TV SERIES · 1999–present · JAPAN
One Piece
- Network
- Fuji TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
- Seasons
- 23
- Episodes
- 1181
- Studio
- Toei Animation, Fuji Television Network, Avex Trax
- Original title
- ワンピース
182 archived facts 8 topics 4 sources Last reviewed Nov 2026
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…
182 Interesting Facts About One Piece
Interesting Facts (46)
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Admiral Kuzan Aokiji, should have died when he was stabbed by Whitebeard during the "Summit War" Arc. At that precise moment Aokiji was charging towards Whitebeard to which Whitebeard immediately stabs' him with his "Murakumogiri" spear weapon. Whitebeard a Haki user should have killed Aokiji when he stabbed him, yet Aokiji survived. A swirl of ice can be seen surrounding Whitebeard's spear where he stabbed Aokiji, meaning 2 things. Either Aokiji was fast enough to evade whitebeards stab since he is a Logia type, kind of like Katakuri did against Luffy's Gatling Gun. Or, Whitebeard intentionally didn't use Haki against Aokiji to avoid killing him, for reasons unknown. One of these must have happened because, Aokiji was stabbed, and not just by anyone, Whitebeard himself, and he is still alive.
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Mayumi Tanaka voices Monkey D. Luffy, Kazuya Nakai voices Roronoa Zoro, Akemi Okamura voices Nami, Kappei Yamaguchi voices Usopp, Hiroaki Hirata voices Sanji, Ikue Otani voices Tony Tony Chopper, Yuriko Yamaguchi voices Nico Robin, Kazuki Yao voices Franky, Kōsuke Meguro voices Jinbe, Chō voices Brook and Hideyuki Tanaka voices Donquixote Doflamingo.
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Devil Fruits are divided into three categories: Paramecia, Zoan and Logia; Paramecia grants the user superhuman abilities such as Luffy's rubber powers, while Zoan allows the user to transform fully or partially into an animal, and some Zoan fruits also permit transformation into legendary creatures.
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4Kids became the second company to dub One Piece. However, many fans of the original Japanese version hated the editing of numerous episodes and scenes in 4Kids' adaptation, including the removal of all references to death, the removal of cigarettes or their replacement with lollipops, the cutting of entire arcs, and the addition of unnecessary jokes and puns to heavily edited dialogue. FUNimation eventually acquired the dubbing rights from episode 144 onward and later obtained the rights to episodes 1-143. 4Kids' edited 143 episodes were so heavily cut that they were reduced to 104 episodes.
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Although Luffy won his fight against Charlotte Katakuri, Katakuri was stronger, faster and smarter, and more skilled at using his opponent's techniques against them in a more efficient way. Katakuri also has stronger Haki or arms than Luffy, since you can clearly see Luffy being wounded as their Haki punches collide. Katakuri has also trained beyond the normal level; everyone has Observation Haki, but instead of sensing an opponent's incoming attack, he can see the features of the approaching future.
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Admiral Kuzan Aokiji was supposed to die when Whitebeard stabbed him during the Summit War Arc. Just as Aokiji charged toward Whitebeard, Whitebeard immediately stabbed him with his spear weapon "Murakumogiri." Whitebeard, a Haki user, should have killed Aokiji when he stabbed him, but Aokiji survived. A vortex of ice can be seen surrounding the spear with which Whitebeard stabbed Aokiji, which means one of two things: either Aokiji, being a Logia type, was fast enough to evade Whitebeard's stab, just as Katakuri did against Luffy's Gatling Gun, or Whitebeard deliberately refrained from using Haki in order to avoid killing Aokiji for unknown reasons. One of these must have happened, because Aokiji was stabbed and is still alive, and not by just anyone but by Whitebeard himself.
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Production Story (66)
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Oda has confirmed where the Straw-hat Pirates would be from if they live in the real world. Luffy would be from Brazil. Zoro would be from Japan. Nami would be from Sweden. Usopp would be from Africa. Sanji would be from France. Chopper would be from Canada. Robin would be from Russia. Franky would be from America. Brook would be from Austria.
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4Kids was the second dubbing company to dub One Piece. However, many fans of the original Japanese version detested the editing many episodes and scenes in 4Kids's translations received (editing out all mentions of death, getting rid of cigarettes or replacing them with lollipops, cutting out entire arcs, adding unnecessary jokes and puns in the heavily edited dialog and more). FUNimation eventually acquired rights to dub the series from episode 144 onwards, and eventually obtained the rights to episodes 1-143. The 143 episodes which 4Kids did edit were edited so heavily that they had been cut down to 104 episodes.
