Your Guide to Completing One Piece: Watching in Order

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With more than 1,000 episodes, One Piece is a monumental series. It tells the tale of Monkey D. Luffy, a pirate on a relentless pursuit to discover the One Piece, the most coveted treasure on the planet. Throughout his journey, Luffy gathers a diverse crew known as the Straw Hats and embarks on thrilling adventures across a variety of magical islands and perilous territories.

If you haven’t started watching yet, the sheer number of episodes might seem daunting. Don’t let that discourage you from diving into one of the most remarkable narratives ever crafted. From the initial Romance Dawn arc to the recent Egghead Island, here’s a guide on how to watch every One Piece anime arc and movie in order.

Complete List of One Piece Anime Arcs

Below is a breakdown of the main Sagas of the series, which include various arcs. Some arcs are labeled as filler, indicating they do not significantly impact the main storyline and were not part of the original manga.

Arc	Episodes
East Blue Saga	1-61
Romance Dawn Arc	1-3
Orange Town Arc	4-8
Syrup Village Arc	9-18
Baratie Arc	19-30
Arlong Park Arc	31-45
Buggy Side Story Arc	46-47
Loguetown Arc	48-53
Warship Island Arc (filler)	54-61
Alabasta Saga	62-135
Reverse Mountain Arc	62-63
Whisky Peak Arc	64-67
Koby and Helmeppo Arc	68-69
Little Garden Arc	70-77
Drum Island Arc	78-91
Alabasta Arc	92-130
Post-Alabasta Arc (filler)	131-135
Sky Island Saga	136-206
Goat Island Arc (filler)	136-138
Ruluka Island Arc (filler)	139-143
Jaya Arc	144-152
Skypiea Arc	153-195
G-8 Arc (filler)	196-206
Water 7 Saga	207-325
Long Ring Long Land Arc	207-219
Ocean’s Dream Arc (filler)	220-224
Foxy’s Return Arc (filler)	225-226
Water 7 Arc	227-263
Enies Lobby Arc	264-312
Post-Enies Lobby Arc	313-325
Thriller Bark Saga	326-384
Ice Hunter Arc (filler)	326-336
Thriller Bark Arc	337-381
Spa Island Arc (filler)	382-384
Summit War Saga	385-516
Sabody Archipelago Arc	385-405
Special Historical Arc	406-407
Amazon Lily Arc	408-421
Impel Down Arc Part 1	422-425
Little East Blue Arc (filler)	426-429
Impel Down Arc Part 2	430-456
Marineford Arc	457-489
Post-War Arc	490-516
Fish-Man Island Saga	517-574
Return to Sabody Arc	517-522
Fish-Man Island Arc	523-574
Dressrosa Saga	575-746
Z’s Ambition Arc (filler)	575-578
Punk Hazard Arc	579-625
Caesar Retrieval Arc (filler)	626-628
Dressrosa Arc	629-746
Whole Cake Island Saga	747-889
Silver Mine Arc (filler)	747-750
Zou Arc	751-779
Marine Rookie Arc (filler)	780-782
Whole Cake Island Arc	783-877
Reverie Arc	878-889
Wano Country Saga	890-1085
Wano Country Arc Part 1	890-894
Cidre Guild Arc	895-896
Wano Country Arc Part 2	897-1028
Uta’s Past Arc (filler)	1029-1030
Wano Country Arc Part 3	1031-1085
Final Saga	1086-current
Egghead Arc	1086-current

When to View the One Piece Movies

One Piece Film Z - The Straw Hats In Front Of The Camera

Over the years, One Piece has released numerous films, varying from extended episodes to full-length theatrical presentations. It’s important to mention that none of these One Piece movies are part of the official storyline, so skipping them won’t affect your understanding of the main narrative.

That said, the movies are made with the expectation that you’ve seen all episodes leading up to them, so they can’t be viewed at random. Here’s a detailed guide on when to watch each One Piece movie.

Movie	When to Watch
One Piece: The Movie	After episode 18
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure	After episode 53
One Piece: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals	After episode 102
One Piece: Dead End Adventure	After episode 138
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword	After episode 143
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island	After episode 224
One Piece: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle	After episode 228
One Piece – Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates	After episode 312
One Piece – Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter. Miracle Sakura	After episode 325
One Piece: Strong World	After episode 381
One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase	After episode 381
One Piece Film: Z	After episode 578
One Piece Film: Gold	After episode 750
One Piece: Stampede	After episode 889
One Piece Film: Red	After episode 1072

Although One Piece Film: Red was released after episode 1030, it’s advisable to wait and view it until after the Wano arc to avoid spoilers regarding certain characters’ abilities and attacks.

Episode of Alabasta and Episode of Chopper are recaps of the Alabasta and Drum Island arcs, respectively.

Are Any Movies Highly Recommended?

Since the movies are not considered part of the main storyline, you might choose to skip them completely, and that’s absolutely acceptable. Still, there are a few notable films that are worth checking out, even if they don’t tie directly into the anime’s primary narrative.

Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island stands out for its unique tone and artistic style, while Film Z, Gold, and Red feature excellent animation and thrilling fight scenes. If you’re looking for a movie that emphasizes action and fanservice over a coherent plot, Stampede is a must-see.