The ending of One Piece has become one of the most anticipated conclusions in anime and manga history. With over 1,100 episodes and 1,000 manga chapters, the shonen series is one of the longest-running anime of all time. However, while quite long, One Piece is only ranked 16 in terms of length, falling short in episodes compared to anime such as Chibi Maruko-chan (1300+ episodes), Ojarumaru (1900+ episodes), and the longest-running anime of all time, Sazae-San, with over 2640 episodes.

Nevertheless, despite its length, One Piece is beloved by countless anime fans, and its ending is drawing near. The anime’s official Twitter account confirmed that the series has entered its final saga in a post back in 2022, and fans are eager to finally discover how Eiichiro Oda will conclude his masterpiece.

A few of One Piece’s best arcs include Water 7, Enies Lobby, Punkhazard, and Dressrosa. The anime’s newest arc, Egghead, came at the perfect time, as the anime’s longest arc, Wano Country, finally came to an end. However, fans are on the edge of their seats, unsure of when the series will conclude. Those who have yet to begin the series, or are still in the middle, should finish it as soon as possible, before Oda’s best-kept secret is revealed.

Why One Piece is Worth Watching (Despite Its Number of Episodes)

From Fan-Favorite Protagonists Like Luffy and Famous Arcs Like Water 7, One Piece Has Much to Offer Viewers Both New And Old

One Piece has been popular for years. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump back in 1997, Oda’s story has only grown in popularity. Following the unprecedented success of Netflix’s live-action remake, One Piece’s manga became the best-selling piece of literature written by a single person of all time. The series outsold the Batman comics and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. The anime is iconic for a multitude of reasons, including its dynamic cast of characters, light-hearted atmosphere, and sense of adventure. However, what keeps fans coming back for more, even after 1,100 episodes, is Gol D. Roger’s mysterious hidden treasure.

Screenshot of One Piece color spread from manga chapter 992 shows the Luffy and the Straw hat crew enjoying a lunch on a sea train.

Fans Need to Finish One Piece ASAP Because Spoilers Will Make the Ending Known

It Will Simply Be Impossible to Avoid Spoilers About Something so Massive

Characters from One Piece run from a Wave

Recently, discussions have circled on social media surrounding the importance of finishing One Piece before it ends. While the series is one of the longest-running anime series, making audiences hesitant to begin, for those who already follow it but are still lagging behind it has become imperative to finish it now more than ever. Part of what makes One Piece so special is its mystery element. No one knows what the illusive “One Piece” could be, making the anime and manga that much more enticing.

Image of Gol D Roger execution

Once the One Piece has been revealed, however, the news will spread like wildfire, spoiling the surprise for countless fans who have not yet caught up and lowering the chances of new fans beginning the series. The magic will be gone, and most likely, the series’ popularity will go down with it. Audiences will be less willing to take on such an overwhelming number of episodes if they know the answer to the series’ biggest question.

However, this will undoubtedly rob them of the adventure of a lifetime: joining the Straw Hat Crew on their unforgettable journeys. One Piece is much more than a big mystery to be unveiled, but nonetheless, the surprise element has been a big drive for fans to keep up with it. For this reason, fans need to finish One Piece now more than ever, before spoilers take away part of the magic.

One Piece franchise poster

One Piece

Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.

Created by

Eiichiro Oda

First Film

One Piece: The Movie

First TV Show

One Piece (1999)

Cast

Kazuya Nakai
, Akemi Okamura
, Kappei Yamaguchi
, Hiroaki Hirata
, Ikue Ôtani
, Yuriko Yamaguchi

Character(s)

Monkey D. Luffy
, Roronora Zoro
, Nami (One Piece)
, Nico Robin
, Usopp (One Piece)
, Vinsmoke Sanji
, Tony Tony Chopper
, Franky (One Piece)
, Jimbei (One Piece)

Video Game(s)

One Piece: Unlimited World Red
, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
, One Piece: World Seeker
, One Piece Odyssey