One Piece

10 Best Episodes of One Piece - Season 14

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.

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One Piece - S14E31

#15 - Delivered to Friends - The Big News Comes Through! (Season 14 - Episode 31)

Buggy tearfully reunites with his crew on an unknown island. Alvida discovers a treasure mark from which Luffy found in Impel Down. Mr. 3 delivers a message from the World Government to Buggy. At the Sabaody Archipelago, Duval and the Flying Fish Riders confront the Copper Pirates. Shakky, Camie, Hatchan and Pappag entrust the protection of the ship to Duval. Eventually, the pirates confront Kuma and the World Government. At Alabasta, Cobra, Chaka and Koza learn they have problems with the pirates. However, Igaram tells them that Vivi and Karoo were excited that Luffy has survived. On another unknown island, Crocodile and Mr. 1 read the news on Luffy's involvement, and decide to return to the New World. Chopper flies on a bird when he receives Luffy's message. Robin travels to the East Blue and receives Luffy's message. On Kamabakka Kingdom, Sanji and Ivankov receive the news on Luffy's involvement. Usopp tries to escape Bowin Island when he and Heracles receive the news. On Weatheria, Nami and Haredas receives Luffy's message while trying to escape. Franky, having survived the explosion at Karakuri Island, also receives the news. Brook is caged by the local tribes when he receives the news. On Kuraigana Island, Zoro and Perona eventually learn about Luffy's message.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 86 votes.

One Piece - S14E10

#14 - Arrival at the Island of Women - Cruel Reality Tortures Luffy (Season 14 - Episode 10)

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Brownbeard is seen taking over Foodvalten saying it isn't a Whitebeard territory anymore, Iva says goodbye to Jinbe and the others. Boa Hancock, the Heart Pirates, and Jinbe make it to Amazon Lily. Luffy wakes up and goes on a rampage on the eastern shore looking for Ace. He later understands that Ace is no longer alive while talking to Jinbe.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 95 votes.

One Piece - S14E30

#13 - An Unbelievable Return! Luffy at the Marine Headquarters! (Season 14 - Episode 30)

Luffy finally arrives at Marineford along with Rayleigh and Jimbei. Luffy uses the Gum-Gum Whip technique on the Marines, allowing him to reach the Ox Bell - ringing it 16 times to signify the end of the war. Luffy follows the reporters and throws a bouquet of flowers. The reporters take Luffy's pictures, along with his tattoo. Luffy, Jimbei and Rayleigh leave Marineford. Meanwhile, the Five Elders discuss their plans to fill the three remaining Warlord positions with powerful warriors. At the New World, Sengoku resigns from his position. Back at Marineford, Coby decides to get stronger. Meanwhile, Kidd hears of Luffy's recent involvement in Marineford. In the open sea, Capone's ship gets sucked into a vortex, Basil challenges Brownbeard while reading the news and Urouge discovers an island with thunderstorms. Kidd uses his Devil Fruit powers to defeat the pirates, and vows to defeat Luffy.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 89 votes.

One Piece - S14E9

#12 - Powerful Independent Rivals! The Beginning of the 'New Era' (Season 14 - Episode 9)

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As Luffy's fate hangs in the balance, word spreads that the war is over and people all over the world rejoice on the news of the Marines' victory. However, behind all the celebrations and cheers, there are new troubles on the horizon. Blackbeard is on the move with his new crew members from Impel Down's level 6. Upon Whitebeard's death, the world's balance has crumbled. Also, with his last words confirming the existence of One Piece, pirates all over the world are simmering at the brim.

The episode was rated 8.45 from 93 votes.

One Piece - S14E34

#11 - I Will Get Much, Much Stronger! Zoro's Pledge to his Captain! (Season 14 - Episode 34)

A group of people are gathered to see some kind of freak show. Robin and the revolutionaries question Brook as to why she suddenly changed her mind and decided to come with them to Baltigo. Usopp is running with Heracles telling him that he needs to lose weight and get much stronger. Zoro meanwhile is begging Mihawk to train him to become a great swordsman.

The episode was rated 8.45 from 84 votes.

One Piece - S14E24

#10 - I Want to See Them! Luffy`s Tearful Scream (Season 14 - Episode 24)

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At Windmill Village, Garp visits Dadan and the mountain bandit fights the Vice Admiral. Makino stops Dadan and tells her that Luffy is suffering as a result of Ace's death. When the Mayor asks about Luffy, Dadan screams at Luffy, telling him not to be defeated. Meanwhile, at the New World, a funeral is held for Ace and Whitebeard. Shanks mourns the loss of his friends before he departs from the New World. At Amazon Lily, Luffy is still distraught because of Ace's death. Jimbei tells Luffy not to blame Ace for his actions. Enraged, Luffy tries to fight Jimbei, but the fishman easily defeats him. When Jimbei queries about what Luffy still has left, Luffy tells Jimbei that he wants to see his crew.

The episode was rated 8.53 from 100 votes.

One Piece - S14E5

#9 - The Start of the Show - Blackbeard's Plot Revealed (Season 14 - Episode 5)

The death of Edward Newgate is already in the progress of being known, all over the world. Silvers Rayleigh too, heard the news. At Marineford, Teach starts his plan, and his crew covers up Teach and Newgate's corpse. The scene changes to Jinbe, who is trying to save Luffy. He flashes back, as he is informed by Vista that he needs to hurry. Down below the cliff, Akainu is getting back up, continuing his chase of Strawhat. Finally being above surface, Akainu is stopped from getting after Luffy by Ivankov and Inazuma. They can hold their ground, but Akainu won't let Luffy get away. Back at the Blackbeard Pirates, they lift the black cloth and Teach shows his darkness powers and his newly gained earthquake powers. Everybody is shocked, and Blackbeard lets everyone: Marineford, pirates, and peace-loving civillians know that this is his era!

