Alternative TitlesEnglish: One Piece Japanese: ワンピース
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Type: TV
Episodes: Unknown
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Oct 20, 1999 to ?
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Ranked: #812
Popularity: #36
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Synopsis22 years ago, the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger, departed the world leaving behind the treasure One Piece for any who are worthy enough to find it. He who finds this treasure would be granted the title "Pirate King". Amazed by this news, the young Monkey D. Luffy sets out on a journey to find a group of pirate comrades, towards his goal of attaining One Piece and becoming the Pirate King. Based on the manga by Oda Eiichiro. |
Related AnimeAdaptation: One Piece
Side story: One Piece (2000), One Piece: Nejimaki Jima no Daibouken, One Piece: Chinjuujima no Chopper Oukoku, One Piece: Dead end no Bouken, One Piece: Norowareta Seiken, One Piece: Omatsuri Danshaku to Himitsu no Shima, One Piece: Karakuri Shiro no Mecha Kyohei, One Piece: Taose! Kaizoku Ganzack, One Piece Special: Adventure in the Ocean's Navel, One Piece Special: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!, One Piece Special: Protect! The Last Great Performance, One Piece Special: The Detective Memoirs of Chief Straw Hat Luffy, One Piece: Django's Dance Carnival, One Piece: Dream Soccer King!, One Piece: Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King, One Piece: Straw Hat Theater, One Piece: Romance Dawn
Summary: One Piece: Episode of Alabaster - Sabaku no Ojou to Kaizoku Tachi, One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus - Fuyu ni Saku, Kiseki no Sakura
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Maxine
429 of 531 people found this review helpful
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344 of ? episodes seen
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10 |
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10 |
There are two responses I get, without fail, every time I try to get someone new to watch this show. "I don't like the art style," or "I've seen the dub - NO THANKS." I'm guilty of both of these myself. But if there's one thing I need to stress before even getting started on this review, it's that the 4Kids dub is NOT One Piece. For the love of god, PLEASE do not think it is. If you've suffered the misfortune of seeing some of the 4Kids episodes, just erase them from your mind and start fresh. They butchered it, there's really no other way to put it. They cut episodes, changed the dialogue to fit a MUCH younger and apparently far less intelligent audience (almost insultingly so), gave the characters RIDICULOUS voices, and pretty much watered down the entire series. FUNimation has done a much better job so far from what I've seen, but regardless, watching it in its original Japanese form with subtitles is really the way to go.
As for the art style, it's true, it's completely different from almost anything else I've seen. Much more "cartoonish" and maybe not what you'd expect from an anime. Despite that, you end up loving it. I wouldn't even say that you have to "get used to it" because it's not something that detracts from the rest of the series in any way. It didn't even take me two episodes before I was thoroughly enjoying it and seeing it as a fresh, new style, exciting almost and unlike anything I'd experienced before. Now, some 300+ episodes later, I can't remember ever NOT liking it, or even why I would have. Especially now with One Piece being aired in high definition, the art is crisp, clean, colorful - VERY sharp and wonderful to look at.
Now that we've got those two points out of the way...
One Piece is actually one of the best shows I've ever seen, anime or otherwise. The plot is pretty basic at first. Monkey D. Luffy has just set out on his own to find the legendary treasure 'one piece' and become Pirate King, and he's looking for a crew to sail with him. You'll find yourself falling in love with each and every new member as Luffy finds them. They're all extremely well developed, with interesting backgrounds and unique, fun personalities. They form one very quirky crew that's always discovering new adventures and somehow getting themselves into trouble as they strive to achieve their dreams. Each main story arc introduces new minor characters as well, and they're just as much fun and easy to fall in love with as the Straw Hat crew. Not one character is left out or feels like they're there for no reason. Everyone has a purpose and adds to the storyline, and one of the really cool things about One Piece is that these 'purposes' often resurface at later points in the series. No detail is left untouched, and you'll seriously be amazed by the way Oda threads together plots and characters and blends all their stories perfectly the more the series progresses.
The plot itself, though fairly straightforward at first like I said, quickly evolves into something HUGE. Much of the beginning of the series is dedicated to forming the crew and letting you get to know the characters, though it's definitely never lacking in action, but once they reach the Grand Line, you're swept up in adventure after adventure and following some of the most fantastic story arcs you'll ever watch. The battles and fights are well-paced, with the final boss fight almost always being completely EPIC. But even through the action, One Piece never quite loses it's lighthearted, humorous edge. The episodes are sprinkled with PLENTY of funny moments, never too many and never too few. There's always a wonderful balance of action and humor.
