All One Piece arcs, in order: with over 1,100 episodes, 110 volumes and a quarter-century of publication, One Piece is the most vast work in manga history—and the most intimidating for anyone wanting to dive in. The good news: this entire journey is organized into 11 major sagas, divided into arcs, which follow a clear route from one end of Eiichirō Oda's world to the other.
In this guide, we break down all the arcs and sagas of One Piece in order: for each saga, the anime episodes, the manga volumes, what is at stake (without spoiling the major shocks), and why it matters. Whether you are discovering the series, returning after a break, or simply looking to place an arc, this roadmap is for you—up to the Elbaf arc, ongoing in 2026.
The answer in short: One Piece is organized into 11 sagas to be followed in order of release—East Blue, Alabasta, Skypiea, Water 7, Thriller Bark, Summit War, Fish-Man Island, Dressrosa, Whole Cake Island, Wano, and the final saga (Egghead and Elbaf, ongoing)—totaling more than 1,100 anime episodes and 110 manga volumes.
The essentials to remember
- 11 sagas structure One Piece, from East Blue to the ongoing final saga
- Over 1,100 episodes of anime and 110 volumes of manga published to date
- The series should be watched in order of release—the story is one single, continuous journey
- The two halves of the voyage: Grand Line (sagas 1 to 6) then the New World (sagas 7 to 11)
- The final saga has been officially announced by Eiichirō Oda: the story is entering its last act with Egghead then Elbaf
Summary
- How One Piece is organized (sagas, arcs, anime vs. manga)
- 1. East Blue Saga
- 2. Alabasta Saga
- 3. Sky Island Saga (Skypiea)
- 4. Water 7 Saga
- 5. Thriller Bark Saga
- 6. Summit War Saga
- 7. Fish-Man Island Saga
- 8. Dressrosa Saga
- 9. Whole Cake Island Saga
- 10. Wano Country Saga
- 11. The Final Saga: Egghead and Elbaf
- What is the latest One Piece arc?
- All arcs in order: the complete timeline
- In what order should I watch? Should I watch everything?
- Frequently Asked Questions
🗺️ The journey at a glance — click on an island to join its saga (also available as an interactive One Piece world map in full format):
🧭 Click on an island on the map to explore its saga.
How One Piece is organized: sagas, arcs, anime and manga
An arc tells a complete adventure, almost always linked to an island: the crew docks, a conflict erupts, it is resolved, and they set sail again. A saga groups several arcs around the same overarching thread—a major antagonist, a destination, or a goal. The anime and manga follow the exact same story; only the pacing differs. Here is the complete map:
| Saga | Episodes (anime) | Volumes (manga) | In a nutshell |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. East Blue | 1 – 61 | 1 – 11 | Forming the crew |
| 2. Alabasta | 62 – 135 | 12 – 23 | A kingdom to save from a plot |
| 3. Sky Island (Skypiea) | 136 – 206 | 24 – 32 | Adventure above the clouds |
| 4. Water 7 | 207 – 325 | 32 – 46 | Betrayal, loyalty, and declaring war |
| 5. Thriller Bark | 326 – 384 | 46 – 50 | The mansion of shadows |
| 6. Summit War | 385 – 516 | 50 – 61 | The great turning point of the story |
| 7. Fish-Man Island | 517 – 574 | 61 – 66 | Crossing into the New World |
| 8. Dressrosa | 575 – 746 | 66 – 80 | The fall of a puppet master |
| 9. Whole Cake Island | 747 – 889 | 80 – 90 | A rescue mission in Emperor territory |
| 10. Wano Country | 890 – 1085 | 90 – 105 | The closed land of the samurai |
| 11. Final Saga (Egghead, Elbaf…) | 1086 – 1155 (Egghead), then Elbaf | 105 – ongoing | The final act |
The numbers may vary by an episode or two depending on the segmentation—some guides attach transitions differently, for example. The order, however, never changes.
1. East Blue Saga: where it all begins
The gentlest of the seas, and the perfect entry point. A boy with a straw hat leaves his village with a small boat, an oversized dream—to become the King of the Pirates—and a promise to keep. Over six arcs, he recruits a swordsman with an inflexible code of honor, a thief navigator, a liar marksman, and a cook with a big heart.
