Manga Unmasked: One Piece

Welcome back to Manga Unmasked! In this series, we take a deep dive into the various manga series available in our collection. So, whether you're already a fan of manga or just a curious reader, we hope you might learn a little about your next potential reading obsession. In this edition, we're taking on the Grand Line with aspiring pirates seeking out the One Piece!

Check out more manga explored with the Manga Unmasked series—My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, Sailor Moon, Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki, and One-Punch Man.

A Long History

One Piece is a shounen adventure manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It was first serialized in July 1997 in Shueisha's Weekly Shounen Jump magazine, and the chapters have since then been collected into 106 volumes as of July 2023. One Piece is the best-selling manga and best-selling comic series in history with more than 516.6 million volumes sold.

Aside from One Piece, Eiichiro Oda wrote Wanted! (1992), God's Present for the Future (1993), Ikki Yako (1993), Monsters (1994), Romance Dawn (two versions in 1996), Cross Epoc (2007) which is a crossover between One Piece and Dragon Ball with Akira Toriyama, and Taste of the Devil Fruit (2011) which is a crossover between One Piece and Toriko with Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro.

One Piece hit the small screen as an anime produced by Toei Animation on October 20, 1999, on Fuji TV in Japan. As of September 24, 2023, One Piece has aired 1,077 episodes and is in its twentieth season. In addition to its episodes, One Piece has 15 movies, 13 specials, 7 Original Video Animations (OVAs), and 4 shorts. The series has also spawned stage shows, multiple video and mobile games, and tons of collectibles and other merchandise. In the summer of 2023, Netflix released a live-action One Piece show which Oda closely supervised and has already confirmed that Netflix has renewed the show for a second season.

One Piece was a finalist for the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2000-2002. It won the Sondermann Award in 2005, 2008, and 2009 in the International Manga category. In 2012, One Piece won the Grand Prize at the 41st Japan Cartoonists Association Award. In 2015, One Piece got the Guinness World Record for "the most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author" with 320,866,000 copies printed worldwide as of December 2014. It broke that record in 2022 with 516,566,000 copies printed worldwide as of July 2022.

Set Sail!

The world of One Piece is covered with vast oceans and a long strip of land that wraps the globe. The vast ocean is called the Blue Sea and is split into quarters: the East Blue, North Blue, North Blue, and South Blue.

The largest landmass and only continent is the Red Line, named for the reddish mineral that makes up the ring-like continent. It is high enough above sea level that it is impassable aside from a few known routes.

In addition to the Red Line, there are many islands that dot the seas where many different kinds of people and creatures live.

Also ringing the world is the Grand Line and Calm Belt that outlines the Grand Line on either side. The Calm Belt is difficult to cross because no wind blows and there are no currents to move sailing ships. It is also the nesting grounds for Sea Kings, commonly carnivorous giant eel-like creatures—though their appearances can vary greatly.

The Grand Line is a uniquely dangerous area where normal compasses don't work. It is said that the infamous treasure of Gol D. Roger, the One Piece, is hidden somewhere on the Grand Line. Due to that, many pirates seeking adventure and riches travel to and along the Grand Line, searching for that treasure.

My pirates... including the series' main characters.

Captain and Crew

Monkey D. Luffy

"I'm Monkey D. Luffy and I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!"

Monkey D. Luffy is a carefree, goofy, and confident young man who—at the start of the series—wants to become a pirate captain, gather up a crew, seek out the infamous treasure of the pirate Gol D. Roger, the One Piece, and become King of the Pirates. Luffy sees being a pirate as being free, and the Pirate King as having the most freedom on the sea.

As a boy, he looked up to a pirate captain called Shanks, the man who gave him his treasured straw hat. Around the same time, Luffy ate the Devil Fruit Gomu Gomu no Mi (gomu meaning "rubber"), called the Gum-Gum Fruit in English, which gave him a rubber-like body and took away his ability to swim in the ocean. After parting ways with Shanks, Luffy promised Shanks he'd get a great pirate crew and become a pirate himself.

Roronoa "Pirate Hunter" Zoro

"I'll become the strongest swordsman in the world!"

Roronoa Zoro is introduced as an infamous bounty hunter and swordfighter. At first, he wasn't too keen on joining Luffy's crew—which had zero members at the time—but when Luffy warned him that a dishonorable Marine planned on executing him, Zoro agreed to join Luffy.

Zoro's dream is to become the World's Strongest Swordsman. Luffy finds that to be agreeable and figures the man who will become King of the Pirates ought to have the World's Strongest Swordsman at his side.

Unfortunately for both of them, they have a terrible sense of direction. So, they'd need a navigator on their crew.

"Cat Burglar" Nami

"I'll have mapped out the entire world!"

When we first meet Nami, she is a clever thief who steals from pirates, amassing as much money—Berries—as she can. She has a particular hatred for pirates at the start, including Luffy. After seeing Luffy's compassion for a small dog in a destroyed village, her opinion of him at least becomes more favorable.

Nami joins Luffy's crew as their much-needed navigator and is a source of common sense which Luffy and Zoro occasionally lack. She is nimble which helps in her thieving and fights with retractable bo staffs.

Usopp

"I'll be brave!"

Usopp is a Pinocchio-like character at the start, telling lies and stories to bring excitement to his village and his friends' lives, though it annoys many of the residents of Syrup Village. He claims to be "Captain" Usopp of the Usopp Pirates, a group comprised of himself and three village kids.

Luffy connects with Usopp quickly once he realizes that Usopp is the son of Yasopp, a sharpshooter on Shank's crew Luffy knew as a boy. Usopp joins Luffy's crew with a desire to be braver like his great pirate father. His fighting tool of choice is a slingshot.

Sanji

"I'll find the All Blue!"

Luffy and his growing crew meet Sanji while he is working as a chef at Baratie, an ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff in the East Blue. A lover of women and a keen fighter with his kicks, Sanji has a soft spot for those who are hungry.

Sanji joins Luffy's crew as his ship's cook, making him one of Luffy's favorite crew members as he can feed his voracious appetite. His dream is to find the All Blue, a chef's paradise with all manner of sea-life in a place where the East Blue, North Blue, West Blue, and South Blue meet.

