ONE PIECE
What is ONE PIECE?
One Piece is a long-running action-adventure series that began airing in fall 1999 and continues releasing new episodes today. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with unorthodox motivations who seeks treasure, thrills, and companionship rather than plunder and infamy. Inspired by his childhood hero, Luffy assembles a crew to sail the Grand Line in pursuit of One Piece, the legendary treasure left behind by the executed Pirate King Gold Roger. The series blends high-stakes combat with comedic moments and character-driven drama as Luffy's adventures deepen, uncovering mysteries and testing his resolve against increasingly formidable opponents.
One Piece appeals to viewers who enjoy long-form storytelling with consistent character development and a vast world to explore. The narrative balances humor with genuine emotional depth, mixing lighthearted crew interactions against darker revelations about the world's history and power structures. New episodes continue to air regularly, making it an ongoing series rather than a completed work. With over a thousand episodes already available, the show offers both newcomers willing to commit to a lengthy journey and longtime fans still following the current arc. The next episode airs in October 2026, keeping the series in active rotation on Anime Calendar's schedule.
Gold Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King. Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece. *This includes the following special episodes: - Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore! (Episode 336) - The Strongest Tag-Team! Luffy and Toriko's Hard Struggle! (Episode 492) - Team Formation! Save Chopper (Episode 542) - History's Strongest Collaboration vs. Glutton of the Sea (Episode 590) - 20th Anniversary! Special Romance Dawn (Episode 907)
Episode Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does ONE PIECE Episode 1181 come out?
- ONE PIECE Episode 1181 releases on January 3, 2027 at 14:16 UTC.
- What is the latest episode of ONE PIECE?
- The most recent episode is Episode 1184, which aired on October 25, 2026.
- When did ONE PIECE come out?
- ONE PIECE premiered on October 20, 1999.
- Is ONE PIECE finished?
- ONE PIECE is currently airing, with new episodes still being released.