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For episodes 1–206 of Crunchyroll's English-language release of One Piece, the opening and ending themes were dubbed into English by various voice actors; from episode 207 onward the release reverted to the Japanese versions and focused only on insert songs sung by the characters, with some openings not licensed at the time, which also affected all territories.
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4Kids was the second company to dub One Piece. However, many fans of the original Japanese hated the edits made in 4Kids' translations (removal of all death references, replacing cigarettes with lollipops, cutting entire arcs, adding unnecessary jokes and puns to heavily edited dialogue, etc.). FUNimation eventually acquired the rights to dub the series from episode 144 onward and later also obtained the rights to episodes 1-143. The 143 episodes edited by 4Kids were so heavily cut that they were reduced to 104 episodes.
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Conqueror's Haki usually develops under severe stress, desperation and anger. Luffy developed it seconds before Ace's execution. Donquixote Doflamingo developed it when he and his family were about to be hanged and killed on a wall. Charlotte Katakuri developed it when bullies attacked his little sister and later took revenge on them.
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Admiral Kuzan Aokiji should have died when he was stabbed by Whitebeard during the 'Summit War'. At that moment, Aokiji was charging toward Whitebeard and Whitebeard stabbed him with his 'Murakumogiri' spear. Whitebeard was a Haki user and should have killed him, but Aokiji survived. A vortex of ice is seen around Whitebeard's spear; this means one of two things: either Aokiji was fast enough to dodge the blade because he is a Logia type (like Katakuri dodging Luffy's Gatling Gun), or Whitebeard, for unknown reasons, did not use Haki in order not to kill Aokiji. It must be one of these because Aokiji was stabbed and is still alive.
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Nico Robin is not the only one whose attack names are in Spanish. Crocodile also has Spanish attacks. 'Sables' means 'Swords' in Spanish, and his final move 'Pesado' means 'Heavy' and resembles a shockwave-type attack. It is possible that Nico Robin named her attacks in Spanish, just like her former captain/boss.
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Emperor 'Shanks', like Charlotte Katakuri, can see brief glimpses of the future using Observation Haki. When 'Eustass Kid' tried to strike Shanks's fleet with the weapon he used to defeat Emperor 'Big Mom', Shanks used his Haki to see how much damage Kid could deal to the fleet, and to prevent him from attacking, he used the attack that Pirate King Roger used at his peak: 'Divine Departure'.
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The series contains many references to the Golden Age of Piracy and the real piracy that followed. The Seven Warlords of the Sea are privateers, the practice of governments allowing pirates to attack enemy ships. Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) is a clear reference to Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach. Calico Yorki shares the same nickname as Calico Jack. Hyena Bellamy takes his name from Samuel Bellamy; X Drake from Francis Drake; Lafitte from Jean Lafitte; and Bartholomew Kuma from Bartholomew Kuma. The Elbaf giants are modelled on the Vikings, the most famous pirates of the pre-modern era. Even the title 'Pirate King' has a real origin: the infamous pirate Henry Every, who managed to escape justice and retire with his plundered fortune, was once called 'the King of Pirates'.
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Jaguar D. Saul was thought to have died when he was frozen by Aokiji with his Ice Fruit ability (Ice Time) while Ohara Island was being destroyed by the Navy's Buster Call. In the manga, the Straw Hats meet Dr. Vegapunk, and Vegapunk explains to Nico Robin in particular what happened days after Ohara was destroyed. 'Monkey D. Dragon was overseeing the Giants who rescued the books thrown into the water after Ohara was destroyed on the orders of a Giant.' Vegapunk gives only this Giant's name: Jaguar D. Saul. This confirms that Saul was saved by his attacker Aokiji, or survived thanks to their old friendship.
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Most of the Meito, called the 12 Supreme Grade Swords in the series, and their whereabouts are unknown. Only 4 of them and their owners are known. [Yoru - currently in the hands of Dracule Mihawk], [Murakumogiri - was in Whitebeard's hands until his death], [Ace - was in Gold D. Roger's hands until he was captured/surrendered; its current location is unknown], [Shodai Kitetsu - only mentioned, not shown or spoken of; also known as Kitetsu I]. Roronoa Zoro currently carries Kitetsu III, while Luffy carried Kitetsu II for a time in the land of Wano.
