

Luffy on his journey to gather a crew and become the king of the pirates. Over half a billion copies of the manga have been sold since 1997 as countless fans have joined Monkey D.

Not only that, there are 15 films and 13 TV specials based on the series, so it can be difficult to know how to watch One Piece in chronological or release order.Įiichiro Oda has found the perfect balance between humor, action, and heart-breaking moments in One Piece. Remarkably, the anime has been airing consistently since 1999, with more than 1000 episodes to date. The Straw Hats’ adventures began in the manga back in 1997 and have been going strong ever since. While other anime series predate One Piece, few have had the lasting power of Luffy and his band of merry pirates.