One Piece Volumes 1-20

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda

As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber... at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure... one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world...

One Piece, Volume 2: Buggy the Clown by Eiichiro Oda

As a kid, Monkey D. Luffy vowed to become King of the Pirates and find the legendary treasure called the "One Piece." The enchanted Gum-Gum Fruit has given Luffy the power to stretch like rubber—and his new crewmate, the infamous pirate hunter Roronoa Zolo, strikes fear into the hearts of other buccaneers! But what chance does one rubber guy stand against Nami, a thief so tough she specializes in robbing pirates... or Captain Buggy, a fiendish pirate lord whose weird, clownish appearance conceals even weirder powers? It's pirate vs. pirate in the second swashbuckling volume of One Piece!

One Piece, Volume 3: Don't Get Fooled Again by Eiichiro Oda

Sure, lots of people say they want to be the King of the Pirates, but how many have the guts to do what it takes? When Monkey D. Luffy first set out to sea in a leaky rowboat, he had no idea what might lie over the horizon. Now he's got a crew—sort of—in the form of swordsman Roronoa Zolo and treasure-hunting thief Nami. If he wants to prove himself on the high seas, Luffy will have to defeat the weird pirate lord Buggy the Clown. He'll have to find a map to the Grand Line, the sea route where the toughest pirates sail. And he'll have to face the Dread Captain Usopp, who claims to be a notorious pirate captain... but frankly, Usopp says a lot of things...

One Piece, Volume 4: The Black Cat Pirates by Eiichiro Oda

Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas...until he vanished. Most people believe he's dead, but only his crew knows the truth: Captain Kuro has been lying low in a small seaside village, posing as a mild-mannered butler until the time for pillage is just right. Now that time has come, and the ruthless Black Cat Pirates are about to attack...

Unless, of course, Monkey D.Luffy can stop them! All Luffy has on his side are his sword-wielding first mate, Zolo; his thieving navigator, Nami; Usopp, a local kid with a knack for telling lies; and his own bizarre rubber-limbed powers. If these four amateur pirates want to stop the entire Black Cat crew, they'll have to come up with a pretty slick plan...

One Piece, Volume 5: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Eiichiro Oda

Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach…

Now Usopp's village is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the thief, Zolo the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted wannabe pirate with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing… and what it means to be a real pirate. His neighbors would never believe it in a million years...

One Piece, Volume 6: The Oath by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy's pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite...but now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the oceangoing restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on the Grand Line are just dying for a meal.

Always one to look on the bright side, Luffy sets his sights on Sanji, the smart-talking, skirt-chasing assistant chef on the Baratie, as the Going Merry's new cook. But it'll take more than a vicious pirate battle and a little sweet talking from Nami to convince him to leave the Baratie and join Luffy's team. His oath to feed any and all pirates in need keeps getting in the way. The question is: what do you do when the very same pirates you just fed now want to serve you up for dinner?

One Piece, Volume 7: The Crap-Geezer by Eiichiro Oda

Don Krieg's evil pirate armada attempts to hijack the oceangoing restaurant Baratie, but the pirate cooks put up a fierce resistance until Krieg reveals one of the greatest secret weapons in his arsenal—Invincible Pearl! When sous chef Sanji steps into the fray, it turns out that he and Chef Zeff have some unfinished business concerning the loss of the latter's leg! Will their differences come between them or make the Baratie stronger? Either way, unfortunately for Luffy, it turns out that Don Krieg harbors an even deadlier weapon—Gin, the very man whose life Sanji once saved with a square meal!

One Piece, Volume 8: I Won't Die by Eiichiro Oda

If Luffy wants to get out of a year's worth of chore-boy duty on the oceangoing restaurant Baratie, he's got to rid the seas of the evil Don Krieg. Unfortunately, Krieg's armed to the teeth and aided by his "Demon Man," Commander Gin. The battle takes a surprising turn as Krieg reveals his increasingly deadly military might! Meanwhile, Nami has sailed off on the Going Merry with treasure in tow, and she's headed to Arlong Park, home of creepy Captain Arlong and his Fish-Man Pirates. What business does Nami have at Arlong Park, anyway? Something fishy is going on and Luffy's crew just may be in over their heads!

One Piece, Volume 9: Tears by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and crew must contend with "Saw-Tooth" Arlong and his nasty Fish-Man pirates, who specialize in using mafia tactics to squeeze the lifeblood from innocent villagers. Needless to say, it comes as a big surprise to everyone that pirate-hating Nami is actually a member of Arlong's crew!

One Piece, Volume 10: Ok, Let's Stand Up! by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy's navigator, Nami, has been working all along for "Saw-Tooth" Arlong to steal enough treasure to buy back her village. In return, the pirate has handed over her fortune to the Navy! Now Luffy and his crew prepare to risk their lives for Nami's sake against their most ruthless opponent yet.

One Piece, Volume 11: The Meanest Man in the East by Eiichiro Oda

After almost drowning at the hands of "Saw-Tooth" Arlong, captain of the nasty Fish-Man pirates, Luffy bounces back with a few tricks up his sleeve. The fate of Coco Village, if not the rest of the East Blue, rests on the outcome of their final battle!

One Piece, Volume 12: The Legend Begins by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvida and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction!

One Piece, Volume 13: It's All Right! by Eiichiro Oda

No sooner have Luffy and crew escaped the bounty hunters of Whisky Peak than they become the target of a sinister criminal outfit known as Baroque Works. But the Straw Hat pirates have bigger worries, now that they've agreed to protect a very important person in return for untold riches.

One Piece, Volume 14: Instinct by Eiichiro Oda

Someone has given Dorry the Giant exploding ale and he's not happy! Assuming it was Luffy and crew, he launches an all-out attack and is soundly defeated by the rubbery power of the Gum-Gum Rocket! But mystery is afoot—if Luffy didn't slip the giant the exploding brew, just who did?

