One Piece Episode 963 May 2026

Viewers get to see a younger, prime version of Whitebeard, which is a massive treat for those who only knew him from the Marineford Arc .

With only one hour left in his trial, Oden hears the screams of a woman in distress on a nearby island. Choosing her safety over his dream, he lets go of the chain to save Amatsuki Toki , his future wife. One Piece Episode 963

Kozuki Oden finally meets Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) when the Moby Dick washes ashore at Kuri for repairs. Their initial clash is so powerful it literally splits the air and sea. Viewers get to see a younger, prime version

Oden begs to join the crew, but Whitebeard is hesitant due to Oden’s wild nature. He sets a grueling test: Oden must hold onto a chain being dragged by the ship for three days in the open ocean. Kozuki Oden finally meets Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) when

The episode featured unique commercial break "eyecatchers" that drew parallels between Luffy, Ace, and Oden’s shared connection with Whitebeard. Where to Watch

You can stream Episode 963 on major platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation .