Embark on an Adventure with One Piece
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a wildly popular anime that has captured the hearts of fans worldwide since its debut in 1999. With over 20 seasons and a staggering 1,000 episodes, this long-running series has created a vast universe filled with beloved characters. To fully immerse yourself in the world of One Piece, follow this comprehensive guide to experience the anime in chronological order.
1. Begin with the East Blue Saga
Start your One Piece journey with the East Blue Saga, which introduces the main characters and sets the stage for their grand adventures. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1, episodes 1 to 8 | Romance Dawn Arc, Orange Town Arc | Chapters 1 to 7, Chapters 8 to 21 |
| One Piece: Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack! OVA (1998) | One Piece: Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack novel | Not applicable |
| Season 1, episodes 9 to 18 | Syrup Village Arc | Chapters 22 to 41 |
| One Piece: The Movie 1st movie (2000) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 1, episodes 19 to 44 | Baratie Arc, Arlong Park Arc | Chapters 42 to 68, Chapters 69 to 95 |
| Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of Friends* TV special (2012) | Chapters 69 to 95 | Not applicable |
| Season 1, episodes 45 to 53 | Buggy’s Crew Adventure Chronicles, Lougetown Arc | Chapters 35 to 75 (serial covers), Chapters 96 to 100 |
| Clockwork Island Adventure 2nd movie (2001) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Adventure in the Ocean’s Navel TV special (2000) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Jango’s Dance Carnival Animated short (2001) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 1, episodes 54 to 61 | Warship Island Arc | Not in the manga |
| Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His Four Crewmates’ Great Adventure** TV special (2017) | Somewhere between chapters 8 to 68 | Not applicable |
2. Dive into the Arabasta Saga
Continue your One Piece journey with the Arabasta Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates face new challenges in the desert kingdom of Arabasta. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 2, episodes 62 to 77 | Reverse Mountain Arc, Whisky Peak Arc | Chapters 101 to 105, Chapters 106 to 114 |
| Diary of Koby-Meppo | Not in the manga | Chapters 83 to 119 (serial covers) |
| Little Garden Arc | Not in the manga | Chapters 115 to 129 |
| Drum Island Arc | Not in the manga | Chapters 130 to 154 |
| Dream Soccer King Animated short (2002) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 4, episodes 92 to 130 | Arabasta Arc | Chapters 155 to 217 |
| One Piece The Movie: Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates* 8th movie (2007) | Chapters 155 to 217 | Not applicable |
| Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals 3rd movie (2002) | One Piece: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals novel | Not applicable |
| Season 5, episodes 131 to 135 | Post-Arabasta Arc | Not in the manga |
3. Soar to the Sky Island Saga
Continue your One Piece adventure with the Sky Island Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates explore the mysterious realm of Skypiea. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 5, episodes 136 to 138 | Goat Island Arc | Not in the manga |
| Dead End Adventure 4th movie (2003) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| The Cursed Holy Sword 5th movie (2004) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father’s Huge, HUGE Dream TV special | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King Animated short (2004) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 5, episodes 139 to 143 | Ruluka Island Arc | Not in the manga |
| Season 6, episodes 144 to 195 | Jaya Arc, Skypeia Arc | Not in the manga, Chapters 237 to 302 |
| Episode of Sky Island* TV special (2018) | Chapters 218 to 302 | Not applicable |
| Season 7, episodes 196 to 206 | G-8 Arc | Not in the manga |
| Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island 6th movie (2005) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
4. Venture into the Water 7 Saga
Continue your One Piece journey with the Water 7 Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates face new challenges in the city of Water 7. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 7, episodes 207 to 219 | Long Ring Long Land Arc | Chapters 303 to 321 |
| Protect! The Last Great Performance TV special (2003) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 7, episodes 220 to 228 | Ocean’s Dream Arc, Foxy’s Return Arc | Not in the manga |
| The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle 7th movie (2006) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 8, episodes 229 to 263 | Water 7 Arc | Chapters 322 to 374 |
| Season 9, episodes 264 to 290, 293 to 302, 304 to 312 | Enies Lobby Arc | Chapters 375 to 430 |
| Boss Luffy Historical Specials | Not in the manga | Selected scenes from chapters 322 to 430 involving the Going Merry ship |
| Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More Friend* TV special (2013) | Chapters 322 to 430 | Not applicable |
| Season 9, episodes 313 to 325 | Post-Enies Lobby Arc | Chapters 431 to 441 |
| Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura** 9th movie (2008) | Chapters 130 to 154 | Not applicable |
5. Face the Thriller Bark Saga
Continue your One Piece adventure with the Thriller Bark Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates encounter spooky adventures on Thriller Bark Island. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 9, episodes 326 to 336 | Ice Hunter Arc | Not in the manga |
