One Piece is one of the most loved mangas of all time, and in these 25 years of its serialization, the manga holds the position of producing some of the finest story arcs of all time. These stretches are examples of the classic work of manga that One Piece. Not only that, these best one-piece arcs are ranked by considering their engagement as well as commercial and critical acclaim.
We have a list of the best One Piece arcs ranked from the top 30, which cannot be considered the worst to best, for you so that you do not miss out on one of the finest manga works ever.
30. Sabaody Archipelago Arc
- Manga Chapters: 490-513
- Anime Episodes: 385-405
- Year of Release: 2008 (Manga); 2009 (Anime)
Sabaody Archipelago Arc is one of the most famous arcs in One Piece. It takes place on an island called Sabaody Archipelago, the tenth island on the Grand Line, and it depicts a conflict between Lucy’s crew and a slave trade racket.
On the other hand, the deadliest pirates arrive in the New World. On the other hand, Straw Hat Pirates are defeated by Admiral Kizaru, Pacifista, Sentomaru, etc., who are very powerful. The presence of the Red Line forms an integral part of this arc.
29. Skypiea Arc
- Manga Chapters: 237-302
- Anime Episodes: 153-195
- Year of Release: 2002 (Manga); 2003 (Anime)
This arc is the second arc in the Sky Island Saga of One Piece and depicts the Straw Hat Pirates who arrive on Skypiea Island.
Even though their main objective is to look for gold, the Straw Hats discover that Enel, a cruel god, threatens life on the island. Skypiea arc is one of the most important arcs in the story as it brings into the limelight the position of Nico Robin.
28. Amazon Lily Arc
- Manga Chapters: 69-95
- Anime Episodes: 31-44
- Year of Release: 1999(Manga); 2000 (Anime)
Amazon Lily Arc is the second arc in the Summit War Saga of One Piece. Even though the Amazon Lily arc might be positioned in the latter stages of the worst-to-best list, it is one of the critical One Piece arcs ranked amongst the best. It depicts Luffy’s arrival on the land of Amazon Lily after his defeat in the Sabaody Archipelago. This strange land governed by women, where a man is executed upon sight.
Luffy must content their leader, Boa Hancock, while trying to find his way out of the island and seeing his lost crew members.
27. Arlong Park Arc
- Manga Chapters: 237-302
- Anime Episodes: 153-195
- Year of Release: 2002 (Manga); 2003 (Anime)
This is the fifth arc in the East Blue Saga series and one of the essential arcs in One Piece. It depicts Luffy, Sanji, Moneky D, Roronoa Zoro, and Usopp following Nami after she steals the Going Merry. All of the lands in Nami’s hometown is a village called Cocoyasi.
Tyrannical Fish-Man Arlong rules the village. The group discovers the true intentions behind Nami’s actions, and some memorable moments exist when the Straw hats take on the Arlong Pirates.
26. Wano Country Arc
- Manga Chapters: 909- —
- Anime Episodes: 890- —
- Year of Release: 2018 (Manga); 2019 (Anime)
The Wano Country arc is Four Emperor Saga’s fourth and one of the most famous arcs in One Piece. Interestingly, this arc also forms the 31st arc in this infamous series. Wano arc is majorly set in the Wano Country, where the Ninja-Mink and Samurai Alliance get together to plot the battle with the Beasts Pirates. Kozuki Oden’s relation to Wano country, Rogers, and Whitebeard also come to light.
To take down the combined forces of Kaidou and Big Mom, the alliance forces move and shift to different areas of the siege. On the other hand, the world undergoes a dynamic change after what happened in Lively.
25. Whole Cake Island arc
- Manga Chapters: 825- 902
- Anime Episodes: 783- 877
- Year of Release: 2016 (Manga); 2017 (Anime)
Cake Island Arc is one of the first arcs in the Four Emperors Saga of One Piece. It is considered one of the best One Piece Arcs. Big Mom of the Four Emperors resides on Whole Cake Island. The Whole Cake Island arc depicts the group consisting of Tony Chopper, Nami, Luffy, Brooks, as well as Pekoms Pedro and Carrot traveling to the island with a specific objective of saving Sanji, who is forced into a politically arranged marriage with Charlotte Pudding.
The group named themselves as Sanji Retrieval Team, and while saving Sanji, they devise a plan to take down Big Mom too.
24. Loguetown Arc
- Manga Chapters: 96-100
- Anime Episodes: 45, 48-53
- Year of Release: 1999 (Manga); 2000 (Anime)
Loguetown Arc is the last arc of the East Blue Saga. This arc depicts the Straw Hats who reach Roger’s birth town and the town where he was executed, Loguetown. The group gathers supplies before heading off to the Grand Line.
The group meets with Tashigi, who resembles an old friend of theirs, while on the other hand, they have to take on an old enemy called Buggy the Clown. Even though defeated, Buggy and his crew follow the group to the Grand Line.
