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One Piece

One Piece
★ 8.8/10•1999•24m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Comedy•Animation
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Set sail for One Piece!

Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!

StatusReturning Series
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 20, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!E125m

I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King!

A group of pirates lead by Alvida plunder a ship, only to find a barrel which contains a strange boy named Luffy. Luffy is on a mission to find the legendary treasure "One Piece" and he befriends the ship's cabin-boy, Coby, who actually wants to become a marine officer. Luffy defeats Alvida and the two journey on in search of crewmates.

Oct 20, 1999

Episode 2 - The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa ZoroE225m

The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro

Luffy and Coby arrive at Shell Island, a Marine base. They meet the bounty hunter Roronoa Zoro, held under arrest by the infamous marine, Captain Morgan, and his son Helmeppo.

Nov 17, 1999

Episode 3 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?E325m

Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?

Luffy convinces Zoro to join his crew, but they must first defeat Captain Morgan. After freeing the island from Morgan's oppressive rule, Coby is accepted as a marine while the other two continue on their journey.

Nov 24, 1999

Episode 4 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appearsE425m

Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears

Out on the sea, Luffy almost loses his hat and reflects on his past, and how a pirate named Shanks influenced him. Afterwards, Luffy meets Nami, and Buggy the Clown's men.

Dec 8, 1999

Episode 5 - Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy!E525m

Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy!

In order to save herself and steal a map to the Grand Line, Nami tricks Luffy into allowing her to turn him over to Buggy.

Dec 15, 1999

Episode 6 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!E625m

Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!

Mohji and Richie show up for revenge after Buggy's humiliating defeat in the previous episode, and Luffy meets a small dog guarding his master's store, even though he knows that he is long dead.

Dec 29, 1999

Episode 7 - Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat!E725m

Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat!

Enraged by the actions of Buggy's crew, the city's mayor rushes to fight Buggy himself, but the Straw Hat Pirates come to his rescue. Zoro fights Cabaji, despite still being wounded from his previous encounter with Buggy, while Luffy faces the clown pirate himself and Nami searches for the map to the Grand Line.

Dec 29, 1999

Episode 8 - Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!E825m

Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!

Buggy's link to Shanks is revealed, and when he rips the straw hat Shanks gave Luffy, his rage knows no bounds. Who will win in this clash between Devil Fruit users?

Dec 29, 1999

Episode 9 - The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!E925m

The Honorable Liar? Captain Usopp!

Nami form an alliance becoming the navigator of the crew, but not a full member yet. They arrive in Syrup Village looking for a suitable ship. On this island they know the liar Usopp, who also has ties to the Shanx.

Jan 12, 2000

Episode 10 - The Weirdest Guy Ever! Jango the Hypnotist!E1025m

The Weirdest Guy Ever! Jango the Hypnotist!

When trying to convince his rich friend, Kaya, to give the Straw Hats a ship, Usopp is told to stay away from her by her caretaker, Klahadore. However, when Usopp and Luffy later see him conversing with a strange man, they learn of a plot to kill Kaya.

Jan 19, 2000

Episode 11 - Expose the Plot! Pirate Butler, Captain Kuro!E1125m

Expose the Plot! Pirate Butler, Captain Kuro!

After learning of Captain Kuro's evil plan, Usopp runs back to the village to warn Kaya, only to find that after all his years of lying no one believes him.

Jan 26, 2000

Episode 12 - Clash with the Black Cat Pirates! The Great Battle on the Slope!E1225m

Clash with the Black Cat Pirates! The Great Battle on the Slope!

Usopp resolves to keep his story of pirates attacking the town a lie by making sure none reach it. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp then try to keep the Black Cat Pirates at bay.

Feb 2, 2000

Episode 13 - The Terrifying Duo! Meowban Brothers vs. Zoro!E1325m

The Terrifying Duo! Meowban Brothers vs. Zoro!

The Straw Hats manage to take out most of the opposing Black Cat Pirates, so Jango orders the Nyaban Brothers to attack. Meanwhile, after getting hypnotized by Jango, Luffy gets himself stuck under the collapsed mast of the Black Cat Pirates' ship.