Behind the Scenes (10)
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Although Luffy won his fight against Charlotte Katakuri; Katakuri was more skilled, stronger, faster, and smarter in using his opponents techniques against them & in a more efficient method. Katakuri has also a stronger color or arms than Luffy has as you can clearly see Luffy being hurt as they're Haki fists collide against each other. Also, Katakuri has trained beyond the normal; Haki color of Observation anyone has; as he can now see specs of the upcoming future, rather than simply sensing his enemy's upcoming attack.
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4Kids was the second company to dub One Piece. However, many fans of the original Japanese hated the edits made in the 4Kids translations (removing all references to death, replacing cigarettes with lollipops, cutting entire arcs, adding unnecessary jokes and puns to heavily edited dialogue, etc.). FUNimation eventually acquired the rights to dub the series starting from episode 144, and later also obtained the rights to episodes 1-143. The 143 episodes edited by 4Kids were cut so heavily that they were reduced to 104 episodes.
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Characters & Cast (38)
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Most of the,12 Supreme Blades called, Meito, The Highest class of blades, in the series are currently unknown, as well as their whereabouts. Only, 4 are currently known as well as they're owners. [Yoru -is currently in possession by Dracule Mihawk], [Murakumogiri - was in possession of Whitebeard until his death.], [Ace - was in possession of Gold D. Roger until his capture/surrender. It's current whereabouts are unknown.], [Shodai Kitetsu - has only been mentioned but not shown or spoken about. Also goes by the name Kitetsu I.] Roronoa Zoro, currently holds Kitetsu III, and Luffy held Kitetsu II; for a while in the land of Wano.
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Nico Robin isn't the only one who's attack names are in Spanish. Crocodile, also has attacks that are in Spanish. "Sables" is Spanish for (Blade's), his final move "Pesado" is Spanish for (Heavy) which looks like a shock-wave type attack. It's possible Nico Robin, named her moves in Spanish just as her previous Captain/ Boss did.
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Emperor "Shanks" can also see specs of the future, while using his Haki color of Observation just as Charlotte Katakuri can. When "Eustass Kid", tried to shoot Shanks fleet with the same weapon he used to defeat Emperor "Big Mom" Shanks, using his Haki, color of observation, saw how much damage Kid was able to inflict upon the fleet and decided to prevent him from attacking with the same attack Pirate King Roger used in his prime. "Divine Departure".
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Contains a major spoiler — show
Jaguar D. Saul, was frozen and presumed dead when Aokiji froze him with is Devil Fruit Ice ability (Ice Time); when the Island of Ohara was being obliterated by the Navy's Buster call. In the Manga the Straw hats have meet up with Dr. Vegapunk, and Vegapunk has revealed information to the Straw hats, specifically Nico Robin of what happened days, after Ohara was destroyed. "Monkey D. Dragon was overseeing some Giants recovering the books that were thrown in the water after Ohara was destroyed under the orders of a Giant. Vegapunk revealed only the name of said Giant. Jaguar D. Saul. Confirming that Saul, survived or was saved by his attacker Aokiji, base of they're history of being old friends in the Navy.
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Conqueror's Haki usually develops under severe stress, desperation and anger. Luffy developed it seconds before Ace's execution. Donquixote Doflamingo developed it when he and his family were about to be hanged on a wall and killed. Charlotte Katakuri developed it when bullies attacked his little sister, and he later took revenge on them.
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Although Luffy won against Charlotte Katakuri, Katakuri was more skilled, stronger, faster and smarter at using his opponents' techniques more efficiently. Katakuri also had stronger Armament Haki than Luffy; when their Haki fists clashed, it was clearly visible that Luffy was suffering. Katakuri had also trained beyond normal Observation Haki; he could not only sense an enemy's attack but also see brief glimpses of the future.
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Admiral Kuzan Aokiji should have died when he was stabbed by Whitebeard during the 'Summit War.' At that moment, Aokiji was charging toward Whitebeard, and Whitebeard stabbed him with his 'Murakumogiri' spear. Whitebeard was a Haki user and should have killed him, but Aokiji survived. A vortex of ice is seen around Whitebeard's spear; this means one of two things: either Aokiji was fast enough to dodge the blade because he is a Logia type (as Katakuri dodged Luffy's Gatling Gun), or Whitebeard, for unknown reasons, did not use Haki in order not to kill Aokiji. It must be one of these, because Aokiji was stabbed and is still alive.
