Is the One Piece Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can binge-watch the entire series and reach a definitive conclusion, the answer is: not yet. While the main anime run spanned from 1999 to 2024 (covering episodes 1-1122), the franchise is very much alive and continuing.
New content continues to roll out, with anime entries extending into 2026. Furthermore, a major milestone is on the horizon: a full One Piece anime remake is scheduled for February 2027, with Mayumi Tanaka reprising her role as the voice of Luffy. Because the story is based on a massive manga that began in 1996, anime-only viewers will find that the journey is still unfolding.
What is One Piece About and Who is it For?#
One Piece is a sprawling epic centered on the “Age of Pirates.” The story kicks off twenty-two years after the execution of the legendary pirate Gold Roger, who revealed that his greatest treasure—the “One Piece”—is hidden somewhere on the Grand Line. This spark ignited a global treasure hunt.
Follow seventeen-year-old Monkey D. Luffy, a spirited youth who dreams of finding the One Piece and becoming the new Pirate King. To achieve this, he must assemble a crew of talented allies and navigate a world filled with peril and wonder.
Who will love this show? If you enjoy the following, One Piece is a must-watch:
- Genres: High-stakes adventure, laugh-out-loud comedy, emotional drama, and vivid fantasy.
- Themes: Epic battles (fighting), pirate lore, and a creative system of superpowers.
- Appeal: It is perfect for viewers who love world-building, long-term character growth, and the theme of found family.
While you watch Luffy’s journey, you might want to collect some One Piece merchandise to celebrate your favorite crew members!
Navigating the Watch Order#
Because One Piece has a massive amount of content, including specials, movies, and spinoffs, the order in which you watch can be overwhelming. Here are the best paths depending on your goals:
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise as it was released to the world, start with the original 1999 anime series. From there, you can weave in the various specials and movies as they were released over the years, leading up to recent additions like One Piece Fan Letter (2024) and the CHOPPER’s spinoff (2026).
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, you will need to dive deep. We recommend consulting the relationship tree on this page to track the sequence of:
- The Main Series: Episodes 1-1122 and beyond.
- The Movies: From the early One Piece: The Movie to the high-budget spectacles like Film Strong World, Film Z, Film Gold, Stampede, and Film Red.
- The Specials: Including Adventure in the Ocean’s Navel, Episode of Sabo, and the Log: Fish-Man Island Saga retelling.
- The Spinoffs: Don’t forget CHOPPER’s and the Koisuru One Piece adaptation.
The “Source Material” Path#
For viewers who don’t mind reading, the most efficient way to consume the story is to start with the anime to get a feel for the characters and then transition to the original One Piece manga. The manga began in 1996 and provides the foundation for everything seen on screen.
Other Useful Information#
Beyond the main plot, the One Piece universe has expanded into several interesting directions:
- Alternate Retellings: One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga offers a different take on a known arc.
- Spinoffs: There are unique projects like CHOPPER’s and the Koisuru One Piece manga and anime.
- Cross-overs: There have been special collaborations in the past, such as the Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z special.
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One Piece • manga • 1996-08-04 ("Romance Dawn" one-shot in Weekly Shonen Jump Summer Special 1996)
└─(adaptation)→ One Piece • anime • 1999-10-20 to 2024-10-13 (eps. 1-1122)
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Special: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel • anime • 2000-12-20
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: The Movie • anime • 2000-03-04
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Nejimaki Shima no Bōken • anime • 2001-03-03
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Chinjō Shima no Chopper Ōkoku • anime • 2002-03-02
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Dead End • anime • 2003-03-01
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: The Curse of the Sacred Sword • anime • 2004-03-06
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island • anime • 2005-03-05
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Mega Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle • anime • 2006-03-04
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta • anime • 2007-03-03
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Episode of Chopper - The Miracle Winter Cherry Blossom • anime • 2008-03-01
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Film Strong World • anime • 2009-12-12
└─(related)→ One Piece 3D: Mugiwara Chase • anime • 2011-03-19
└─(related)→ One Piece Film Z • anime • 2012-12-15
└─(related)→ One Piece Episode of Luffy: Hand Island no Bōken • anime • 2012-12-15
└─(prequel)→ One Piece: Glorious Island • anime • 2012-12-23 (first episode)
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Film Gold • anime • 2016-07-23
└─(prequel)→ One Piece: Heart of Gold • anime • 2016-07-16
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Episode of East Blue: Luffy and His Four Friends' Great Adventure • anime • 2017-08-26
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Stampede • anime • 2019-08-09
└─(sequel)→ One Piece Film Red • anime • 2022-08-06
└─(prequel)→ One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 • anime • 2010-04
└─(related)→ One Piece: Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King • anime • 2004-03-06
└─(related)→ One Piece: Dream Soccer King! • anime • 2002
└─(related)→ One Piece: Django's Dance Carnival • anime • 2001-03-03
└─(sequel)→ One Piece: Protect! The Last Great Stage • anime • 2003-12-14
└─(related)→ One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream! • anime • 2003-04-06
└─(spinoff)→ One Piece Jidaigeki Special: Luffy Oyabun Torimonocho • anime • 2006-08-04
└─(related)→ One Piece Episode of Nami: Kōkaishi no Namida to Nakama no Kizuna • anime • 2012-08-25
└─(related)→ Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Chō Collaboration Special!! • anime • 2013-04-07
└─(related)→ One Piece Episode of Merry: Mō Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari • anime • 2013-08-24
└─(related)→ One Piece 3D2Y: Overcoming Ace's Death! Luffy's Pledge to His Friends • anime • 2014-08-30
└─(related)→ One Piece Episode of Sabo • anime • 2015-08-22
└─(related)→ One Piece Special – Adventure of Nebulandia • anime • 2015-12-19
└─(related)→ One Piece: Episode of Skypiea • anime • 2018-08-25
└─(remake)→ One Piece • anime • 2027-02
└─(related)→ One Piece Fan Letter • anime • 2024-10-20
└─(alternate retelling)→ One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga • anime • 2024-11-03
└─(side story)→ Anime One Piece Original Episode / Luffy, Law • anime • 2025-01-19
└─(spinoff)→ CHOPPER's • anime • 2026-01-05
└─(related)→ ONE PIECE CHOPPER's • manga • 2025-05-14 (serialized on social media)
└─(sequel)→ One Piece • anime • 2026-04-05
└─(adaptation)→ One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzak! • anime • 1998-07-26 (Limited theatrical runs, Jump Super Anime Tour '98)
└─(spinoff)→ Cross Epoch • manga • 2006-12-25
└─(adaptation)→ One Piece: Romance Dawn Story • anime • 2008-09-21 to 2008-11-23 (Limited theatrical runs, Jump Super Anime Tour)
└─(spinoff)→ Food Wars! Shokugeki no Sanji • manga • 2018-07-23 to 2022-07-25 (published irregularly in Weekly Shonen Jump)
└─(related)→ Koisuru One Piece • manga • 2018-06-18 to 2026-01-22 (serialized on Shonen Jump+)
└─(adaptation)→ Koisuru One Piece • anime • 2025-04-01
└─(spinoff)→ One Piece Gakuen • manga • 2019-08-02 (serialized in Saikyō Jump, Sep 2019)
└─(spinoff)→ One Piece Party • manga • 2014-12-05 to 2019-10-04 (Saikyō Jump, Jan 2015 - Nov 2019)
