: Sanji begins designing the cake’s blueprint, showcasing his culinary genius as the only way to pacify Big Mom's rampaging "hunger pangs". Production and Adaptation Notes
: Fans often highlight this episode for its "stressful" atmosphere and the visual quality of Katakuri’s overwhelming mochi abilities, though some viewers noted inconsistencies in the animation pacing compared to the manga's tighter flow. One Piece Episode 852
While the battle rages, Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon arrive at Cacao Island to begin their desperate attempt to save the Straw Hats by baking a new wedding cake. : Sanji begins designing the cake’s blueprint, showcasing
: Katakuri continues to humiliate Luffy by mimicking and improving upon his signature moves. When Luffy attempts a Grizzly Magnum or Elephant Gun , Katakuri counters with even larger, Haki-infused mochi fists, asserting he is superior in every aspect. : Katakuri continues to humiliate Luffy by mimicking
: In a strategic move, Katakuri wakes Brûlée to use her mirrors to attack the Thousand Sunny directly, forcing Luffy to fight not just for his life, but to protect his crew's escape route. Cacao Island: The Cake’s Foundation
: A notable change from the manga (Chapter 852) occurs here: in the manga, Pudding gives Sanji the middle finger inside the factory, whereas the anime changes this to her pointing with her index finger.
: The anime adds several "filler" details, such as Pudding fainting with joy when Sanji smiles and Sanji working on cake blueprints during their flight to Cacao Island.