• Air date: 09 Dec '01 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)
    • 26. Nami's Whirlwind Warning! Clima Tact Explosion

      30 Jun '02
      Nami faces off against Miss Doublefinger and tries to figure out her new weapon, the Klima Takt (Climate Baton), at the same time.
    • 27. Secret of 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.
    • 28. Essence of a Mighty Sword! The Power to Cut Steel and the Breath of All Things

      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 can't cut. As Zoro nears death, he must discover the secret to "the breath of all things".
    • 29. The Battle is Over! Kohza Flies the White Flag

      04 Aug '02
      When Vivi reveals Crocodile's plan to Kohza, he attempts to stop the fighting, but is shot. Crocodile reveals that he has set up a massive bomb in the city.
    • 30. Vivi's Voice Goes Unheard! A Hero Descends

      11 Aug '02
      As Kohza 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.
    • 31. Sand Crocodile and Water Luffy! Death Match: Round 2

      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.
    • 32. Smells like Croc! Run to the Tomb of the Royal Family, Luffy!

      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.
    • 33. The Nightmare Draws Near! Secret Base of the Suna Suna Clan

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

      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.
    • 35. I Will Surpass You! Rain Falls in Arabasta!

      15 Sep '02
      Luffy defeats Crocodile by punching him through solid bedrock. When Crocodile falls, the rain-drops calm the soldiers.
    • 36. Farewell to Arms! Pirates and a Little 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 Kohza 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.
    • 37. The Pirates' Banquet and Operation Escape Arabasta!

      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.
    • 38. Everything Began That Day! Vivi Tells of Her Adventures!

      20 Oct '02
      It's the day for Vivi's speech and her decision whether or not to continue to be with the Straw Hats. Meanwhile, Bon Clay and his crew attempt to protect the Straw Hats from Hina.
    • 39. Beware Her Scent! The Seventh One is Nico Robin!

      27 Oct '02
      The Marines fail again to catch the Straw Hats. After escaping from the Marines, Nico Robin (Ms. All Sunday) appears from inside of the Straw Hats ship. She manages to persuade the crew to let her join. Pell is seen at the end standing over his own grave.