The world of anime offers a vast ocean of content, but few series can match the titanic journey that is One Piece. With an overwhelming library of over 1,000 episodes, films, OVAs, and even a live-action adaptation, embarking on this adventure might seem like setting sail into a storm. But fear not! We’re here to chart a course for you through the sprawling universe of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
The Enigma That is One Piece
“One Piece stars Monkey D Luffy, a boy whose body became rubbery after eating something special known as a Devil Fruit. With his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy hunts for the world’s greatest treasure (known as ‘One Piece’) to become the next Pirate King. And boy, has that search taken him a while.”
The tale begins with a plucky young boy named Luffy, his body turned rubbery after a bite from the mysterious Devil Fruit. Together with his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, he embarks on an epic quest to find One Piece—the world’s greatest treasure—and earn the title of Pirate King. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s iconic manga, One Piece has graced our screens since the late ’90s and has become a complex, multifaceted journey worthy of its legendary status.
“In total, you could stay up for two weeks straight and still not have time to binge through this entire saga of over 1,000 episodes. And that doesn’t even include Netflix’s recent One Piece live-action adaptation.”
Your Treasure Map: Watching One Piece in Chronological Order
If you’re a purist at heart, this is your best bet.
“As there are over 1,000 episodes to watch, you might be tempted to jump in at a later starting point, but to really enjoy the full experience properly, we do recommend starting at the very beginning and watching One Piece in chronological order.”
We have a comprehensive list dividing the entire One Piece universe into arcs and sagas, before and after a pivotal time skip, right up to the latest movie, One Piece Film: Red. From the “Romance Dawn arc” that kicks off at Episode 1 to the ongoing episodes, this list is your lifeline.
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- Episodes 1 to 3: Romance Dawn arc
- Episodes 4 to 8: Orange Town arc
- Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack! OVA
- Episodes 9 to 18: Syrup Village arc
- One Piece: The Movie
- Episodes 19 to 30: Baratie arc
- Episodes 31 to 44: Arlong Park arc
- Episode 45: Loguetown arc
- Episodes 46 to 47: Buggy’s Crew Adventure Chronicles
- Episodes 48-53: Loguetown arc cont
- Clockwork Island Adventure Movie
- One Piece TV Special: Adventure in the Ocean’s Navel
- Jango’s Dance Carnival Short
- Episodes 54 to 61: Warship Island arc
- One Piece: Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His 4 Crewmates’ Big Adventure
- Episodes 62 to 63: Reverse Mountain arc
- Episodes 64 to 67: Whisky Peak arc
- Episodes 68 to 69: Diary of Koby-Meppo
- Episodes 70 to 77: Little Garden arc
- Episodes 78 to 91: Drum Island arc
- Dream Soccer King Short
- Episodes 92 to 130: Alabasta arc
- The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta Movie
- Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals Movie
- Episodes 131 to 135: Post-Alabasta arc
- Episodes 136 to 138: Goat Island arc
- Dead End Adventure Movie
- The Cursed Holy Sword Movie
- One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father’s Huge, HUGE Dream Special
- Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King Short
- Episodes 139 to 143: Ruluka Island arc
- Episodes 144 to 152: Jaya arc
- Episodes 153 to 195: Skypiea arc
- One Piece: Episode of Sky Island Special
- Episodes 196 to 206: G-8 arc
- Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Movie
- Episodes 326 to 335: Ice Hunter arc
- Episode 336: Chopper Man Special
- Episodes 337 to 381: Thriller Bark arc
- Episodes 382 to 384: Spa Island arc
- Episodes 426-429: Little East Blue arc
- Strong World Episode 0 OVA
- One Piece Film: Strong World
- Straw Hat Chase Short
- ONE PIECE 3D! Trap Coaster Short
- Romance Dawn Story Movie
- Episodes 385 to 405: Sabaody Archipelago arc
- Episodes 408 to 417: Amazon Lily arc
- Episodes 418 to 421: Straw Hats Separation Serial arc
- Episodes 422 to 425: Impel Down arc
- Episodes 430 to 452: Impel Down arc cont
- Episodes 453 to 456: Straw Hats Separation Serial arc cont
- Episodes 490 to 491: Post-War arc
- Episode 492: Toriko Crossover
- Episodes 493 to 516: Post-War arc cont
- 3D2Y Special
- Episodes 517 to 522: Return to Sabaody arc
- Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of Friendship Movie
- Episodes 523 to 541: Fish-Man Island arc
