The world of One Piece is filled to the brim with hilarious and amazing characters, stunning world-building, and plenty of pirate adventures, but you may have some questions, whether you're a longtime fan or a new viewer!
- Where should I start watching the One Piece anime?
- What are the filler episodes in One Piece?
- What are the One Piece Sagas?
- What are the arcs of One Piece?
- What is the best arc in One Piece?
- What is the worst arc in One Piece?
Well, in this article we will answer all your questions.
Welcome to the The ultimate guide to One Piece story arcs, with the titles and episode numbers for the viewing order of the animated series but also with the chapters and volumes for those who prefer read the manga.
One Piece is one of the longest-running anime and manga series, which speaks volumes about its extraordinary quality. If you haven't yet watched the series or read the manga but are interested, this article will provide you with all the information you need about the arcs and sagas of One Piece and introduce you to the impressive world of pirates!
Since you've landed on this page, we can assume that you are one of those otakus who have not yet One Piece started Because it's long, really long, and it takes time to finish. Or, you've just started watching anime and you're looking for anime recommendations, and this title is at the top of every list you've read.
One Piece is the title that will appear every time we talk about... best animated series of all time. It's simply incredible!
Not only is it one of the longest-running animated series, it's also the series best-selling manga of all time, and I am sure it will retain its first place until its completion, and even beyond.
The One Piece anime has 995 episodes at the time of writing these lines, and the The manga has over 1000 chapters. which were gathered in 100 volumes. Personally, we prefer reading manga when it's a long series like One Piece, because it's faster and you only read what's important, unlike anime which can have many chapters. filler episodes.
But it's your decision. What you'll find here is all the information you need about the different sagas and arcs of One Piece, So you can allocate your viewing time accordingly and enjoy this thrilling story at your own pace. So, let's not waste any more time and get straight to the point!
Discover the list of all the arcs and sagas of One Piece!
The entirety of the One Piece story can be divided into two parts, because there is a time lag between the two.
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There first part of the One Piece story is divided into 6 different sagas, These six sagas are themselves divided into different narrative arcs.
- East Blue Saga
- Baroque Works Saga
- Skypiea Saga
- Saga Water 7
- Thriller Bark Saga
- Summit War Saga
Let's break them down one by one!
East Blue Saga
This is the introductory saga of this epic scenario and it introduces most of the main characters. East Blue is also the name of one of the main oceans of the One Piece world.
We are introduced to the main character, Monkey D. Luffy, who aspires to become the king of the pirates. He begins his journey and meets and recruits four of his crewmates: Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji. We also see the introduction of Baggy the Clown who is one of the recurring characters in the story!
Discover the story arcs that divide the East Blue saga:
Romance Dawn Arc
THE One Piece beginning It's arrived! Monkey D. Luffy acquires his abilities of devil fruit, befriends a young boy called Koby and strives to convince Roronoa Zoro to join his crew Straw Hat Pirates.
- Chapters 1 to 7 (Volume 1)
- Episodes 1 to 3
Arc Baggy the Clown
It is in this arc that Luffy and Zoro meet Nami and clash with the pirate Baggy the Clown, Luffy's first opponent to possess a Devil Fruit. Furthermore, a member of his crew, Carnage confronts Zoro !
Yes, Baggy has a big red nose and may look a little ridiculous, but he's a skilled fighter who makes for a good challenge for the aspiring pirate crew!
- Chapters 8 to 21 (Volumes 1 to 3)
- Episodes 4 to 8
Captain Kuro Arc
The Straw Hats meet Usopp in their adventure to get their own pirate ship. Learning of her friend's critical situation Kaya, The crew decides to eliminate the villain Captain Kuro before continuing his own journey! And Usopp joins the crew !
- Chapters 22 to 41 (Volumes 3 to 5)
- Episodes 9 to 17
Baratie Arch
Every pirate crew needs its own leader, so who better than Sanji, A head of the Baratie, a ship that functions like a restaurant at sea.
The Baratie finds himself attacked by the vicious Don Krieg, and the Straw Hats fight to protect him and to try to convince Sanji to join them.
- Chapters 42 to 68 (Volumes 5 to 8)
- Episodes 18 to 30
Arc Arlong
There Nami's hometown is controlled by the’Arlong the fish-man, who turns out to be Luffy's greatest enemy so far. Learn more about Nami and her story in the’Arlong's bow, And hopefully Luffy can save the day!
- Chapters 69 to 95 (Volumes 8 to 11)
- Episodes 31 to 45
The Adventures in Baggy Arc
Follow Buggy on his wild adventure after losing several body parts in a fight with the Straw Hats. What plan does he devise to get revenge on Luffy and the crew?
- Special covers for chapters 35 to 75 (Volumes 4 to 7)
- Episodes 46 to 47
Arc Loguetown
Loguetown is the native island of Gol D. Roger, the previous holder of the title of Pirate King. Of course, this means Luffy has to go and explore the city on his own, but what does the Marine Captain Smoker He wants it?
