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One Piece

One Piece is a long-running Japanese anime television series based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

One Piece is a long-running Japanese anime television series based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name. It follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the legendary treasure called the One Piece and pursue the dream of becoming Pirate King. The series is produced by Toei Animation and has aired on Fuji TV since October 1999.

Premise

The series follows Luffy, whose body has rubber-like properties after eating a Devil Fruit, as he sails through the Grand Line with his crew. Their journey is tied to finding the One Piece and challenging the world of pirates.

Production

The anime adaptation began in 1999 and is produced by Toei Animation for Fuji TV. It is based on the manga created, written, and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda.

Franchise reach

One Piece has become one of the longest-running and most widely distributed anime franchises. It has also inspired films, specials, OVAs, and related media.

Besides the main television series, the franchise includes theatrical films, television specials, OVAs, and a separately announced remake project titled The One Piece.

Key facts

  • One Piece is an anime television series based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda.
  • The story follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates in search of the One Piece treasure.
  • The series has been airing since October 1999 on Fuji TV, produced by Toei Animation.
  • By 2026, the franchise had surpassed 1,100 televised episodes.
  • One Piece has a Canadian audience through official streaming and home-video distribution.
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Canadian context

One Piece has a Canadian audience through official and licensed streaming and home-video distribution, and it is widely discussed in Canadian anime fandom and pop-culture media.

Frequently asked questions

What is One Piece anime based on?
It is based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series One Piece.
When did the One Piece anime first air?
The television anime premiered in October 1999.
Who is the main character of One Piece?
The main character is Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates.
What is the One Piece?
In the story, it is the legendary treasure sought by pirates, including Luffy’s crew.
Which studio produces the anime?
Toei Animation produces the main television anime.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Piece
    Supports: Basic premise, creator, and central story outline.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=836
    Supports: TV anime entry, episode count, and running details.
  3. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Piece_(Anime)
    Supports: Anime adaptation history, 1998 OVA note, and 1999 TV series start.
  4. One Piece Wiki — https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/One_Piece_(Anime)
    Supports: Studio, broadcaster, premiere year, and broad franchise format details.
  5. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Piece
    Supports: Manga basis, ongoing status, and remake announcement.
  6. Wikipedia — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/ONE_PIECE
    Supports: Remake announcement and franchise context.