One Piece also has its fair share of heart-wrenching moments, which may take you by surprise! There are some EXTREMELY powerful scenes and episodes that kind of blindside you and leave you wondering when you became quite so emotionally attached to certain characters or other things. I've definitely found myself near tears or actually crying at more than one point. One Piece has it all - amazing characters, the never-ending yet never TOO over-the-top humor, exciting battles, fun adventures, heartbreaking moments with quick to follow touching moments. And underneath everything, there's always the theme of friendship and teamwork, of working to reach your dreams and helping those closest to you achieve theirs, of growing and maturing as a person and discovering the power within yourself to overcome obstacles of any sort, of just BEING THERE for the rest of your crew when they need you - of being NAKAMA.
In a word, One Piece is perfect. And perhaps I'm just biased, being an obviously OBSESSED fan at this point, haha, but what can I say? It's been running for 344 episodes so far and not ONCE have I wondered or hoped that it would start to reach an end. It is, simply put, amazing.
So why should you watch One Piece?
Because you're missing out on one hell of a fantastic show if you don't at least give it a try. read more
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linkandluigi
38 of 48 people found this review helpful
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? episodes
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10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
10 |
| Sound |
7 |
| Character |
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| Enjoyment |
10 |
One Piece is honestly the most amazing series I have ever watched or read. The plots are well-written and hold my attention without taking themselves too seriously and adding unnecessary drama that causes me to lose interest. The characters are some of the most endearing, well-developed and likable characters and the art, while not appealing to me at first, took a grand total of TWO episodes to get used to before I found it to be incredibly unique and my favorite anime art style to date.
While this series has serious moments, it never stops being funny. Something important about the humor in this series is that it's ORIGINAL. None of the typical jokes that are recycled in every anime and even the serious moments I was talking about are sprinkled with clever and endearing humor that keeps me watching.
Something that is important to me in a series is the characters. If I don't like characters, chances are, I'm not going to like the series. The lead cast to One Piece has won me over in their own individual ways. There is not a single one I don't like and I seriously thought that was IMPOSSIBLE.
I could go on and on about this series but it's not my job to tell you EVERYTHING great about it! Just take my word on it! read more
Recommendations
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They both have some what unique and abstract fight scenes.
Although one piece character design improves overtime
so if you start watching one piece I would say watch one of the
latest episodes first so you know what to look forward to XD
- big comedy , power ful ..
Both of these series can be very serious and very funny at times. They give off similar vibes about never giving up and how important friendship is.
similar comedy and can be serious in some episodes but not in others.
The comedy is very similar.
And both anime have intense fight scenes, great music, brilliant humour and sad moments...just in the right places.
I for one love both :D
The same kind of quirky humour for both, the same kind of brilliantly simple yet very well done animation. Both have unique characters, which combine to make a cleverly-thought-out storyline which is told in a similar fashion. Both great watches
Comedy comes first for those who enjoy their laughs before anything else like me. Similar style of presentation with a lot of similarities. Soul eater looks like a simple comedy at first but like one piece drama and action can get pretty intense at times.
I recommend One Piece as I would recommend the Dragon Ball Series. That is I would say it is a great beginner's anime. It has funny stuff all the way through its long number of episodes. It then begins to evolve somewhere in the 100's episodes and becomes fantastic with even better story lines and great battles. The emotion starts pouring out and I love it. I say Soul Eater is the crisper more serious version with a funny edge and One piece is the more funny with action edge. Both are great.
Both anime have a really really great story, and unique characters.. Special fight scenes in both anime, and always a 'funny' side.
Awesome char design (even if the style is different) for both series.
One Piece and Soul Eater have both the friendship priority for their story.
Those 2 anime are the best i ever found :3
Both very good and very apelative
Both are fighting shounens with a lot of comedy, much surrealism, non-sense powers and crazy attacks, like gomu gomu rocket, death cannon, etc.
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They are both very hilarious and full of action moments and both very awesome.
Both are great shounen series with "fight for nakamas" plot, and goals characters have made their mind to accomplish. Also it looks like naruto somewhat resembles Luffy. If you enjoyed Naruto, I'm sure you will find One Piece amazing.
