How to Watch One Piece Anime in Order? Easy Complete Guide (2024)

There are two types of anime fans: those who have embraced the huge world of One Piece and those who are scared to even look at its cover page. As a person with a former One Piece phobia, I can assure you that not once will you regret starting the series.

Currently, One Piece has almost 1100 episodes and counting. It has also received 15 movies. Before you get crosseyed by the sheer volume, let me come clean and tell you that there isn’t a single moment you would want to miss, and I am here to help you navigate One Piece just like Nami.

Of course, there are also some episodes in between that are recaps and are easily skippable. So head over to our filler list to save your precious time. However, before you do that, let’s get down to business and figure out where to begin One Piece.

1.One Piece Recommended/Chronological Order

The best way to watch One Piece is by following its chronological order. The movies need to be watched in between anime episodes as they have links to the series. So, you can follow our recommended order to waddle your way through One Piece.

2.One Piece Release Order

3.How to watch One Piece movies in order?

One Piece has 15 movies, most of which are non-canon. Thus, you can easily watch them after completing the anime. Here is the proper order for the movies:

• One Piece: The Movie
• Clockwork Island Adventure
• Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals
• Dead End Adventure
• The Cursed Holy Sword
• Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
• The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle
• Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates
• Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura
• One Piece Film: Strong World
• One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase
• One Piece Film: Z
• One Piece Film: Gold
• One Piece: Stampede
• One Piece Film: Red

4.Where to watch One Piece with English sub and dub?

One Piece is primarily available to stream on Netflix, Crunchyroll and Funimation. However Netflix features some of the movies, while most of them are not available to stream.

4.1. Where to watch One Piece in your country?

5. Can you download and watch One Piece offline?

Yes, you can download One Piece anime to watch offline. Most streaming services offer the download option with their specific packages, which lets you download and watch your favorite series. You can download One Piece on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation, and more.

6. What to do if One Piece is unavailable in your region?

If the One Piece anime, movies, or specials aren’t available on any streaming website in your area, then you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.

All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch One Piece even if it is unavailable in your region.

There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, using low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and get you blocked by streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.

The important thing is that One Piece is present on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Funimation’s catalogs, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.

7. How much time will it take to complete One Piece?

It will take around 18 days to complete watching the whole One Piece anime with no breaks in between. However, if you want to watch all the movies, OVAs, and specials, it will take one more day. A more sane number would be to distribute the series over two months to get adequate rest in between.

8. FAQ

8.1. Can I skip One Piece movies?

Yes, you can absolutely skip all One Piece movies, as all of them are non-canon. Their absence will not affect the anime plot. Some of them are summaries, while others are side stories beloved by fans.

8.2. Can you skip One Piece arcs?

No! It is not recommended to skip any One Piece arc, as you might miss important details that will be needed later in the anime. While some of them might seem boring and slow, they are loaded with easter eggs and details for future use.

8.3. Which One Piece episodes can you skip?

One Piece has nine recap episodes that summarize arcs or events in the series. You can skip these episodes as they do not help the plot progress.

9. Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this article, and best of luck if you are planning on watching One Piece. I bet your heart needs some preparation before going through the most moving and adrenaline-filled series of the century.

Stick to the recommended watch order for the best experience, and it’s best not to jump between seasons to follow the timeline strictly. You can watch the OVAs, shorts, specials, and movies whenever you want since they don’t necessarily follow the main plot.

The OVAs, specials, and shorts add a fun touch to the anime, and the movies are original masterpieces.

10. About One Piece

One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 22, 1997.

The man who had acquired everything in this world, the Pirate King, is Gol D. Roger. The final words he said at the execution tower were “My treasures? If you want it, I’ll let you have it. Look for it; I left all of it at that place.” These words sent many to the seas, chasing their dreams, headed toward the Grand Line, in search of One Piece. Thus began a new age!

Seeking to be the greatest pirate in the world, young Monkey D. Luffy also heads toward the Grand Line in search of One Piece. His diverse crew is joining him along the way, consisting of a swordsman, marksman, navigator, cook, doctor, archaeologist, and cyborg-shipwright, this will be one memorable adventure.