Well, Smoker has a reputation for never failing to capture a pirate. With his eyes fixed on Luffy, will the latter be able to escape?
- Chapters 96 to 100 (Volumes 11 to 12)
- Episodes 45, 48 to 53
Warship Island Arc (Filler)
- Episodes 54 to 61
This arc is the only filler arc in the East Blue saga, but also the first non-canon arc in the anime (not written by the manga's author, Eiichiro Oda), and it revolves around a girl named Apis who has escaped from the Marines. Wanting to protect her, they escort her and her animal friend, Sennenryu, a Millennium Dragon, back to her home island, Warship Island.
You can skip it if you wish as it adds nothing to the main story.
- Chapters 101 to 105 (Volume 12)
- Episodes 62 to 63
- Chapters 106 to 114 (Volumes 12 to 13)
- Episodes 64 to 69
- Chapters 115 to 129 (Volumes 13 to 15)
- Episodes 70 to 77
- Chapters 130 to 154 (Volumes 15 to 17)
- Episodes 78 to 91
- Chapters 155 to 217 (Volumes 17 to 24)
- Episodes 92 to 130
- Episodes 131 to 135
- Episodes 136 to 138
- Episodes 139 to 143
- Chapters 218 to 236 (Volumes 24 to 25)
- Episodes 144 to 152
- Chapters 237 to 302 (Volumes 26 to 32)
- Episodes 153 to 195
- Episodes 196 to 206
- Chapters 303 to 321 (Volumes 32 to 34)
- Episodes 207 to 219
- Episodes 220 to 224
- Episodes 225 to 228
- Chapters 322 to 374 (Volumes 34 to 39)
- Episodes 229 to 263
- Chapters 375 to 430 (Volumes 39 to 44)
- Episodes 264 to 312
- Chapters 431 to 441 (Volumes 45 to 46)
- Episodes 313 to 325
- Episodes 326 to 335
- Episode 336
- Chapters 442 to 489 (Volumes 46 to 50)
- Episodes 337 to 381
- Episodes 382 to 384
- Chapters 490 to 513 (Volumes 50 to 53)
- Episodes 385 to 405
- Chapters 514 to 524 (Volumes 53 to 54)
- Episodes 408 to 417
- Chapters 525 to 549 (Volumes 54 to 56)
- Episodes 422 to 425 and 430 to 452
- Episodes 426 to 429
- Chapters 543 to 560 (Volume 56)
- Episodes 418 to 421 and 453 to 456
- Chapters 550 to 580 (Volumes 56 to 59)
Baroque Works Saga
This is the saga where things start to get more serious and where we are shown that the world of pirates is indeed a dangerous place. The saga is named after the criminal organization that the Straw Hats will confront during this saga..
During the Baroque Works saga, Luffy recruits two new crew members : Tony Chopper as a doctor of the ship and Nico Robin as an archaeologist !
In this saga the’The Alabasta arc is one of the major arcs Because it introduces a ton of plot points that will shape the story to come and give you a glimpse of what's to come. Luffy's brother is also introduced in the Alabasta arc!
Discover the arcs that divide the saga Baroque Works :
Laboon Arc
The Straw Hats are heading towards Reverse Mountain to finally move on Grand Line, but is it a whale What is blocking their progress? What is more difficult to navigate, the dangerous rapids of the Reverse Mountain or the inside of a whale?
Arc Whiskey Peak
The next destination of the’Luffy's crew East Whisky Peak, And they are welcomed like celebrities. Why is that?
Do the citizens of this town have ulterior motives? Well, Nami had better be on her guard, because the boys are likely to be deceived.
Arc Little Garden
Little Garden may seem small, but the island is home to two giants fighting eternally, Dorry and Brogy. But they are not the biggest problem, because... agents of the Baroque Works are trying to kill them and the Straw Hats. Furthermore, what's going on with the mysterious Mr. 0 ?
Drum Kingdom Arc
Tony Tony Chopper He makes his first appearance in this arc, coming to Nami's aid when she falls ill.’Drum Island has suffered a tragedy in recent years, leaving only one fully-fledged doctor, Chopper's mentor, the Dr. Kureha.
Will Luffy and his friends be able to ensure that Drum Island is no longer terrorized by Wapol and his army, and gain a new crew member in the process?
Alabasta Arc
This is where the Straw Hats embark on a race against time to prevent a war to break out between the Kingdom of Alabasta and one rebel faction, but the agents of Baroque Works intend to force a war.
With the Princess Vivi For their part, will they be able to put an end to the war that is brewing, and defeat the agents of Baroque Works and their leader Crocodile And who is this mysterious woman who wants to join the Straw Hat crew?