One Piece, Volume 15: Straight Ahead! by Eiichiro Oda

Nami's sick! Now the Merry Go is without her navigator! Luffy and crew have but one choice--find land and hopefully a doctor. They miraculously stumble upon Drum Island, where it is eternally winter, but upon arriving they find out the island has only one medical professional--and she's a witch! With Nami's life on the line, Luffy sets out through the snow-laden fields to find this doctor, witch or not!

One Piece, Volume 16: Carrying On His Will by Eiichiro Oda

Avalanche! Luffy and Sanji surf a tree down a mountain on a fast-moving wave of snow and just avoid being buried alive. But then the demented King Wapol suddenly appears and orders Luffy's and Sanji's deaths. With no time to lose, Luffy evades the attacks. Then, out of the blue, an unlikely friend comes to his rescue! A friend who was trying to kill him only hours before!

One Piece, Volume 17: Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms by Eiichiro Oda

It's the final showdown with the metallic King Wapol! He wants his castle back and he's not taking "no" for an answer. Well, Luffy, Sanji and their newfound friend Tony Tony Chopper aren't giving up so easily! But our heroes have their hands full—especially with Wapol's ability to modify his body depending on what he eats! Meanwhile, down the mountain in Big Horn village the people are devastated as their beloved leader lies in the snow, badly injured. But all is not lost when Wapol's deadly 20 Doctors make an unbelievable announcement!

One Piece, Volume 18: Ace Arrives by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats at long last reach Alabasta! But their stay is cut short when Luffy attracts too much attention from the Navy. They're not the only ones interested in Luffy--someone from his past has been waiting for him too! Meanwhile, the Baroque Works' agents are summoned together when their leader, the dastardly Mr. Zero, aka Sir Crocodile, learns that Luffy is still alive and orders his immediate extermination!

One Piece, Volume 19: Rebellion by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and pals are headed for the fabled Rainbase, the town of dreams. There they accidentally attract the unwanted attention of the Baroque Works security as well as their old "pal" Captain Smoker! While beating a hasty retreat from both, Ms. All Sunday invites the crew to the casino's VIP room, which turns out to be a trap. To make matters worse, Vivi gets separated from the others and is pursued by the Baroque Works! Will she be able to shake her pursuers and spring her friends?!

One Piece, Volume 20: Showdown at Alubarna by Eiichiro Oda

When leaving Rainbase to head off the rebels in the capital city of Alubarna, Luffy gets pulled aside by Crocodile for some cozy one-on-one time! With only three minutes to fight, can Luffy take on the sand pirate on his domain?! The rest of the crew must help Vivi stop the rebels, but the formidable Officer Agents have been waiting for them at the city gates! Will Vivi be in time to stop the inevitable clash between the rebels and the Army?!

One Piece Volumes 21- 40

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 21: Utopia by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats are keeping the Officer Agents preoccupied while Vivi makes her way to the palace. Sanji's got his hands full with Mr. 2 Bon Clay while Zolo battles mano a mano with Mr. 1—or rather sword to sword body in this case! That leaves Nami on her own with Ms. Doublefinger—a prickly predicament with only her wits and Usopp's special weapon to depend on. Can the Straw Hats prevail against the best of the Baroque Works?!

One Piece, Volume 22: Hope!! by Eiichiro Oda

When Crocodile's evildoing is revealed, the rebellion that will destroy Alabasta just might be averted... But the Baroque Works will do everything in their power to make sure that doesn't happen—even if they have to kill Princess Vivi! The Straw Hats will have the fight of their lives to keep this evil Croc from getting his way!

One Piece, Volume 23: Vivi's Adventure by Eiichiro Oda

With all the Officer Agents defeated, only Crocodile and his final plan to destroy the palace stands in the way of peace. While Luffy battles it out with the evil Croc in the royal tombs, Vivi and the rest of the Straw Hats have to find the bomb before it blows up the capital—with everyone in it!

One Piece, Volume 24: People's Dreams by Eiichiro Oda

As the Straw Hats leave Vivi and Alabasta behind, they discover a stowaway on board who wants to become a crew member! But can they trust this former Baroque Works agent?! Whether friend or foe, they'll be needing all the help they can get when their Log Pose suddenly points to the sky!

One Piece, Volume 25: The 100 Million Berry Man by Eiichiro Oda

Talk about impossible! Luffy and the Straw Hats have to find a way to sail to an island in the sky, and the only one who can show them the way is known to be a greater liar than Usopp! It won't be easy, but can they trust their lives to someone nobody believes in?!

One Piece, Volume 26: Adventure on Kami's Island by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats have made it to the ocean in the sky, but not everything is as angelic as they had imagined. Charged with illegal entry, they are being pursued by not only the Skypiea Police, but all the other inhabitants of the sky too! Everyone wants them out, but will these outlaws be allowed to leave in peace?!

One Piece, Volume 27: Overture by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats have been branded criminals for entering Skypiea without paying the toll! Their only chance for a way out is a series of challenges given to them by Kami's vassals. Meanwhile, Nico Robin makes an important discovery about the island. Is there a city of gold hidden on Skypiea?

One Piece, Volume 28: Wyper the Berserker by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hat pirates embark on a plan to become superrich. They just have to find the hidden treasure in El Dorado, the lost city of gold, and then make a getaway on their ship. But unknown terrors lurk around every corner of this island paradise known as Skypiea, including a tyrant named Eneru who enjoys making a game of death!

One Piece, Volume 29: Oratorio by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats have been stuck in a struggle for survival ever since Eneru made the ominous prediction that "in three hours, only five humans will be left standing on the island." Separated from each other, the crew eventually cross paths on the battlefield where the war for Skypiea is being waged!

One Piece, Volume 30: Capriccio by Eiichiro Oda

As Kami Eneru plans to obliterate Skypiea with all his unsuspecting followers on it, Nami can only stand by as he wipes out the Straw Hats. Switching allegiances in order to survive, all she can do is hope for a savior. Could the best defense against a deadly lightning bolt from above be a certain rubbery pirate?!

One Piece, Volume 31: We'll Be Here by Eiichiro Oda

When Mont Blanc Noland reached the shores of ancient Jaya, his teachings of modern science only fueled the distrust the Shandians had toward outsiders. But if they follow his advice in order to save their dying tribe, they'll have to sacrifice everything they hold sacred!

