By Episode 652, the major alliances have been formed:
This episode primarily adapts Chapter 722 (pages 2–13) of the manga. One Piece Episode 652
Episode 652 successfully sets up the mystery surrounding her. Why is she hated? Why does she want the Mera Mera no Mi? These questions begin to take root here, transforming her from a background character into a central figure of the arc. By Episode 652, the major alliances have been
This padding works in the episode’s favor. The slow, deliberate pacing makes Doflamingo’s cruelty feel heavier. However, some fans complain that the episode ends on a freeze-frame cliffhanger that feels manufactured. By Episode 652