The mood of the series is pretty similar and the goal of the main characters is to be the best in their league. That's what I noticed when I completed Naruto and began with One Piece. If you liked Naruto you might like One Piece even better.
With the main characters wanting to become the best at what they do and wanting to protect those that are precious to them. Wanting to achieve their dreams, they become more powerful and meeting more friends along the way too.
(its pretty similar aside from the famous Naruto filler)
you can find the action piling up in this anime series as it also filled with nothing but action and adventure and many more of the Drama and comedy moments that will surely bring you to tears and laughter....
I really like onepiece because it tells the classic story of the hero archetype, i like the refreshing way in which the story is told and the way the crew overcome obstacles, i would rank naruto and onepiece joint first in my favourite animé due to the hilarious humour and invigorating take on a well known character archetype.
Two people that have their own goals and dreams. The main characters for both show are very similar. They are very clumsy, lazy, and funny, but when it comes down to protecting their friends from danger, they get serious. Both is filled with excitement, action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy.
Shonen anime. About a young hero who wants to become the best. Similar messages about friendship and determination to reach your goals. Characters fight using their super powers to defete evil villians who stand in thier way.
Both have main characters that act pretty dumb/stupid. And both act without thinking and do unexpected things. Also both main characters are willing to risk their lives for their friends.
Shounen, action, adventure manga, both with a main character who wants to fulfill their dreams. Both of them have many special combat elements and a similiar story line as getting new friends, win against enemys, some drama sequence etc.
All in all I find that One Piece stands more out, but give Naruto a try!
In both anime protagonists continue to go on a life with the dream which was defined in their childhood. And which has strongly changed their life. It helps them to meet new friends and as to overcome the difficulties arising on their way.
In both anime the main character has the promise, given to the friend, and as" likes to eat ". xD
In both anime very interesting abilities of heroes, their characters, charisma. And as the important place is borrowed with friendship and fidelity.
At both anime as there is a lot of humour, the cat well dilutes many heavy situations occuring during adventures of characters. So despite of all duration of anime to look them it is a pleasure.
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Opening Theme#01: "We Are!" by Hiroshi Kitadani (eps 1-47)
#02: "Believe" by Folder5 (eps 48-115)
#03: "Hikari E" by The Babystars (eps 116-168)
#04: "Bon Voyage!" by Bon-Bon Blanco (eps 169-206)
#05: "Kokoro no Chizu" by BOYSTYLE (eps 207-263)
#06: "Brand New World" by D-51 (eps 264-279)
#07: "We Are!" by the Straw Hat Pirates (eps 279-283)
#08: "Crazy Rainbow" by Tackey & Tsubasa (eps 284-325)
#09: "Jungle P" by 5050 (eps 326-372)
#10: "We Are" by TVXQ (eps 373-394)
#11: "Share the World" by TVXQ (eps 395-425)
#12: "Kaze wo Sagashite" by Hexagon Family (eps 426-)
Ending Theme#01: "Memories" by Maki Otsuki (eps 1-30)
#02: "RUN! RUN! RUN!" by Maki Otsuki (eps 31-63)
#03: "Watashi ga iru Yo" by TOMATO CUBE (eps 64-73)
#04: "Souchinosuke" by Suitei-Shoujo (eps 74-81)
#05: "Before Dawn" by AI-SACHI (eps 82-94)
#06: "Fish" by The Kaleidoscope (eps 95-106)
#07: "Glory ~Kimi ga iru Kara~" by Takako Uehara (eps 107-116)
#08: "Shining Ray" by Janne da Arc (eps 117-132)
#09: "Free Will" by Ruppina (eps 133-155)
#10: "faith" by Ruppina (eps 156-168)
#11: "A to Z" by ZZ (eps 169-181)
#12: "Tsuki to Taiyou" by shela (eps 182-195)
#13: "Dreamship" by Aiko Ikuta (eps 196-206)
#14: "Mirai Koukai" by Tackey & Tsubasa (eps 207-230)
#15: "Eternal Pose" by Asia Engineer (eps 231-245)
#16: "Dear Friends" by TRIPLANE (eps 246-255)
#17: "Asu wa Kurukara" by Dong Bang Shin Gi (eps 256-263)
#18: "Adventure World" by Delicatessen (eps 264-278)
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