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One Piece

“Set sail for One Piece!”

1999–2026
Returning Series • 23 Seasons • 1180 Episodes
TV-14 · Japanese
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Overview

Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!

Seasons

24 listed
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
23 seasons
Episodes
1180 episodes
First aired
Oct 20, 1999
Last aired
Sep 27, 2026
Episode length
24m
Networks
Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting

Latest episode: S23 E1180 Elbaph in Despair - Diabolical Covenant, Domi Reversi (Sep 27, 2026)

  1. East Blue poster

    East Blue

    61 episodes Oct 20, 1999 7.6

    Monkey D. Luffy meets the Red Hair Pirates as a young boy living in East Blue, swearing becoming the next Pirate King. 10 years later, Luffy sets sail and experiences first adventures, recruiting the first members of the Straw Hat Pirates.

    1. 1 I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!
    2. 2 The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro
    3. 3 Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?
    4. 4 Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears
    5. 5 Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy!
    6. 6 Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!
    7. 7 Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat!
    8. 8 Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!
    9. 9 The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!
    10. 10 The Weirdest Guy Ever! Jango the Hypnotist!
    11. 11 Expose the Plot! Pirate Butler, Captain Kuro!
    12. 12 Clash with the Black Cat Pirates! The Great Battle on the Slope!
    13. 13 The Terrifying Duo! Meowban Brothers vs. Zoro!
    14. 14 Luffy Back in Action! Miss Kaya's Desperate Resistance!
    15. 15 Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!
    16. 16 Protect Kaya! The Usopp Pirates' Great Efforts!
    17. 17 Anger Explosion! Kuro vs. Luffy! How it Ends!
    18. 18 You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and His Strange Friends!
    19. 19 The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!
    20. 20 Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant!
    21. 21 Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!
    22. 22 The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!
    23. 23 Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!
    24. 24 Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!
    25. 25 The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!
    26. 26 Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!
    27. 27 Cool-headed, Cold-hearted Demon! Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Ghin!
    28. 28 I Won't Die! Fierce Battle, Luffy vs. Krieg!
    29. 29 The Conclusion of the Deadly Battle! A Spear of Blind Determination!
    30. 30 Set Sail! The Seafaring Cook Sets Off With Luffy!
    31. 31 The Worst Man in the Eastern Seas! Fishman Pirate Arlong!
    32. 32 Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!
    33. 33 Usopp Dead?! When is Luffy Going to Make Landfall?!
    34. 34 Everyone's Gathered! Usopp Speaks the Truth About Nami!
    35. 35 Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!
    36. 36 Survive! Mother Bellemere and Nami's Bond!
    37. 37 Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!
    38. 38 Luffy in Big Trouble! Fishmen vs. The Luffy Pirates!
    39. 39 Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octopus!
    40. 40 Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles!
    41. 41 Luffy at Full Power! Nami's Determination and the Straw Hat!
    42. 42 Explosion! Fishman Arlong's Fierce Assault From the Sea!
    43. 43 End of the Fishman Empire! Nami's My Friend!
    44. 44 Setting Out with a Smile! Farewell, Hometown Cocoyashi Village!
    45. 45 Bounty! Straw Hat Luffy Becomes Known to the World!
    46. 46 Chase Straw Hat! Little Buggy's Big Adventure!
    47. 47 The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!
    48. 48 The Town of the Beginning and the End! Landfall at Logue Town!
    49. 49 Zoro's New Swords and the Woman Sergeant Major!
    50. 50 Usopp vs. Daddy the Parent! Showdown at High!
    51. 51 Fiery Cooking Battle? Sanji vs. The Beautiful Chef!
    52. 52 Buggy's Revenge! The Man Who Smiles On the Execution Platform!
    53. 53 The Legend Has Started! Head for the Grand Line!
    54. 54 Precursor to a New Adventure! Apis, a Mysterious Girl!
    55. 55 Miraculous Creature! Apis's Secret and The Legendary Island!
    56. 56 Eric Attacks! Great Escape From Warship Island!
    57. 57 A Solitary Island in the Distant Sea! The Legendary Lost Island!
    58. 58 Showdown in the Ruins! Tense Zoro vs. Eric!
    59. 59 Luffy, Completely Surrounded! Commodore Nelson's Secret Strategy!
    60. 60 Through the Sky They Soar! The 1000 Year Legend Lives Again!
    61. 61 An Angry Showdown! Cross the Red Line!
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    Whiskey Peak & Little Garden

    16 episodes 7.3

    The season follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they enter the Grand Line. After encountering the giant whale Laboon and his caretaker Crocus, they meet Princess Nefertari Vivi and become involved in the conflict against the criminal organization Baroque Works, led by the Warlord Sir Crocodile. Along the way, they also befriend the giants Dorry and Broggy on Little Garden.

    1. 62 The First Line of Defense? The Giant Whale Laboon Appears!
    2. 63 A Promise Between Men! Luffy and the Whale Vow to Meet Again!
    3. 64 A Town that Welcomes Pirates? Setting Foot on Whisky Peak!
    4. 65 Explosion! The Three Swords Style! Zoro vs. Baroque Works!
    5. 66 All Out Battle! Luffy vs. Zoro, Mysterious Grand Duel!
    6. 67 Deliver Princess Vivi! The Luffy Pirates Set Sail!
    7. 68 Try Hard, Coby! Coby and Helmeppo's Struggles in the Marines!
    8. 69 Coby and Helmeppo's Resolve! Vice-Admiral Garp's Parental Affection!
    9. 70 An Ancient Island! The Shadow Hiding in Little Garden!
    10. 71 Huge Duel! The Giants Dorry and Broggy!
    11. 72 Luffy Gets Angry! A Dirty Trick Violates the Sacred Duel!
    12. 73 Broggy's Bitter Tears of Victory! The Conclusion of Elbaf!
    13. 74 The Devilish Candle! Tears of Regret and Tears of Anger!
    14. 75 A Hex on Luffy! Colors Trap!
    15. 76 Time to Fight Back! Usopp’s Quick Thinking and Fire Star!
    16. 77 Farewell Giant Island! Head for Alabasta!
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    Drum Island

    14 episodes 7.6

    Season 3 of One Piece, often called “Drum Island,” follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for a doctor after Nami becomes seriously ill. The crew travels to Drum Island, a winter-covered kingdom ruled by the tyrannical Wapol. While trying to save Nami, Luffy and Sanji climb a dangerous mountain to reach the only doctor available, Dr. Kureha. There, they meet Tony Tony Chopper, a shy reindeer who gained human abilities after eating a Devil Fruit and serves as Kureha’s assistant. After confronting Wapol and helping restore hope to the island, Chopper overcomes his past fears and joins the Straw Hat crew as their new doctor, marking an important emotional and strategic addition to the team.

