Best Watch Order Guide for Everything One Piece: Episodes, Movies, OVAs

There are two types of anime fans: those who have embraced the huge world of One Piece and those who are scared to even look at its cover page. The reason behind your fear is very obviously the two decades’ worth of anime episodes.

One Piece started airing in 1999, and not even the author could imagine that it would still be ongoing. As a person with a former One Piece phobia, I can assure you that not once will you regret starting the series.

Oda-sensei is the king of introducing mindblowing twists in the most unexpected of places. There are uncountable mysteries and easter eggs in the anime, and as the plot progresses, it is unnerving how they are revealed.

One Piece has already pocketed 20 seasons consisting of 1040+ episodes. Other than the tv series, it also has 15 movies under its name and several OVAs and specials.

Before you get crosseyed by just reading the numbers, let me come clean and tell you that there isn’t a single moment you would want to miss, and I am here to help you navigate One Piece. To make your life easier, I have compiled the best way to watch One Piece.

1. Recommended Watch Order of One Piece

The following is the recommended watch order which you can also treat as the chronological order. Despite its length, One Piece is a pretty straightforward series, so you shouldn’t have much difficulty watching it if you follow the order.

I. East Blue Saga

II. Alabasta Saga

III. Sky Island Saga

IV. Water 7 Saga

V. Thriller Bark Saga

VI. Summit War Saga

VII. Fish-Man Island Saga

VIII. Dressrosa Saga

IX. Four Emperors Saga

2. Do you need to watch One Piece movies in order?

One Piece movies are not canon, so you can watch them after completing the anime episodes. However, it is best to watch them according to the chronological order to stay with the flow.

3. Which One Piece episodes can you skip?

One Piece has several recap episodes that summarize arcs or events in the series. You can skip these episodes as they do not help the plot progress.

If you want to know more about the filler content in One Piece then check out our article on the complete filler guide of One Piece:

4. Where to watch One Piece with Eng subs or dub?

Since One Piece is one of the ‘Big Three’ anime, it is available on most major streaming websites. Check out where you can watch them with Eng subs or dub:

5. Where can you download One Piece to view offline?

Several websites offer download options with their different packages, and we have the readymade list right here:

6. How much time will it Take to Watch One Piece?

You have finally arrived at the most dreadful section of the article, so make sure to glance at the total time it will take you to watch the series. (Feel free to stare at your screen in horror for the next two minutes)

Thus, to watch the whole of One Piece you would need almost 19 days of continuous binge-watching. A more reasonable number would be a few months since most people have daily jobs to do to stay alive.

7. Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this article, and best of luck if you are planning on watching One Piece. I bet your heart needs some preparation before going through the most moving and adrenaline-filled series of the century.

Stick to the recommended watch order for the best experience, and it’s best to not jump between seasons to strictly follow the timeline. You can watch the OVAs, shorts, specials, and movies whenever you want since they don’t necessarily follow the main plot.

The OVAs, specials and shorts add a fun touch to the anime, and the movies are original masterpieces.

8. About One Piece

One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 22, 1997.

The man who had acquired everything in this world, the Pirate King, is Gol D. Roger. The final words he said at the execution tower were “My treasures? If you want it, I’ll let you have it. Look for it; I left all of it at that place.” These words sent many to the seas, chasing their dreams, headed toward the Grand Line, in search of One Piece. Thus began a new age!

Seeking to be the greatest pirate in the world, young Monkey D. Luffy also heads toward the Grand Line in search of One Piece. His diverse crew is joining him along the way, consisting of a swordsman, marksman, navigator, cook, doctor, archaeologist, and cyborg-shipwright, this will be one memorable adventure.

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