One Piece is a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Eiichiro Oda, with the anime produced by Toei Animation premiering on Fuji Television on October 20, 1999. The series adapts Oda's epic pirate adventure following Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they search for the legendary "One Piece" treasure. Fans have followed the journey through iconic story arcs including the early East Blue material, then major sagas such as Alabasta, Enies Lobby, Marineford, Dressrosa, Whole Cake Island, Wano Country, Egghead, and the newer Elbaph arc. The anime reached its remarkable 1,000th episode milestone in November 2021, cementing its place as one of the longest-running and most beloved anime series ever created.
The franchise continues to expand globally, with Netflix ordering a live-action adaptation in January 2020. In 2025, Toei announced a new production plan limiting annual output to a maximum of 26 episodes starting in 2026, with the anime pausing for three months in early 2026 before returning with the Elbaph arc in April 2026. The Egghead arc began in January 2024 and later went on hiatus to recharge, resuming in April 2025. In August 2026, two new anime films were announced, including One Piece Film: God Valley scheduled for summer 2027, ensuring the adventure continues for years to come.
