With more than 1,000 episodes, One Piece is a monumental series. It tells the tale of Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate on a relentless pursuit to discover the One Piece, the most coveted treasure on the planet. Throughout his journey, Luffy gathers a diverse crew known as the Straw Hats and embarks on thrilling adventures across a variety of magical islands and perilous territories.
If you haven’t started watching yet, the sheer number of episodes might seem daunting. Don’t let that discourage you from diving into one of the most remarkable narratives ever crafted. From the initial Romance Dawn arc to the recent Egghead Island, here’s a guide on how to watch every One Piece anime arc and movie in order.
Complete List of One Piece Anime Arcs
Below is a breakdown of the main Sagas of the series, which include various arcs. Some arcs are labeled as filler, indicating they do not significantly impact the main storyline and were not part of the original manga.
|
Arc |
Episodes |
|---|---|
|
East Blue Saga |
1-61 |
|
Romance Dawn Arc |
1-3 |
|
Orange Town Arc |
4-8 |
|
Syrup Village Arc |
9-18 |
|
Baratie Arc |
19-30 |
|
Arlong Park Arc |
31-45 |
|
Buggy Side Story Arc |
46-47 |
|
Loguetown Arc |
48-53 |
|
Warship Island Arc (filler) |
54-61 |
|
Alabasta Saga |
62-135 |
|
Reverse Mountain Arc |
62-63 |
|
Whisky Peak Arc |
64-67 |
|
Koby and Helmeppo Arc |
68-69 |
|
Little Garden Arc |
70-77 |
|
Drum Island Arc |
78-91 |
|
Alabasta Arc |
92-130 |
|
Post-Alabasta Arc (filler) |
131-135 |
|
Sky Island Saga |
136-206 |
|
Goat Island Arc (filler) |
136-138 |
|
Ruluka Island Arc (filler) |
139-143 |
|
Jaya Arc |
144-152 |
|
Skypiea Arc |
153-195 |
|
G-8 Arc (filler) |
196-206 |
|
Water 7 Saga |
207-325 |
|
Long Ring Long Land Arc |
207-219 |
|
Ocean’s Dream Arc (filler) |
220-224 |
|
Foxy’s Return Arc (filler) |
225-226 |
|
Water 7 Arc |
227-263 |
|
Enies Lobby Arc |
264-312 |
|
Post-Enies Lobby Arc |
313-325 |
|
Thriller Bark Saga |
326-384 |
|
Ice Hunter Arc (filler) |
326-336 |
|
Thriller Bark Arc |
337-381 |
|
Spa Island Arc (filler) |
382-384 |
|
Summit War Saga |
385-516 |
|
Sabody Archipelago Arc |
385-405 |
|
Special Historical Arc |
406-407 |
|
Amazon Lily Arc |
408-421 |
|
Impel Down Arc Part 1 |
422-425 |
|
Little East Blue Arc (filler) |
426-429 |
|
Impel Down Arc Part 2 |
430-456 |
|
Marineford Arc |
457-489 |
|
Post-War Arc |
490-516 |
|
Fish-Man Island Saga |
517-574 |
|
Return to Sabody Arc |
517-522 |
|
Fish-Man Island Arc |
523-574 |
|
Dressrosa Saga |
575-746 |
|
Z’s Ambition Arc (filler) |
575-578 |
|
Punk Hazard Arc |
579-625 |
|
Caesar Retrieval Arc (filler) |
626-628 |
|
Dressrosa Arc |
629-746 |
|
Whole Cake Island Saga |
747-889 |
|
Silver Mine Arc (filler) |
747-750 |
|
Zou Arc |
751-779 |
|
Marine Rookie Arc (filler) |
780-782 |
|
Whole Cake Island Arc |
783-877 |
|
Reverie Arc |
878-889 |
|
Wano Country Saga |
890-1085 |
|
Wano Country Arc Part 1 |
890-894 |
|
Cidre Guild Arc |
895-896 |
|
Wano Country Arc Part 2 |
897-1028 |
|
Uta’s Past Arc (filler) |
1029-1030 |
|
Wano Country Arc Part 3 |
1031-1085 |
|
Final Saga |
1086-current |
|
Egghead Arc |
1086-current |
When to View the One Piece Movies
Over the years, One Piece has released numerous films, varying from extended episodes to full-length theatrical presentations. It’s important to mention that none of these One Piece movies are part of the official storyline, so skipping them won’t affect your understanding of the main narrative.
That said, the movies are made with the expectation that you’ve seen all episodes leading up to them, so they can’t be viewed at random. Here’s a detailed guide on when to watch each One Piece movie.
|
Movie |
When to Watch |
|---|---|
|
One Piece: The Movie |
After episode 18 |
|
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure |
After episode 53 |
|
One Piece: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals |
After episode 102 |
|
One Piece: Dead End Adventure |
After episode 138 |
|
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword |
After episode 143 |
|
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island |
After episode 224 |
|
One Piece: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle |
After episode 228 |
|
One Piece – Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates |
After episode 312 |
|
One Piece – Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter. Miracle Sakura |
After episode 325 |
|
One Piece: Strong World |
After episode 381 |
|
One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase |
After episode 381 |
|
One Piece Film: Z |
After episode 578 |
|
One Piece Film: Gold |
After episode 750 |
|
One Piece: Stampede |
After episode 889 |
|
One Piece Film: Red |
After episode 1072 |
Although One Piece Film: Red was released after episode 1030, it’s advisable to wait and view it until after the Wano arc to avoid spoilers regarding certain characters’ abilities and attacks.
Episode of Alabasta and Episode of Chopper are recaps of the Alabasta and Drum Island arcs, respectively.
Are Any Movies Highly Recommended?
Since the movies are not considered part of the main storyline, you might choose to skip them completely, and that’s absolutely acceptable. Still, there are a few notable films that are worth checking out, even if they don’t tie directly into the anime’s primary narrative.
Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island stands out for its unique tone and artistic style, while Film Z, Gold, and Red feature excellent animation and thrilling fight scenes. If you’re looking for a movie that emphasizes action and fanservice over a coherent plot, Stampede is a must-see.
