One Piece Watch Order [Where To Watch]

 

One Piece is a Japanese manga that follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his team, the Straw Hat Pirates, where he explores the Grand Line, searching for the mythical treasure called ‘One Piece’ so as to become the next King of the Pirates.
 

It is one of the longest-running anime of all time, with over 1030 episodes and 20 seasons. An absolutely jam-packed series that has received critical acclaim for its humourous storytelling, art and characterisation. 
 

However, having so many seasons and episodes can often lead to confusion as to where to start and how to keep track of what’s being watched, to get a clear understanding of the proper sequence of the story.
 

Worry not, because we have got you covered with our article below. Here, we will be talking all about the One Piece manga, including the number of episodes per season, where you can watch it, the watch order based on the release date, filler episodes, top-rated episodes as well as a few FAQs that will address all other additional doubts you might have. 
 

We hope this helps you watch One Piece in the correct watch order, worry-free.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

One Piece Chronological Watch Order

 

There is no doubt that the best place to start watching One Piece is at the beginning (episode 1 or volume 1).

 

All the content will be delivered to you in the order that it was originally intended. You’ll see the Straw Hats grow stronger as individuals and as a team.

 

 

Where to watch: Netflix

If you are a fan of One Piece then there’s no better way for you to enjoy the series than Netflix.

 

The platform happens to have a ton of episodes available for its subscribers. And that’s what makes it so capturing for everyone.

 

There’s a reason why people appreciate anime as well as Netflix. The sheer accessibility is what makes it so special.

 

 

 

One Piece Watch Order Based on Release Date

 

One Piece is quite straightforward with its approach toward its core storyline. It doesn’t stray off from the plot and goes on to showcase the entire narrative in one smooth sequence.

 

While it does have a few filler episodes, they are perceived to be marginal in the overall viewing experience.

 

1. East Blue

East Blue Saga focuses on the inception of the story and the introduction of all our beloved characters. The show talks about Luffy embarking on his journey and figuring out a crew for himself.

 

Not only that but he is also searching for the grand line and trying to get around it in these episodes.

 

This saga stands from episodes 1 to 61 and encompasses the foundation of the series. And the introduction of the legendary character, Shanks, also takes place in this arc itself.

 

And that’s what makes this entire saga so special for One Piece fans. It holds a lot of value in terms of nostalgia and that’s where all the fun comes in for the audience.

 

2. Entering Into the Grand Line

This is where the show starts to get serious. And that’s why the entire segment is so fascinating for the audience.

 

The story focuses on Grand Line and how it manages to become the most important aspect of the series. It seems to be an ocean route that happens to be spread all across the globe.

 

In other words, it is a lane accessible to everyone and happens to have One Piece at its climax. With that information in hand, many pirates tend to visit that place with ambition and strength.

 

There’s a reason why people always look back at this saga and feel confident about it. If you haven’t started this arc then don’t waste any time further.

 

It will be more than what you would have hoped for.

 

3. Introducing Chopper at the Winter Island

This segment allows our beloved Chopper to join the crew. You see, in these episodes, the show focuses on Nami falling sick.

 

Now the crew happens to have a special place in their hearts for Nami. However, what’s more, important to note here is that this character is also quite crucial for the adventure as she is the navigator.

 

And so, her presence is extremely important for the progression of the series. And that’s where our team comes across Chopper, a cute creature who will go ahead and become the most capturing personality in the entire series.

 

This arc will result in a revolution. And thus, it will be the inception of the Chopper Club.

 

4. Arrival in Alabasta, Fierce Fighting in Alabasta

The crew is now standing on the lands of Alabasta. And so, things are getting serious now. This place happens to be the Desert Kingdom.

 

And so, there seems to be an unspoken race going on in this series. It talks about the characters trying their best to reach the end of the land at a place called Alubarna.

 

However, they have to do it as soon as possible. But there’s a catch. There seems to be a war going on between the characters of the series.

 

And that’s why this race has to be done quickly. Or else, a new and unexpected warrior will take over and commit the unthinkable.

 

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

This segment is a bit exclusive to the anime. And that’s why it is even more special for anime-only viewers.

 

The story talks about Zenny Pirates. And these pirates received help from our Straw Hat Crew on their journey. This is why this group happens to hold a lot of value for the audience.

 

Moreover, Zenny, the captain of the crew, recruited a flock of goats as his subordinates. And all these goats were trained by him to understand and follow his commands.

 

Therefore, things started to get interesting and everyone was so excited about the battle that Zenny was a part of against the Marines.