    1. 78 Nami's Sick? Beyond the Snow Falling on the Sea!
    2. 79 A Raid! The Tin Tyrant and Tin Plate Wapol!
    3. 80 An Island without Doctors? Adventure in a Nameless Land!
    4. 81 Are You Happy? The Doctor Called Witch!
    5. 82 Dalton's Resolve! Wapol's Corps Lands on the Island!
    6. 83 The Island Where Snow Lives! Climb the Drum Rockies!
    7. 84 Blue-nosed Reindeer! Chopper's Secret!
    8. 85 An Outcast's Dream! Hiriluk the Quack!
    9. 86 Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms and the Will that Gets Carried On!
    10. 87 Fight Wapol's Crew! The Power of the Munch Munch Fruit!
    11. 88 Zoan-type Devil Fruit! Chopper's Seven-form Transformation!
    12. 89 When the Kingdom's Rule Ends! The Flag of Faith Flies Forever!
    13. 90 Hiriluk's Cherry Blossoms! Miracle in the Drum Rockies!
    14. 91 Goodbye Drum Island! I'm Going Out to Sea!
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    Alabasta

    39 episodes 7.5

    The Straw Hats, with Kureha's assistant Tony Tony Chopper, finally arrive at Arabasta, which is on the verge of civil war. Vivi must reach the rebels and tell them the real cause behind the conflict, but Crocodile, leader of Baroque Works and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, will not just stand by and watch. In the end, Baroque Works, marine forces, pirates, the royal guards, and the rebel army clash in a battle that will determine the fate of the country itself.

    1. 92 Alabasta's Hero and a Ballerina on the Ship!
    2. 93 Off to the Desert Kingdom! The Rain-Summing Powder and the Rebel Army!
    3. 94 The Heroes Reunion! His Name is Fire Fist Ace!
    4. 95 Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds!
    5. 96 Erumalu, The City of Green and the Kung Fu Dugongs!!
    6. 97 Adventure in the Country of Sand! The Monsters that Live in the Scorching Land!
    7. 98 Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!
    8. 99 False Fortitude! Camu, Rebel Soldier at Heart!
    9. 100 Rebel Warrior Koza! The Dream Vowed to Vivi!
    10. 101 Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!
    11. 102 Ruins and Lost Ways! Vivi, Her Friends, and the Country's Form!
    12. 103 Spiders Café at 8 o'Clock! The Enemy Leaders Gather!
    13. 104 Luffy vs. Vivi! The Tearful Vow to Put Friends on the Line!
    14. 105 The Battlefront of Alabasta! Rainbase, the City of Dreams!
    15. 106 The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners!
    16. 107 Operation Utopia Commences! The Swell of Rebellion Stirs!
    17. 108 The Terrifying Banana Gators and Mr. Prince!
    18. 109 The Key to a Great Comeback Escape! The Wax-Wax Ball!
    19. 110 Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!
    20. 111 Dash For a Miracle! Alabasta Animal Land!
    21. 112 Rebel Army vs. Royal Army! Showdown at Alubarna!
    22. 113 Alubarna Grieves! The Fierce Captain Karoo!
    23. 114 Sworn on a Friend's Dream! The Battle of Molehill, Block 4!
    24. 115 Big Opening Day Today! The Copy-Copy Montage!
    25. 116 Transformed into Nami! Bon Clay's Rapid-Fire Ballet Kenpo!
    26. 117 Nami's Cyclone Advisory! Clima Takt Burst!
    27. 118 Secret Passed Down in the Royal Family! The Ancient Weapon Pluton!
    28. 119 Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!
    29. 120 The Battle is Over! Koza Raises the White Flag!
    30. 121 Where Vivi's Voice Gets Heard! The Hero Descends!
    31. 122 Sand Croc and Water Luffy! The Second Round of the Duel
    32. 123 That Looks Croc-ish! Luffy, Run to the Royal Tomb!
    33. 124 The Nightmare Draws Near! This is the Sand-Sand Clan's Secret Base!
    34. 125 Magnificent Wings! My Name is Pell, Guardian Deity of the Country!
    35. 126 I Will Surpass You! Rain Falls in Alabasta!
    36. 127 A Farewell to Arms! Pirates and Different Ideas of Justice!
    37. 128 The Pirates' Banquet and Operation Escape from Alabasta!
    38. 129 It All Started On That Day! Vivi Tells the Story of Her Adventure!
    39. 130 Scent of Danger! The Seventh Member is Nico Robin!
  5. Dreams!, The Zenny Pirate Crew Sortie!, Beyond the Rainbow poster

    Dreams!, The Zenny Pirate Crew Sortie!, Beyond the Rainbow

    13 episodes 6.6

    Season 5 of One Piece is mostly made up of original filler stories, meaning they are not part of the main manga storyline but focus on side adventures of the Straw Hat crew. The season begins with the “Dreams!” arc, where each Straw Hat reflects on their personal goals and motivations, highlighting their determination to continue their journey. Next is the “Zenny Pirates” arc, in which the crew encounters an elderly moneylender named Zenny who lives on an island with his unusual group of companions. What starts as a conflict gradually turns into mutual respect as the Straw Hats learn about his past. The final arc, “Rainbow Mist,” traps Luffy and his friends inside a mysterious, time-distorting fog. There they meet children who have been separated from their families for years due to the mist’s strange effects. The crew helps them uncover the truth behind the phenomenon and find a way back home.