Feb 9, 2000

Episode 14 - Luffy Back in Action! Miss Kaya's Desperate Resistance!E1425m

Luffy Back in Action! Miss Kaya's Desperate Resistance!

Captain Kuro himself arrives at the scene, and with Zoro too injured to fight, Luffy being incapacitated, and the other two being too weak to handle him, things seem hopeless. However, Kaya herself appears to bargain with Kuro.

Feb 16, 2000

Episode 15 - Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!E1525m

Beat Kuro! Usopp the Man's Tearful Resolve!

Zoro and Buchi (of the Nyaban Brothers) face off once again as Luffy and Kuro begin their fight. Usopp orders the Usopp Pirates to run away with Kaya, but Jango goes after them. A flashback reveals how Captain Kuro faked his death with Captain Morgan and how he became Kaya's butler.

Feb 23, 2000

Episode 16 - Protect Kaya! The Usopp Pirates' Great Efforts!E1625m

Protect Kaya! The Usopp Pirates' Great Efforts!

As the fight between Luffy and Kuro is close to an end, the Usopp Pirates do their best to avoid Jango.

Mar 1, 2000

Episode 17 - Anger Explosion! Kuro vs. Luffy! How it Ends!E1725m

Anger Explosion! Kuro vs. Luffy! How it Ends!

Kuro's ultimate attack, "Shakushi", attacks everything in the area, whether friend or foe, and Luffy becomes enraged by his lack of regard for his crew. Will Luffy's determination overcome Kuro's sheer speed?

Mar 8, 2000

Episode 18 - You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and His Strange Friends!E1825m

You're the Weird Creature! Gaimon and His Strange Friends!

With Usopp now in the crew and a new ship, the Going Merry, under their command, the Straw Hats head to an island said to hold a fabled treasure, only to encounter a strange man stuck in a treasure box that has also been looking for this treasure.

Mar 15, 2000

Episode 19 - The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!E1925m

The Three-Sword Style's Past! Zoro and Kuina's Vow!

While Usopp & Luffy fool around with the ship's cannon one day, Zoro dreams about his childhood and the promise he made to Kuina.

Mar 22, 2000

Episode 20 - Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant!E2025m

Famous Cook! Sanji of the Sea Restaurant!

The crew meets Johnny and Yosaku, Zoro's former companions, and they set sail for the Baratie restaurant in search of a cook.

Apr 12, 2000

Episode 21 - Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!E2125m

Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!

Sanji, a cook at the Baratie, helps a starving pirate named Gin. Luffy begins his job as a waiter to pay for the damage he did to the Baratie, and tries to convince Sanji to join his crew.

Apr 12, 2000

Episode 22 - The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!E2225m

The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!

Gin returns to the Baratie with his also-starving captain, Don Krieg, to whom Sanji once more gives food, but Don Krieg betrays the cook once he regains his energy.

Apr 26, 2000

Episode 23 - Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!E2325m

Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!

It is revealed that Chef Zeff was a great pirate known as Red Leg Zeff. Gin explains the catastrophe the fleet met in Grand Line when they encountered Hawk-Eyes Mihawk, and Krieg attempts to take control of the Baratie.

May 3, 2000

Episode 24 - Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!E2425m

Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!

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.

May 10, 2000

Episode 25 - The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!E2525m

The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!

Mihawk leaves after defeating Zoro, so Krieg continues his invasion and has Pearl, one of his stronger crewmates, attack, and Sanji reveals his fighting skills. Meanwhile Johnny and Yosaku leave with Usopp and the wounded Zoro to go after Nami.

May 17, 2000

Episode 26 - Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!E2625m

Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!

With Zeff held captive by Gin, Sanji has no choice but to take Pearl's hits, and he reflects on why Zeff means so much to him.

May 24, 2000

Episode 27 - Cool-headed, Cold-hearted Demon! Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Ghin!E2725m

Cool-headed, Cold-hearted Demon! Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Ghin!