- Episode 542: Toriko Crossover
- Episodes 543-574: Fish-Man Island arc cont
- Episodes 575-578: Z’s Ambition arc
- Glorious Island Part 1 Special
- Glorious Island Part 2 Special
- One Piece Film: Z
- Episode of Luffy: Adventure on Hand Island Special
- One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia Movie
- Episodes 579 to 589: Punk Hazard arc
- Episode 590: Toriko & Dragon Ball Crossover
- Episodes 591 to 625: Punk Hazard arc cont
- Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More Friend Special
- Episodes 626 to 628: Caesar Retrieval arc
- Episodes 629 to 746: Dressrosa arc
- Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers’ Bond – The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will
- Episodes 747-750: Silver Mine arc
- One Piece: Heart of Gold Special
- One Piece Film: Gold Episode 0
- One Piece Film: Gold
- Episodes 751 to 779: Zou arc
- Episodes 780 to 782: Marine Rookie arc
- Episodes 783 to 877: Whole Cake Island arc
- Episodes 878-889: Levely arc
- Episodes 890 to 894: Wano Country arc – Act 1
- Episodes 895 to 896: Cidre Guild arc
- One Piece: Stampede Movies
- Episodes 897 to 906: Wano Country arc – Act 2
- Episode 907: Anime 20th Anniversary Special
- Episodes 908 to 958: Wano Country arc – Act 2
- Episodes 959 to 1051: Wano Country arc – Act 3 (Oden Kozuki Past)
- One Piece Film: Red
- Episodes 1052 to present
Time-Saver: One Piece Minus the Fillers
Some fans prefer to dive right into the meat of the story, and we get that. You can opt to skip the filler episodes and arcs without losing the essence of the main narrative.
“As much as you might want to watch all of One Piece in its entirety, we appreciate that people need to sleep occasionally. So, if this all feels too daunting, we’ve also included a list of One Piece filler arcs you could skip without losing sense of the main story.”
From the “Warship Island arc” (Episodes 54 to 61) to the recent “Cidre Guild arc” (Episodes 895 to 896), we’ve got you covered.
Spotlight: Must-Watch One Piece Movies
If you want a taste of One Piece’s grandeur but are running short on time, the series has an array of movies that encapsulate its essence quite well. Consider them the highlight reel, if you will.
“Some One Piece movies are more important to the overall arc than others, so if you’re planning to speed things up even more, consider the following films to be unmissable: Dead End Adventure (2003), Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005), One Piece Film: Strong World (2009), One Piece Film: Z (2012), One Piece Film: Gold (2016), One Piece: Stampede (2019), One Piece: Red (2022).”
- One Piece: The movie (2000) | After episode 18
- Clockwork Island Adventure (2001) | After episode 52
- Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals (2002) | After episode 102
- Dead End Adventure (2003) | After episode 130
- The Cursed Holy Sword (2004) | After episode 143
- Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) | After episode 224
- The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006) | After episode 228
- Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates (2007) | Arabasta saga remake
- Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura (2008) | Drum Island arc remake
- One Piece Film: Strong World (2009) | After episode 381
- One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase (2011)
- One Piece Film: Z (2012) | After episode 573
- One Piece Film: Gold (2016) | After episode 750
- One Piece Stampede (2019) | After Whole Cake Island arc
- One Piece: Red (2022) | After Uta’s Past arc
On the Horizon: One Piece’s Live-Action and English Dub
“The eight episodes of Netflix’s live-action series can be watched at any point, taking the events of the East Blue saga and turning them into their own.”
Netflix’s foray into the One Piece universe serves as a standalone experience, and it’s best enjoyed after you’ve watched the first season of the anime for a richer context. As for the English-speaking fans, the series is available on Funimation and is expected to land on Crunchyroll later this month.
Where to Catch the Action?
“One Piece is available to stream in the UK on the streaming service Crunchyroll.”
Whether you’re in the UK or elsewhere, Crunchyroll has got you covered. Netflix also offers the 2019 film One Piece: Stampede, and a live-action version is set to release later in 2023.
So, there you have it—the ultimate guide to setting sail with One Piece. Whether you’re a newcomer to the high seas or a veteran pirate, this guide is your compass to navigating the complex waters of one of anime’s most legendary series. So hoist the sails, the treasure of One Piece awaits you!