    1. 131 The First Patient! The Untold Story of the Rumble Ball!
    2. 132 Uprising of the Navigator! For the Unyielding Dream!
    3. 133 A Recipe Handed Down! Sanji, the Iron Man of Curry!
    4. 134 I Will Make it Bloom! Usopp, the Man, and the Eight-Foot Shell!
    5. 135 The Fabled Pirate Hunter! Zoro, the Wandering Swordsman!
    6. 136 Zenny of the Island of Goats and the Pirate Ship in the Mountains!
    7. 137 How's Tricks? The Designs of Zenny the Moneylender!
    8. 138 Whereabouts of the Island Treasure! Attack of the Zenny Pirates!
    9. 139 Legend of the Rainbow Mist! Old Man Henzo of Luluka Island!
    10. 140 Residents of the Land of Eternity! The Pumpkin Pirates!
    11. 141 Thoughts of Home! The Pirate Graveyard of No Escape!
    12. 142 An Inevitable Melee! Wetton's Schemes and the Rainbow Tower!
    13. 143 And so, the Legend Begins! To the Other Side of the Rainbow!
  6. Skypiea poster

    Skypiea

    52 episodes 7.0

    The Straw Hats arrive on the Sky Island Skypiea and learn of its connections to Jaya and Mont Blanc Noland's tale of a lost city of gold. As the crew embarks in search of treasure, they become entangled in a three-way war between the native Skypieans, the vengeful Shandians, and the land's cruel "god", Enel.

    1. 144 The Log is Taken! Salvage King, Masira!
    2. 145 Monsters Appear! Don't Mess with the Whitebeard Pirates!
    3. 146 Quit Dreaming! Mock Town, the Town of Ridicule!
    4. 147 Distinguished Pirates! A Man Who Talks of Dreams and the King of Undersea Search!
    5. 148 Legendary Family! Noland, the Liar!
    6. 149 Steer for the Clouds! Capture the South Bird!
    7. 150 Dreams Don't Come True?! Bellamy Versus the Saruyama Alliance!
    8. 151 100 Million Man! World's Greatest Power and Pirate Black Beard!
    9. 152 Take to the Sky! Ride the Knockup Stream!
    10. 153 Sail the White Sea! The Sky Knight and the Gate in the Clouds!
    11. 154 Godland, Skypiea! Angels on a Beach of Clouds!
    12. 155 The Forbidden Sacred Ground! The Island Where God Lives and Heaven's Judgement!
    13. 156 Already Criminals?! Skypiea's Upholder of the Law!
    14. 157 Is Escape Possible?!? God's Challenge is Set in Motion
    15. 158 A Trap on Lovely Street! The Almighty Eneru
    16. 159 Onward Little Crow! To the Sacrificial Altar!
    17. 160 10% Survival Rate! Satori, the Mantra Master!
    18. 161 The Ordeal of Spheres! Desperate Struggle in the Lost Forest!
    19. 162 Chopper in Danger! Former God vs. Priest Shura!
    20. 163 Profound Mystery! Ordeal of String and Ordeal of Love?!?
    21. 164 Light the Fire of Shandora! Wyper the Warrior!
    22. 165 Jaya, City of Gold in the Sky! Head for God's Shrine!
    23. 166 Festival on the Night Before Gold-Hunting! Feelings for "Vearth!"
    24. 167 Enter God Eneru! Farewell to the Survivors!
    25. 168 A Giant Snake Bares Its Fangs! The Survival Game Begins!
    26. 169 The Deadly Reject! War Demon Wyper's Resolve!
    27. 170 Fierce Mid-Air Battle! Pirate Zoro vs. Warrior Braham!
    28. 171 The Roaring Burn Bazooka!! Pirate Luffy vs. War Demon Wyper!
    29. 172 The Ordeal of Swamp! Chopper vs Priest Gedatsu!
    30. 173 Unbeatable Powers! Eneru's True Form is Revealed!
    31. 174 A Mystical City! The Grand Ruins of Shandora!
    32. 175 0% Survival Rate! Chopper vs. Ohm, the Sword Wielding Priest!
    33. 176 Climb Giant Jack! Deadly Combat in the Upper Ruins!
    34. 177 The Ordeal of Iron! White Barbed Death Match!
    35. 178 Bursting Slash! Zoro vs Ohm!
    36. 179 Collapsing Upper Ruins! The Quintet for the Finale!
    37. 180 Showdown in the Ancient Ruins! Sky God Eneru's Goal!
    38. 181 Ambition Towards the Endless Vearth! The Ark Maxim!
    39. 182 They Finally Clash! Pirate Luffy vs God Eneru!
    40. 183 Maxim Surfaces! Deathpiea is Activated!
    41. 184 Luffy Falls! Eneru's Judgement and Nami's Wish!
    42. 185 The Two Awaken! On the Front Lines of the Burning Love Rescue!
    43. 186 Capriccio for Despair! The Impending Doom of Sky Island!
    44. 187 Lead by a Bell's Sound! Tale of the Great Warrior and the Explorer!
    45. 188 Free From the Spell! The Great Warrior Sheads Tears!
    46. 189 Eternal Friends! The Vowed Bell Echoes Across the Mighty Seas!
    47. 190 Angel Island, Obliterated! The Horror of The Raigo's Advent!!
    48. 191 Knock Over Giant Jack! Last Hope for Escape!
    49. 192 Miracle on Skypiea! The Love Song Heard in the Clouds!
    50. 193 The Battle Ends! Proud Fantasia Echoes Far!
    51. 194 I Made it here! The Yarn the Poneglyphs Spin!
    52. 195 Off to the Blue Sea!! A Heartfelt Finale!!
  7. G-8 & Long Ring Long Land poster

    G-8 & Long Ring Long Land

    33 episodes 7.1

    Season 7 of One Piece, titled “G-8 & Long Ring Long Land,” follows the Straw Hat Pirates through dangerous confrontations and unusual competitions. The season starts with the crew infiltrating a heavily guarded Marine fortress to recover treasure that was taken from them. Using teamwork and clever strategies, they manage to escape despite being surrounded by powerful naval forces. Afterward, they encounter Foxy the Silver Fox and his crew, who challenge them to the Davy Back Fight, a series of pirate games where the losing team must give up crew members. The contests test the Straw Hats’ unity, skills, and loyalty as they struggle against Foxy’s tricky tactics. Later, the crew meets Admiral Aokiji, a high-ranking Marine with overwhelming power. Although he defeats Luffy with ease, he ultimately lets the crew go, but his appearance signals that far stronger enemies await them in the future.