 

6. Sky Island: Skypiea, The Golden Bell

This one is the second and the last story arc for Sky Island. And that’s why the entire segment is so capturing for the audience that appreciated Sky Island.

 

The entire show focuses on the core theme that there is a city of gold in this world. And that city is what our crew is after.

 

Moreover, as they spend more time at this place, they realize that this Sky Island happens to be connected to Jaya and Mont Blanc Noland.

 

This is why the entire segment will be game-changing and capturing for the audience. If you haven’t watched it yet, make sure that you do so as soon as possible.

 

7. Escape! The Marine Fortress & The Foxy Pirate Crew

This is a filler arc. However, that doesn’t change the fact that this entire segment is nothing but fascinating for the audience.

 

And that’s why it is placed here on our list. Foxy’s Return arc is all about the Straw Hat Pirates coming across Foxy, Porche, and Hamburg.

 

The interesting thing to note here is that this encounter is a repeated one and so, the emotions in this encounter are going to be a lot more impactful than what meets the eye.

 

The fact that these characters are going to result in a situation where the individuals tend to encounter Aokiji and make it out alive is why this segment captivates the audience on so many levels.

 

8. Water Seven

This arc is game-changing in the series. Why? Because it resulted in the loss of the trust that the Straw Hat Crew had.

 

Needless to say, the situation wasn’t as horrible as it could have been. However, it was quite befitting of what we see in the series.

 

The show focuses on the crew and its arrival at Water 7. This place is essentially a metropolis in the ocean.

 

And that’s what makes it so impressive in the first place. However, what brings in the difference is that this segment is going to be nothing less than fascinating for all of us.

 

And if you are a fan of the series then there’s no denying that this saga will give you the chills that you need.

 

9. Enies Lobby

A large group of people arrives at the Enies Lobby. And all of them happen to be in search of something or another.

 

However, that’s not what will bring the chills in this saga. It will be Luffy’s actions that will change the course of the show for the rest of the series.

 

The show focuses on Luffy and the World Government. This meeting in the Enies Lobby has resulted in a lot of groups falling under the radar of the world government.

 

And that’s why the entire anime is so fascinating to the audience. Luffy will declare war against the Government. And the results are going to be epic.

 

10. Thriller Bark

Thriller Bark is a saga that seems to go unnoticed by fans at times. However, that doesn’t change the fact that this show is progressive in every aspect whatsoever.

 

And that’s why this arc deserves special recognition in the series. It talks about a new place that seems to be haunted by ghosts.

 

The series focuses on Warlord Gecko Moria who stole the Straw Hat Crew’s shadows from them on the island of Thriller Bark.

 

And our team must strive to figure out their way through this situation. They would have to rely on a new person who would be responsible for their survival on this dangerous island.

 

And that’s where the story gets interesting.

 

11. Sabaody Archipelago

This is a milestone in the series. And that’s because Sabaody Archipelago is one of the most fascinating islands in the entire world.

 

The story talks about Luffy and his crew arriving at this place and trying to have a breath since they managed to get across half of the Grand Line.

 

However, what’s important to note here is that this place is nothing less intimidating than all the places they have been to before.

 

This place will take the series to the next level as chaos breaks out in Archipelago, and Zoro as well as Luffy are going to be subjected to some serious action.

 

12. Island of Women

This place is dangerous. And the way our main character ends up landing at this place is even more fascinating.

 

The Island of Women is a saga that focuses primarily on Luffy and his life as he ends up summoned to this Island, after his defeat in Archipelago.

 

And this island is ruled by women. This is done so extremely that any man is executed on sight. And so, surviving here is nothing less than a challenge of its own.

 

However, as time passes by, Luffy will not only survive in this place but also come across a few facts that will shape his life forever.

 

13. Impel Down

This entire saga is about Prison Escape. Luffy wanted to search for his crew. However, he seems to have bigger problems ahead of him as he faces some of the most intimidating individuals on this battlefield.

 

He would have to figure out a way to make it through the Underwater Prison and bring everything back to its place.

 

However, the story changes when Luffy decides to help his brother Ace instead. And this marks the beginning of a saga that will change the way anyone looks at One Piece.

 

Let’s just say that the tone is about to get a million times rougher.

 

14. Marineford

This arc will change the way this series functions altogether. It is going to focus on an unforeseen large-scale battle that would have never occurred if it wasn’t for the events that result in this situation.

 

Luffy and his gang decide to follow Ace as he is being transferred to Marineford. And things are about to get lucky as Ace will have his brother fighting for him against the Marines.

