• Air date: 27 May '01 52 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 (52)
    • 1. Prehistoric Island! The Shadow Lurking in Little Garden

      27 May '01
      As the Straw Hat Pirates sail toward Little Garden, the Baroque Works agents Mr. 3 and his partner Miss Golden Week receive new orders.
    • 2. Humungous Battle! The Giants Dorry and Brogy!

      03 Jun '01
      Nami and Usopp meet Broggy, the strongest warrior of Elbaf. Elsewhere, Luffy and Vivi meet Dorry, also the strongest warrior of Elbaf and engaged in a one hundred year long duel with Broggy.
    • 3. Luffy's Anger! A Dirty Trick in a Sacred Battle

      17 Jun '01
      Usopp, who is immensely impressed with the giants' fight, decides to strive to be like them and starts calling Broggy his master.
    • 4. Brogy Wails in Victory! Elbaf's Judgement

      24 Jun '01
      Mr. 3 captures Nami and Zoro while Mr. 5 and Ms. Valentine go after Vivi and Usopp.
    • 5. The Devil's Candle! Tears of Regret and Tears of Anger

      15 Jul '01
      Mr. 3 creates a large, cake-shaped pedestal to turn Vivi, Nami, and Zoro into wax figures. Karoo, Luffy, and Usopp arrive at the scene just as Zoro attempts to free himself by cutting off his legs.
    • 6. Luffy Attacked by Magic! Colors Trap

      12 Aug '01
      While Usopp and Karoo try to out run Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine, Luffy tries to destroy the wax pedestal threatening the lives of his friends.
    • 7. Critical Counterattack! Usopp's Quick Wit and Kaenboshi!

      19 Aug '01
      While Mr. 3, in a in a waxen battle suit, fights Luffy, Usopp and Karoo attempt to bring down the wax pedestal. Meanwhile, Sanji stumbles upon Mr. 3's hideout, where he receives a call from Mr. 0.
    • 8. Farewell to the Giants' Island! On to Arabasta

      19 Aug '01
      Sanji, pretending to be Mr. 3, convinces Mr. 0 that he has eliminated Vivi and the Straw Hat Pirates. Dorry and Broggy see the Straw Hat Pirates off, and, to thank them, sacrifice their worn out weapons to kill a giant goldfish as it attempts to feed on the Going Merry.
    • 9. Nami is Sick? Beyond the Snow that Falls on the Ocean

      26 Aug '01
      Nami is sick, but the crew doesn't have a doctor to help her.
    • 10. Ambush! The Bliking and Wapol the Blik

      02 Sep '01
      While looking for a doctor, the crew meets the pirate Wapol. Meanwhile Smoker manages to intercept the conversation between Mr. 0 and Sanji and plans to go to Alabasta.
    • 11. A Doctorless Island? Adventure in the Country Without a Name

      09 Sep '01
      The Straw Hat crew manages to gain the trust of the people that attacked them, and are taken to the village, except for Zoro and Carue, who guard the ship. Luffy and Sanji must take Nami to the island's sole doctor who lives on a mountain-top. Vivi and Usopp discover the past of the island, and about the pirate Wapol from Dalton.
    • 12. Ya Happy? The Doctor Who is Called a Witch!

      16 Sep '01
      While Sanji and Luffy fight off the wilderness, the islander's worst nightmare turns true, as Wapol returns to the island. The doctor is discovered to be on the other side of the island, and Usopp, Vivi and Dalton rush to find her. Dalton however returns as he hears of Wapol's return.
    • 13. Dalton's Resolve! Wapol's Forces Land

      07 Oct '01
      Dalton faces Wapol, but only gets himself hit by arrows thrown by his former comrade Chess. An avalanche stops the battle, but injures Sanji. Luffy must carry both Nami and Sanji to the doctor, and begins his ascent.
    • 14. Island that Lives in Snow! Ascend the Drum Rockies!

      07 Oct '01
      The Lapahn help Luffy escape from Wapol, giving him enough time to climb to the castle where doctor Kureha lives. Vivi, Usopp and Zoro deal with the king's army in order to save Dalton. The recovering Nami meets a strange creature.
    • 15. The Blue-Nosed Reindeer! Chopper's Secret

      21 Oct '01
      Nami asks Chopper to join the crew, but he isn't interested. Kureha tells Nami some of what was Chopper's background. After realizing the abilities that Chopper has, Luffy is eager to make him join the crew.
    • 16. Dream of the Outcasts! The Quack Doctor Hiluluk

      28 Oct '01
      Doctorine continues to tell how Chopper lived his life and how the quack doctor Hiruluk took care of him.
    • 17. Hiruluk's Cherry Blossoms and Inherited Will

      04 Nov '01
      More of Chopper's past is revealed, including the fate of doctor Hiruluk and Wapol's cruelties as the king. Meanwhile, Wapol reaches the castle where the crew is residing.
    • 18. VS Wapol's Army Corps! The Abilities of the Baku Baku Fruit

      11 Nov '01
      Wapol is determined to bring down Hiruluk's flag, and to do that, he engages Sanji, Luffy and Chopper in a fight.
    • 19. Devil's Fruit of the Zoan Family! Chopper's Seven-Level Transformation

      18 Nov '01
      Chopper demonstrates the abilities of Rumble Balls when fighting Chessmarimo. Dalton is uncovered from the avalanche.
    • 20. When the Kingdom's Rule is Over! The Flag of Conviction Lasts Forever

      25 Nov '01
      After trying every trick in the castle, Wapol is finally hunted down by Luffy. The villagers along with Zoro, Vivi and Usopp start their ascent to the castle through a ropeway.
    • 21. Hiluluk's Sakura! Miracle of the Drum Rockies

      02 Dec '01
      After finally been convinced to join the team, Chopper announces his intentions to Dr. Kureha, who doesn't take it too well; but after escaping from the castle, she has decided to give the whole Straw Hat crew a farewell gift.
    • 22. Farewell, Drum Island! I'm Going Out to Sea!

      09 Dec '01
      Chopper joins the Straw Hat crew as they continue their journey to Vivi's homeland.
    • 144. The Log is Taken! Salvage King, Masira!

      09 Feb '03
      Nami's log pose begins to point to the sky, and the crew finds a map of an island named 'Skypiea' on a 200-year-old ship. They compete with the monkey-like Masira's salvage crew while they search for more clues on how to get there.
    • 145. Monsters Appear! Don't Mess with the Whitebeard Pirates!

      16 Feb '03
      The Straw Hats decide to go to Jaya island to look for information on Skypeia. Meanwhile, Ace suddenly shows up on Buggy's ship; Buggy does not let any of his men attack Ace, fearing Whitebeard's retribution.
    • 146. Quit Dreaming! Mock Town, the Town of Ridicule!

      23 Feb '03
      Jaya's main town is full of famous pirates that are constantly brawling with each other. Luffy and Zoro have a run-in with a pirate known as 'Bellamy the Hyena,' who ridicules their dreams and beats them up.