How to watch One Piece in order

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As a longtime fan of anime and manga, I’ve had the pleasure of following One Piece since its early days. It’s been an incredible journey filled with laughter, adventure, and some truly unforgettable characters. The series has managed to maintain its popularity for over two decades, which is no small feat in the world of entertainment.

Watching One Piece from start to finish, with its more than 1,100 episodes, numerous specials, films, original video animations (OVAs), and shorts, can certainly seem like a challenging endeavor.

The anime series One Piece, which started in 1999 and was created by Eiichiro Oda, is renowned for its iconic status among all-time greats. The storyline is nothing short of grandiose, set within a pirate fantasy realm where the protagonist, Monkey D Luffy, heads up a group called the Straw Hat Pirates.

The primary objective of Monkey D Luffy is to locate a legendary hoard called “One Piece.” However, his storyline frequently takes unexpected turns, resulting in interactions with numerous eccentric side characters as his team journeys through various parts of the world. With new installments of Eiichiro Oda’s manga being released monthly, there remains an abundance of fresh content to be transformed into screen adaptations.

To put it another way, watching One Piece isn’t something you can easily finish over a weekend due to its massive 1,100 episodes count. Even without considering Netflix’s live-action adaptation or the upcoming anime reboot called “The One Piece,” which shares the same name but could be confusing due to its title.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’m delighted to share my insider tips for embarking on an epic cinematic journey – watching One Piece in the correct sequence! This beloved anime series spans countless adventures and unforgettable characters. So, let me be your guide through the high seas of One Piece, ensuring you don’t miss a single pirate’s tale along the way!

How to watch One Piece in order

As someone who’s deeply appreciative of the captivating world of One Piece, I strongly advise you not to miss out on the journey from the very start. With over 1,100 episodes under its belt, it might seem tempting to dive in midway, but trust me, starting from the beginning and watching it sequentially will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the richness of its narrative.

Our viewing guide includes all of the specials, films and OVAs, divided into individual sagas (ie. longer storylines) and episodic arcs – just in case you do want to skip to a later section of Monkey D Luffy’s adventures. We’ve also divided the list into two separate blocks which take place before and after the time skip, right up to the latest movie, One Piece Film: Red, which came out in 2022.

So, settle in. Here’s how to watch every One Piece arc in order:

East Blue Saga

  • 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

Alabasta Saga

  • 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

Sky Island Saga

  • 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

Water 7 Saga

  • Episodes 207 to 219: Long Ring Long Land arc
  • One Piece: Protect! The Last Great Stage Special
  • Episodes 220 to 224: Ocean’s Dream arc
  • Episodes 225 to 228: Foxy’s Return arc
  • Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle Movie
  • Episodes 229 to 263: Water 7 arc
  • Episodes 264 to 290, 293 to 302, 304 to 312: Enies Lobby arc
  • Episodes 291 to 292, 303, 406 to 407: Boss Luffy Historical Specials
  • Episodes 313 to 325: Post-Enies Lobby arc
  • Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom Movie

Thriller Bark Saga

  • 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

Summit War Saga

  • 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

AFTER THE TIME SKIP

Fish-Man Island Saga

  • 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

Dressrosa Saga

  • 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

Whole Cake Island Saga

  • 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

Wano Country Saga

  • 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 1085: Land of Wano arc
  • Episodes 1086 to 1088: Prologue to Egghead

Egghead Saga

  • Episodes 1089 to present: Egghead Island arc

So, we’re all caught up! The Season 21, or the Egghead Island arc, started broadcasting in January 2024, signifying the commencement of One Piece’s Final Saga. This saga will extend into the Elbaf arc, with the ongoing manga series detailing the current storyline.