    1. 196 A State of Emergency is Issued! A Notorious Pirate Ship has Infiltrated!
    2. 197 Sanji the Cook! Proving His Merit at the Marine Dining Hall!
    3. 198 Captured Zoro! Chopper's Emergency Operations!
    4. 199 The Marines Dragnet Closes In! The Second Member Captured!
    5. 200 Luffy and Sanji's Daring Rescue Mission!
    6. 201 Enter the Hot-Blooded Special Forces! Battle on the Bridge!
    7. 202 Breaking Through the Seige! The Going Merry is Recovered!
    8. 203 The Pirate Ship Disappears! Fortress Battle, Round #2!
    9. 204 The Gold and Waver Recovery Operations!
    10. 205 The One Fell Swoop Plan! Jonathan's Surefire Secret Tactic!
    11. 206 Farewell, Marine Fortress! The Last Battle for Escape!
    12. 207 Great Adventure at Long Ring Long Land!
    13. 208 A Davy Back with the Foxy Pirates!
    14. 209 Round 1! One Lap of the Donut Race!
    15. 210 Silver Fox Foxy! The Merciless Interference!
    16. 211 Round 2! Shoot it into the Groggy Ring!
    17. 212 A Barrage of Red Cards in Groggy Ring!
    18. 213 Round 3! The Round-and-Round Roller Race!
    19. 214 A Seriously Heated Race! Into The Final Round!
    20. 215 Screaming-Hot Bombardment! Pirate Dodgeball!
    21. 216 Showdown on the Cliff! Red Light, Green Light!
    22. 217 The Captains Square Off! The Final Combat Round!
    23. 218 Full-Blast Slow-Slow Onslaught Vs. Invulnerable Luffy!
    24. 219 Epic, Heated Combat! The Fateful Final Conclusion!
    25. 220 Was It Lost? Stolen? Who Are You?
    26. 221 A Mysterious Boy with a Horn and Robin's Deduction!
    27. 222 Now, Let's Get Back Our Memories! The Pirate Crew Lands on the Island!
    28. 223 Zoro Bares His Fangs! A Savage Animal Stands in the Way!
    29. 224 The Last Counterattack by the Memory Thief Who Reveals His True Colors!
    30. 225 Proud Man! Silver Fox Foxy!
    31. 226 The Guy Who's The Closest To Invincible? And the Most Dangerous Man!
    32. 227 Marine Headquarters Admiral Aokiji! The Ferocity of an Ultimate Powerhouse!
    33. 228 Duel Between Rubber and Ice! Luffy vs. Aokiji!
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    Water Seven

    35 episodes 7.7

    The Straw Hats arrive at the oceanic metropolis of Water 7 to find a shipwright who can repair the Going Merry, as well as potentially join their crew. They soon become targeted by the Franky Family, the city's underground gang, and become involved in a plot within the Galley-La Company. Between the disappearance of Robin and a schism that develops between Luffy and Usopp, the crew begins to fall apart.

    1. 229 The Dashing Sea Train and the City of Water: Water Seven!
    2. 230 Adventure in the City On the Water! Head to the Mammoth Shipbuilding Plant!
    3. 231 The Franky Family and Iceberg!
    4. 232 Galley-La Company! A Grand Sight: Dock #1!
    5. 233 Pirate Abduction Incident! A Pirate Ship That Can Only Await Her End!
    6. 234 Rescuing Our Friend! Raid on the Franky House!
    7. 235 Big Fight under the Moon! The Pirate Flag Flutters with Sorrow!
    8. 236 Luffy vs. Usopp! Collision of Two Men's Pride!
    9. 237 Severe Shock Hits the City of Water! Iceberg Targeted!
    10. 238 Gum-Gum Human Vs. Fire-Breathing Cyborg!
    11. 239 The Straw Hat Pirates are the Culprits? The Protectors of the City of Water!
    12. 240 Eternal Farewell? Nico Robin, the Woman Who Draws Darkness!
    13. 241 Capture Robin! The Determination of the Straw Hats!
    14. 242 Cannon Fire Is the Signal! CP9 Goes Into Action!
    15. 243 CP9 Takes Off Their Masks! Their Shocking True Faces!
    16. 244 Secret Bond! Iceberg and Franky!
    17. 245 Come Back, Robin! Showdown with CP9!
    18. 246 The Straw Hat Pirates Annihilated? The Menace of the Leopard Model!
    19. 247 The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!
    20. 248 Franky's Past! The Day the Sea Train First Ran!
    21. 249 Spandam's Scheme! The Day the Sea Train Shook!
    22. 250 The End of the Legendary Man! The Day the Sea Train Cried!
    23. 251 The Truth Behind Her Betrayal! Robin’s Sorrowful Decision!
    24. 252 The Steam Whistle Forces Friends Apart! The Sea Train Starts to Run!
    25. 253 Sanji Barges In! Sea Train Battle in the Storm!
    26. 254 Nami's Soul Cries Out! Straw Hat Luffy Makes a Comeback!
    27. 255 Another Sea Train? Rocketman Charges Forth!
    28. 256 Rescue Our Friends! A Bond Among Foes Sworn with Fists!
    29. 257 Smash the Wave! Luffy and Zoro Use the Strongest Combo!
    30. 258 A Mysterious Man Appears?! His Name Is Sogeking!
    31. 259 Showdown Between Cooks! Sanji vs. Ramen Kenpo
    32. 260 Rooftop Duel! Franky vs. Nero
    33. 261 Clash! Demon-Slasher Zoro vs. Ship-Slasher T-Bone!
    34. 262 Scramble over Robin! A Cunning Plan by Sogeking!!
    35. 263 The Judicial Island! Full View of Enies Lobby!
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    Enies Lobby

    73 episodes 7.5

    The Straw Hats, Sogeking, the Franky Family, and the shipwrights of the Galley-La Company arrive at Enies Lobby aboard the Rocketman to rescue Nico Robin and Franky. Standing in their way, however, are the forces of the World Government, including its deadly assassination unit, CP9. A massive battle ensues between the two sides when Luffy declares war against the World Government.

