2, 2013 Arc: Punk Hazard Arc Adaptation: Manga Chapters 657–658 Summary
The stark contrast between the island's burning lands and freezing tundras is further explored, highlighting the aftermath of the battle between Admirals Akainu and Aokiji. Character Focus One Piece Episode 598
Though only appearing in pieces, this episode marks the debut of Kin'emon of the Wano Country, a character who becomes a pivotal ally for hundreds of episodes to follow. Episode Report: One Piece Episode 598 – "A
This episode continues the Straw Hat Pirates' exploration of the mysterious island, Punk Hazard. Following the chaotic encounter with the giant dragon, the crew encounters a bizarre sight: a pair of living, talking legs belonging to a samurai. Luffy, fascinated by the phenomenon, decides to "attach" the legs to his own back, much to the chagrin of his crewmates. This episode continues the Straw Hat Pirates' exploration
Meanwhile, Brook encounters the "torso-less" head of the samurai in the snowy region of the island, leading to a series of comedic and action-oriented misunderstandings. The episode establishes the central mystery of the island—the illegal experiments being conducted by Caesar Clown—and introduces the core motivation for the Straw Hats' involvement: rescuing the kidnapped children and reassembling the samurai, Kin'emon.