How to watch One Piece without filler

As a fellow One Piece fan, I understand your desire to immerse yourself completely in the series, but even the most dedicated among us need rest sometimes. For those who wish to streamline their viewing experience and focus more on the show’s main narrative, I’ve compiled a list of One Piece filler arcs that can be safely skipped without compromising your understanding of the storyline. Here’s my personal recommendation: [Your One Piece Filler List]

  • Episodes 54 to 61: Warship Island arc
  • Episodes 131 to 135: Post-Alabasta arc
  • Episodes 136 to 138: Goat Island arc
  • Episodes 139 to 143: Ruluka Island arc
  • Episodes 196 to 206: G8 arc
  • Episodes 220 to 224: Ocean’s Dream arc
  • Episodes 225 to 226: Foxy’s Return arc
  • Episodes 326 to 335: Ice Hunter arc
  • Episodes 382 to 384: Spa Island arc
  • Episodes 426 to 429: Little East Blue arc
  • Episodes 575 to 578: Z’s Ambition arc
  • Episodes 626 to 628: Caesar’s Retrieval arc
  • Episodes 747 to 750: Silver Mine arc
  • Episodes 780 to 782: Marine Rookie arc
  • Episodes 895 to 896: Cidre Guild arc
  • Episodes 1029-1030: Uta’s Past arc

You can choose to bypass the following specific episodes as they don’t significantly contribute to One Piece’s main storyline, but they are still enjoyable. These episodes essentially revisit previously covered content. Anime productions sometimes include recap or filler episodes to allow animators a break, so you won’t be missing out on crucial plot points if you decide to skip these.

  • Episode 50
  • Episode 99
  • Episode 102
  • Episodes 213-214
  • Episodes 279-283
  • Episodes 291-292
  • Episode 303
  • Episodes 317-318
  • Episode 336
  • Episode 406-407
  • Episode 457-458
  • Episode 492
  • Episode 499
  • Episode 542
  • Episode 590
  • Episode 907
  • Episode 1029-1030

How to watch One Piece movies in order

If you really want to whizz through One Piece for a taste of what it’s like, you could also focus solely on the 15 films that have been released to date. This isn’t ideal, though, as a lot happens in the regular episodes between each movie. Still, if that’s all you’ve got time for, here are all the One Piece movies in order of release, as well as how they relate to the main show.

  • 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

Among the One Piece movies, certain ones hold significant weight for the series’ overarching narrative. If your goal is to expedite the storyline further, prioritize watching these essential films:

  • 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)

How to watch Netflix’s live-action One Piece

You can start watching Netflix’s live-action series whenever you want, as it presents an innovative, eight-episode rendition of the East Blue saga from the original manga.

Apart from functioning independently as a standalone watch, the live-action version of One Piece is more rewarding if you’ve watched the initial season of the anime first. This fresh perspective enriches an already familiar tale. Currently, it can only be streamed on Netflix, with a second season set to premiere soon.

Do I need to watch One Piece to understand Netflix’s The One Piece anime reboot?

It seems that Netflix is collaborating with WIT Studio, known for its work on the iconic Attack on Titan anime series, to reimagine the initial arcs of One Piece. This will start with the East Blue saga, which was adapted into a live-action version by Netflix.

Thankfully, it’s not necessary for you to have watched the original One Piece anime before enjoying Netflix’s version as they share the same storyline. However, the new adaptation will feature a more contemporary anime aesthetic compared to the series that started in the late ’90s. Let’s hope there’s still some traditional hand-drawn animation included!

Although not everyone is entirely thrilled about this development, there’s no denying it’s an intriguing endeavor that we eagerly anticipate unfolding.

The first teaser for The One Piece can be seen below:

How to watch the English dub of One Piece

UK enthusiasts of One Piece can now enjoy watching the English version of the series on Crunchyroll.

How to watch One Piece in the UK

One Piece is available to stream in the UK on the anime streaming service Crunchyroll.

On Netflix, you can stream the 2019 movie “One Piece: Stampede.” Additionally, the live-action adaptation of “One Piece” is also available for streaming on Netflix.

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2024-11-20 14:05