One Piece, Volume 32: Love Song by Eiichiro Oda

As the epic battle between the Straw Hats and almighty Eneru moves toward a dramatic finish, the crew must work together if they can ever hope to defeat this powerful enemy. Will they be able to ring the Golden Bell and save Skypiea? Or will this be a foe that even the Straw Hats cannot defeat?

One Piece, Volume 33: Davy Back Fight by Eiichiro Oda

After exploring the newest island, Long Ring Long Land, the Straw Hats meet the Foxy Pirates. Led by Foxy the Silver Fox, these new foes waste no time in challenging Luffy to a high stakes Davy Back Fight. Will Luffy accept the challenge of these dangerous new enemies?

One Piece, Volume 34: The City of Water by Eiichiro Oda

Before the Straw Hats can get the Merry Go fixed, they must face the Foxy Pirates in a game called a Davy Back Fight. Will the Straw Hats find a way to win the three challenges, or will they lose their crew? And what's in store when Admiral Aokiji, who knows of Nico Robin's mysterious past, finds them?

One Piece, Volume 35: Captain by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and crewmate Usopp try hard to find a way to repair the Merry Go, but after Usopp is attacked and the money they had saved to repair the ship is stolen, Luffy must make the most difficult decision as a captain yet. What will become of their beloved ship? And where did Robin disappear to...?

One Piece, Volume 36: The Ninth Justice by Eiichiro Oda

Someone has tried to take the life of Iceberg, mayor of Water Seven, and he's blaming Robin for the deed. But Robin has disappeared and left the Straw Hats under a cloud of suspicion! Now the crew members are on the run, looking for a way to clear their names. Could a mysterious group known as CP9 be to blame? Or is Robin really guilty?

One Piece, Volume 37: Tom by Eiichiro Oda

As the true identities of the CP9 assassins are revealed, so is their real motive—to get their hands on the blueprints for the Pluton, the most destructive weapon of the ancient world! With Robin leaving the crew of her own free will, the CP9 won't let anything stand in the way of their mission... least of all the Straw Hats!

One Piece, Volume 38: Rocketman!! by Eiichiro Oda

After finding out the real reason for Robin's betrayal, the Straw Hats are in a madcap race to rescue her from CP9, the Navy's elite assassin group. But first they'll have to find a way to sail through the tidal wave known as Aqua Laguna. Will the Rocketman be seaworthy for the task at hand, or will it be a runaway train to catastrophe?!

One Piece, Volume 39: Scramble by Eiichiro Oda

Sanji, Usopp and Franky are on their own against the Navy as the rest of the Straw Hats hurry to catch up to the speeding Sea Train. But freeing Robin from the clutches of CP9 won't be an easy task with a train full of enemies. And even if they do reach her, does she even want to be rescued?!

One Piece, Volume 40: Gear by Eiichiro Oda

Hankering for a fight, Luffy's got a jump start on the battle to rescue Robin and Franky before they're sentenced by the Navy's court at Enies Lobby. Now that the Straw Hats and the Franky Family have banded together, the World Government is in for an epic battle. But did the Navy deceive Robin into sacrificing herself in order to trap the Straw Hats?!

One Piece Volumes 41-60

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 41: Declaration of War by Eiichiro Oda

Robin and Franky have been captured by CP9 and locked in the courthouse on Enies Lobby. The Straw Hats and Franky's crew must join forces if they want to save their friends. But before they can rescue them, they must face Spandam's six deadly assassins. Can the two groups work together, or will CP9 finally win?

One Piece, Volume 42: Pirates Vs. CP9 by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats have infiltrated the Tower of Law to save Robin, but they still need a special key to release her. One of the CP9 assassins holds the right key, but Luffy and his crew may have to defeat them all. Can the Straw Hats thwart CP9 and rescue Robin?

One Piece, Volume 43: Legend of a Hero by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy has made it to the tower where Robin is being held captive, but in order to save her, he must first get past the deadly assassin Rob Lucci.

The rest of the Straw Hats are busy fighting their own battles to find the key that will free Robin. Can the crew find the right key in time?!

One Piece, Volume 44: Let's Go Back by Eiichiro Oda

The battle between Luffy and CP9 agent Rob Lucci escalates while the rest of the crew tries to escape to safety through the Gates of Justice.

Suddenly, a fleet of warships sent by the Navy Headquarters arrives on the scene and begins bombarding the island. Will the crew get away before the island is blown to smithereens?!

One Piece, Volume 45: You Have My Sympathies by Eiichiro Oda

Without a ship to sail, the Straw Hats are grounded for good. Luckily, the inhabitants of Water Seven rally together to help them out to show their appreciation. But the crew will need to set sail quickly when Vice Admiral Garp comes after them.

Luffy knows all too well that he won't stand a chance if this fearsome Navy officer catches him!

One Piece, Volume 46: Adventure on Ghost Islands by Eiichiro Oda

When the Straw Hats encounter a mysterious barrel on the open sea, little do they know that it's a trap. Losing control of their ship, they're steered toward Thriller Bark.

Any rational sailor would think twice before going ashore on an island full of zombies. But with Luffy at the helm, the Straw Hats are in for a scare as they become the targets of the dreaded Gecko Moria!

One Piece, Volume 47: Cloudy, Partly Bony by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats find themselves caught in the Florian Triangle when the mysterious island "Thriller Bark" suddenly appears. Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords, and his zombie army are also on the island, and they're preparing for a Night Hunt!

Can the Straw Hat crew survive this fearsome evening?

One Piece, Volume 48: Adventures of Oars by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats rush back into Thriller Bark in an all-out battle with Gecko Moria's Zombie Generals. But Moria has a secret weapon: Oars, a massive zombie warrior who's got all of Luffy's fighting skills!

Have the Straw Hats finally met an opponent too powerful to beat?

One Piece, Volume 49: Nightmare Luffy by Eiichiro Oda

In their effort to help their new friend Brook regain his shadow from Gecko Moria and his army of zombies, Luffy, Sanji and Zolo lose their shadows too! A human with no shadow will die if sunlight hits them!