 

The Marineford is the headquarters for Marines and that’s why the entire segment is so captivating for us. Just as you might expect, this chase will result in a battle, none like the ones we have seen so far.

 

15. Fishman Island

This island is bound for destruction. And that’s not a myth, that’s a prophecy. This island is so important in the series as it is the last place that the Straw Hat Crew visits, before entering the new world.

 

And so, this entire saga will bring a ton of memories and strong points for the viewers. It is said that someone with a straw hat will be responsible for the demise of this island.

 

And that’s why this entire segment is so entertaining for the audience. Will the fisherman island prophecy come true or will the island meet a new side of the spectrum?

 

16. Punk Hazard

This embarks the New World storyline in One Piece. The series focuses on a story that we have never seen before.

 

And that’s why the entire saga is filled with hype moments and exciting scenes. The narrative follows Luffy as he gets engaged with a group called the Punk Hazard.

 

And these guys are going to be the first troublemakers in the anime as they force Luffy to reach out to another island that would be nothing less than fascinating for the audience.

 

This place will be filled with new enemies as well as a few old ones. This is going to be fun.

 

17. Dressrosa

This segment will be the connecting link between Straw Hats and Trafalgar Law as they join hands to make sure that they capture the brute warlord named Donquixote Doflamingo.

 

This man will change the game for the entire series. And although it may seem that this entire segment will shake the course of the show for the rest of us, there’s no denying that their actions are going to be a lot more impactful on the overall narrative than what meets the eye.

 

And so, if you are in the prime of One Piece then the Dressrosa Saga is the one for you.

 

18. Silver Mine, Zou, Marine Rookie

One Piece Gold was one of the best movies of its time. And to enjoy that movie to its fullest, one must take a look at this saga with brute focus.

 

The story talks about Luffy and  Bartolomeo being captured by a group of gangsters. And it is said that these guys would have to escape this place as soon as possible.

 

Or else, they might be in some serious trouble. While this arc is filler in nature, that doesn’t change the fact that this segment is a lot more fascinating than what meets the eye.

 

And so, make sure that you appreciate the anime from the bottom of your heart.

 

19. Whole Cake Island, Reverie

Whole Cake Island may seem like a silly name at first. However, when you dive deep into the lore of this story, you will realize that there’s a lot more to it than what meets the eye.

 

This saga talks about Luffy and his gang, trying their level best to rescue Sanji. This is because Sanji is being subjected to a forced marriage with Charlotte Pudding so that they can have a political alliance between the Charlotte Family and the Vinsmoke Family.

 

And although the group’s main objective was just to save Sanji, soon enough, they will be involved in the assassination of Big Mom.

 

20. Wano Country

Considered by many as the best arc in One Piece so far, the Wano Country arc is a segment of its league.

 

The hype of this entire saga is so insane that it’s not even comparable to anything we have ever seen before.

 

And that’s what makes it so fascinating in the first place. Wano Country is going to make things easy for everyone as there will be revelations of mysteries that have been roaming in the narrative since the beginning of the series as well as some fascinating battles that will leave the audience in pure awe.

 

This saga is absolutely insane and you must watch it right now if you haven’t already.

 

 

 

One Piece Filler Episodes List

 

Filler episodes are the ones you can skip since they don’t have any significant story advancements within their narrative. And that’s what makes this entire filler list a useful tool for all those who wish to watch One Piece as efficiently as possible.

 

Therefore, if you are a bit short on time then this list might come in handy for you. The total filler percentage for One Piece is 9% which is quite impressive for a series like One Piece.

 

