One Piece

10 Best Episodes of One Piece - Season 1

One Piece has been a beloved anime series since it first aired in 1999, and with 22 seasons and counting, it's no surprise that fans have their favorite episodes. We've looked at viewer rankings to compile a list of the best episodes that are sure to keep you hooked on Luffy's journey to become King of the Pirates.

At the top of the list is episode 405, "Eliminated Friends - The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew". This emotional episode sees Luffy and his crew face off against Bartholomew Kuma, one of the most powerful members of the Shichibukai. The stakes are high, and the Straw Hat crew is pushed to their limits in a battle that leaves them forever changed.

Another fan-favorite episode is number 316, "Shanks Makes His Move - The End of the War". In this episode, we finally get to see the legendary pirate Shanks in action as he steps in to stop the war between the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates. It's a thrilling battle that showcases Shanks' strength and sets the stage for future conflicts in the series.

Whether you're a longtime fan or just getting started on your One Piece journey, these episodes are not to be missed. Tune in to Fuji TV to catch all the action and see why One Piece has become one of the most beloved anime series of all time.

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 10, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#8 - Grand Duel! Zoro the Swordsman vs Cabaji the Acrobat! (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 525 votes.

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#7 - Fear, Mysterious Power! Pirate Clown Captain Buggy! (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 554 votes.

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#6 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy! (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 548 votes.

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#5 - I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King! (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 1006 votes.

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#4 - Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil! (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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?

The episode was rated 7.76 from 529 votes.

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#3 - The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 717 votes.

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#2 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 610 votes.

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#1 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl? (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 633 votes.

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