Can the crew defeat one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea to get their shadows back before the sun rises?

One Piece, Volume 50: Arriving Again by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats are in a desperate battle against time and Gecko Moria to get their shadows back before dawn. Gecko Moria unleashes his devastating power of a thousand shadows, but Luffy counters back with his "Gear" powers.

To save his crew, will Luffy have to make the ultimate sacrifice?

One Piece, Volume 51: The Eleven Supernovas by Eiichiro Oda

Camie the mermaid offers to take Luffy and the crew to Fish-Man Island if they'll help rescue her boss Hachi from the notorious Flying Fish Riders.

Ignoring all of the warning signs (hint: her boss sounds suspiciously like an old enemy!), the crew agrees to help their mermaid friend, only to end up losing Camie to other kidnappers!

One Piece, Volume 52: Roger and Rayleigh by Eiichiro Oda

In his effort to save Camie the mermaid from being sold to the highest bidder, Luffy's attack on an exalted Celestial Dragon has given the Navy the green light to send the Admirals in after him.

But the Straw Hats get help from an unexpected source—a mysterious outlaw who knows all about Gold Roger, the original King of the Pirates!

One Piece, Volume 53: A King's Disposition by Eiichiro Oda

When the Straw Hats come in contact with Bartholomew Kuma's bare paw, this Warlord of the Sea's teleportation power sends them flying to an unknown location. Luffy lands on a maiden island where he battles the local Amazons.

But with the crew scattered all around the world, will they ever be able to meet up again?!

One Piece, Volume 54: Unstoppable by Eiichiro Oda

With his brother Ace locked up in the Naval prison Impel Down, Luffy doesn't have much time to rescue him before his imminent execution.

While he may have found a way to sneak into the maximum-security prison, finding Ace isn't going to be as easy. But a chance reunion with some former enemies just might be a blessing in disguise!

One Piece, Volume 55: A Ray of Hope by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy's got some backup in his former enemies Buggy the Clown, Mr. 2 Bon Clay and Mr. 3 as he tries to rescue his brother from Impel Down prison. But now Warden Magellan, with his Venom-Venom powers, is out to stop him!

Can Luffy survive such a dangerous attack from a person whose very breath is a deadly weapon, or could his ace in the hole possibly be a "queen"?

One Piece, Volume 56: Thank You by Eiichiro Oda

With Ivankov's help, Luffy now struggles to make his way back out of Impel Down in order to prevent the execution of his brother Ace.

All the prisoners will have to work together if they ever hope to get past the dangerous Warden Magellan. But will an earth-shattering proclamation by the World Government turn everything upside down?

One Piece, Volume 57: Paramount War by Eiichiro Oda

All-out war has broken out between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy. Whitebeard's crew is said to be the most powerful in the New World, but they'll have their hands full against the Navy Admirals and the remaining Warlords of the Sea.

Meanwhile, can Luffy reach Navy headquarters in time to save his brother Ace?

One Piece, Volume 58: The Name of This Era is Whitebeard by Eiichiro Oda

With Whitebeard injured, the Navy launches a counterstrike to finish the pirate rebellion once and for all.

And as the three Navy Admirals stand in his way, Luffy will need one last trick if he hopes to save his brother Ace from being executed.

One Piece, Volume 59: Portgas D. Ace Dies by Eiichiro Oda

After risking everything he had to save his brother, Luffy experiences heartbreak as Ace dies in his arms.

Whitebeard will make one last stand against the Navy forces but when the epic pirate war finally comes to an end, the entire world will be shaken!

One Piece, Volume 60: My Little Brother by Eiichiro Oda

With the epic Paramount War now over, the scene shifts back to when a young Luffy first met Ace.

Luffy, Ace and their friend Sabo get into all types of trouble as they grow up in a tumultuous time. Then, back in the present, Luffy will need to find the strength to recover from the loss of his brother.

One Piece Volumes 61-80

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 61: Romance Dawn for the New World by Eiichiro Oda

Determined to become stronger and challenge the toughest seas in the world, Luffy and his crew decide to go into training.

When they finally reunite years later, they will meet brand new enemies and adventures!

One Piece, Volume 62: Adventure on Fish-Man Island by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and the Straw Hat crew board their trusted ship and head under the sea towards Fish-Man Island.

However, getting in their way will be fierce pirates, underwater volcanoes, and a humongous sea creature!

One Piece, Volume 63: Otohime and Tiger by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and the princess of Fish-Man Island escape the castle and head to the mysterious Forest of the Sea. Meanwhile, the kingdom is under attack by dark forces.

What is the source of the hatred between humans and the merfolk?!

One Piece, Volume 64: New World by Eiichiro Oda

With their queen dead, the people of Fish-Man Island carry on her will and hope to one day achieve her dream. But Hody Jones and the New Fish-Man pirates have other ideas, including ruling the kingdom themselves.

The fate of Fish-Man Island will rest on Luffy’s shoulders, but will he destroy it instead?

One Piece, Volume 65: To Nothing by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hat crew are the only ones standing in the way of the New Fish-Man pirates taking complete control over Fish-Man Island. And when Hody puts his diabolical plan into action, only Luffy can stop him.

Luffy may have become much more powerful thanks to his training, but how can he hope to defeat a Fish-Man at the bottom of the ocean?!

One Piece, Volume 66: The Road Toward the Sun by Eiichiro Oda

The battle for Fish-Man island continues as a giant ship threatens to collide with the island and destroy everything.

Can the Straw Hat pirates defeat Hody Jones and create a new bond between humans and Fish-Men? And what strange new adventures await the crew and they finally step into the New World!

One Piece, Volume 67: Cool Fight by Eiichiro Oda

Now that they’ve reached the New World, the Straw Hat pirates are up against things they’ve never seen before! Dragons, centaurs and deadly samurai are just the tip of the iceberg compared to the true dangers of Punk Hazard!

Can Luffy and his mates uncover the dark secrets of this mysterious island?!

One Piece, Volume 68: Pirate Alliance by Eiichiro Oda

As the adventures continue on Punk Hazard, Luffy decides to strike up an alliance with Trafalgar Law. But can he convince the rest of the Straw Hats to go along with it?

