With more than a thousand episodes in the anime alone, One Piece is one of the longest-running anime series ever. So, if you wish to start your own memorable adventure like the Straw Hats, here is the ultimate One Piece watch order for your viewing pleasure!
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How Long Will It Take To Finish One Piece?
click to enlargeThe adventure anime has been airing since 1999, and there are no hints of it ending anytime soon. With the huge number of media in the franchise, it will take viewers more than 19 days of continuous watching to finish watching all of the One Piece content.
This may be daunting to new fans, but if you have a guide to follow, such as this one, you will know the best way to binge-watch the series.
Not to mention, having a guide can help you know where to watch the movies, OVAs, and shorts.
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Do You Have to Watch One Piece in Order From the Beginning?
click to enlargeWhile it is not required to watch all content from the beginning, considering the number of episodes available, it is recommended to watch One Piece from the start to understand the whole story and know why a lot of people consider it the best anime ever.
The beginning explains the world of One Piece and gives viewers more insights into the characters and their goals.
Interested viewers should be able to handle the number of episodes, as they can always watch the anime at their own pace.
Can You Skip the One Piece Movies?
click to enlargeAvid One Piece fans will not have second thoughts about watching One Piece movies. But for those who just want to see the essential parts of the story and skip fillers, then it is important to note that there are movies that are skippable and some that aren't.
Below are the essential movies that are connected to the main arc:
- Dead End Adventure (2003)
- Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005)
- One Piece Film: Strong World (2009)
- One Piece Film: Z (2012)
- One Piece Film: Gold (2016)
- One Piece: Stampede (2019)
- One Piece Film: Red (2022)
How to Watch One Piece in Order
click to enlargeOne Piece has a total of over 1,000 episodes, more than 15 films, 14 Specials, 7 OVAs, and 4 shorts. To watch the anime in the best way, please refer to the list below:
East Blue Saga
- Episodes 1 to 3: Romance Dawn Arc
- Episodes 4 to 8: Orange Town Arc
- Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack! OVA
- Episodes 9 to 18: Syrup Village Arc
- One Piece: The Movie
- Episodes 19 to 30: Baratie Arc
- Episodes 31 to 44: Arlong Park Arc
click to enlarge- Episode 45: Loguetown Arc
- Episodes 46 to 47: Buggy’s Crew Adventure Chronicles
- Episodes 48-53: Loguetown Arc Cont.
- Clockwork Island Adventure Movie
- One Piece TV Special: Adventure in the Ocean’s Navel
- Jango’s Dance Carnival Short
- Episodes 54 to 61: Warship Island Arc
- One Piece: Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His 4 Crewmates’ Big Adventure
click to enlargeAlabasta Saga
- Episodes 62 to 63: Reverse Mountain Arc
- Episodes 64 to 67: Whisky Peak Arc
- Episodes 68 to 69: Diary of Koby-Meppo
- Episodes 70 to 77: Little Garden Arc
- Episodes 78 to 91: Drum Island Arc
- Dream Soccer King Short
- Episodes 92 to 130: Alabasta Arc
- The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta Movie
- Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals Movie
- Episodes 131 to 135: Post-Alabasta Arc
click to enlargeSky Island Saga
- Episodes 136 to 138: Goat Island Arc
- Dead End Adventure Movie
- The Cursed Holy Sword Movie
- One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father’s Huge, HUGE Dream Special
- Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King Short
- Episodes 139 to 143: Ruluka Island Arc
- Episodes 144 to 152: Jaya Arc
- Episodes 153 to 195: Skypiea Arc
- One Piece: Episode of Sky Island Special
- Episodes 196 to 206: G-8 Arc
- Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Movie
click to enlargeWater 7 Saga
- Episodes 207 to 219: Long Ring Long Land Arc
- One Piece: Protect! The Last Great Stage Special
- Episodes 220 to 224: Ocean’s Dream Arc
- Episodes 225 to 228: Foxy’s Return Arc
- Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle Movie
- Episodes 229 to 263: Water 7 Arc
- Episodes 264 to 290, 293 to 302, 304 to 312: Enies Lobby Arc
- Episodes 291 to 292, 303, 406 to 407: Boss Luffy Historical Specials
- Episodes 313 to 325: Post-Enies Lobby Arc
- Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom Movie
click to enlargeThriller Bark Saga
- Episodes 326 to 335: Ice Hunter Arc
- Episode 336: Chopper Man Special
- Episodes 337 to 381: Thriller Bark Arc
- Episodes 382 to 384: Spa Island Arc
Summit War Saga
- Episodes 426-429: Little East Blue Arc
- Strong World Episode 0 OVA
- One Piece Film: Strong World
- Straw Hat Chase Short
- ONE PIECE 3D! Trap Coaster Short
- Romance Dawn Story Movie
- Episodes 385 to 405: Sabaody Archipelago Arc
click to enlarge- Episodes 408 to 417: Amazon Lily Arc
- Episodes 418 to 421: Straw Hats Separation Serial Arc
- Episodes 422 to 425: Impel Down Arc
- Episodes 430 to 452: Impel Down Arc Cont.