The 6 arcs of the East Blue saga: Romance Dawn, Orange Town, Syrup Village, Baratie, Arlong Park, Loguetown
- Romance Dawn (ep. 1-3): the departure, meeting Zoro
- Orange Town (ep. 4-8): Nami and a certain red-nosed clown
- Syrup Village (ep. 9-18): Usopp and the first real ship, the Going Merry
- Baratie (ep. 19-30): Sanji, and a lesson in humility against the world's greatest swordsman
- Arlong Park (ep. 31-45): Nami's past, and one of the most moving moments in the series
- Loguetown (ep. 48-53): the town of the beginning and the end, the last stop before the Grand Line
Why it matters
All of One Piece is already here: friendship as an absolute force, dreams carried for others, and unforgettable adversaries. It is at the Baratie that Zoro swears his legendary promise to Mihawk "Hawkeye"—a foundational duel that collectors display with our 30cm Dracule Mihawk figure—and at Orange Town that Buggy the Clown, the most unpredictable pirate in East Blue, appears. Fans nostalgic for this golden age can find the young Luffy on our Young Luffy East Blue iPhone Case.
2. Alabasta Saga: the kingdom of sand
Grand Line, at last. The journey begins with a giant whale and two strange recruits—an undercover princess and a reindeer doctor—and leads straight to a desert kingdom on the brink of civil war, manipulated behind the scenes by a secret organization: Baroque Works.
The 5 arcs of the Alabasta saga: Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, Drum Island, Alabasta
- Reverse Mountain (ep. 62-63): the smashing entry into the Grand Line and the promise made to Laboon
- Whiskey Peak (ep. 64-67): the town that's too welcoming
- Little Garden (ep. 70-77): the prehistoric island of giants—the seeds of Elbaf
- Drum Island (ep. 78-91): Chopper joins the crew in the snow
- Alabasta (ep. 92-130): the battle for Vivi's kingdom
Why it matters
This is the first major villain of the series: Sir Crocodile, alias Mr. 0, the former Warlord of the Sea with a golden hook who nearly stole an entire country—his 29cm Alabasta Sir Crocodile figure, with its sculpted sand arm, remains one of the most requested villains in our collection. And in his shadow, Miss All Sunday, the future Nico Robin, who joins the crew at the very end of the saga, is already advancing.
3. Sky Island Saga: adventure above the clouds
"An island in the sky? That doesn't exist," say all the inhabitants of Jaya. The crew believes it, and climbs. High above, a sea of clouds, a self-proclaimed god with absolute hearing, and the ruins of a 400-year-old golden city await them.
The 3 arcs of the Sky Island saga: Jaya, Skypiea, G-8
- Jaya (ep. 144-152): meeting Blackbeard and Montblanc Cricket's dream
- Skypiea (ep. 153-195): the war in the sky against Enel
- G-8 (ep. 196-206): a well-liked, though optional, filler arc
Why it matters
Often underestimated at the time, Skypiea is now re-evaluated as one of the most beautiful adventures in the series—and one of the most important: it is here that One Piece begins to weave its grand historical plot, the Void Century, which would bear fruit twenty years of publication later. The lesson: with Oda, nothing is ever meaningless.
4. Water 7 Saga: the most beautiful story of loyalty in manga
The fountain city of Water 7 and its legendary shipwrights were supposed to be just a technical stopover: the Going Merry is at its limit. It becomes the crew's greatest heartbreak, an incomprehensible betrayal, and a declaration of war against the entire world.
The 4 arcs of the Water 7 saga: Davy Back Fight, Water Seven, Enies Lobby, Post-Enies Lobby
- Davy Back Fight (ep. 207-219): the playful interlude before the storm
- Water Seven (ep. 229-263): the city, the betrayal, the ship's funds
- Enies Lobby (ep. 264-312): the assault on the judicial island—iconic from start to finish
- Post-Enies Lobby (ep. 313-325): mourning the Merry, the Thousand Sunny, and a skyrocketing bounty
Why it matters
"Say you want to live!"—if you have only seen one scene from One Piece, this is probably it. Enies Lobby is consistently ranked among the best arcs in shonen history, carried by CP9 and its coldest assassin, Rob Lucci—whose 25cm Rob Lucci CP9 figure recalls the most brutal duel in the first half of the series. It is also here that Zoro unveils the Nine Sword Style Asura, a technique that has become legendary.
5. Thriller Bark Saga: the mansion of shadows
A ghost ship island drifts in the Florian Triangle. On board: zombies, a Warlord of the Sea who steals shadows, and a gentleman skeleton who has been waiting fifty years to keep a promise made to a whale.
