Where to start withOne Piece
7 versions · originally a series, 1999
Themes: Pirates, Treasure Hunting, Found Family, Superpowers, Coming of Age.
Start with One Piece (1999) — the series. One Piece exists in 7 versions across media, beginning as a series in 1999; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates journey across dangerous oceans chasing the ultimate treasure to crown the pirate king.
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One Piece (1999)
The original tv
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Series · 1999
The 1999 anime series One Piece captures Monkey D. Luffy's foundational odyssey across the Grand Line. It offers the Toei Animation adaptation for viewers seeking the sprawling, definitive original journey.
2000 film
One Piece: The Movie
Junji Shimizu · Film · 2000
The 2000 film One Piece: The Movie delivers an early standalone quest against El Drago for Woonan's legendary gold, making it ideal for viewers seeking a compact Going Merry adventure.
2007 film
One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta
Film · 2007
The 2007 film One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta condenses the Alabasta civil war crisis, offering high stakes against Crocodile for audiences wanting a focused cinematic retelling.
2009 film
One Piece Film: Strong World
Film · 2009
The 2009 movie One Piece Film: Strong World portrays the crew navigating monstrous beasts to rescue Nami from Shiki, offering an intense theatrical clash for audiences craving dramatic pirate battles.
2012 film
One Piece Film: Z
Tatsuya Nagamine · Film · 2012
The 2012 movie One Piece Film: Z captures a grim clash with Zephyr, whose Seastone arm shatters the Straw Hats, making it essential viewing for audiences wanting intense dramatic conflicts.
2023 series
ONE PIECE
Matt Owens · Series · 2023
The 2023 series ONE PIECE follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy gathering his ragtag crew for an epic treasure voyage, providing an accessible modern television adaptation for newcomers.
2026 series
LEGO ONE PIECE
Series · 2026
The 2026 television adaptation LEGO ONE PIECE frames the voyage from East Blue into the Grand Line through Usopp's tall tale, offering a lighthearted retrospective before Chopper joined the crew.
Common questions
What is Monkey D. Luffy's goal in One Piece?
In the 1999 television series One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, explore oceans to find the ultimate treasure known as the One Piece. Luffy's objective in searching for this treasure is to become the King of the Pirates.
Is One Piece based on a manga?
Yes, the 1999 One Piece anime television series is based on the manga series of the same name created by Eiichiro Oda. The animated adaptation was produced by Toei Animation and premiered in October 1999.
What order were the One Piece movies released in?
The referenced One Piece films began with One Piece: The Movie in 2000, followed by One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta in 2007. Later releases include One Piece Film: Strong World in 2009 and One Piece Film: Z in 2012.
How did Monkey D. Luffy get rubber powers in One Piece?
In One Piece, main protagonist Monkey D. Luffy is a young man who gained rubber-like body properties after eating a Devil Fruit. He uses these abilities while leading the Straw Hat Pirates across oceans such as the Grand Line.