- Episodes 453 to 456: Straw Hats Separation Serial Arc Cont.
- Episodes 490 to 491: Post-War Arc
- Episode 492: Toriko Crossover
- Episodes 493 to 516: Post-War Arc Cont.
- 3D2Y Special
click to enlargeFish-Man Island Saga
- Episodes 517 to 522: Return to Sabaody Arc
- Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of Friendship Movie
- Episodes 523 to 541: Fish-Man Island Arc
- Episode 542: Toriko Crossover
- Episodes 543-574: Fish-Man Island Arc Cont.
Dressrosa Saga
- Episodes 575-578: Z’s Ambition Arc
- Glorious Island Part 1 Special
- Glorious Island Part 2 Special
- One Piece Film: Z
- Episode of Luffy: Adventure on Hand Island Special
- One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia Movie
click to enlarge- Episodes 579 to 589: Punk Hazard Arc
- Episode 590: Toriko & Dragon Ball Crossover
- Episodes 591 to 625: Punk Hazard Arc Cont.
- Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More Friend Special
- Episodes 626 to 628: Caesar Retrieval Arc
- Episodes 629 to 746: Dressrosa Arc
- Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers’ Bond – The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will
click to enlargeFour Emperors Saga
- Episodes 747-750: Silver Mine Arc
- One Piece: Heart of Gold Special
- One Piece Film: Gold Episode 0
- One Piece Film: Gold
- Episodes 751 to 779: Zou Arc
- Episodes 780 to 782: Marine Rookie Arc
- Episodes 783 to 877: Whole Cake Island Arc
- Episodes 878-889: Levely Arc
click to enlarge- Episodes 890 to 894: Wano Country Arc – Act 1
- Episodes 895 to 896: Cidre Guild Arc
- One Piece: Stampede Movies
- Episodes 897 to 906: Wano Country Arc – Act 2
- Episode 907: Anime 20th Anniversary Special
- Episodes 908-1028: Wano Country Arc - Act 2
- Episodes 1029-1030: Uta's Past Arc
- Episodes 1031-1048: Wano Country Arc – Act 3
One Piece Filler Episode List
click to enlargeThere are fans who prefer to skip fillers when binge-watching. If you are one of them, here are the filler arcs you can skip:
- Episodes 54 to 61
- Episodes 131 to 135
- Episodes 136 to 138
- Episodes 139 to 143
- Episodes 196 to 206
- Episodes 220 to 224
- Episodes 225 to 226
- Episodes 326 to 335
click to enlarge- Episodes 382 to 384
- Episodes 426 to 429
- Episodes 575 to 578
- Episodes 626 to 628
- Episodes 747 to 750
- Episodes 780 to 782
- Episodes 895 to 896
One Piece also has individual filler episodes. These are sometimes added to canon arcs, which you can skip as well like the filler arcs:
click to enlarge- Episode 50
- Episode 99
- Episode 102
- Episode 213
- Episode 214
- Episode 279
- Episode 280
- Episode 281
click to enlarge- Episode 282
- Episode 283
- Episode 291
- Episode 292
- Episode 303
- Episode 317
- Episode 318
- Episode 336
- Episode 406
click to enlarge- Episode 407
- Episode 457
- Episode 458
- Episode 492
- Episode 499
- Episode 542
- Episode 590
- Episode 907
click to enlargeThere you go! You can watch One Piece on various platforms, including Netflix, Funimation, and Crunchyroll.
You will simply have to choose which streaming site you prefer to watch the series on.
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