    1. 264 Landing Operations Start! Charge in, Straw Hats!
    2. 265 Luffy Cuts Through! Big Showdown on the Judicial Island!
    3. 266 Battle Against Giants! Open the Second Gate!
    4. 267 Find a Way Out! Rocketman Takes Flight!
    5. 268 Catch Up with Luffy! The Straw Hats' All-Out Battle
    6. 269 Robin Betrayed! The Motive of the World Government!
    7. 270 Give Robin Back! Luffy vs. Blueno!
    8. 271 Don’t Stop! Hoist the Counterattack Signal!
    9. 272 Almost to Luffy! Gather at the Courthouse Plaza!
    10. 273 Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!
    11. 274 Give Us Your Answer, Robin! The Straw Hats' Outcry!
    12. 275 Robin's Past! The Girl was Called a Devil!
    13. 276 Fated Mother and Daughter! The Mother's Name is Olvia!
    14. 277 The Tragedy of Ohara! The Terror of the Buster Call!
    15. 278 Say You Want to Live! We Are Your Friends!!
    16. 279 Jump Towards the Falls! Luffy’s Feelings!
    17. 280 The Ways of Men! Zoro's Techniques, Usopp's Dream!
    18. 281 A Bond of Friendship Woven by Tears! Nami's World Map!
    19. 282 Parting Builds a Man's Character! Sanji and Chopper!
    20. 283 Everything Is for Her Friends! Robin in the Darkness!
    21. 284 I'm Not Gonna Hand Over the Blueprints! Franky's Decision!
    22. 285 Retrieve the 5 Keys! The Straw Hat Crew VS CP9
    23. 286 Power of the Devil Fruit! Kaku and Jabura Transform
    24. 287 I Won't Kick Even If It Costs Me My Life! Sanji's Chivalry!
    25. 288 Fukurou's Miscalculation! My Cola is the Water of Life!
    26. 289 Zoro Busts Out a New Technique! The Sword's Name is Sniperking?
    27. 290 Uncontrollable! Chopper's Forbidden Rumble!
    28. 291 Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!
    29. 292 A Big Rice Cake Tossing Race at the Castle! Red Nose's Plot!
    30. 293 Bubble Master Kalifa! The Soap Trap Closes in on Nami!
    31. 294 Resounding Bad News! The Buster Call Invoked!
    32. 295 Five Namis? Nami Strikes Back With Mirages
    33. 296 Nami's Decision! Fire at the Out-Of-Control Chopper!
    34. 297 Hunter Sanji Makes An Entrence? Elegy for a Lying Wolf!
    35. 298 Fiery Kicks! Sanji's Full Course of Foot Techniques!
    36. 299 Fierce Sword Attacks! Zoro vs. Kaku, Powerful Sword Fighting Showdown!
    37. 300 Demon God Zoro! An Incarnation Of Asura Born From Fighting Spirit!
    38. 301 Spandam Frightened! The Hero on the Tower of Law!
    39. 302 Robin Freed! Luffy vs. Lucci, Showdown Between Leaders!
    40. 303 Boss Luffy is the Culprit? Track Down the Missing Great Cherry Tree!
    41. 304 I Can't Protect Anyone Unless I Win! Third Gear Activated
    42. 305 The Terrifying Past! Dark Justice and Rob Lucci
    43. 306 A Mysterious Mermaid Appears? As Consciousness Fades Away...
    44. 307 Cannon Fire Sinks the Island! Franky's Lamentation!
    45. 308 Wait for Luffy! Mortal Combat on the Bridge of Hesitation!
    46. 309 Fists Full of Emotion! Luffy Unleashes Gatling with All His Might!
    47. 310 From the Sea, a Friend Arrives! The Straw Hats Share the Strongest Bond!
    48. 311 Everyone Makes a Great Escape! The Road to Victory is for the Pirates!
    49. 312 Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!
    50. 313 Peace Interrupted! A Navy Vice Admiral with a Fist of Love!
    51. 314 The Strongest Family? Luffy's Father Revealed!
    52. 315 Its Name Is The New World! The Fate of the Grand Line!
    53. 316 Shanks Makes a Move! The Linchpin to the Reckless Era!
    54. 317 A Girl in Search of Her Yagara! Great Search in the City of Water!
    55. 318 Mothers are Strong! Zoro's Hectic Household Chores!
    56. 319 Sanji's Shock! Mysterious Old Man and His Super Yummy Cooking!
    57. 320 Everyone Finally Has A Bounty! A Pirate Group Worth Over Six Hundred Million!
    58. 321 The King of Animals that Overlooks the Sea! The Dream Ship Magnificently Completed!
    59. 322 Goodbye My Dear Underlings! Franky Departs!
    60. 323 Departing the City of Water! Usopp Mans Up and Brings Closure to the Duel!
    61. 324 Wanted Posters Make It Around the World! Celebrations in Their Hometowns as the Ship Moves Forward!
    62. 325 The Most Heinous Power! Blackbeard's Darkness Attacks Ace!
    63. 326 The Mysterious Band of Pirates! Sunny and the Dangerous Trap!
    64. 327 Sunny in a Pinch! Roar, Secret Superspeed Mecha!
    65. 328 The Dream Sinking in the New World! The Disillusioned Pirate, Puzzle!
    66. 329 The Assassins Attack! The Great Battle on Ice Begins!
    67. 330 The Staw Hat’s Hard Battles! A Pirate Soul Risking It All for the Flag!
    68. 331 Hot Full Throttle! The Twin’s Magnetic Power Drawing Near!
    69. 332 Mansion of Great Chaos! The Enraged Don and the Captured Crew!
    70. 333 The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!
    71. 334 The Red Hot Decisive Battle! Luffy vs. The Scorching Don!
    72. 335 Waiting in the New World! Farewell to the Brave Pirates!
    73. 336 Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore!
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    Thriller Bark

    45 episodes 7.6

    During their journey through the Florian Triangle, the Straw Hats arrive on a seemingly haunted island called Thriller Bark, where they encounter the Warlord Gecko Moria. Using his Devil Fruit abilities, Moria steals the Straw Hats' shadows. With the help of a mysterious talking skeleton named Brook, the crew must regain their shadows before sunrise in order to survive.