Gin finishes off Pearl, claiming that he wants to kill Sanji himself. Still wounded, Sanji faces Gin while Luffy attacks Don Krieg.

May 31, 2000

Episode 28 - I Won't Die! Fierce Battle, Luffy vs. Krieg!E2825m

I Won't Die! Fierce Battle, Luffy vs. Krieg!

When Gin refuses to kill Sanji, Krieg uses a poison gas on him. Luffy seems to have the advantage in the fight until Krieg pulls out his explosive Battle Spear.

Jun 7, 2000

Episode 29 - The Conclusion of the Deadly Battle! A Spear of Blind Determination!E2925m

The Conclusion of the Deadly Battle! A Spear of Blind Determination!

Even after taking several hits from the Battle Spear, Luffy refuses to give up.

Jun 21, 2000

Episode 30 - Set Sail! The Seafaring Cook Sets Off With Luffy!E3025m

Set Sail! The Seafaring Cook Sets Off With Luffy!

After the battle, Gin decides to go back to the Grand Line with Krieg despite still being poisoned, and Sanji makes the difficult decision on whether to stay or to go with Luffy just as Yosaku comes back with news that he knows where Nami is.

Jun 28, 2000

Episode 31 - The Worst Man in the Eastern Seas! Fishman Pirate Arlong!E3125m

The Worst Man in the Eastern Seas! Fishman Pirate Arlong!

The crew chases after Nami, who stole their ship, and Yosaku takes time during the trip to explain about Arlong and his Fishmen to Luffy and Sanji. Meanwhile, Usopp, Johnny, and Zoro arrive at the island Nami docked at.

Jul 12, 2000

Episode 32 - Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!E3225m

Witch of Cocoyashi Village! Arlong's Female Leader!

Zoro is captured by the fishmen after Usopp and Johnny ditch him, and it's revealed that Nami was part of Arlong's crew the entire time. When a group of Fishmen attack Cocoyashi Village, Usopp comes to the rescue.

Jul 19, 2000

Episode 33 - Usopp Dead?! When is Luffy Going to Make Landfall?!E3325m

Usopp Dead?! When is Luffy Going to Make Landfall?!

After Zoro escapes with Nami's help, she tries to prove her loyalty to the Arlong Pirates by appearing to kill Usopp. Meanwhile, Luffy's group finally arrives at the island.

Jul 19, 2000

Episode 34 - Everyone's Gathered! Usopp Speaks the Truth About Nami!E3425m

Everyone's Gathered! Usopp Speaks the Truth About Nami!

Johnny tells the others about Nami killing Usopp, and Luffy does not believe them until Nami appears herself and confirms it. She tells them to stay out of her business and leave without her, but Luffy stubbornly decides to stay on the island. Usopp returns, revealing that Nami only pretended to kill him, and Nami's sister, Nojiko, starts to explain why Nami is acting the way she is.

Jul 26, 2000

Episode 35 - Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!E3525m

Untold Past! Female Warrior Bellemere!

Nojiko starts her story about Nami's childhood and their adopted mother, Bellemere. Despite being poor and none of them being related by blood, they had a happy life.

Aug 2, 2000

Episode 36 - Survive! Mother Bellemere and Nami's Bond!E3625m

Survive! Mother Bellemere and Nami's Bond!

Nojiko continues her story, explaining how their life was ruined when the Arlong Pirates first took over the village.

Aug 9, 2000

Episode 37 - Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!E3725m

Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!

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.

Aug 16, 2000

Episode 38 - Luffy in Big Trouble! Fishmen vs. The Luffy Pirates!E3825m

Luffy in Big Trouble! Fishmen vs. The Luffy Pirates!

The Straw Hats face the Fishmen themselves as the villagers watch from the sidelines.

Aug 23, 2000

Episode 39 - Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octopus!E3925m

Luffy Submerged! Zoro vs. Hatchan the Octopus!

Arlong has trapped Luffy in the ocean and Zoro faces the six-sword wielding octopus Hatchan.

