The first episode to mention Boa Hancock.
On Crocus's newspaper, the article of Iceburg's search for a new secretary can be seen. Moda, her parents, and Vice Admiral Comil can be seen on the newspaper as well.
With Brook officially joining the Straw Hats, this episode marks the debut of his eyecatcher. Additionally, Zoro's eyecatcher is updated with his memorialized katana Yubashiri being replaced with Shusui.
In the manga, Lola nearly spots the large unknown ominous entity lurking in the fog.
This is the last episode of the Thriller Bark Arc.