And will this new team be formidable enough to take down Caesar Clown?

One Piece, Volume 69: S. A. D. by Eiichiro Oda

Things are looking grim on Punk Hazard as deadly gas set off by a mad scientist envelops the island.

Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats are on a mission to both take down Caesar Clown and escape to safety before the gas can get them!

One Piece, Volume 70: Enter Doflamingo by Eiichiro Oda

As Luffy and his crew attempt to leave the laboratory, Caesar Clown undergoes a dramatic transformation. Can Luffy actually stop his dreadful ambitions?!

And when Doflamingo finally makes his appearance, the situation takes a dramatic turn!!

One Piece, Volume 71: Coliseum of Scoundrels by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and his crew have infiltrated the kingdom of Dressrosa in order to destroy Doflamingo’s Smile factory. But Luffy is quickly distracted when a fighting tournament opens with a certain special Devil Fruit as the prize!

Can the Straw Hats fend off Doflamingo’s henchmen along with some of the world’s strongest warriors?!

One Piece, Volume 72: Dressrosa's Forgotten by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and his crew arrive in the kingdom of Dressrosa where Doflamingo has prepared a clever trap for them. Can Trafalgar Law get them out of trouble?

And will Luffy win the fighting tournament and claim the prize, his late brother’s Flame-Flame Fruit?

One Piece, Volume 73: Operation Dressrosa S.O.P. by Eiichiro Oda

Trouble is everywhere in the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. As his crew searches for a way to stop the island’s tyrant, Doflamingo, Luffy continues his quest to win back the Flame-Flame Fruit.

But when he learns more about Rebecca and the true history of the kingdom, how will it affect his plans?

One Piece, Volume 74: Ever at Your Side by Eiichiro Oda

Operation S.O.P. is in full effect! Usopp and the others search for a way to undo the magic that has turned so many of the people of Dressrosa into toys.

Meanwhile, Luffy heads toward the palace with the goal of taking down the source of all the trouble, Doflamingo!

One Piece, Volume 75: Repaying Debt by Eiichiro Oda

Thanks to Usopp’s accidental heroic feat, Sugar has been knocked out cold! And now with all the toy slaves finally freed, the island of Dressrosa descends into a major panic!

As the rage of Doflamingo keeps increasing, he unleashes a most devious plan in retaliation!

One Piece, Volume 76: Just Keep Going by Eiichiro Oda

As Luffy and the Straw Hats battle it out with the Doflamingo family, we flash back to the childhood of Trafalgar Law.

What made him the man he is today, and what is the cause of the grudge he bears against Doflamingo?

One Piece, Volume 77: Smile by Eiichiro Oda

Thirteen years ago, Trafalgar Law was a young boy with an incurable, deadly illness. He credits his survival to Corazon, but what exactly happened? The secrets of Law's past are finally revealed.

Meanwhile, back in the present, the battle for Dressrosa continues to heat up!

One Piece, Volume 78: Champion of Evil by Eiichiro Oda

The battle over the fate of Dressrosa continues as the Straw Hat pirates face off against the Doflamingo family.

With the birdcage threatening to kill the citizens of the island, it'll be up to Luffy to save the day again. But can he take down Doflamingo, one of the fiercest pirates in the world?!

One Piece, Volume 79: Lucy!! by Eiichiro Oda

The battle between Luffy and Doflamingo enters the final round. Luffy remains confident, but he'll need the aid of the people of Dressrosa if he is to have any hope of toppling this terrible tyrant.

Can peace finally arrive for the long-suffering citizens of this island?!

One Piece, Volume 80: Opening Speech by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats have successfully freed the people of Dressrosa from Doflamingo's tyrranical grip, but can they make it off the island alive?

With some of the Navy's strongest officers on their tail, Luffy and his crew are going to need some new allies!

One Piece Volumes 81-100

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 81: Let's Go See the Cat Viper by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hat crew is reunited again in Zou, but this animal kingdom is already in a state of collapse when Luffy gets there.

As the mystery of the events that transpired on Zou is slowly unraveled, new questions arise about Sanji’s background…

One Piece, Volume 82: The World is Restless by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and crew are shocked to learn that the Minks were hiding Raizo all along! But just why were the Minks so loyal to this mysterious ninja?

When the Straw Hats learn the truth, they'll need to set their sights on taking down one of the four pirate emperors!

One Piece, Volume 83: Emperor of the Sea, Charlotte Linlin by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy and crew land on Whole Cake Island to take back Sanji! Meanwhile, the preparations continue for Sanji’s wedding—including the arrival of the groom’s family!

It’s gonna take more than luck for the Straw Hats to survive against the forces of Big Mom and rescue their crewmate!

One Piece, Volume 84: Luffy vs. Sanji by Eiichiro Oda

Thanks to some dirty tricks, the Vinsmokes have Sanji trapped. Will he really be doomed to his fate as a pawn in a political marriage?!

Meanwhile, what will happen to Luffy and the gang as they fight against some of Big Mom's strongest officers?

One Piece, Volume 85: Liar by Eiichiro Oda

With Sanji forced into a political marriage by his scheming family, Luffy and members of the Straw Hats enter enemy territory to try to rescue him.

But up against Big Mom, an Emperor of the Sea, do they even stand a chance?

One Piece, Volume 86: Emperor Assassination Plan by Eiichiro Oda

The full plan to take down Big Mom is finally revealed, but can Luffy’s team actually pull off this tremendous challenge?

The Straw Hats will need to work with some allies they don't even trust if they hope to suceed. But first things first: how will they crash the biggest wedding in the pirate world?!

One Piece, Volume 87: Bittersweet by Eiichiro Oda

The plan to assassinate Big Mom fails in the most spectacular way! And now Luffy and his co-conspirators are in a major bind.

Big Mom is furious and her fearsome pirate crew is out for blood. Can the Straw Hats find a way to escape to safety?!

One Piece, Volume 88: Lion by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy continues his clash with General Katakuri, one of the toughest enemies he's ever faced. What can Luffy do against a foe who dodges his every move?

Meanwhile, the other Straw Hats are on the verge of total destruction as an angry Big Mom bears down on them!

