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The Best Episodes of One Piece

Every episode of One Piece ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of One Piece!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    One Piece Season 21 Episode 1015 - Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!
    9.7/10(15 votes)

    S21:E1015

    Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu about how Ace gave him hope for the future. Meanwhile, Luffy and the other allied pirates from the Worst Generation make it to the rooftop to finally face off against Kaido and Big Mom.

    Director:Megumi Ishitani
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  2. One Piece Season 23 Episode 1176 - The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit - Gunko vs. the Straw Hats
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S23:E1176

    Gunko from the Knights of God shows up right in front of Nami and the others and reveals to them that their plan is to take the children to Mary Geoise. Enraged, the Straw Hats launch an attack, only to be completely overwhelmed by Gunko's extraordinary power.

    Director:Shuuhei Iwasawa
    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  3. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1028 - Surpass the Emperor of the Sea! Luffy Strikes Back with an Iron Fist!
    9.6/10(9 votes)

    S21:E1028

    Luffy remembers how he was advised by his friends, how he was saved by his comrades, and the frustrations of being defeated. As Kaido mocks him to his face, the Color of the Supreme King Haki gushes out and they clash again.

    Director:Yasunori Koyama
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  4. One Piece Season 22 Episode 1136 - Kuma's Life
    9.6/10(10 votes)

    S22:E1136

    Bonney sails out to sea in search of her father and rises to prominence. At the same time, Luffy makes his name by defeating the Arlong Pirates and declaring war against the World Government. Watching his actions, Kuma begins to hold a certain belief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. One Piece Season 1 Episode 37 - Luffy Rises! Result of the Broken Promise!
    9.4/10(8375 votes)

    S1:E37

    When a marine officer under Arlong's pay confiscates all the money Nami stole over the years, in order to one day buy the village from Arlong, the villagers decide that enough is enough and fight back, despite Nami's pleads that they do not and that they'd all be killed. Upon seeing Nami's sorrow, the Straw Hats head for Arlong Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. One Piece Season 19 Episode 870 - A Fist of Divine Speed! Another Fourth Gear Application Activated!
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    S19:E870

    Luffy and Katakuri are locked in a duel to end all duels! Their powers ensure that each blow could be the last! Luffy must rely on his training, let all his thoughts out, and keep pushing on! Meanwhile, Sanji is about to land at Cacao Island!

    Director:Kohei Kureta
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  7. One Piece Season 21 Episode 968 - The King of the Pirates is Born! Arriving at the Last Island!
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    S21:E968

    Oden and the Roger Pirates head for the Land of Wano to obtain a copy of the Road Ponegliff. Oden sees Kin’emon and the others for the first time in years, but he immediately returns to the sea leaving his wife and children behind. Then, after stopping by at the Mokomo Dukedom and getting a copy of the last Road Ponegliff, the Roger Pirates finally make it to the last island.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  8. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1027 - Defend Luffy! Zoro and Law’s Sword Technique!
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1027

    Even after Big Mom was pushed off of the island, Zoro and the others keep fighting the exhausting battle against Kaido. When Kaido tries to beat up the unconscious Luffy, Zoro launches an all-out attack at the risk of his life.

    Director:Tatsuya Nagamine
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1033 - The Conclusion! Luffy, Accelerating Fist of the Supreme King
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1033

    Sanji is forced to run with Zoro on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Nami bravely stands up against Ulti and Big Mom. On the rooftop, the intense battle between Luffy and Kaido finally comes to an end.

    Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
    Writer:Akiko Inoue

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  10. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1062 - The Three-Sword Style of the Supreme King! Zoro vs. King
    9.4/10(12 votes)

    S21:E1062

    Zoro tries to figure out a way to damage King. Meanwhile, King remembers when he first met his captain Kaido and declares that his captain is the one to become the King of the Pirates, which leads Zoro to set his swords alight with hellfire.

    Director:Ryosuke Tanaka
    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  11. One Piece Season 22 Episode 1093 - The Winner Takes All! Law vs. Blackbeard!
    9.4/10(11 votes)

    S22:E1093

    The Blackbeard Pirates ambushed the Heart Pirates led by Law. The Blackbeard Pirates’ top officers use a variety of formidable Devil Fruit powers and keep pushing the Heart Pirates in order to obtain the copies of the Road Ponegliffs.

