Is ONE PIECE episode 40 filler?
Canon No, episode 40 of ONE PIECE is canon.
#40
Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles!
誇り高き戦士！激闘サンジとウソップ
Aired 6 Sept 2000
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