One Piece, Volume 89: Bad End Musical by Eiichiro Oda

Big Mom’s hunger pangs have turned her into an unstoppable force of destruction and she has her eyes on the Thousand Sunny. The only thing that has any chance of stopping her is a giant wedding cake Sani is helping construct, but can they get it to her in time?

Meanwhile, Luffy's battle against Katakuri heads to a climactic finish!

One Piece, Volume 90: Sacred Marijoa by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats' flag floats on the water... Have they fallen at last to the relentless assault of Big Mom's deadly pirates?! Or can they escape and finally make their way to the mysterious country of Wano? Meanwhile, the world's leaders assemble for the Reverie.

What is the world government plotting?

One Piece, Volume 91: Adventure in the Land of Samurai by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy has just landed in Wano and he’s already lost his crew! After a chance meeting with a young girl, he begins to learn more about this strange new land. But mysteries still remain.

Where are his scattered teammates?! And what’s the shocking truth hiding within this country of samurai?!

One Piece, Volume 92: Introducing Komurasaki the Oiran by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats are just starting to get their bearings in the mysterious samurai kingdom of Wano when Kaido makes his grand appearance as a flying dragon!

Kaido is known as the strongest creature alive, so the smart move would be not to antagonize him. But since when does Luffy do the smart thing?!

One Piece, Volume 93: The Star of Ebisu by Eiichiro Oda

Robin infiltrates the Shogun’s palace in order to collect valuable intelligence, but she’s quickly spotted by Orochi's henchmen. Can she be ninja-like and make a stealthy escape?

Meanwhile, after his painful defeat by Kaido, how will Luffy escape the excavation labor camp?!

One Piece, Volume 94: A Soldier's Dream by Eiichiro Oda

The Straw Hats’ adventures in the samurai kingdom of Wano keep getting crazier! And when they learn the horrible truth about the Smile fruits, their fury explodes!!

Meanwhile, Luffy’s still stuck in the labor camp with a whole army trying to kill him. Can he use this opportunity to get even stronger?

One Piece, Volume 95: Oden's Adventure by Eiichiro Oda

Kaido is already the strongest creature in the world—and he’s about to form an alliance that would make his Animal Kingdom pirates even more powerful!!

Meanwhile, Luffy and the Straw Hats continue to recruit members to their side. But unbeknownst to them, the balance of power in the world is beginning to change...

One Piece, Volume 96: I Am Oden, And I Was Born To Boil by Eiichiro Oda

During his journey with Whitebeard’s crew, Oden encounters the legendary future pirate king Gold Roger!

What does their meeting mean for the world? And what has Orochi been up to while Oden was gone from Wano?!

One Piece, Volume 97: My Bible by Eiichiro Oda

With the raid on Onigashima in sight, Kanjuro’s betrayal is revealed. He’s kidnapped Momonosuke! While the samurai are in shock, Luffy, Law and Kid work together to bring a ray of hope.

It’s time to take on Kaido and save Wano!!

One Piece, Volume 98: Vassals of Glory by Eiichiro Oda

As the battle of Onigashima heats up, Kaido’s daughter Yamato actually wants to join Luffy’s side.

Meanwhile, Kaido reveals his grand plans and, together with Big Mom, prepares to plunge the entire world into fear!

One Piece, Volume 99: Straw Hat Luffy by Eiichiro Oda

As Luffy heads to the top of Onigashima for a direct confrontation with Kaido, the rest of the Straw Hats fight their own battles.

The numbers aren’t on their side, but perhaps some surprise allies will help even the odds!

One Piece, Volume 100: Color of the Supreme King by Eiichiro Oda

The big powers converge as Luffy, Law, and Kid face off against Kaido and Big Mom. Is there any hope of victory against this ultimate alliance?!

Onigashima quakes with power as some of the fiercest pirates in the world go head-to-head!!

One Piece Volumes 101+

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each book. Here there be spoilers, so read the later summaries at your own risk.

One Piece, Volume 101: The Stars Take Stage by Eiichiro Oda

It’s a family brawl as Kaido faces off against Yamato! But Kaido and his powerful pirates aren’t going to go down easily, even against the Straw Hats’ best fighters.

The key to victory may be the peculiar ability of a young girl!

One Piece, Volume 102: The Pivotal Clash by Eiichiro Oda

Luffy is back to face Kaido once again, but does he stand any more of a chance in this rematch against the strongest man alive?

On other parts of the island, Sanji and Zolo go up against Kaido’s strongest warriors. Both will need to raise their fighting skills in order to overcome these adversaries!

One Piece, Volume 103: Warrior of Liberation by Eiichiro Oda

As Sanji and Zolo defeat the two remaining Lead Performers of the Animal Kingdom pirates, the battle intensifies between Luffy and Kaido!

Meanwhile, Kid and Law are locked in a furious melee with Big Mom. Can the upstarts defeat two reigning Emperors of the Sea?!

One Piece, Volume 104: Shogun of Wano Country, Kozuki Momonosuke by Eiichiro Oda

As the battle between Luffy and Kaido enters the final round, everyone in Wano puts their lives on the line to protect their home.

But even if Luffy can actually secure victory, will there be anything left for a new shogun to rule?

One Piece, Volume 105: Luffy's Dream by Eiichiro Oda

With Kaido defeated and Wano saved, it's time for Luffy and his Straw Hat crew to depart for their next adventure.

But big changes are happening all around the world, including the promotion of some new Emperors of the Sea.

More to come!

The Small and Big Screens

The One Piece anime series has been produced by Toei Animation and directed by Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Munehisa Sakai, Hiroaki Miyamoto, Toshinori Fukazawa, and Tatsuya Nagamine over the years.

One Piece, with its 1,077 episodes—each averaging 22-24 minutes—and 15 movies racks up quite the run time for anyone ambitious enough to try and catch up! If we use the 24-minute average for the episodes, that would be 25,848 minutes, which is 430.8 hours or 17.95 days. Add in the 15 movies, that's an additional 22.1 hours, bringing the total to 452.9 hours or 18.87 days!

