Barely surviving in a barrel after passing through a terrible whirlpool at sea, carefree Monkey D. Luffy ends up aboard a ship under attack by fearsome pirates. Despite being a naive-looking teenager, he is not to be underestimated. Unmatched in battle, Luffy is a pirate himself who resolutely pursues the coveted One Piece treasure and the King of the Pirates title that comes with it. The late King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, stirred up the world before his death by disclosing the whereabouts of his hoard of riches and daring everyone to obtain it. Ever since then, countless powerful pirates have sailed dangerous seas for the prized One Piece only to never return. Although Luffy lacks a crew and a proper ship, he is endowed with a superhuman ability and an unbreakable spirit that make him not only a formidable adversary but also an inspiration to many. As he faces numerous challenges with a big smile on his face, Luffy gathers one-of-a-kind companions to join him in his ambitious endeavor, together embracing perils and wonders on their once-in-a-lifetime adventure. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Toei Animation
Fuji TV, TAP
Oct 20, 1999 to ?
Manga
Brook
Main
Franky
Main
Jinbe
Main
Monkey D., Luffy
Main
Nami
Main
Nico, Robin
Main
Roronoa, Zoro
Main
Sanji
Main
Tony Tony, Chopper
Main
Usopp
Main
18th Fleet Gallery Head Chef
Supporting
A.O
Supporting
Abdullah
Supporting
Abellon
Supporting
Abi
Supporting
Abi's Father
Supporting
The anime had a hiatus from October 13, 2024, to April 6, 2025. The airing time was Wednesdays 19:00 between October 20, 1999 - March 2001. The airing time was changed to Sundays 19:30 between April 2001 - December 2004. The airing time was changed to Sundays 9:30 between October 6, 2006 - October 13, 2024. The airing time was again changed to Sundays 23:15 on April 6, 2025. Several anime-original arcs have been adapted into light novels, and the series has inspired 50+ video games as of 2023. In June 2004, One Piece was licensed in North America by 4Kids Entertainment, which partnered with Viz Media for home video distribution. As One Piece proved unsuitable for their target demographic, 4Kids Entertainment censored the show to meet their standards, and, in December 2006, they stopped its production. In April 2007, Funimation took over the series licensing, providing an uncut version that remained faithful to the original release. In Japan, the anime's first 574 episodes were released exclusively on DVD by Avex Pictures from February 21, 2001, to December 4, 2013. Blu-rays also became available with the DVDs starting on January 8, 2014. In North America, Viz Media released the anime on DVD between February 28, 2006, and June 26, 2007. Funimation has re-released and continued the series since May 27, 2008. From March 23, 2021, the DVDs were accompanied by Blu-rays as well.
To Save His Daughter - Kuma the Timid Pacifist
A Pledge to Ginny - Kuma Becomes a Father
A Fleeting Moment of Happiness - Kumachi and Ginny
A History Erased! God Valley of Despair
Kuma's Past - Better Off Dead in This World
The Nightmare Strikes - Godhead of Science & Defense, St. Saturn
Luffy vs. Kizaru! A Fierce Kaleidoscopic Battle
Looming Despair! Admiral Kizaru's Depressing Mission
A Clash of Two Men's Determination! Kizaru and Sentomaru
Completely Surrounded! The Operation to Escape Egghead
The World Shakes! The Straw Hats' Hostage Situation
The Last Lesson! Impact Inherited
Garp and Kuzan - A Master and a Pupil's Beliefs Clash
The World Is Shaken! The Ruler's Judgment and the Five Elders’ Actions!
The Entrusted Message! King Cobra’s Resolve
The Holy Land in Tumult! Sai and Leo's Full-Power Blow!
Sabo Returns - The Shocking Truth to Be Told!
Let's Go Get It! Buggy's Big Declaration
The Navy Surprised! The Navy Headquarters' Former Admiral, Kuzan
For the Beloved Pupil - The Fist of Vice Admiral Garp!
Run, Koby! A Desperate Escape Strategy!
Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid
The Second Ohara! The Mastermind's Ambition!
Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!
A Tough Decision! An Unusual United Front!
Incomprehensible! The Seraphim's Rebellion!
A Shudder! The Evil Hand Creeping Up on the Laboratory
Trouble Occurs! Seek Dr. Vegapunk!
A Beautiful Act of Treason! The Spy, Stussy!
A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim's All-out Attack!
Turn Back My Father! Bonney's Futile Wish!
Sinister Schemes! The Operation to Escape Egghead
The Strongest Form of Humanity! The Seraphim's Powers!
Powers on a Different Level! Luffy vs. Lucci!
Preparations for Interception! Rob Lucci Strikes!
The Eccentric Dream of a Genius!
The Will of Ohara! The Inherited Research
A Forbidden Piece of History! A Theory Concerning a Kingdom
The Brain of a Genius - Six Vegapunks!
The Mystery Deepens! Egghead Labophase