• Air date: 22 Nov '00 39 episodes
      Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
  • List of Episodes (39)
    • 104. Luffy vs. Vivi! The Tearful Vow to Put Friends on the Line!

      10 Mar '02
      In Yuba, Luffy learns that Toto was entrusted by Cobra to watch over the land and figures out a way to stop the sandstorm.
    • 105. The Battlefront of Alabasta! Rainbase, the City of Dreams!

      17 Mar '02
      After the struggle, Vivi decides to go after Crocodile with the Straw Hats. The crew travels to the city of Rainbase, but run afoul of Smoker and Tashigi.
    • 106. The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners!

      24 Mar '02
      Most of the Straw Hats, along with Smoker, are trapped by Crocodile. Vivi reunites with the royal guardian Pell, but is captured by Miss All-Sunday. Crocodile reveals his invincible Devil Fruit power.
    • 107. Operation Utopia Commences! The Swell of Rebellion Stirs!

      14 Apr '02
      Baroque Works' plan to take over Alabasta is set in motion.
    • 108. The Terrifying Banana Gators and Mr. Prince!

      21 Apr '02
      Most of the Straw Hats are helplessly trapped as Vivi tries desperately to get the key to their cage. but fails. Crocodile is contacted by someone known as "Mr. Prince."
    • 109. The Key to a Great Comeback Escape! The Wax-Wax Ball!

      28 Apr '02
      The identity of "Mr. Prince" is revealed.
    • 110. Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile!

      05 May '02
      After escaping from Rain Dinners, the Straw Hats and Vivi cross the desert to Alubarne, where the final battle will take place.
    • 111. Dash For a Miracle! Alabasta Animal Land!

      12 May '02
      Luffy is left for dead by Crocodile, but is helped by the mysteríous Miss All-Sunday. The rest of the Straw Hats reach Alubarna.
    • 112. Rebel Army vs. Royal Army! Showdown at Alubarna!

      19 May '02
      The revolution is on the verge of starting and the crew comes out with a plan that could stop it.
    • 113. Alubarna Grieves! The Fierce Captain Karoo!

      02 Jun '02
      Vivi tries to call out to the Rebel Army, but fails because of a Baroque Works infiltrator in the Royal Army interferes.
    • 114. Sworn on a Friend's Dream! The Battle of Molehill, Block 4!

      09 Jun '02
      Things look hopeless for Usopp & Chopper as they continue to suffer from every attack that the Mr.4 team makes. However, the tides may be beginning to turn as Usopp learns what it truly means to be a man.
    • 115. Big Opening Day Today! The Copy-Copy Montage!

      16 Jun '02
      Albeit severely beaten and bruised, Usopp and Chopper have finally defeated the Mr.4 team. However, Mr. 2 has figured out Sanji's weakness.
    • 116. Transformed into Nami! Bon Clay's Rapid-Fire Ballet Kenpo!

      23 Jun '02
      Though Mr. 2 discovers Sanji's weakness, Sanji still defeats his opponent after an evenly-matched fight. Meanwhile, before Vivi could give the word to blow up the palace, Crocodile appears.
    • 117. Nami's Cyclone Advisory! Clima Takt Burst!

      30 Jun '02
      Nami faces off against Miss Doublefinger and tries to figure out her new weapon that Usopp made, the Clima-Tact.
    • 118. Secret Passed Down in the Royal Family! The Ancient Weapon Pluton!

      14 Jul '02
      While Crocodile reveals to Vivi about the ancient weapon Pluton, Nami attempts to defeat Miss Doublefinger with her most powerful attack: The Tornado Tempo.
    • 119. Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have!

      21 Jul '02
      While Miss. Doublefinger's fight with Nami was challenging, Zoro is having an even more difficult time fighting Mr.1: A man who can change his entire body into steel - something that Zoro cannot cut. As Zoro nears death, he must discover the secret to "the breath of all things".
    • 120. The Battle is Over! Koza Raises the White Flag!

      04 Aug '02
      When Vivi reveals Crocodile's plan to Koza, he attempts to stop the fighting, but is shot. Crocodile reveals that he has set up a massive bomb in the city.
    • 121. Where Vivi's Voice Gets Heard! The Hero Descends!

      11 Aug '02
      As Koza tries to stop the Rebel Army, both sides are once more fighting due to the intervention of Baroque Works. Vivi is thrown to her certain death when Luffy saves her and challenges Crocodile to a second round.
    • 122. Sand Croc and Water Luffy! The Second Round of the Duel

      18 Aug '02
      Luffy fights Crocodile with more success this time by using water, but still loses this round. Meanwhile, the other Straw Hats hurry to locate the bomb before it goes off. Nico Robin forces the king to take her to the tomb where the Pluton Poneglyph is hidden.
    • 123. That Looks Croc-ish! Luffy, Run to the Royal Tomb!

      25 Aug '02
      Crocodile joins Robin in the tomb, and orders her to translate the Poneglyph. Robin tells him that Pluton was not mentioned and that it was only about history, but Crocodile figures out that she was lying and stabs her in response. When Luffy recovers from the last round of fighting, he chases after Crocodile into the tomb.
    • 124. The Nightmare Draws Near! This is the Sand-Sand Clan's Secret Base!

      01 Sep '02
      Luffy fights with Crocodile by using blood on his fists. Meanwhile Vivi finds the bomb, and calls the Straw Hats together.
    • 125. Magnificent Wings! My Name is Pell, Guardian Deity of the Country!

      08 Sep '02
      Vivi finds the bomb inside of the clock tower, but the Mr. 7 pair of Baroque Works are there to protect it. Vivi defeats them, but she realizes the bomb cannot be stopped so easily. It has a timer, and right before it blows up, Pell shows up and takes it into the atmosphere, where he sacrifices himself to save Alabasta.
    • 126. I Will Surpass You! Rain Falls in Alabasta!

      15 Sep '02
      Luffy defeats Crocodile by punching him through solid bedrock. When Crocodile falls, the rain-drops calm the soldiers.
    • 127. A Farewell to Arms! Pirates and Different Ideas of Justice!

      06 Oct '02
      Now that the battle has ended, the outcome is tallied. Igaram appears with proof of Cobra's innocence, as well as Koza telling everything. Tashigi and Smoker both are rewarded for taking on Crocodile, but neither one of them believes that is right, considering the Straw Hat pirates did all the work.
    • 128. The Pirates' Banquet and Operation Escape from Alabasta!

      06 Oct '02
      Luffy is rescued from the collapsed tomb where he fought Crocodile and brought into Cobra's palace to rest. When he awakens, a magnificent banquet is thrown for the pirates, then, the Straw Hats are invited to enjoy the hot spring steam room inside the palace.