One Piece Anime

One Piece Collection 1 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 2 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 3 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 4 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 5 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 6 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 7 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 8 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 9 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 10 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 11 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 12 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 13 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 14 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 15 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 16 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 17 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 18 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 19 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 20 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 21 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 22 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 23 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 24 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 25 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 26 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 27 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Collection 28 — Disc 1, Disc 2, Disc 3, Disc 4

One Piece Movies

**This list includes a brief summary of the events in each movie. The movies are not generally considered canon and do not spoil too much from the series.

One Piece: The Movie (2000)

Once there was a Great Gold Pirate called Woonan with a legend that he gathered a third of all the gold in the world. A boy named Tobio who wished to be part of Woonan's crew meets Luffy and his gang and embarks on a journey to uncover the legend.

Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)

Luffy and his gang lose the Going Merry, along with Nami, to the Trump Pirates. In order to save them, Luffy meets with the Thief Brothers and heads towards the island that holds the most expensive watch, the Diamond Clock.

Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals (2002)

Luffy heads towards Crown Island and Chopper is separated from the crew. By fulfilling a prophecy, Chopper becomes the King of beasts and fights to protect the treasure of Crown Island from the greedy Count Battler.

Dead End Adventure (2003)

Luffy and his gang find out about and join the death race DeadEnd and the ex-marine Gasparde and the bounty hunter Shuraiya clash as the conspiracy of the race unfolds.

The Cursed Holy Sword (2004)

The Straw Hat Pirates learn about the Shichiseiken on Asuka Island. Zoro disappears and the marines attack the island. Luffy and his gang fight off the Marines when they happen to find Zoro in enemy lines.

Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005)

Luffy finds an invitation to the Omatsuri island resort. On their arrival, they meet the Baron of the island who sends the crew off a series of challenges. However, crew members start to disappear and the island's mystery unfolds.

The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006)

Luffy and his crew found a treasure chest in the ocean, only to be disappointed to find an old lady in it. The old lady, Roba, guides the crew to the Mecha island where they meet the leader of the island, Ratchet.

Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates (2007)

A re-telling of the Alabaster Arc from One Piece (TV). Luffy and his crew come to rescue a land in the midst of a civil war, due to a powerful devil fruit user.

Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura (2008)

The Straw Hat Pirates arrive on Drum Island to cure Nami of her mysterious sickness. Upon arrival, Luffy learns of Wapol and his evil deeds, deciding to save the country from its enemies.

One Piece Film: Strong World (2009)

The infamous pirate Shiki kidnaps the straw hat pirate crew in his quest to fight the world government, forcing one of them to act as his navigator. The rest of the straw hat pirates must rescue their friend and escape the clutches of Shiki.

One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase (2011)

A nifty eagle steals the most precious straw hat from Luffy, having the crew travel through the most dangerous part of the Grand Line and into a marine base.

One Piece Film: Z (2012)

When the Dyna Stones are stolen by the diabolical former marine admiral Zephyr, now known as `Z', it's up to the Straw Hat Pirates to save the new world.

One Piece Film: Gold (2016)

The Straw Hat Gang explores Gran Tesoro, an opulent amusement park situated on a colossal ship. They find themselves entangled in a confrontation with the malevolent casino boss Gild Tesoro, who wields his devil powers to rule over the city.

One Piece: Stampede (2019)

Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates visit an island where a festival is held and pirates from all over the world participate in a treasure hunt. While Festa is making a move behind the scenes, Smoker and his mates begin to move to round up the pirates.

One Piece Film: Red (2022)

Uta is a beloved singer, renowned for concealing her own identity when performing. Her voice is described as "otherworldly." Now, for the first time ever, Uta will reveal herself to the world at a live concert.

To enjoy One Piece in order, simply start at the beginning with the manga. With as many seasons, movies, specials, and OVAs as One Piece has—including many filler episodes and arcs that aren't necessarily canon—it can be a little tricky. Here is one recommended viewing order including movies and OVAs if you are planning on a major series binge.

Not a fan of fillers? While One Piece is said to have decent filler episodes and arcs, they aren't for everyone. Feel free to skip the filler episodes listed below to cut down on some of the time spent catching up on the canon story.

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

Whirlpool of Spin-Offs

One Piece has a list of spin-offs, some alternate universes (AUs) and some focusing on particular characters.

One Piece Party: A comedic spin-off by Ei Ando. With no overarching plotline, this is a series of gag stories with the main cast and crew having adventures.

One Piece in Love: A gag manga spin-off by Daiki Ihara which has been on hiatus since November 2021. Three high school students create a One Piece fan club, and each chapter is a parody of the original series.

One Piece: Kobiyama Who Looks Like Koby - Two Piece in a Pod: A parody spin-off manga that was published in three volumes. The spin-off focuses on a middle school student who happens to look like Koby, a character from the original series.

Shokugeki no Sanji: Created by Yuto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki, the creators of Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma, this spin-off focuses on the cooking adventures of Straw Hat chef Sanji.

Fischer's x One Piece - Nanatsu Nagi no Daihihou: Written and illustrated by Semimaro Aburakouji, this spin-off chronicles the adventures of the YouTube group Fischer's in the world of One Piece.

One Piece School: A spin-off manga series written and illustrated by Sohei Koji which follows the cast of One Piece as young students in a school setting.

Staff Reviews

Charissa: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I only got into One Piece after watching some of the Netflix live-action series and my partner recommended I watch the anime for greater context for each episode. The series is a lot of fun, even if I'm not terribly far into it yet.

Brad: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you haven’t taken the time to dive into the One Piece world yet, you need to make the time. This series has everything you could want: extensive volumes of manga, exciting and visually stimulating anime, and now a live-action series on Netflix. The main character Monkey D. Luffy is a strong hero figure, even though he’s a pirate. Luffy is on a journey to build his crew of Straw Hat Pirates, fight OP enemies, and explore the Grand Line in search of the fabled treasure known as the One Piece. Not a series for children, but great for teens and adults. Blood, foul language, and sexual content could be a turnoff for some, but the comradery of the Straw Hat Pirates and a creative story arc make this series one not to be overlooked.

By Charissa on November 22, 2023