Best Episodes
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 jan 28, 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!
Luffy continues to battle Foxy with the odds not in his favor, and the fight continues inside Foxy's ship.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 92 votes.
The crew disguises the Going Merry as a Marine ship so they can get their treasure back. With the gold, they decide they’ll hire a shipwright.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 89 votes.
The real Inspector is thrown in the brig with Zoro and Usopp, while Sanji and Luffy race to rescue the two while avoiding detection.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 98 votes.
Robin and Usopp both disguise themselves as the same visiting inspector, and Usopp is thrown in the brig with Zoro. Luffy and Sanji are discovered by Jonathan after a slight mishap.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 98 votes.
Sanji and Luffy, after freeing Usopp and Zoro, try to escape Navarone. As the Burning Soul combat unit is deployed, Dr. Kobato leads Nami and Chopper to the docks.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 98 votes.
Usopp splits up the crew into two teams: the gold retrieval team and the waver retrieval team. Inspector Shepherd decides to catch Luffy on his own.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 89 votes.
The Straw Hats face Foxy a race around a giant ring on roller skates.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 95 votes.
Without Chopper, Sanji and Zoro must face the Foxy Pirates in a ball game, but are hampered by their blatant cheating and the crooked referee.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 105 votes.
The crew meets at the docks and are surrounded by Marines. Using Nami as their fake hostage, they trick the Marines into letting them back on the Going Merry.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 91 votes.
The bickering rivals Sanji and Zoro manage to overcome the opposing team by working together. Luffy chooses Tonjit's horse, Sherry over Chopper.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 100 votes.
In disguise, Sanji shows the Marine chefs the proper way to prepare a meal.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 98 votes.
Luffy manages to finally defeat Foxy by using his ability against him. After dismissing his new crewmembers, the Straw Hats leave in search for a shipwright.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 96 votes.
Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, and Robin continue to search for their treasure. Sanji leads Nami to the captain’s quarters where they retrieve their gold.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 92 votes.
Thanks to some quick planning, the Straw Hats win the race.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 94 votes.
The Going Merry is grounded during a period of low tide and Jonathan believes they’ve reached “checkmate”. They cleverly use the impact dial to boost the ship and the breath and flame dials to inflate the octopus balloon again so they can escape.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 97 votes.