The episode was rated 8.69 from 106 votes.

One Piece - S14E6

#8 - The Insatiable Akainu! Lava Fists Pummel Luffy! (Season 14 - Episode 6)

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Blackbeard declares he will destroy all of Marineford as the disheartened marines watches him, frightened and worried. When suddenly Sengoku blasts Blackbeard and his crew with a shock wave from his palm, and delivers a rousing speech to raise the marines' spirits again. The marines attack Whitebeard pirates that are left behind, and Coby is confused about the Justice of killing pirates after the Navy has clearly won the war. Meanwhile, Akainu relentlessly continues to pursue Luffy and Jinbe, harming both severely in the process. Before both are killed, Crocodile interferes, as do the other Whitebeard Commanders and pirates. Buggy catches the thrown Jinbe and Luffy unsure of where to go and what to do, when Trafalgar Law arrives at the scene saying to bring Luffy to him, as he is a doctor.

The episode was rated 8.72 from 99 votes.

One Piece - S14E35

#7 - Luffy's Training Begins - Meet Up at the Promised Place in Two Years (Season 14 - Episode 35)

On a deserted island north west of the Amazon Lily is Rusukaina, this will be Luffy's training spot for the next two years. Hancock, Luffy and Rayleigh discuss the merits of training on the island

The episode was rated 8.74 from 96 votes.

One Piece - S14E1

#6 - The Power that Burns Fire - Akainu's Final Move (Season 14 - Episode 1)

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Whitebeard aims to take down the whole of Marineford and orders his crew and the other pirates to flee. Ace gives his final, grateful farewell to his captain before trying to escape as well. However, Akainu tauntingly mocks Whitebeard, and Ace, feeling angry and insulted on Whitebeard's behalf tries, to take him on. But it is quickly apparent that Ace is outmatched, and when Akainu aims to land a fatal blow on the now exhausted Luffy, Ace takes the hit for his younger brother instead.

The episode was rated 8.80 from 122 votes.

One Piece - S14E7

#5 - A Desperate Cry - Seconds of Valor that Change Destiny (Season 14 - Episode 7)

The fight in Marineford still rages on, as Trafalgar Law arrives to rescue Luffy. Sengoku still fights Blackbeard, while Akainu fights the commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates. Even though the Marines clearly won the war, they still fight, and while many die around Coby, the "voices" continue to fade away from his mind. For a few moments he bravely stops the war, and as he's about to be killed by Akainu, Shanks arrives, claiming that those "seconds of courage have changed the fate of the world".

The episode was rated 8.80 from 112 votes.

One Piece - S14E2

#4 - Searching for an Answer - Fire Fist Ace Dies on the Battlefield (Season 14 - Episode 2)

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Ace is punched by a magma fist through and through by Admiral Akainu, and falls into Luffy's arms. He then thinks about his past, and remembers his goal in life: To find out whether or not he had deserved to be born. Akainu proceeds to attack Luffy, but Jinbe stops his advance. Marco and Vista then rush to the aid of Luffy and strike Akainu with Haki imbued attacks, but realize they are ineffective against the Admiral. As everyone else stares in shock at Ace's wounds, they deduce that his organs were burned beyond help, and tell Luffy that Ace will not make it. Just as Ace dies, he thanks Luffy for everything and everyone for loving him. Luffy is then seen crying for the loss of his brother.

The episode was rated 8.86 from 125 votes.

One Piece - S14E8

#3 - Enter Shanks! The Ultimate War Ends at Last (Season 14 - Episode 8)

Law and his crew take Jinbe and Luffy inside their submarine. As they're both put on the operation table, Buggy yells at Shanks for lying about the treasure map. When Buggy is cooled down and praised by his followers, Shanks threatens Blackbeard. As both crews face down each other, Teach's side decides to leave. Shanks then declares that Ace's and Whitebeard's dead bodies should be given a proper burial by the pirates. Sengoku agrees and the war ends.

The episode was rated 8.92 from 111 votes.

One Piece - S14E4

#2 - Settling the Score - Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates (Season 14 - Episode 4)

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Blackbeard and his pirates arrive in Marineford, as they are taken down from the execution platform by Whitebeard. In order to avenge his two sons (Ace and Thatch), Whitebeard fights Blackbeard. Even with Blackbeard's powers to cancel Devil Fruit abilities, Whitebeard deals a critical blow with his bisento, and then proceeds to pin Blackbeard down, grabs him by the throat, and uses his devil fruit to crush him and throw him back.Teach still survives, and with his crew, all cowardly attack Whitebeard. In his final moments, Whitebeard remembers his last meeting with Roger and his path as a pirate in order to have his family. Whitebeard dies standing, right after telling Blackbeard that he is not the one Roger is waiting for, saying that the will of people liike Ace will not die and there will be one that will challenge the world in the future, and then teeling the world that One Piece is real.

The episode was rated 8.93 from 107 votes.

One Piece - S14E3

#1 - Marine Headquarters Crumbles! Whitebeard's Silent Rage! (Season 14 - Episode 3)

Luffy's mind collapsed due the emotional trauma when Ace died, so Jinbe takes him away. The Whitebeard Pirates and their Allies then vow to protect him. An enraged Whitebeard fights Akainu, having his torso pierced through once again, but still defeats the Logia user whilst starting the destruction of Marineford; splitting the ground between him and his sons. Surprisingly, the Blackbeard Pirates appear in Marineford, with their new crew members. Everyone stares in shock at the supposed Impel Down's Level 6 prisoners, as Blackbeard exclaims he's happy to have arrived on time to see Whitebeard's death.

The episode was rated 8.95 from 104 votes.

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