2025 has been a standout year for the One Piece anime with the successful adaptation of the Egghead arc, one of the most impactful storylines to date. We’ve seen Dr. Vegapunk reveal terrifying secrets about the world, along with Kuma’s heartbreaking past. Yet, according to the international fan community, no moment this year has managed to dethrone Roronoa Zoro’s iconic scene from over a decade ago.
“Nothing Happened”, A Moment That Remains Unbeatable After 17 Years
Episode 377, titled “The Pain of a Comrade is My Pain Too, Zoro Willing to Fight to the Death,” first aired on November 16, 2008, and remains the highest-rated episode in the entire series on IMDb. With a score of 9.8 out of 10 from over 62,000 votes, this episode set an unprecedented record.
This year, episode 1136, which delves into Kuma’s tragic life, briefly climbed to the top spot but was soon overtaken by the powerful impact of Zoro’s phrase “Nothing happened.” This shows that nearly two decades later, fans still remember the silent yet incredibly cool sacrifice of the Straw Hat swordsman.
Why Is Zoro Always a Fan Favorite?
Roronoa Zoro is not only a skilled swordsman but also a symbol of loyalty and masculine spirit. His appeal is proven by episode 1062 (the battle against King), which holds the record for the most IMDb ratings in One Piece history with over 100,000 votes and a score of 9.7.
While the fight with King excels in visual effects, the Thriller Bark moment wins in emotional depth and character development. Zoro’s willingness to give up his dream of becoming the world’s greatest swordsman and even sacrifice his life to bear all of Luffy’s pain is the clearest proof of his boundless devotion.
“Luffy is the one who will become Pirate King!” This belief drives Zoro so strongly that not even death can stop him.
Who Could Break This Record?
Looking at the current rankings, even the heaviest moments from the Egghead arc fall short of Zoro’s legacy. It seems the record set by episode 377 can only be broken by… Zoro himself once again. Fans hope that in the final saga, creator Eiichiro Oda will gift this “underdog” of the animation studios (but a fan favorite) another legendary moment capable of shaking the anime community once more.
Until then, “Nothing Happened” remains a shining pinnacle that any action anime can only aspire to reach.