Post-Alabasta Arc (Filler)
The Alabasta saga also only has one filler arc, and five episodes are dedicated to each character: Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, and Chopper. Learn more about these characters' stories and goals before diving into the next major saga.
I recommend you watch it because it offers a fun and lighthearted conclusion to this intense saga.
Skypiea Saga
In the Skypiea saga, The Straw Hat crew discovers the legend of the Sky Island and Luffy, being an adventurer, wants to go to the island in the sky.
The crew begins researching the legend to determine its truth, and it turns out the island is real and accessible if certain conditions are met. Our crew manages to reach the island in the sky, but discovers that instead of a fun adventure, there are tons of dangerous elements lurking around it.
The Skypiea saga, also known as "« Sky Island Saga »focuses on the’Jaya Island and the Celestial Island called Skypiea, and on the Straw Hat crew's efforts to discover whether it is real or not, and to finally succeed.
Discover the arcs that divide the saga Skypiea :
Goat Island Arc (Filler)
Goat Island is exactly what it seems. When Luffy and his friends stumble upon an uncharted island, they find it inhabited by goats and a old man named Zenny.
Why are there so many goats, Zenny?
Rainbow Mist (Filler)
L'’Ruruka Island is ruled by a dictator who wants to build the Rainbow Tower. The crew soon finds themselves lost in the rainbow mist, But what could possibly be waiting for them behind the veil?
Jaya Arc
L'’Jaya Island is home to the city of Mock Town, where pirates live. We meet Blackbeard as well as Bellamy, which aims to attract the New Age of Pirates.
After insulting the Straw Hats and stealing an innocent citizen's gold, Luffy decides he can no longer tolerate Bellamy's insult to the pirate way of life.
Skypiea Arc
The crew heads to Skypiea, a island in the sky, And Nami is looking for gold. However, Ener or Enel, The "God" of Skypiea seeks to destroy it! Luffy may be made of rubber, but can he defeat Ener, who possesses incredible powers? powers of lightning thanks to Goro Goro no Mi or Fulguro-Fruit ?
We know Luffy, and he is ready to defeat even the Gods if it means saving innocents.
Arc G-8 (Filler)
When the Straw Hats land right in the middle of G-8, a Marine base, They are forced to abandon their ship and separate because the Marines are instantly upon them.
They must outwit the Marines and find a way back to the Vogue Merry, before the Marines realized their tricks.
Saga Water 7
There Water 7 saga takes the Straw Hats to Water 7 Island, famous for its shipwrights talented. After their trip to Skypiea, the crew members want to do repair the Vogue Merry, which has suffered a lot, and Water 7 is the perfect place to do it.
L'’Enies Lobby arc in the Water 7 saga is one of the One Piece arcs is considered the best arc by many fans, because it contains many memorable moments.
The arc reinforces the fact that the entire crew is not just a group of friends, but a large family who would do anything for their mugiwara, ...even making the whole world their enemy. Furthermore, we witnessed the heartbreaking farewell of the Going Merry, the ship on which the Straw Hat Pirates began their journey!
The saga also sees major developments, as the crew gets his own carpenter in the person of Franky. He also built a new ship, Thousand Sunny, to continue their pirate adventures.
THE Luffy's father and grandfather are also introduced in the later chapters of this saga, and they play an important role in the world of One Piece.
The saga also reveals who is Shanks really and presents us with the four emperors of the seas !
Discover the story arcs that divide the Water 7 saga:
Davy Back Fight Arc
The Straw Hats and The’Foxy's crew participate in the games« Davy Back Fight«", which see the two crews participate in challenges to see who is the strongest, and potentially steal crew members from the other!
Who will be the strongest? And what does Aokiji, one of the three Marine admirals Will the Straw Hats be overtaken by events?
Memory Thief's Bow (Filler)
This bow is inspired by a PlayStation game called One Piece: Ocean's Dream ! and he focuses on the crew, who loses memorye, with the exception of Robin.
Will Robin be able to keep the crew united when they no longer remember who they are and have fallen back into their old habits?
Foxy's Return Arc (Filler)
Some members of Foxy's gang find themselves in trouble, lost at sea, and the Straw Hats take pity on them and help them. When Foxy finds his crew, he discovers they have been recaptured by the Pirates of the...’Fanged Toad crew.
Can he regain his captaincy rights with another round of Davy Back Fight? And what do the Straw Hats stand to gain from these two rival crews clashing?
Water Seven Arc
L'’Water 7 arc It drops a lot of bombs. Franky is presented, as well as the members of CP9, which will cause a lot of problems for the Straw Hats.
In addition to the clashes with CP9 and the Franky Family, A conflict is brewing within the Straw Hat Pirates themselves. Will Luffy be able to maintain control of his crew as it threatens to collapse? And… where is Robin?!