23. Thriller Bark Arc
- Manga Chapters: 442-489
- Anime Episodes: 337-381
- Year of Release: 2007 (Manga); 2008 (Anime)
Thriller Bark Arc is the only arc in the Thriller Bark saga and is ranked as the 18th one of the series. The Straw Hats stumble upon an abandoned, mysterious, and haunted ship named the Thriller Bark while on their way to the Florian Triangle.
However, on reaching Thriller Bark, the shadows of the Straw Hat Pirates are stolen by Gecko Moriaz, the Warlord of the Sea. Much to their dismay, the crew is also tormented by the arrival of another Sea Lord. The team is also joined by Brook, a living skeletal figure who offers to be their musician.
22. Baratie Arc
- Manga Chapters: 42-68
- Anime Episodes: 19-30
- Year of Release: 1998 (Manga); 2000 (Anime)
This arc is one of the best arcs in the East Blue Saga. The Baratie arc is the fourth arc in the East Blue Saga, and it depicts the Straw Hats going to a restaurant ship called the Baratie. Johnny and Yosaku meet the crew, and they are the ones who take them to Baratie, which is like a floating oasis that floats in the middle of the ocean.
The crew meets Sanji here, and they hit it off instantly. However, Baratie is not free from the threat of Don Kreig, a pirate admiral who wants to take in Batatie as a part of his fleet of ships. As the issue arises, the boat is under siege.
21. Post-War Arc
- Manga Chapters: 581- 597
- Anime Episodes: 490-491, 493-516
- Year of Release: 2010 (Manga); 2011 (Anime)
Post War Arc is among the best in the One Piece manga anime series. It is last in the Summit War saga. This arc is also considered the final arc of the first half of One Piece. Whitebeard’s death has caused a stir worldwide, and the world has still not recovered. Luffy is mentally and physically exhausted after he escapes from Impel Down which was highly infiltrating along with his battles with the Sea Warlords and Marines.
Boa Hancock, on the other hand, leads the Heart Pirates along with the allies of Luffy to Amazon Lily. Sengoku, on the other hand, discovers that the World Government is plotting some disturbing actions. Luffy slowly recovers from Ace’s death and remembers meeting him for the first time along with Sabo.
On the other hand, Silvers Rayleigh visits Luffy and asks him to wait before he meets his team, as they need to prepare themselves for the challenges ahead. The crew will meet after two years at Sabaody Archipelago and start to train themselves before that.
20. Zou Arc
- Manga Chapters: 802- 824
- Anime Episodes: 751- 779
- Year of Release: 2015 (Manga); 2016 (Anime)
Zou Arc is the first one in the Four Emperors Saga and the 28th arc in the One Piece series. Kanjuro, Trafalgar Law, and Kinemon defeat Doflamingo and start on a journey to Zou to unite with Sanji and other crew members.
However, things are not well in Zou as it has been in a state of siege by Jack from Beasts Pirates. Even Sanji is removed due to political and personal entanglements. Zou is the third island in New World that the Straw Hats encounter; they also discover some startling secrets about the New World.
19. Marineford Arc
- Manga Chapters: 550-580
- Anime Episodes: 457- 489
- Year of Release: 2009 (Manga); 2010 (Anime)
Marineford Arc is the fourth arc in the Summit War Saga and is known as the Paramount Saga and War of the Best. The turn depicts Ace’s secret finally being revealed. Luffy, Inazuma, Mr. 1, Emporio Ivankov, Jinbe Crocodile, and Mr. 3 escape from Impel Down as they could not meet Ace before he got transferred to Marineford. The group decides to follow Ace to Marinefold.
Problems on all sides surround Luffy, Whitebeard’s threats growing every second, and the pirates plotting to overthrow the emperor. With so many odds against him, Luffy struggles to hold his powers while fighting the others.
18. Dressrosa Arc
- Manga Chapters: 700- 801
- Anime Episodes: 629- 746
- Year of Release: 2013 (Manga); 2014 (Anime)
Dressrosa Arc is the last arc in the Dressrosa Saga and a continuation of the angle of Punk Hazard. The turn depicts the capture of Caeser Clown by Trafalgar Law and Straw Hats, who have now allied. The group travels to Dressrosa with Kineman to accomplish the other half of their plan, to take down Warlord of the Sea Donquixote Doflamingo.
However, unknowingly they trigger the more extensive powers at play that aggravate a series of world-changing actions. Dressrosa is the second island in the New World that the Straw Hats encounter.
17. Reverie Arc
- Manga Chapters: 903- 908
- Anime Episodes: 878- 889
- Year of Release: 2018 (Manga); 2019 (Anime)
Reverie Arc is the third in the infamous Four Emperors Saga and ranks 13th in the list of all the angles in One Piece. The turn depicts the revelation of the actions of the Straw Hat Pirates on the Big Mom Pirates, and bounties are placed on Luffy and Sanji. The group receives strong reactions from across the world.