Aug 30, 2000

Episode 40 - Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles!E4025m

Proud Warriors! Sanji and Usopp's Fierce Battles!

With Hatchan defeated, two of the fishmen battle Sanji and Usopp. Things look grim for Sanji as he attempts to face Kuroobi underwater, and Usopp gets the chance to prove that he too is a brave warrior.

Sep 6, 2000

Episode 41 - Luffy at Full Power! Nami's Determination and the Straw Hat!E4125m

Luffy at Full Power! Nami's Determination and the Straw Hat!

Arlong's officers have been defeated, but Sanji and Zoro prove to be no match for Arlong in their current state. However, with Luffy finally free, he just may be able to defeat the "most wicked man in the East Blue". Meanwhile, Nami finally gathers the courage to face Arlong.

Sep 13, 2000

Episode 42 - Explosion! Fishman Arlong's Fierce Assault From the Sea!E4225m

Explosion! Fishman Arlong's Fierce Assault From the Sea!

Luffy returns to the fight, and the battle with Arlong versus Luffy begins.

Sep 27, 2000

Episode 43 - End of the Fishman Empire! Nami's My Friend!E4325m

End of the Fishman Empire! Nami's My Friend!

The battle spreads into Arlong Park itself and Arlong is no longer holding back.

Sep 27, 2000

Episode 44 - Setting Out with a Smile! Farewell, Hometown Cocoyashi Village!E4425m

Setting Out with a Smile! Farewell, Hometown Cocoyashi Village!

Arlong's reign of terror is over, and no one has anything on their mind except to party. As the crew celebrates, Nami reflects on her hometown and decides to officially join the Straw Hat Pirates.

Oct 11, 2000

Episode 45 - Bounty! Straw Hat Luffy Becomes Known to the World!E4525m

Bounty! Straw Hat Luffy Becomes Known to the World!

As a result of defeating Buggy, Krieg and Arlong, Luffy now has the highest bounty in all of East Blue. News quickly spreads to Shanks, who celebrates Luffy's arrival into the world of pirates by partying with Mihawk, despite already being severely hungover.

Oct 25, 2000

Episode 46 - Chase Straw Hat! Little Buggy's Big Adventure!E4625m

Chase Straw Hat! Little Buggy's Big Adventure!

After his fight with Luffy, Buggy was sent flying to another island with several body parts missing. Thus, Buggy begins his journey to find his crew and his body parts, making some unlikely friends.

Nov 1, 2000

Episode 47 - The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!E4725m

The Wait is Over! The Return of Captain Buggy!

With Buggy assumed to be dead, his crew fights over who will be the new captain, only to be captured by a tribe of cannibals.

Nov 8, 2000

Episode 48 - The Town of the Beginning and the End! Landfall at Logue Town!E4825m

The Town of the Beginning and the End! Landfall at Logue Town!

The crew arrives at the last large town before the entrance to the Grand Line--Loguetown, the place where Gold Roger was both born and executed, where they stock up on supplies and sightsee. As Luffy heads for the execution platform where Roger was killed, old enemies are searching for him.

Nov 22, 2000

Episode 49 - Zoro's New Swords and the Woman Sergeant Major!E4925m

Zoro's New Swords and the Woman Sergeant Major!

While searching for new swords to replace the ones shattered by Mihawk, Zoro meets a woman named Tashigi, who looks exactly like an older Kuina, who then helps him look.

Nov 22, 2000

Episode 50 - Usopp vs. Daddy the Parent! Showdown at High!E5025m

Usopp vs. Daddy the Parent! Showdown at High!

Usopp manages to anger the daughter of bounty hunter Daddy the Father, and finds his own life at stake. When Daddy discovers that Usopp is the son of Yasopp, the only man to beat him, he challenges him to a duel.

Nov 29, 2000

Episode 51 - Fiery Cooking Battle? Sanji vs. The Beautiful Chef!E5124m

Fiery Cooking Battle? Sanji vs. The Beautiful Chef!

In order to win a rare fish, Sanji enters a cooking contest and faces a woman named Carmen.

