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 nov 10, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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Priest Ohm appears and starts fighting everyone.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 109 votes.
While Robin is looking at some ruins she found, Yama, The Chief Enforcer, attacks her. Yama is easily defeated by Robin. Later, she discovers the legendary city, Shandora.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 109 votes.
Luffy falls from the ark. Nami starts fighting Eneru while Sanji and Usopp try to rescue her.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 104 votes.
While the Straw Hats are looking for a Southbird, Bellamy and his crew attack Cricket's house, and steal the gold artifacts he'd collected over the years from his salvage work. When the Straw Hats return and see what happened, Luffy decides to take a side trip back to Mock Town.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 105 votes.
Usopp and Sanji split up to rescue Nami, but the first one to get on deck is Usopp.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 99 votes.
Eneru appears only to reduce the group as close to his prediction as he can.
The episode was rated 8.20 from 105 votes.
The Going Merry is refitted by Masira and Shōjo to be more flight capable, and the Straw Hats catch a ride on the Knock-Up Stream for Skypeia.
The episode was rated 8.23 from 115 votes.
The 400 year war on Sky Island comes to an end. Montblanc Cricket and the Masira Brothers hear the Golden Bell ringing and realize that the Gold City was always in the sky. Eneru, who was thrown to the Blue Sea heads out to the Fairy Vearth (the Moon). The Sky People (both Skypieans and shandians) celebrate the end of the war with a great bonfire.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 115 votes.
Eneru counterattacks Gan Fall and lands a finishing hit. He then knocks out Robin as she tries to manipulate him. Zoro impresses Eneru with his power but is easily beaten, while trying to make him pay for what he did to Robin; but it takes Wyper with a secret weapon to take Eneru down.
The episode was rated 8.28 from 104 votes.
The cause of the hatred is discovered and explained. Meanwhile, Calgara vows to meet Norland again.
The episode was rated 8.42 from 103 votes.
Robin deciphers the poneglyphs on the Golden Bell and realizes how to find the Rio Poneglyph. She also discovers poneglyphs on the Bell that were written by Gol D. Roger, who could understand poneglyphs, who had discovered the Rio Poneglyph, and had once visited Skypiea. Soon afterwards, the Straw Hats steal a bunch of gold from the Giant Anaconda's belly and they begin to leave Skypiea.
The episode was rated 8.45 from 110 votes.
Luffy defeats Eneru, ringing the Golden Bell in the process.
The episode was rated 8.63 from 115 votes.
Luffy takes out Bellamy with a single punch. Meanwhile, the world government heads are concerned over Whitebeard, Shanks, and Luffy. The marines try to decide who will replace Crocodile as a Shichibukai - one of Blackbeard's crew shows up uninvited and nominates his captain.
The episode was rated 8.64 from 120 votes.
Luffy and Eneru start fighting. Conis tells the dangers of staying in Sky Island to the other Skypieans.
The episode was rated 8.67 from 108 votes.
Eneru starts a machine that would bring the death of Sky Island: Deathpiea.
The episode was rated 8.73 from 103 votes.