The news of Luffy commanding the seven influential pirate crews leads to people calling him the Fifth Emperor. There is a meeting of the kings from across the world in Levely, followed by a cleansing of the world as the Revolutionary Army prepares its next move.
16. Water 7 Arc
- Manga Chapters: 322- 374
- Anime Episodes: 229- 263
- Year of Release: 2004 (Manga); 2005 (Anime)
The water 7 arc is the second of the Water 7 Saga and is one of the most loved arcs of all time due to its fantastic storyline full of sudden twists and turns. Water 7 is the seventh island that the Straw Hats have been on the Grand Line. The island is like a water metropolis built upon a city that had sunk in time. Initially, things were smooth with the crew.
However, as a mysterious organization, CP9 comes into the forefront, making it difficult for the crew. Some conflicts arise between the crew members. Though some speculations are there about whether the sea train journey should be included within the arc, Water 7 is still one of the most sought-after arcs.
15. Punk Hazard Arc
- Manga Chapters: 654-699
- Anime Episodes: 579- 589
- Year of Release: 2012 (Manga); 2013 (Anime)
Punk Hazard Arc is the first in the infamous Dressrosa saga and ranks 26th in the One Piece series. This arc continues the Fishman Island saga and Fishman Island arc. The turn depicts the Straw Hat Crew receiving a distress call upon their arrival on the island of Punk Hazard.
The people state that they are under attack by the samurais. Luffy and Vice Admiral Smoker are on the relatively empty island, half of which is burning, and the other half frozen.
The crew meets several old enemies on the island, which is also the home to the research labs of Dr. Vegapunk, which are now abandoned.
14. Ocean’s Dream Arc
- Manga Chapters: NA
- Anime Episodes: 220- 224
- Year of Release: 2005 (Anime)
Ocean’s Dream arc is the sixth in the One Piece series. The arc depicts Nico Robin, who heard a strange sound during the night. The following day, all the Strange Hat crew members seem to have lost their memories, and they try hard to recall what happened in their past. Luffy finds the boy who blew the strange sound, and both Luffy and Robin destroy the sea-horse horn, and everyone regains their memories.
The crew faces some strange occurrences but soon comes out victorious, but upon reaching the village, the team faces an attack.
13. Jaya Arc
- Manga Chapters: 218-236
- Anime Episodes: 144- 152
- Year of Release: 2002 (Manga); 2003(Anime)
The Jaya Arc will top the worst to best ranked in the One Piece series. It is the 12th arc of the series and depicts the Jaya island that the Straw Hats pirates come to. This island consists of rainforests and has a port called Mock Town, known to be the pirates’ residence.
In Mock Town, the crew of Luffy encounters several weird people and circumstances. Another highlight of this arc is Luffy’s fight with Bellamy, resulting in Luffy’s big win.
12. Fishman Island Arc
- Manga Chapters: 603-653
- Anime Episodes: 523-541
- Year of Release: 2010 (Manga); 2011 (Anime)
The Fish Man Island Arc is the 25th in the One Piece anime and the last one in the Fis Man Island saga. The arc depicts the Straw Hats heading to Fishman Island after a break of two long years when the crew split. However, things turn negative when Hody Jones wants to siege the kingdom from the royal family.
He has ulterior motives of avenging the humans for their unfair treatment of the Fishmen. Oda plays an essential role in this arc, symbolizing equality between the two opposite races.
11. Reverse Mountain Arc
- Manga Chapters: 101- 105
- Anime Episodes: 62- 63
- Year of Release: 1999 (Manga); 2001 (Anime)
The reverse Mountain arc is one of the best in One Piece and the first in the Alabasta Saga. The turn depicts Luffy’s crew’s journey toward the Reverse Mountain.
To enter the Grand Line, they must scale the reverse mountain’s tricky rapids. However, the team has a challenge ahead. The crew also encounters two mysterious people who might have some influence on the crew’s wayward journey.
10. Romance Dawn Arc
- Manga Chapters: 1-7
- Anime Episodes: 1-4
- Year of Release: 1997 (Manga); 1999 (Anime)
This is one of the famous One Piece arcs, known as Captain Morgan , and forms the first-ever arc in the East Blue Saga. The turn depicts three storylines in one series. The first story shows the story of Luffy and how he acquired his ability of Devil Fruit.
The story also depicts how Luffy comes into the pirate world. The second story shows Luffy’s escape from Alvida, a female pirate, and his meeting with Koby.
The third story of the arc depicts Luffy’s efforts to get Zoro, a famous pirate hunter, to join him alongside battling Axe Hand Morgan.