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Nico Robin is not the only one whose attack names are in Spanish. Crocodile also has Spanish attacks. 'Sables' means 'Swords' in Spanish, and his final move 'Pesado' means 'Heavy' and resembles a shockwave-type attack. It is possible that Nico Robin named her attacks in Spanish, like her former captain/boss.
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Emperor 'Shanks,' like Charlotte Katakuri, can see brief glimpses of the future using his Observation Haki. When 'Eustass Kid' tried to strike Shanks's fleet with the weapon he used to defeat Emperor 'Big Mom,' Shanks used his Haki to see how much damage Kid could do to the fleet and, to prevent him from attacking, used the attack the Pirate King Roger used at his peak: 'Divine Departure.'
Easter Eggs & References (4)
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The series contains many references to real life piracy in the Golden Age of Piracy and beyond. The Seven Warlords of the Sea are privateers - a real life practice of governments to give pirates leave to attack enemy ships. Marshall D. Teach aka Blackbeard is an obvious reference to Edward "Blackbeard" Teach. Calico Yorki shares his nickname with Calico Jack. Bellamy the Hyena is named after Samuel Bellamy, X Drake after Francis Drake, Lafitte after Jean Lafitte and Bartholomew Kuma after Bartholomew Kuma. The giants of Elbaf are modeled on vikings, the most famous pre-modern pirates of all. Even the title "Pirate King" has a real life origin: Henry Every a notorious pirate who manage to elude justice and retire with his looted fortune was called "King of the Pirates" in his time.
Deeper Meaning (13)
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The manga has grown into a media franchise spanning a festival film produced by Production I.G, a trading card game and numerous video games, most notably Toei Animation's anime series; Toei has also released fourteen animated films, one original video animation and thirteen television specials.
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The series contains many references to the Golden Age of Piracy and to real piracy in the period that followed. The Seven Warlords of the Sea are privateers, the practice of governments authorizing pirates to attack enemy ships. Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard) is a clear reference to Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach. Calico Yorki shares the same nickname as Calico Jack. Hyena Bellamy takes his name from Samuel Bellamy; X Drake from Francis Drake; Lafitte from Jean Lafitte; and Bartholomew Kuma from Bartholomew Kuma. The giants of Elbaf are modeled on the Vikings, the most famous pirates of the pre-modern era. Even the title 'Pirate King' has a real origin: the infamous pirate Henry Every, who managed to escape justice and retire with the fortune he plundered, was once called 'King of the Pirates'.
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Jaguar D. Saul was thought to have died when he was frozen by Aokiji with the power of the Ice Fruit (Ice Time) while Ohara Island was being destroyed by the Navy's Buster Call. In the manga, the Straw Hats meet Dr. Vegapunk, and Vegapunk explains what happened days after Ohara was destroyed, especially to Nico Robin. 'Monkey D. Dragon was overseeing the Giants who rescued the books thrown into the water after Ohara was destroyed on the orders of a Giant.' Vegapunk gives only this Giant's name: Jaguar D. Saul. This confirms that Saul was saved by his attacker Aokiji, or that he survived thanks to their old friendship.
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Most of the Meito, called the 12 Supreme Swords in the series, and their whereabouts are unknown. Only 4 of them and their owners are known. [Yoru - currently in the possession of Dracule Mihawk], [Murakumogiri - was in Whitebeard's possession until his death], [Ace - was in Gold D. Roger's possession until he was captured/surrendered; its current whereabouts are unknown], [Shodai Kitetsu - only mentioned, not shown or spoken of; also known as Kitetsu I]. Roronoa Zoro currently carries Kitetsu III, while Luffy carried Kitetsu II for a time in the land of Wano.
Career & Awards (3)
Life & Family (2)
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Conquerors Haki seems to develop when under severe; stress, helplessness, & anger. Luffy, developed his Conquerors Haki when Ace was seconds from being executed. Donquixote DoFlamingo, Developed his when he was hung from a wall along with his family about to be killed. Katakuri Charlotte, developed his when his younger sister was attacked by his bullies, and he later extracted revenge on them.
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Conquerors Haki appears to develop under extreme conditions: stress, desperation and rage. Luffy developed his Conquerors Haki seconds before Ace's execution. Donquixote Doflamingo developed his when he and his family were hung on a wall to be killed. Charlotte Katakuri developed his own ability when his younger sister was attacked by bullies, and he later took revenge on them.
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