    1. 337 Plunging into the Devil’s Sea! The Mysterious Skeleton Floating in the Fog!
    2. 338 The Joy of Seeing People! The Gentleman Skeleton’s True Identity!
    3. 339 One Unnatural Phenomenon After the Next! Disembarking on Thriller Bark!
    4. 340 The Man Called a Genius! Hogback Makes His Appearance!
    5. 341 Nami’s in a Major Pinch! The Zombie Mansion and the Invisible Man!
    6. 342 The Zombie’s Secret! Hogback’s Nightmarish Laboratory!
    7. 343 His Name is Moria! The Great Shadow-Seizing Pirate's Trap!
    8. 344 Feast of the Zombie Song! The Night Raid's Bell is the Sound of Darkness!
    9. 345 A Bunch of Animals? Perona's Wonder Garden!
    10. 346 The Vanishing Straw Hat Crew! A Mysterious Swordsman Appears!
    11. 347 Chivalry Remains! The Traitorous Zombie Protects Nami!
    12. 348 Appearing from the Sky! That Man Is the Humming Swordsman!
    13. 349 Luffy's Emergency Situation! The Ultimate Shadow's Destination!
    14. 350 The Warrior Known As the "Devil"!! The Moment of Oars' Revival
    15. 351 Awakening After 500 Years!! Oars Opens His Eyes!!
    16. 352 A Belief Worth Begging to Live for!! Brook Defends His Afro
    17. 353 A Man's Promise Never Dies!! To the Friend Waiting Under the Distant Sky
    18. 354 I Swear to Go See Him! Brook and the Cape of Promise
    19. 355 Food, Nami and Shadows!! Luffy's Enraged Counterattack
    20. 356 Usopp's the Strongest? Leave Anything Negative to Him
    21. 357 The General Zombies Are Down in a Flash!! Oars Feels Like an Adventure!!
    22. 358 Blazing Knight Sanji!! Kick Down the Fake Wedding
    23. 359 A Clear-Clear History? Sanji's Stolen Dream
    24. 360 Save Me, Hero!! My Enemy Is the Immortal Princess
    25. 361 Perona Is Terrified!! Usopp and Untruthful Share the Same "U"
    26. 362 Slashes Dancing On the Rooftop!! Zoro vs. Ryuma's Showdown
    27. 363 Chopper Is Furious!! Hogback's Evil Medical Practices
    28. 364 Oars Roars! Come Out, Straw Hat Crew
    29. 365 Luffy Is the Enemy! The Ultimate Zombie vs. The Straw Hat Crew
    30. 366 You're Going Down, Absalom!! Nami's Lightning Attack of Friendship!!
    31. 367 Knock Him Down!! Special Attack: Straw Hat Docking
    32. 368 The Silent Assault!! The Mysterious Visitor, Tyrant Kuma
    33. 369 Oars + Moria! The Most Heinous Combination of Brains and Brawn
    34. 370 The Secret Plan to Turn the Tables! Nightmare Luffy Makes His Appearance
    35. 371 The Straw Hat Crew Gets Wiped Out! The Shadow-Shadow's Powers in Full Swing
    36. 372 The Incredible Battle Starts! Luffy vs Luffy
    37. 373 The End of the Battle Is Nigh! Pound in the Finishing Move
    38. 374 Our Bodies Vanish! The Morning Sun Shines On the Nightmarish Island!
    39. 375 Not Out of Danger Yet! Orders to Annihilate the Straw Hat Crew
    40. 376 It Repels Everything! Kuma’s Paw-Paw Power!
    41. 377 The Pain of My Crewmates Is My Pain! Zoro's Desperate Fight!
    42. 378 The Promise from a Distant Day! The Pirates' Song and a Small Whale!
    43. 379 Brook's Past! A Sad Farewell with His Cheerful Comrade!
    44. 380 Bink's Booze! The Song that Connects the Past with the Present!
    45. 381 A New Crewmate! The Musician, Humming Brook!
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    Sabaody Archipelago

    26 episodes 7.8

    The Straw Hat Pirates arrive at the final island of the Grand Line's first half, Sabaody Archipelago. While searching for a means to pass under the Red Line into the New World, they come into conflict with a deadly slave trading ring that sells to the World Nobles. Luffy and Zoro are labelled as two of the Eleven Supernovas, rookies of significant bounties who have simultaneously arrived at the archipelago. A chain reaction of events engulfs the archipelago in chaos, and the Straw Hats are faced with their greatest challenge yet.

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    Amazon Lily

    14 episodes 7.3

    After his defeat at the hands of Kuma at the Sabaody Archipelago, Luffy is sent flying and crash lands on Amazon Lily, an island exclusive to women that executes males on sight. As he tries to find a way off the island and back to his crew, Luffy makes unexpected friends and foes, while also learning of his brother's imminent peril.

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    Impel Down & Marineford

    101 episodes 8.0

    Luffy puts finding his crew on hold in favor of rescuing his brother Ace from the underwater prison Impel Down. With Boa Hancock's help, he manages to infiltrate the facility. However, fulfilling his objective and escaping the hellish prison might be easier said than done. Having failed to reach Ace before he was transferred, Luffy and his companions escape from Impel Down and travel to Marineford, the base of Marine Headquarters. With the odds stacked high against him, the imminent threat of Whitebeard, and the ulterior motives of pirates that wish to overthrow the Emperor, Luffy struggles to hold his own in this titanic clash of powers.

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    Fishman Island

    58 episodes 7.7

    The Straw Hat Pirates finally arrive at Fishman Island. There, the crew learn the history of Fisher Tiger and the ongoing discrimination between humans and fishman, while the New Fishman Pirates plot to overtake Ryugu Kingdom and make fishman be recognized as the supreme race.

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    Punk Hazard

    62 episodes 7.3

    Upon finally entering the New World, the Straw Hat Pirates immediately receive a distress call from residents of Punk Hazard, who state that a samurai is attacking them. Without hesitation, Luffy sets out to the blazing island, with Vice Admiral Smoker hot on his tail. On the supposedly death-ridden and empty island, the Straw Hats soon must contend with both the G-5 Marines, led by Vice Admiral Smoker, and the mad scientist Caesar Clown, whose deadly experiments must be stopped.

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    Dressrosa

    50 episodes 7.8

    The Straw Hat Pirates and Trafalgar Law, together with Kin'emon, Momonosuke and the captured Caesar Clown, travel to Dressrosa with the goal of taking down the nation's king, Warlord of the Sea Donquixote Doflamingo. However, they soon set into motion a series of world-changing events, as their actions interact unexpectedly with those of larger forces at play.

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    Dressrosa (2)

    56 episodes 8.0

    A sequence of unexpected events shakes the world order, and Doflamingo proves to be a challenge that even some of the strongest warriors cannot overcome.