9. Enies Lobby Arc
- Manga Chapters: 375- 430
- Anime Episodes: 264-312
- Year of Release: 2005 (Manga); 2006 (Anime)
Enies Lobby arc is one of the essential in One Piece and is the 16th arc of the series. The Straw Hats crew, the Franky Family, the Sojekins, and the shipwrights of Galley-La Company reach Enies Lobby to save Robin. However, the group faces opposition from the world government and their deadly organization CP 9.
This arc depicts Luffy’s war against the world government as well as the personal development of every group member. There are several memorable moments in this arc.
8. Impel Down Arc
- Manga Chapters: 525- 549
- Anime Episodes: 422- 425, 430- 452
- Year of Release: 2008 (Manga); 2009 (Anime)
Impel Down is the third arc in the Summit War saga of the One Piece anime manga series and is full of iconic moments. The turn depicts Luffy going to save Ace from the underwater prison called Impel Down. He puts his search for his crew members on hold for the time being. Boa Hancock helps him to infiltrate the prison in Impel Down. H
however, Luffy has to face several hardships in the process of rescuing his brother. The arc also depicts the war with Whitebeard pirates and Luffy gaining a new friend and an old enemy.
7. Long Ring Long Land Arc
- Manga Chapters: 303- 321
- Anime Episodes: 207-219
- Year of Release: 2003 (Manga); 2004 (Anime)
This arc is also known as the Foxy Arc or the Davy Back Fight, and it forms the first arc in the Water 7 Saga of One Piece. The arc depicts the brewing conflict that leads to a battle between the Straw Hats pirates and Foxy Pirates, also known as Davy Back Fight.
This fight also depicts the face-off between Luffy and Admiral Aokiji. Both groups compete with each other in several events as well.
6. Orange Town Arc
- Manga Chapters: 8-21
- Anime Episodes: 4-8
- Year of Release: 1997 (Manga); 1999 (Anime)
This arc is essential in One Piece, also known as Buggy the Clown Arc. It is the second arc in the East Blue Saga of the anime. The turn depicts the epic crossover between Luffy and Roronoa Zoro, who unwittingly cross paths. In an epic showdown, they take on the pirate clown Buggy and his crew. Further, they also meet Nami, who turns out to be their future navigator.
5. Alabasta Arc
- Manga Chapters: 155- 217
- Anime Episodes: 92-130
- Year of Release: 2000 (Manga); 2001 (Anime)
The Alabasta Arc is the final in the Alabasta Saga and the 11th arc of One Piece. The turn depicts the Straw Hats who reach the kingdom of Alabasta.
As they begin their race to reach Alubarna, a war breaks out between the rebels and the royal guards. The main conspirators Mr. O and the Baroque officers, stand in the way of Straw Hats, which creates obstacles for them.
The Alabasta Kingdom is a desert kingdom ruled by Nefetari Cobra and is on the sandy island of the Grand Line.
4. Return to Sabaody Arc
- Manga Chapters: 598-602
- Anime Episodes: 517- 522
- Year of Release: 2010 (Manga); 2011 (Anime)
The Return to Sabaody Arc is the 24th arc in the series of One Piece and the first one in Fishman Island. This is set two years after the happenings of the Marineford arc, where Luffy and his crew reunite.
This is the beginning of the second half of the series and depicts Luffy’s journey back to the Sabaody archipelago. The Marines still pose a threat to the Straw Hat.
3. Whiskey Peak Arc
- Manga Chapters: 106-114
- Anime Episodes: 64-67
- Year of Release: 1999 (Manga); 2001 (Anime)
This is the eighth arc of the One Piece manga anime series and depicts the arrival of the Straw Hat Pirates, who now have a log pose, into Whiskey Peak. This town is known for its extravagant treatment of the pirates, and the city welcomes them with open arms.
However, things start to fall apart when the island residents reveal their true colors and are not what they pretend to be. Whiskey Town is a town on Cactus Island.
2. Post Enies Lobby Arc
- Manga Chapters: 431- 441
- Anime Episodes: 313- 325
- Year of Release: 2006 (Manga); 2007 (Anime)
This is the seventeenth arc in the series and is considered a great arc of One Piece. This segment shows the Straw Hats being visited by the Marines after escaping Enies Lobby.
Ace and Blackbeard indulge in a fierce battle on Banaro Island. This is also the time when Franky becomes a member of the Straw Hat crew as their shipwright.
1. Drum Island Arc
- Manga Chapters: 130- 154
- Anime Episodes: 78-91
- Year of Release: 2000 (Manga); 2001 (Anime)
Drum Island is the tenth in the One Piece arcs and the fourth one in the Alabasta saga. This becomes essential as it introduces Tony Tony Cooper, who becomes the crew’s doctor. He is taken on board when the team has to find medical help for Nami. Drum Island snows all year round, and the siege of Wapol Castle also happens in this segment.
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