One piece is one of the longest-running anime series. It consists of several arches, each of which has its own unique charm. Despite having so many story arcs, the One Piece anime is universally adored for its excellent storyline.
8 Best Story One Piece Arcs, Ranked
One Piece has had some incredible story arcs in its extensive history, with these examples being the best of them all.
Another reason anime is so special is its rewatch value. Many arcs in One Piece are rewatchable simply because the story and fights are too good. However, in some cases, rewatching an arc helps viewers better understand the themes and actions of certain characters.
This post contains spoilers for One Piece.
Fish-Man Island Arc
It highlights the racism in the story
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Hody Jones was the perfect villain for the arc
Most of the time, the Fish-Man Island arc is brushed off as an average arc because it doesn't have an over-the-top or cool antagonist. However, some fans fail to understand that the arc isn't just about the Straw Hat Pirates showing off their new powers.
The Fish-Man Island arc is about racism. Hody founded the New Fish-Man Pirates because of his hatred for humans. While it's true that people were racist towards Fish-Man Island and its inhabitants, Hody Jones wasn't driven by that alone. He hated humans so much that he killed his own kind who did not support him. The arc highlights the complicated relationship between humans and other races. Since Oda wanted to deal with racism, Hody Jones and his motley crew were the perfect antagonists. They were fueled by hatred and would do anything to ensure that their philosophy prevailed.
Skypiea Arc
It has a lot of information about important historical figures
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Debut Observation Haki
The Skypiea arc is one of the best pre-timeskip arcs in One Piece. It's a phenomenal arc that reveals a lot of details about important historical figures like Calgara and Noland. Additionally, the arc also revealed new information regarding Shandora and her history.
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Skypiea's bow also contains a Poneglyph on which Roger left a message. At first glance, the arc may not seem that important, but that changes once fans get into the story and learn about Nike.
The entire Cake Island Arc
The revelation of Sanji's troubled past
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It represents one of the most emotional moments in the entire story
When the Whole Cake Island arc came out, it got mixed reviews from audiences because it wasn't that action-packed. Another reason the arc is despised is because the Straw Hats were separated and some fan favorites like Zoro, Robin, and Franky were missing. Additionally, many viewers expected Sanji to receive a major upgrade, but that was not the case.
The purpose of the arc was to show Sanji's past and his personal growth. After being shunned by his own father and siblings, Sanji had no choice but to run. After much hardship, he found his place with the cooks of Baratia and then with the Straw Hats. After rewatching the arc, it's clear that it was never about Sanji becoming physically stronger. It was to highlight Sanji's growth as he came face to face with his worst fears.
Wano Country Arc
It shows the bad effects of tyranny
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The culmination of decades of struggle
The Wano Country arc is considered by many to be the best arc in One Piece. It primarily focuses on Luffy's fight against Kaido. The arc also features many exciting battles, all of which were beautifully animated. Unfortunately, the action overshadowed some important messages that were present in the arc.
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For example, how the rich resigned themselves to the highest and did not care about the welfare of others. A child like Otama was deprived of basic needs such as food and clean water. She had to work tirelessly for hours to afford some food. The arc also highlighted Oden's struggle as he tried to open Wan's borders to the rest of the world. He did not want the country to be isolated, so he tried to ensure that future generations could mix freely.
Sabaody Archipelago Arc
It shows the true nature of the sky dragons
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The themes of racism and poverty are overshadowed
The Sabaody Archipelago is fondly remembered for the debut of Supernova and Admiral Kizaru. The arrival of the latter on the scene caused general chaos among the pirates, as they knew the strength of the admiral. Silvers Rayleigh was also introduced in the arc. Obviously, it consisted of some extraordinary moments, but the real message is overshadowed by them.
The arc of the Sabaody Archipelago shows the sick and dirty side of world government. There was an auction house in Sabaody where human beings and people of other races were sold to the highest bidder. Once sold, these people would remain enslaved until their last breath. The arc also highlighted the superiority complex of the Sky Dragons, who consider everyone else beneath them.
Thriller Bark Arc
Included characters whose true identities were revealed much later
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It highlights how people cope with grief differently
The Thriller Bark arc is probably the creepiest arc in One Piece. It takes place on a massive ship that belongs to Gecko Moria. What makes the arc so special is that instead of fighting individually, the Straw Hats fought as a unit to take down Gecko Moria.
The arc also introduced characters like Captain John, Ryuma, and Lola that didn't feel as significant at the time. However, after recent revelations, the characters feel more important. It also highlights the importance of dealing with grief in the right way. Brook lost his entire crew, but he didn't become a malicious person. He lived alone, but eventually his patience paid off and he found the Straw Hats. On the other hand, after Moria was destroyed by Kaido, he changed his ways and tried to build an immortal crew by stealing shadows.
One piece
- Release date
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October 20, 1999
- Network
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Fuji TV
- directors
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Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imayomura, Yashiôhiro Mayu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
- Writers
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Jin Tanaka, Akiko Inoue, Junki Takegami, Shinzo Fujita, Shouji Yonemura, Yoshiyuki Suga, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hirohiko Uesaka, Michiru Shimada, Isao Murayama, Takuya Masumoto, Yoichi Takahashi, Momoka Toyoda
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Mayumi Tanaka
Monkey D. Luffy (voice)
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Kazuya Nakai
Roronoa Zoro (voice)
