God Enel Appears!! Morning Song for the Survivors (神・エネル登場!! 生き残りへの夜明曲). English Title: Enter God Eneru! Farewell to Survivors!. Original Air Date: September 21, 2003 (Japan). English Dub Air Date: March 15, 2008 (US). Story Arc: Skypiea Arc. Summary of Key Events
The crew splits into two groups. The "Exploration Team" (Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Robin) sets out to find the legendary City of Gold, while the "Home Team" (Nami, Usopp, and Chopper) prepares to navigate the ship away from the altar and eventually escape the Upper Yard. OnePiece_Ep_167_ITA.mp4
Though not named until much later in the series, the mysterious figure repairing the ship is the manifestation of the Going Merry's soul. Production Staff Screenplay: Yoshiyuki Suga. Director: Konosuke Uda (Series Director). God Enel Appears
The episode centers on the formal introduction of the arc's primary antagonist and a mysterious event regarding the Straw Hat crew's ship. English Title: Enter God Eneru
Enel (also known as Eneru) finally shows himself to his priests at the Upper Yard. He reveals his plans for an impending war between his forces, the Shandia warriors, and the Straw Hat Pirates. He also announces that his massive flying ship, the Ark Maxim , is ready.