| One Piece Film Strong World: Episode 0 OVA (2010) | One piece volume 0, released at the same time as chapter 565 | Not applicable |
| One Piece Film: Strong World 10th movie (2009) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase 11th movie (2011) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| ONE PIECE 3D! Trap Coaster Animated 3D short (2011) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 9, episodes 337 to 381 | Ruluka Island Arc, Jaya Arc, Thriller Bark Arc, Spa Island Arc | Not in the manga, Chapters 442 to 489 |
6. Witness the Summit War Saga
Continue your One Piece journey with the Summit War Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates become embroiled in a war between powerful forces. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 11, episodes 385 to 405 | Sabaody Archipelago Arc | Chapters 490 to 513 |
| Season 12, episodes 408 to 417 | Amazon Lily Arc | Chapters 514 to 524 |
| Season 12, episodes 418 to 421 | Straw Hat’s Separation Serial Cover stories of chapters 543-560 | Not applicable |
| Season 13, episodes 422 to 425, 430 to 452 | Impel Down Arc | Chapters 525 to 549 |
| Season 13, episodes 453 to 456 | Straw Hat’s Separation Serial Cover stories of chapters 543-560 | Not applicable |
| Season 13, episodes 426 to 429 | Little East Blue Arc | Not in the manga |
| Season 13, episodes 457 to 516 | Marineford Arc, Post-War Arc, Toriko Crossover | Chapters 550 to 580, Chapters 581 to 597, Not in the manga |
| 3D2Y: Overcome Ace’s Death! Luffy’s Vow to his Friends TV special (2014) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
7. Plunge into the Fish-Man Island Saga
Continue your One Piece adventure with the Fish-Man Island Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates explore the underwater kingdom of Fish-Man Island. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 15, episodes 517 to 541 | Return to Sabaody Arc, Fish-Man Island Arc | Chapters 598 to 602, Chapters 603 to 653 |
| Season 15, episode 542 | Toriko Crossover | Not in the manga |
| Season 15, episodes 543 to 574 | Fish-Man Island Arc | Chapters 603 to 653 |
8. Conquer the Dressrosa Saga
Continue your One Piece journey with the Dressrosa Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates face off against the tyrannical ruler of Dressrosa. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 18, episodes 747 to 750 | Silver Mine Arc | Not in the manga |
| Heart of Gold TV special (2016) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| One Piece Film: Gold Episode 0 Special (2016) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| One Piece Film: Gold 13th movie (2016) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Episode of Luffy: Adventure on Hand Island TV special (2012) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Adventure of Nebulandia TV special (2015) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 16, episodes 579 to 589 | Punk Hazard Arc | Chapters 654 to 699 |
| Season 16, episode 590 | Toriko & Dragon Ball Crossover | Not in the manga |
| Season 16, episodes 591 to 628 | Punk Hazard Arc | Chapters 654 to 699 |
| Season 17, episodes 629 to 746 | Dressrosa Arc | Chapters 700 to 801 |
| Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers’ Bond – A Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will* Dressrosa Arc | Chapters 700 to 801 | Not applicable |
9. Explore the Whole Cake Island Saga
Continue your One Piece adventure with the Whole Cake Island Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates face off against the powerful Big Mom Pirates. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 18, episodes 751 to 782 | Z’s Ambition Arc | Not in the manga |
| Glorious Island TV special (2012) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| One Piece Film: Z 12th movie (2012) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Episode of Luffy: Adventure on Hand Island TV special (2012) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Adventure of Nebulandia TV special (2015) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
| Season 19, episodes 783 to 889 | Zou Arc, Marine Rookie Arc, Whole Cake Island Arc, Levely Arc | Chapters 802 to 824, Not in the manga, Chapters 825 to 902, Chapters 903 to 908 |
10. Conquer the Wano Country Saga
Embark on the final leg of your One Piece journey with the Wano Country Saga, where the Straw Hat Pirates face their greatest challenge yet in the isolated nation of Wano. Here’s the watch order for this saga:
| Season/Episodes | Arcs/Movies/OVAs | Manga Conversion/Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Season 19, episodes 890 to 891 | Wano Country Arc – Act 1 | Chapters 909 to 1057 |
| Season 20, episodes 892 to 916 | Wano Country Arc – Act 2 | Chapters 909 to 1057 |
| Season 20, episode 907 | Special adaptation of Romance Dawn | Chapters 1 to 7 |
| Season 20, episodes 959 to 1,004 | Wano Country Arc – Act 2 | Chapters 909 to 1057 |
| Season 20, episodes 895 to 896 | Cidre Guild Arc | Not in the manga |
| One Piece: Stampede 14th movie (2019) | Chapter 968* | Not applicable |
| Season 20, episodes 1,005 to 1,028 | Wano Country Arc – Act 2 | Chapters 909 to 1057 |
| Season 20, episodes 1,029 to 1,030 | Uta’s Past | Not in the manga |
| Season 20, episodes 1,031 to current | Wano Country Arc – Act 2 | Chapters 909 to 1057 |
| One Piece Film: Red 15th movie (2022) | Not in the manga | Not applicable |
Start Your One Piece Adventure Today!
With this comprehensive guide, you can now embark on an epic journey through the world of One Piece. Follow the watch order and experience the thrilling adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates in chronological order. Get ready to set sail and discover the wonders of the Grand Line!
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