Filler Episode Name	Filler Episode Number
The precursor to a New Adventure! Apis, a Mysterious Girl!	54
Miraculous Creature! Apis’ Secret and the Legendary Island!	55
Eric Attacks! Great Escape From Warship Island!	56
A Solitary Island in the Distant Sea! The Legendary Lost Island!	57
Showdown in the Ruins! Tense Zoro vs. Eric!	58
Luffy, Completely Surrounded! Commodore Nelson’s Secret Strategy!	59
Through the Sky, They Soar! The 1000-Year Legend Lives Again!	60
Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely!	98
False Fortitude! Camu, Rebel Soldier at Heart!	99
Ruins and Lost Ways! Vivi, Her Friends, and the Country’s Form!	102
The First Patient! The Untold Story of the Rumble Ball!	131
Uprising of the Navigator! For the Unyielding Dream!	132
A Recipe Handed Down! Sanji, the Iron Man of Curry!	133
I Will Make It Bloom! Usopp the Man and the Eight-Foot Shell!	134
The Fabled Pirate Hunter! Zoro, the Wandering Swordsman!	135
Zenny of the Island of Goats and the Pirate Ship in the Mountains!	136
How’s Tricks? The Designs of Zenny the Moneylender!	137
Whereabouts of the Island Treasure! Attack of the Zenny Pirates!	138
Legend of the Rainbow Mist! Old Man Henzo of the Luluka Island!	139
Residents of the Land of Eternity! The Pumpkin Pirates!	140
Thoughts of Home! The Pirate Graveyard of No Escape!	141
An Inevitable Melee! Wetton’s Schemes and the Rainbow Tower!	142
And so, the Legend Begins! To the Other Side of the Rainbow!	143
The State of Emergency Is Issued! A Notorious Pirate Ship Has Infiltrated!	196
Sanji the Cook! Proving His Merit at the Marine Dining Hall!	197
Captured Zoro! Chopper’s Emergency Operations!	198
The Marine’s Dragnet Closes In! The Second Member was Captured!	199
Luffy and Sanji’s Daring Rescue Mission!	200
Enter the Hot-Blooded Special Forces! Battle on the Bridge!	201
Breaking Through the Siege! The Going Merry Is Recovered!	202
The Pirate Ship Disappears! Fortress Battle, Round #2!	203
The Gold and Waver Recovery Operations!	204
The One Fell Swoop Plan! Jonathan’s Surefire Secret Tactic!	205
Farewell, Marine Fortress! The Last Battle for Escape!	206
Was It Lost? Stolen? Who Are You?	220
A Mysterious Boy With a Horn and Robin’s Deduction!	221
Now, Let’s Get Back Our Memories! The Pirate Crew Lands on the Island!	222
Zoro Bares His Fangs! A Savage Animal Stands in the Way!	223
The Last Counterattack by the Memory Thief Who Reveals His True Colors!	224
Proud Man! Silver Fox Foxy!	225
The Guy Who’s the Closest To Invincible? And the Most Dangerous Man!	226
Jump Towards the Falls! Luffy’s Feelings!	279
The Ways of Men! Zoro’s Techniques, Usopp’s Dream!	280
A Bond of Friendship Woven by Tears! Nami’s World Map!	281
Parting Builds a Man’s Character! Sanji and Chopper!	282
Everything Is for Her Friends! Robin in the Darkness!	283
Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!	291
A Big Rice Cake Tossing Race at the Castle! Red Nose’s Plot!	292
Boss Luffy Is the Culprit? Track Down the Missing Great Cherry Tree!	303
The Girl in Search of Her Yagara! Great Search in the City of Water!	317
Mothers Are Strong! Zoro’s Hectic Household Chores!	318
Sanji’s Shock! Mysterious Old Man and His Super Yummy Cooking!	319
The Mysterious Band of Pirates! Sunny and the Dangerous Trap!	326
Sunny in a Pinch! Roar, Secret Superspeed Mecha!	327
The Dream Sinking in the New World! The Disillusioned Pirate, Puzzle!	328
The Assassins Attack! The Great Battle on Ice Begins!	329
The Straw Hat’s Hard Battles! A Pirate Soul Risking It All for the Flag!	330
Hot Full Throttle! The Twin’s Magnetic Power Drawing Near!	331
Mansion of Great Chaos! The Enraged Don and the Captured Crew!	332
The Return of the Phoenix! The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!	333
The Red Hot Decisive Battle! Luffy vs. the Scorching Don!	334
Waiting in the New World! Farewell to the Brave Pirates!	335
Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore!	336
The Slow-Slow Menace! “Silver Fox” Foxy Returns!	382
The Great Scramble for Treasure! Collapse! Spa Island!	383
Brook’s Great Struggle! Is the Path To Becoming a True Comrade Rigorous?	384
Feudal Era Side Story! Boss Luffy Appears Again	406
Feudal Era Side Story! Defeat Thriller Company’s Trap	407
A Special Presentation Related to the Movie! A Gold Lion’s Ambition on the Move!	426
A Special Presentation Related to the Movie! Little East Blue in Danger!	427
A Special Presentation Related to the Movie! The Fierce Onslaught of the Amigo Pirates!	428
A Special Presentation Related to the Movie! Luffy vs. Largo – The Battle Is On!	429
A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Vow of the Brotherhood!	457
A Special Retrospective Before Marineford! The Three Navy Admirals Come Together!	458
The Strongest Tag Team! Luffy and Toriko’s Hard Struggle!	492
A Team Is Formed! Save Chopper	542
Z’s Ambition! Lily the Little Giant!	575
Z’s Ambition! A Dark and Powerful Army!	576
Z’s Ambition! A Great and Desperate Escape Plan!	577
Z’s Ambition! Luffy vs. Shuzo!	578
History’s Strongest Collaboration vs. Glutton of the Sea	590
Caesar Goes Missing! The Pirate Alliance Makes a Sortie!	626
Luffy Dies at Sea!? The Pirate Alliance Comes Apart!	627
The Silver Fortress! Luffy and Barto’s Great Adventure!	747
An Underground Maze! Luffy vs. the Tram Human!	748
The Sword Technique Heats Up! Law and Zoro Finally Appear!	749
A Desperate Situation! Luffy Fights a Battle in Extreme Heat!	750
A Hungry Front! Luffy and the Navy Rookies!	780
The Implacable Three! A Big Chase After the Straw Hats!	781
The Devil’s Fist! A Show Down! Luffy vs. Grount!	782
Side Story! The World’s Greatest Bounty Hunter, Cidre!	895
Side Story! Clash! Luffy vs. the King of Carbonation!	896
20th Anniversary Special! Romance Dawn	907
A Faint Memory! Luffy and Red-Haired’s Daughter Uta!	1029
A Pledge for the New Genesis! Luffy and Uta!	1030