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    Zou

    55 episodes Jul 13, 2016 7.3

    After defeating Doflamingo, the Straw Hats, Trafalgar Law, Kin'emon, and Kanjuro arrive on Zou, in order to reunite with Sanji and the others. However, they discover that Sanji has been swept up in a set of personal and political entanglements and that Zou has been subjected to a siege by Jack of the Beasts Pirates.

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    Whole Cake Island

    74 episodes Sep 5, 2017 7.9

    Luffy, Nami, Chopper, Brook, and the minks Pekoms, Pedro, and Carrot head to Whole Cake Island, where Big Mom of the Four Emperors resides. Nicknamed the Sanji Retrieval Team, the group seeks to rescue their crewmate Sanji from his arranged marriage with Charlotte Pudding, set up to finalize a political alliance between the Charlotte Family and the Vinsmoke Family. However, during their operation, they become involved in a plot to assassinate Big Mom herself.

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    Levely Arc

    14 episodes Apr 1, 2019 7.1

    The Straw Hat Pirates' actions against the Big Mom Pirates are revealed to the world. Luffy's group is on its way to Wano Country while the Revolutionary Army prepares for their next move. Meanwhile, royalty across the globe gathers for the Reverie, without knowing that a shadow-like figure is pulling the strings of the World.

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    Wano Country Arc

    197 episodes Jul 8, 2019 8.0

    The Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance gather their forces in Wano Country and prepare for their inevitable clash against the Beasts Pirates. The history of Kozuki Oden and his ties to Wano Country, Whitebeard and Gol D. Roger are revealed, and the Alliance assaults Onigashima to take down the allied forces of Kaidou and Big Mom once and for all. The resulting battle, as well as the events during the recent Levely, cause the world to go through dramatic changes.

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    Egghead

    67 episodes 8.4

    The aftermaths of both the Levely and the Raid on Onigashima, as well as the erasure of the Lulusia Kingdom, cause major shifts across the world that could lead to global war. The Straw Hat Pirates, following their Log Pose, arrive at the mysterious, futuristic island Egghead where the super genius Dr. Vegapunk resides. However, after being tipped off about Vegapunk's research into the Void Century, the World Government decides to dispatch a CP0 team to assassinate Vegapunk. Betrayal and intrigue on all sides leads to a Marine siege on the island that will escalate into an incident that will shock the world.

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    Elbaph

    25 episodes 7.5

    After a daring escape from the Future Island Egghead, the Straw Hat Crew set their course for a legendary destination. Joined by the mighty Giant Warrior Pirates, they finally reach Elbaph, the long-awaited Land of Giants. New encounters with Giants, and long hoped-for reunions unfold. A colossal new chapter begins as the crew heads into an adventure unlike anything before, all in the pursuit of the ultimate treasure, the "One Piece!"

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    Specials

    39 episodes Dec 15, 1999

Cast

11 people

Reviews

3 min read

The Weight of the Horizon

Telling somebody to start a show with 1,155 episodes feels borderline rude. It’s less a recommendation than a long-term lifestyle change. latestnetflix.com's take is that i ducked One Piece for years for exactly that reason.

Twenty-two seasons, a quarter-century on the air, and a fandom that talks about arcs the way historians talk about dynasties—how is any of that supposed to feel approachable? But once you give yourself over to Eiichiro Oda’s world as Toei Animation has been adapting it since 1999, the scale stops feeling like excess. The length is the experience.

You don’t just watch it. You live with it long enough for it to live back.

The vast ocean

Strip it down and the premise is classic shounen material: Monkey D. Luffy, a rubber-bodied kid, sails the Grand Line chasing a legendary treasure. But One Piece isn’t really small enough for that summary.

It’s a huge, unruly anti-authoritarian saga disguised as pirate adventure. Early on, especially, the anime looks rougher than modern viewers may expect. It doesn’t have that polished seasonal sheen.

What it has instead is elasticity—in the drawings, in the emotion, in the way bodies tell the political story. Villains are often grotesquely oversized, swollen with greed and power, while Luffy stays wiry, spring-loaded, impossible to pin down. His rubber body isn’t just a power set.

It’s his whole philosophy made visible. The world crushes, he snaps back.

A lot of that spirit comes straight from Mayumi Tanaka. She’s been Luffy’s voice for twenty-five years, and the performance never feels routine. Tanaka has said she avoids reading ahead in the manga because she wants the turns of the story to hit her fresh in the booth.

Audience Opinions

Audience 8.7/10
"An expansive adventure epic with unforgettable world-building and characters, held back by notorious pacing problems."

One of the strongest long-running action-adventure anime, with an imaginative world, moving arcs, and a crew whose dreams and relationships matter. Very slow pacing, heavy recaps, and uneven animation and fight choreography make it exhausting for some, especially over hundreds of episodes.

What viewers praise
  • Extraordinary world-building The Grand Line and its many islands feel rich with history, distinct cultures, and long-running mysteries that make the world feel huge and alive over time.
  • Deep character development The Straw Hat crew and recurring cast grow through fleshed-out backstories and evolving dynamics that make their bonds and personal dreams emotionally compelling.
  • Emotional storytelling Key arcs deliver powerful, sometimes tear-inducing moments that blend sacrifice, loyalty, and perseverance in ways that stick.
  • Adventure and humor blend Lighthearted comedy, offbeat visual gags, and a sense of carefree adventure balance darker themes so the journey rarely feels bleak.
  • Distinctive visual identity The unconventional art style and character designs initially divide opinion but often become a beloved part of the series’ charm.
Common complaints
  • Painfully slow pacing Story arcs stretch far longer than necessary, with extended reactions, drawn-out scenes, and padding that can make even strong material feel diluted.
  • Excessive recaps and padding Large chunks of episodes are spent rehashing previous events, leaving only a short portion of genuine new story progression each week.
  • Inconsistent animation quality Visual quality fluctuates noticeably, with some fights and episodes looking flat or lazy compared with the series’ best moments.
  • Overblown melodrama Frequent crying scenes, repeated tragic backstories, and emotional stalling lead some to feel that the drama is forced rather than earned.
  • Limited sense of danger Major characters rarely face permanent consequences, which undermines tension and makes supposedly life-or-death confrontations feel less impactful.
Recommended for
Long-form adventure fans World-building enthusiasts Character-driven shonen lovers Epic journey binge-watchers Emotional anime drama seekers

Buzz & Rumors

Public reports

STRAW HATS, REAL TEA: THE MESSIEST GOSSIP SAILING AROUND ONE PIECE

Pirates, treasure, and… racist backlash, stolen props and suspiciously flirty co‑stars? The One Piece empire isn’t just wild on screen — the real‑world drama could fill its own saga. Grab a Den Den Mushi, latestnetflix.com argues, we’re dialing straight into the gossip line.