The single arc of the Thriller Bark saga: Thriller Bark
- Thriller Bark (ep. 337-381): the only arc in the saga, a gothic and festive mystery
Why it matters
Brook joins the crew, bringing with him the most melancholic story in the series—the fate of Laboon, seeded 300 episodes earlier, finds its echo here. And in the shadows of the mansion, Zoro performs a silent sacrifice ("nothing happened") that has entered the pantheon of One Piece moments.
6. Summit War Saga: the great turning point
The densest and most dramatic saga of the first half of One Piece. Everything accelerates: the crew reaches the midpoint of the route, crosses paths with the eleven Supernovas of the "Worst Generation"... and is literally swept away. What follows is a journey through hell, in the literal sense.
The 5 arcs of the Summit War saga: Sabaody Archipelago, Amazon Lily, Impel Down, Marineford, Post-War
- Sabaody Archipelago (ep. 385-405): bubbles, Celestial Dragons, the dispersal of the crew—it is here that the "Surgeon of Death" lurks, immortalized by our 21cm Trafalgar Law Supernova figure, crouching on his crate just like on day one
- Amazon Lily (ep. 408-421): the island of the Kuja warriors and its Empress with a heart of stone… except for one man—the iconic Boa Hancock
- Impel Down (ep. 422-452): the great underwater prison and its levels of hell
- Marineford (ep. 457-489): the total war between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates
- Post-War (ep. 490-516): mourning, the two-year promise
Why it matters
Marineford is the tipping point for all of One Piece: the war gathers every power in the world—Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world, the implacable Admiral Akainu, and at the center of it all, Portgas D. Ace, whose destiny marks the series forever. Our selection of Marineford figures allows you to recreate the battle in your display case—it is the most represented saga in our One Piece collection.
7. Fish-Man Island Saga: the passage to the New World
Two years have passed. The crew reunites, transformed, and dives—10,000 meters under the sea—toward Fish-Man Island, a jewel under a bubble at the foot of the Red Line. Beneath the beauty of the setting, the saga addresses the most serious theme of the series: the inherited hatred between peoples.
The 2 arcs of the Fish-Man Island saga: Return to Sabaody, Fish-Man Island
- Return to Sabaody (ep. 517-522): reuniting after the timeskip
- Fish-Man Island (ep. 523-574): the prophecy, Hody Jones, and Otohime's legacy
Why it matters
It is the official entry into the New World, and the beginning of the Emperors' game: a certain Big Mom casts her shadow over the island at the end of the saga—the fuse for Whole Cake Island is lit. It is also the saga of the future crewmate Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, whose path crosses that of the crew permanently here.
8. Dressrosa Saga: The Fall of the Puppeteer
An island of fire and ice first, then a kingdom of passion, gladiatorial combat, and living toys, held with an iron fist behind a flamingo-pink smile. This saga seals the alliance between Luffy and Trafalgar Law—and officially launches the hunt for the Emperors.
The 2 arcs of the Dressrosa saga: Punk Hazard, Dressrosa
- Punk Hazard (eps. 579-625): the forbidden laboratory and the Luffy-Law pact
- Dressrosa (eps. 629-746): the coliseum, the factory, and the fall of Doflamingo
Why it matters
Doflamingo remains one of the most fascinating antagonists in the manga, and his fall triggers a domino effect that leads straight into the following sagas. It is also in Dressrosa that Luffy unveils Gear 4—the bounding Boundman of our 22 cm Luffy Gear 4 King Kong Gun figurine—and that the Straw Hat Grand Fleet is born.
9. Whole Cake Island Saga: Rescue in Emperor Territory
The journey continues on the back of Zunesha, the millenary elephant that walks the sea while carrying the island of Zou—one of the wildest sights in the series. Then, it's off to Big Mom's territory: Sanji has been kidnapped for an arranged marriage, and the crew ventures deep into a candy island where every smile hides a trap.
The 3 arcs of the Whole Cake Island saga: Zou, Whole Cake Island, Reverie
- Zou (eps. 751-779): the Minks, the secret of the Road Poneglyph, and the alliance against Kaido
- Whole Cake Island (eps. 783-877): the trapped wedding, the impossible escape
- Reverie (eps. 878-889): the political interlude that reshuffles the deck for the whole world
Why it matters
Because it contains THE duel: in the Mirror-World, Luffy faces Charlotte Katakuri for hours, the undefeated commander who can see the future—many consider this to be the finest fight in the series. Rivalry and mutual respect: this is exactly the spirit of the confrontation recreated by the 44 cm large-scale Charlotte Katakuri statue, a centerpiece of our collection, and the aforementioned Gear 4.