Dec 6, 2000

Episode 52 - Buggy's Revenge! The Man Who Smiles On the Execution Platform!E5225m

Buggy's Revenge! The Man Who Smiles On the Execution Platform!

Luffy arrives at the execution platform only to be caught in a trap by Buggy and Alvida.

Dec 13, 2000

Episode 53 - The Legend Has Started! Head for the Grand Line!E5325m

The Legend Has Started! Head for the Grand Line!

Miraculously saved from death by an unnatural green gust and a lightning bolt to Buggy, the Straw Hats rush out of Loguetown, only for Zoro to be stopped by Tashigi and Luffy to be stopped by Captain Smoker.

Jan 10, 2001

Episode 54 - Precursor to a New Adventure! Apis, a Mysterious Girl!E5425m

Precursor to a New Adventure! Apis, a Mysterious Girl!

On a stormy night a girl called Apis escapes from the Marines and arrives at Straw hat's ship, but the girl upon knowing that they are pirates begins to hide some of the reasons which she is being wanted by the Marines. As the Straw Hats escape from the Marines, they get caught in the Calm Belt.

Jan 17, 2001

Episode 55 - Miraculous Creature! Apis's Secret and The Legendary Island!E5525m

Miraculous Creature! Apis's Secret and The Legendary Island!

After escaping the clutches of the Marine fleet, the Straw Hats soon find themselves in an equally dangerous predicament - stranded in the Calm Belt!

Jan 24, 2001

Episode 56 - Eric Attacks! Great Escape From Warship Island!E5625m

Eric Attacks! Great Escape From Warship Island!

The Straw Hats want to return Apis's dragon to his nest, but the Marines have them surrounded. Looks like it's time for another daring escape!

Jan 31, 2001

Episode 57 - A Solitary Island in the Distant Sea! The Legendary Lost Island!E5725m

A Solitary Island in the Distant Sea! The Legendary Lost Island!

Even for Nami, finding the dragon's lost island proves to be tougher than looking for a needle in a haystack - or at the bottom of the ocean.

Feb 7, 2001

Episode 58 - Showdown in the Ruins! Tense Zoro vs. Eric!E5825m

Showdown in the Ruins! Tense Zoro vs. Eric!

Zoro is left fighting with Eric while Luffy and the gang run to the ship in order to get to Lost Island, but only find more problems.

Feb 21, 2001

Episode 59 - Luffy, Completely Surrounded! Commodore Nelson's Secret Strategy!E5925m

Luffy, Completely Surrounded! Commodore Nelson's Secret Strategy!

At last Admiral Nelson has seen through the ambitions of Eric, but takes it a little too personally and now the mystical dragon's life is in danger.

Feb 21, 2001

Episode 60 - Through the Sky They Soar! The 1000 Year Legend Lives Again!E6025m

Through the Sky They Soar! The 1000 Year Legend Lives Again!

With his last breath, Ryuuji calls all his fellow dragons, and the Lost Island re-surfaced. Meanwhile Luffy takes out Admiral Nelson and his gang.

Feb 28, 2001

Episode 61 - An Angry Showdown! Cross the Red Line!E6125m

An Angry Showdown! Cross the Red Line!

After leaving Warship Island the Going Merry is now towards the Grand Line, and the crew now returns to the Great Adventure.

Mar 7, 2001

Actors

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Monkey D. Luffy (voice)

Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Roronoa Zoro (voice)

Mari Yaguchi

Mari Yaguchi

Yoko (voice)

Akemi Okamura

Akemi Okamura

Nami (voice)

Kappei Yamaguchi

Kappei Yamaguchi

Usopp (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Sanji (voice)

Ikue Otani

Ikue Otani

Tony Tony Chopper (voice)

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Nico Robin (voice)

Kazuki Yao

Kazuki Yao

Franky (voice)

Katsuhisa Houki

Katsuhisa Houki

Jinbe (voice)

Cho

Cho

Brook (voice)

Hideyuki Tanaka

Hideyuki Tanaka

Donquixote Doflamingo (voice)

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