The Best Episodes of One Piece

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9.7/10(6 votes)
#1 - Kuma's Life
S22:E11367/13/2025
Bonney sails out to sea in search of her father and rises to prominence. At the same time, Luffy makes his name by defeating the Arlong Pirates and declaring war against the World Government. Watching his actions, Kuma begins to hold a certain belief.
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9.6/10(10 votes)
#2 - Looking for the Answer!
S13:E4831/16/2011
An eerie silence falls over the battlefield as Luffy and Ace share a heartbreaking final moment together. With his dying breath, Ace begs his brother to convey a message to his fellow pirates.
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Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka
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Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka
9.6/10(8 votes)
#3 - The Navy Headquarters Falls! Whitebeard's Unspeakable Wrath!
S13:E4841/23/2011
Anguished cries echo across the battlefield in the wake of Ace’s tragic death. Luffy – paralyzed by grief – must be carried to safety, but Whitebeard summons the strength for one last ferocious attack!
Director:Unknown
Writer:Jin Tanaka
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Writer:Jin Tanaka
9.6/10(9 votes)
#4 - Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!
S21:E10154/24/2022
Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu about how Ace gave him hope for the future. Meanwhile, Luffy and the other allied pirates from the Worst Generation make it to the rooftop to finally face off against Kaido and Big Mom.
Director:Megumi Ishitani
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
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Director:Megumi Ishitani
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
9.6/10(5 votes)
#5 - The Conclusion! Luffy, Accelerating Fist of the Supreme King
S21:E10339/18/2022
Sanji is forced to run with Zoro on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Nami bravely stands up against Ulti and Big Mom. On the rooftop, the intense battle between Luffy and Kaido finally comes to an end.
Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
Writer:Akiko Inoue
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Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
Writer:Akiko Inoue
9.5/10(6 votes)
#6 - Ace Rescued! Whitebeard's Final Order!
S13:E48112/26/2010
Ace is finally free from the execution scaffold! Luffy and his brother make a fearsome team as they blaze a path toward salvation. Ravaged by the war, Whitebeard wistfully commands his men to make the journey to the New World without him!
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9.5/10(8 votes)
#7 - The Power That Can Burn Even Fire! Akainu's Ruthless Pursuit!
S13:E4821/9/2011
Despite Whitebeard’s order to retreat, Ace is drawn back to the battlefield by the cruel taunts of a Marine adversary. Luffy watches in horror as his brother makes what could be his last stand!
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9.5/10(8 votes)
#8 - Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates!
S13:E4851/30/2011
Whitebeard’s children watch in horror as the old man faces off against the villainous Blackbeard pirates. Though his injuries are mounting and the odds are stacked against him, Whitebeard never, ever runs away from a fight!
Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka
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Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka
9.5/10(6 votes)
#9 - A Fist of Divine Speed! Another Fourth Gear Application Activated!
S19:E8701/27/2019
Luffy and Katakuri are locked in a duel to end all duels! Their powers ensure that each blow could be the last! Luffy must rely on his training, let all his thoughts out, and keep pushing on! Meanwhile, Sanji is about to land at Cacao Island!
Director:Kohei Kureta
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
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Director:Kohei Kureta
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
9.5/10(2 votes)
#10 - Vegapunk's Secret Plan - A Tense Worldwide Broadcast
S22:E11439/14/2025
Suddenly, Vegapunk’s broadcast begins and the whole world is taken by surprise. As everyone rushes to set up Video Transponder Snails and screens to watch it, the Five Elders grow concerned and discuss countermeasures.
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9.4/10(11 votes)
#11 - Eliminated Friends – The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew
S11:E4056/14/2009
One by one, the mighty paw-print of Bartholomew Kuma makes the Straw Hats disappear until only Luffy remains. To where did his mates vanish? And will he ever see them again?
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9.4/10(7 votes)
#12 - A Heartbreaking Duel! Luffy vs Sanji! (2)
S19:E80810/1/2017
Luffy finally catches up with Sanji! However, as a happy past plays before his eyes in which he, Sanji, and the crew deepened their bonds, a new page is turning in the history of the Straw Hats - and Sanji's journey with the crew looks to be coming to an end!
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9.4/10(5 votes)
#13 - Defend Luffy! Zoro and Law’s Sword Technique!
S21:E10277/31/2022
Even after Big Mom was pushed off of the island, Zoro and the others keep fighting the exhausting battle against Kaido. When Kaido tries to beat up the unconscious Luffy, Zoro launches an all-out attack at the risk of his life.
Director:Tatsuya Nagamine
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Tatsuya Nagamine
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9.4/10(7 votes)
#14 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!