Arc Enies Lobby
THE world government and the CP9 confront Luffy and his crew, the Franky Franky, Sogeking and other allies, while our favorite pirates declare war on the world government !
This will not only test the Straw Hats' powers, which each grow stronger during this battle, but it will test them even further when a dear friend is injured.
Arc Post-Enies Lobby
Can the Straw Hats take a break? After the battle of the last arc, Garp He's now looking to get involved! How does he know Luffy? What are the new bonuses For straw hats?
Is it one new friend or two? Things may calm down briefly, but it ends on an explosive note when two of the world's greatest fighters come to blows. Will Luffy and Usopp be able to reach an agreement?
Thriller Bark Saga
This is the penultimate saga of the first half of the story, and this particular saga depicts a story quite different from the rest of the narrative arcs we have gone through.
This saga shows the crew of the Thousand Sunny finding themselves on a Ghost Island, filled with ghosts, of zombies and a large number of’strange animals. One of the 7 Great Corsairs Gecko Moria is presented as the main antagonist of the saga!
In this saga, Luffy recruits Brook as the crew's musician, This is what Luffy wanted from the very beginning, and at the end of the saga, we witness one of the the most epic moments of the entire series with Zoro !
Discover the arcs that divide the Thriller Bark saga:
Ice Hunters Bow (Filler)
The Straw Hats cross the Florian's Triangle, which has characteristics similar to those of the Bermuda Triangle. You often find there ships sailing without crew, and many of those who go through them never hear from them again.
What secret lies behind all this, and can the Straw Hats uncover it?
Chopper Man's Departure (Special Episode)
Thriller Bark Arc
So Brook And it doesn't cast a shadow? It turns out that Gecko Moria steals shadows to fuel his zombie army, and with part of the crew terrified at the idea of going to this island of horrors, Luffy relishes the opportunity to discover new things and fight a tough opponent.
Brook will be able to show what he's capable of, literally – in his first big adventure with the Straw Hats.
Spa Island Arc (Filler)
Foxy's back…again? What does he want this time? The Straw Hats just want to take a break to relax and enjoy the attractions of the’Spa Island, But Foxy is up to the task and they are forced to fight.
And what is hidden? Sayo in his notebook? Curiosity takes over among the crew, and among the island's owner, Doran, who learns more than he would have liked!
Summit War Saga
The first part of One Piece ends with this saga., The War at the Summit, which presents the the biggest war we've seen so far in the series. Luffy's brother, Ace is captured by the navy and is sentenced to be executed. Whitebeard, one of the four emperors, goes to war against the Marines to save Ace whom he considers his son!
The entire saga is huge because it consists of multiple narrative arcs and introduces a ton of new characters while bringing back some old ones.
This final saga of the first part of the story is as intense as one might expect, as we not only meet several new characters, but we also learn a great deal about the world and its true scale. We witness one of the sequences of the most epic battle in all of One Piece !
And if you think that action is all you'll find in this saga, you're wrong because there's also a ton of sad moments. The Straw Hat pirates are completely defeated when they encounter a warlord and a sea admiral.
They then realize how weak they are and take this opportunity to...’train to become more powerful and ready to face future threats.
Furthermore, we become acquainted with the worst generation Pirates and the famous Trafalgar Law make their series debut! And Buggy also returns to the scene!
I don't want to spoil the ending for you.’Marineford arc, Because it's very intense and you have to experience it live. So, I'll stop there!
Discover the arcs that divide The saga of the Summit War:
Sabaody Arc
The Straw Hats go from one deadly situation to another in this arc, having to face... slave traders Who sell humans at auction in the slave auction house, but also the Eleven pirates of the worst generation nicknamed the Eleven Supernovas appear at the’Sabaody Archipelago including the Trafalgar Law, aiming to pass into the New World.
There are many deathmatches in this arc, and you won't want to miss a second of them, as Luffy finds himself powerless against... Kuma !
Amazon Lily Arc
Luffy, alone, finds himself trapped on Amazon Lily, a island reserved for women, who kill men on sight. However, the island's leader, Boa Hancock, She develops a fondness for him. But where are the other Straw Hats?
Arc Impel Down
Still alone, Luffy sets off in search of his brother, Ace, who finds himself trapped in the Impel Down underwater prison.
Luffy will soon discover that infiltrating and escaping from a high-security prison, especially without his crew members to support him.
Arc Little East Blue (Filler)
These four episodes are linked to One Piece Strong World movie. He presents Shiki the Golden Lion, The first prisoner to escape from Impel Down, who begins to put his own plans into action. What are those plans, you ask? Well, you'll have to watch the film Strong World to see exactly what he's up to!
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Marineford Arc
With the battles of the previous arcs spilling over into this one, Luffy goes to Marineford, there Marine Corps headquarters base, and finds himself embroiled in a war that is beyond him. What happens at Marineford shapes Luffy, and things will never be the same again.
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