💘 Romance Rumors on the Grand Line

Are Nami & Sanji secretly a thing?

  • Fans have been obsessed with the way Emily Rudd (Nami) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) cling to each other in promos and interviews — there’s even a Reddit thread zooming in on them holding hands and touching constantly during press. - TikTok edits and Instagram reels breathlessly push the “they’re totally dating” narrative, but so far it’s all fan speculation. Cosmopolitan and Yahoo both stress that while fans are convinced, there’s no confirmation — the official line is they’re just close friends. - To make things juicier, Taz recently talked about having a “one and only” girlfriend without naming her, which only sent shippers into overdrive. Rumor mill: on fire. Facts: still MIA.

Luffy’s off‑limits love life

  • Iñaki Godoy has openly said he does have a girlfriend and even described going on a “Minecraft date” with her long‑distance while still filming in South Africa. - Viral TikToks dissect his “three strict rules for dating,” painting him as the unexpectedly picky captain of the Love Love no Mi. The rules themselves are more meme than manifesto, but fan takeaway is clear: Luffy’s heart is very much taken.

Mackenyu’s messy rumor cloud

  • Reddit threads and TikTok commentary have circulated allegations and rumors about Mackenyu’s past and his love life, including claims that he only dates married women. - These allegations remain unverified online gossip, not substantiated reporting — but they’ve been enough to fuel heated fandom debates about his off‑screen persona.

🎬 On‑Set Drama, Pranks & Stolen Loot

Pirates by day, thieves by… also day

  • In an interview with Brut, the Straw Hat cast cheerfully confessed to stealing props from the set — not just tiny trinkets either, but “valuable props,” according to a write‑up referenced by multiple outlets. - While the exact haul isn’t fully listed, coverage frames it as a mini heist: everyone pinching keepsakes like true pirates, with fans joking that Nami finally rubbed off on the crew.

Chaos in the background reels

  • Behind‑the‑scenes clips on Instagram and TikTok show the cast roasting and ambushing each other between takes. Jacob Romero (Usopp) gets loudly booed by co‑stars when he randomly starts dancing, while other reels highlight prank energy and nonstop teasing. - Another popular compilation details a prank streak where cast members blasted crew with fake snow and blow dryers, turning the set into a slapstick blizzard. No feuds here — just weaponized goofiness.

⚡ Casting Controversies & Fandom Meltdowns

The Vivi race‑baiting disaster

  • When Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran was announced as Nefertari Vivi/Miss Wednesday for Season 2, parts of the fandom completely lost the plot. A vocal minority flooded her socials with hate, insisting a woman of Indian heritage “shouldn’t” play a character they read as white or specifically Middle Eastern. - Chandran clapped back by posting screencaps of the abuse on Instagram with the cutting caption, “thank you so much for all your support”. - Co‑star Rob Colletti (Wapol) publicly defended her, calling it “astonishing” that fans accepted talking reindeer but not a non‑white Vivi — and reminded everyone that she was personally chosen and endorsed by Eiichiro Oda. - Emily Rudd reposted and added her own statement, saying “perceived ‘canon’ does not excuse blatant racism,” drawing a hard line between valid discussions on representation and straight‑up hate.

Oda’s stamp of approval vs. Fan outrage

  • Oda later wrote that, after meeting the Season 2 cast, he felt they were “absolutely the perfect choice,” doubling down on support for Chandran and the rest of the new arrivals. - Even so, the Vivi backlash became one of the defining culture‑war flashpoints for the live action — with mainstream outlets like the BBC and Teen Vogue stepping in to cover how toxic segments of the fandom had become.

🚨 Scandals Around the Creator’s Friend Circle

The Watsuki landmine

  • Eiichiro Oda stepped on a PR bomb when he publicly praised Rurouni Kenshin creator Nobuhiro Watsuki in an interview and collaborative context — after Watsuki had been convicted for possession of child pornography. - Fans on forums and ResetEra threads slammed Oda for appearing to give a soft redemption arc to a convicted offender, calling it “backlash‑worthy” and questioning why Shonen Jump royalty kept platforming him.

The Toriko connection

  • Oda has also been criticized online for supporting Toriko author Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro, who was arrested in 2002 for violating child prostitution laws involving a 16‑year‑old. - Social media posts and comment threads hammer the industry — and by extension Oda — for continuing to collaborate with or promote creators with these kinds of records. No lawsuits here, just a reputational sea‑storm.

📂 Leaks, Cuts & Theory Drama

Script leaks from way back

  • Years before the live action finally aired, a detailed write‑up on an “alleged leaked” Episode 1 script circulated on Reddit, breaking down plot changes and sparking panic that Netflix would butcher beloved arcs. - Fans dissected this supposed script line by line, comparing it to the manga and roaring over every deviation — long before cameras even rolled.

Characters and scenes left on the cutting room floor

  • A later report explained that at least one “major character” planned for Season 2 was removed despite showing up in early scripts, with a Netflix exec confirming it was a deliberate cut. - This fueled more speculation about what other scenes — especially in the Alabasta portion — were silently dropped to keep runtimes tight.

Fan theories so big they caused quitting

  • One YouTube drama deep‑dive claims that Oda dislikes fan theorists guessing his endgame so much that his pressure and comments were a factor in making at least one major One Piece YouTuber quit producing theory content altogether. - Between that and the viral story that Oda supposedly wrote down the real ending, sealed it, and “made it physically real” as a secret treasure box somewhere in the world, fans now treat the ending like actual forbidden lore.

🧨 The Bottom Line

From romantic speculation on the Thousand Sunny to racist casting pile‑ons, dodgy industry friendships, script leaks and stolen props, the world around One Piece is exactly what you’d expect from a story about pirates: loud, messy, and just dangerous enough that you can’t look away. And with more seasons and a remake looming on the horizon, don’t expect the drama — or the gossip — to end before the Grand Line does.

Entertainment rumors and trivia aggregated from public reporting. Treat speculation as unverified unless a cited source confirms it.

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