S21:E10288/7/2022
Luffy remembers how he was advised by his friends, how he was saved by his comrades, and the frustrations of being defeated. As Kaido mocks him to his face, the Color of the Supreme King Haki gushes out and they clash again.
Director:Yasunori Koyama
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
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Director:Yasunori Koyama
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
9.4/10(5 votes)
#15 - Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid
S22:E11127/14/2024
Kid gives his crew a pep talk before the battle with Shanks. And Shanks also prepares for the battle but learns how his own subordinates do as they like to protect their beloved boss. Finally, Kid has his Damned Punk ready to shoot.
Director:Wataru Matsumi
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
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Director:Wataru Matsumi
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
9.4/10(7 votes)
#16 - Garp and Kuzan - A Master and a Pupil's Beliefs Clash
S22:E112110/6/2024
At the Pirate Island of Beehive, Vice Admiral Garp, who came to rescue the kidnapped Koby, deals with an overwhelming number of pirates alone. As he and his fellow Navy soldiers try to escape the island, Kuzan, the former Navy admiral, stands in their way.
Director:Shō Matsui
Writer:Akiko Inoue
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Director:Shō Matsui
Writer:Akiko Inoue
9.3/10(6996 votes)
#17 - Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!
S1:E378/16/2000
When a marine officer under Arlong's pay confiscates all the money Nami stole over the years, in order to one day buy the village from Arlong, the villagers decide that enough is enough and fight back, despite Nami's pleads that they do not and that they'd all be killed. Upon seeing Nami's sorrow, the Straw Hats head for Arlong Park.
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9.3/10(9 votes)
#18 - Thank You, Merry! Snow Falls Over the Parting Sea!
S9:E3126/3/2007
The Straw Hats bid a tearful farewell to the brave little ship that was their home for so very many adventures. Rest in peace, Merry!
Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Yoshiyuki Suga
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Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Yoshiyuki Suga
9.3/10(6 votes)
#19 - Each on Different Paths! Luffy vs. Garp!
S13:E48012/19/2010
Luffy must defeat the man who taught him how to fight – his own grandfather – in order to save Ace. Battling his own flesh and blood won’t be easy, but a waxy ally is there to provide back up!
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9.3/10(7 votes)
#20 - The King of the Pirates is Born! Arriving at the Last Island!
S21:E9684/4/2021
Oden and the Roger Pirates head for the Land of Wano to obtain a copy of the Road Ponegliff. Oden sees Kin’emon and the others for the first time in years, but he immediately returns to the sea leaving his wife and children behind. Then, after stopping by at the Mokomo Dukedom and getting a copy of the last Road Ponegliff, the Roger Pirates finally make it to the last island.
Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
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Director:Katsumi Tokoro
Writer:Ryo Yamazaki
9.3/10(6 votes)
#21 - Barrage of Powerful Techniques! The Fierce Attacks of the Worst Generation!
S21:E10175/15/2022
Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer keep landing hard blows against Kaido in tandem despite the arguing. However, when Big Mom steps in and unleashes powerful lightning strikes, the tide turns for all except one of the rookies.
Directors:Kohei Kureta, Nanami Michibata
Writer:Akiko Inoue
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Directors:Kohei Kureta, Nanami Michibata
Writer:Akiko Inoue
9.3/10(6 votes)
#22 - The Supernovas Strike Back! The Mission to Tear Apart the Emperors!
S21:E10267/24/2022
The returned Orochi clashes the Akazaya members who are trying to save Momonosuke. Meanwhile, Luffy and the others are all covered in bruises, but they unite their strength and launch an attack.
Director:Ryota Nakamura
Writer:Jin Tanaka
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Director:Ryota Nakamura
Writer:Jin Tanaka
9.3/10(7 votes)
#23 - The Winner Takes All! Law vs. Blackbeard!
S22:E10932/11/2024
The Blackbeard Pirates ambushed the Heart Pirates led by Law. The Blackbeard Pirates’ top officers use a variety of formidable Devil Fruit powers and keep pushing the Heart Pirates in order to obtain the copies of the Road Ponegliffs.
Director:Sho Inuzuka
Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka
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Director:Sho Inuzuka
Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka
9.3/10(6 votes)
#24 - For the Beloved Pupil - The Fist of Vice Admiral Garp!
S22:E11148/4/2024
A massive warship comes flying towards the Pirate Island of Beehive and Vice Admiral Garp launches a crushing attack on top of it to save his pupil Koby. Koby almost reaches the ship with Navy HQ Commander Hibari running by his side.
Director:Hazuki Omoya
Writer:Akiko Inoue
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Director:Hazuki Omoya
Writer:Akiko Inoue
9.2/10(6825 votes)
#25 - Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!
S1:E245/10/2000
As Nami steals the Going Merry, Mihawk has returned to finish the job, but Zoro challenges him to a duel in order to achieve his dream.
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