 

 

 

Top Rated Episodes of One Piece

 

1. Kanashiki Kettou: Luffy tai Sanji (Kouhen) (Episode 808)

This episode led to an unexpected separation. And that’s why the entire anime is going to shake you from the core with this narrative.

 

The episode focuses on Luffy and Sanji’s separation. And Luffy loses to Sanji, just so he avoids injuring him. This separation has a lot more value than what meets the eye.

 

2. Barrage of Powerful Techniques! The Fierce Attacks of the Worst Generation! (Episode 1017)

Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer are trying their best to hold their own against Kaido. However, things take some unexpected turns when Big Mom decides to step in and rage them with a barrage of lightning.

 

This is going to be a game-changer for all of us as the team is going to face some real terror.

 

3. Kejime o Tsukeru: Shirohige vs Kurohige Kaizokudan (Episode 485)

This episode talks in terms of big individuals. Firstly, we have Blackbeard and his crew arriving at Marineford. And soon enough, we will realize that he will be taking care of Whitebeard’s execution platform.

 

This is going to be a memorable experience as we watch these elite pirates in action.

 

4. Kotae o Sagashite: Hiken Ace Senjou ni Shisu (Episode 483)

Major anime spoiler so we can’t discuss it here. All you need to know is that this event is going to change everything in the series.

 

5. The Pirate King is Born: Arriving at the Last Island! (Episode 968)

This is where Roger’s story will be brought into action. And that’s why the entire episode is nothing but fascinating for all of us.

 

This will mark the journey of an era that will shape the way you look at Rogers and his crew.

 

They are going to make it to the final island of Grand Line.

 

 

FAQs

 

1.  What are the One Piece seasons in order?

While One Piece is a continuous weekly anime, it does have seasons going on for it. These seasons are as follows: Season 1: East Blue (1999–2001)Season 2: Entering into the Grand Line (2001)Season 3: Introducing Chopper at the Winter Island (2001)Season 4: Arrival & Fierce Fighting in Alabasta (2001–02)Season 5: Dreams!

 

The Zenny Pirate Crew Sortie!, Beyond the RainbowSeason 6: Sky Island ~ Skypiea & The Golden Bell (2003–04)Season 7: Escape!

 

The Marine Fortress & The Foxy Pirate CrewSeason 8: Water Seven

 

2. Can I skip One Piece movies?

The original One Piece movie can be skipped as it doesn’t have all that contained within it. However, it does revolve in the same realm as the original One Piece so that’s a plus if you are very much into the series.

 

3. How old is Luffy?

It is said that Luffy is aged between 17-19, whereas characters like Zoro, Nami, and Usopp are 19-21, 18-20, and 17-19 respectively.

 

4. What is Zoro’s Devil Fruit?

Shusui is the Devil Fruit used by Zoro. And that’s why this man is nothing less than a game-changing beast whose excellence is second to none in the series.

 

His skills are boosted by his devil fruit and so the combination seems so appropriate.

 

5. How many arcs are in One Piece?

It is said that the series has a total of 11 arcs within its narrative. They are as follows: The East Blue Saga, the Arabasta Saga, the Sky Island Saga, the Water 7 Saga, the Thriller Bark Saga, the Summit War Saga, the Fish-Man Island Saga, the Dressrosa Saga, the Whole Cake Island Saga, the Wano Country Saga, and Final Saga.