    Director:Sho Inuzuka
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  12. One Piece Season 22 Episode 1143 - Vegapunk's Secret Plan - A Tense Worldwide Broadcast
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    S22:E1143

    Suddenly, Vegapunk’s broadcast begins and the whole world is taken by surprise. As everyone rushes to set up Video Transponder Snails and screens to watch it, the Five Elders grow concerned and discuss countermeasures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. One Piece Season 9 Episode 278 - Say You Want to Live! We Are Your Friends!!
    9.3/10(12 votes)

    S9:E278

    The painful story of Ohara - and Robin's younger years - draws to a tragic close. Luffy declares war on the World Government, and Robin finally changes her tune!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Piece Season 11 Episode 405 - Eliminated Friends – The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew
    9.3/10(17 votes)

    S11:E405

    One by one, the mighty paw-print of Bartholomew Kuma makes the Straw Hats disappear until only Luffy remains. To where did his mates vanish? And will he ever see them again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. One Piece Season 13 Episode 482 - The Power That Can Burn Even Fire! Akainu's Ruthless Pursuit!
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    S13:E482

    Despite Whitebeard’s order to retreat, Ace is drawn back to the battlefield by the cruel taunts of a Marine adversary. Luffy watches in horror as his brother makes what could be his last stand!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. One Piece Season 13 Episode 483 - Looking for the Answer!
    9.3/10(15 votes)

    S13:E483

    An eerie silence falls over the battlefield as Luffy and Ace share a heartbreaking final moment together. With his dying breath, Ace begs his brother to convey a message to his fellow pirates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka

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  17. One Piece Season 17 Episode 726 - Fourth Gear! The Phenomenal Bounce-man!
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    S17:E726

    Luffy and Doflamingo duke it out while the Birdcage tightens its grip on Dressrosa! Zoro sets off with a plan to stop it from slicing apart the country, while Luffy's Fourth Gear proves quite potent against Doflamingo!

    Director:Toshinori Fukasawa
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  18. One Piece Season 21 Episode 975 - The Castle on Fire! The Fate of the Kozuki Clan!
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    S21:E975

    As Kin’emon and the others run to Oden Castle to save Oden’s family, the castle is set on fire and Kaido attacks Toki and her children. Leaving Momonosuke to Kin’emon and Hiyori to Kawamatsu, Toki appears in front of the desperate people of the Land of Wano and gives a prophecy.

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  19. One Piece Season 23 Episode 1180 - Elbaph in Despair - Diabolical Covenant, Domi Reversi
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S23:E1180

    Filled with rage, Dorry, Brogy, and their fellow Giants charge at the Knights of God. However, blocked by their dark powers, the Giants are unable to go rescue the children. Nami and the others remain captive, while Luffy and his group are completely unaware in the Underworld. Elbaph is plunged into an absolute crisis.

    Director:Wataru Matsumi
    Writer:Tomohiro Nakayama

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  20. One Piece Season 1 Episode 24 - Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!
    9.2/10(8071 votes)

    S1:E24

    As Nami steals the Going Merry, Mihawk has returned to finish the job, but Zoro challenges him to a duel in order to achieve his dream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. One Piece Season 13 Episode 484 - The Navy Headquarters Falls! Whitebeard's Unspeakable Wrath!
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    S13:E484

    Anguished cries echo across the battlefield in the wake of Ace’s tragic death. Luffy – paralyzed by grief – must be carried to safety, but Whitebeard summons the strength for one last ferocious attack!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  22. One Piece Season 13 Episode 485 - Ending the Matter! Whitebeard vs. The Blackbeard Pirates!
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    S13:E485

    Whitebeard’s children watch in horror as the old man faces off against the villainous Blackbeard pirates. Though his injuries are mounting and the odds are stacked against him, Whitebeard never, ever runs away from a fight!

    Director:Katsumi Tokoro
    Writer:Hirohiko Uesaka

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  23. One Piece Season 21 Episode 982 - Kaido’s Trump Card! The Tobi Roppo Appear!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E982

    To Law and the others’ surprise, Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hats attack the giant torii gate in front of Onigashima. Meanwhile, Kaido and Orochi are having a big banquet on the island where Kaido’s formidable subordinates, the Tobi Roppo, are called in.

    Director:Megumi Ishitani
    Writer:Ryo Yamazaki

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  24. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1017 - Barrage of Powerful Techniques! The Fierce Attacks of the Worst Generation!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1017

    Luffy, Law, Kid, Zoro, and Killer keep landing hard blows against Kaido in tandem despite the arguing. However, when Big Mom steps in and unleashes powerful lightning strikes, the tide turns for all except one of the rookies.

    Directors:Kohei Kureta, Nanami Michibata
    Writer:Akiko Inoue

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  25. One Piece Season 21 Episode 1026 - The Supernovas Strike Back! The Mission to Tear Apart the Emperors!
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1026

    The returned Orochi clashes the Akazaya members who are trying to save Momonosuke. Meanwhile, Luffy and the others are all covered in bruises, but they unite their strength and launch an attack.

    Director:Ryota Nakamura
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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Best Episodes Summary

"Straw Hat Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the King of the Pirates!" is the best rated episode of "One Piece". It scored 9.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Megumi Ishitani and written by Ryo Yamazaki, it aired on 4/24/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit - Gunko vs. the Straw Hats".