10. Wano Country Saga: The Closed Land of Samurai
A country cut off from the world for centuries, with swords, cherry blossoms, and a dragon-Emperor reigning over industrial ruins: Wano is Oda's ode to feudal Japan and the visual apotheosis of the anime. The Onigashima War, the culmination of the saga, is the greatest clash ever drawn in the series. The swords that Zoro gains and loses throughout these arcs have their own story: Zoro's swords, from Baratie to the Land of Wano.
The unique arc of the Wano Country saga: Wano — Acts I to III
- Wano — Acts I to III (eps. 890-1085): infiltration, preparation for the raid, and then the Onigashima war against Kaido and Big Mom (with the Stampede interlude around ep. 895)
Why it matters
Everything culminates here. Zoro receives the Enma sword and pushes his Ashura to its limit against Kaido—the demonic aura of our large-format Zoro Ashura statue. Robin spreads her wings of petals in Mil Fleurs, Law settles his scores in his Wano outfit—the 20 cm Law Wano figurine—and above all, the awakening of Luffy's fruit reveals Gear 5, the "Warrior of Liberation" with the thunderous laugh, featured in our Gear 5 figurine. After Wano, the world of One Piece will never be the same.
11. The Final Saga: Egghead, Elbaf… and the One Piece
Eiichiro Oda has officially announced it: One Piece has entered its final saga. It opens on Egghead, the lab-island of Dr. Vegapunk, the world's most brilliant scientist—a retro-futuristic locked-room mystery where every revelation reconfigures twenty-five years of secrets: the Void Century, the Will of D., and the very nature of the One Piece.
The 2 arcs of the final saga: Egghead, Elbaf
- Egghead (eps. 1086-1155; vols. 105-111): the island of the future and the incident that shakes the entire world
- Elbaf (anime since April 2026, ep. 1156 and onwards; manga since vol. 111 — ongoing): the legendary kingdom of giants, promised since Little Garden over a thousand chapters ago
It is also in this saga that Oda revisits the founding incident of the pirate world, thirty-eight years before Luffy: we have detailed this in our dossier on the One Piece God Valley film.
Why it matters
Because it is the end—and Oda is keeping all his promises. Elbaf, dreamed of by Usopp since East Blue, is finally here; the threads sown since 1997 are tying together one by one. There has never been a better time to catch up with the series: the story is almost complete, and every week brings the whole world closer to the answer to THE question—what is the One Piece?
What is the latest One Piece arc? The current arc in 2026
The current arc is Elbaf, both in the manga and the anime. It is therefore the latest One Piece arc to date, and it belongs to the final saga.
- Anime: Elbaf started in April 2026 at episode 1156, following the conclusion of Egghead at episode 1155. The series has moved to a seasonal format of 26 episodes per year.
- Manga: the arc has been ongoing since volume 111.
- The previous arc was Egghead, Vegapunk's laboratory island.
Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that the story is approaching its conclusion: Elbaf is therefore not just any arc. Details of the final saga can be found earlier in this guide. This section is updated with every arc change.
All One Piece arcs in order: the complete chronology
Here are the 34 One Piece arcs listed in chronological order, saga by saga, with the arc that follows each one. This is the direct answer to the most frequently asked question: which arc comes after the one I just finished?
| Arc | Episodes | Saga | Following Arc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Dawn | eps. 1-3 | East Blue | Orange Town |
| Orange Town | eps. 4-8 | East Blue | Syrup Village |
| Syrup Village | eps. 9-18 | East Blue | Baratie |
| Baratie | eps. 19-30 | East Blue | Arlong Park |
| Arlong Park | eps. 31-45 | East Blue | Loguetown |
| Loguetown | eps. 48-53 | East Blue | Reverse Mountain |
| Reverse Mountain | eps. 62-63 | Alabasta | Whiskey Peak |
| Whiskey Peak | eps. 64-67 | Alabasta | Little Garden |
| Little Garden | eps. 70-77 | Alabasta | Drum Island |
| Drum Island | eps. 78-91 | Alabasta | Alabasta |
| Alabasta | eps. 92-130 | Alabasta | Jaya |
| Jaya | eps. 144-152 | Sky Island Saga | Skypiea |
| Skypiea | eps. 153-195 | Sky Island Saga | G-8 |
| G-8 | eps. 196-206 | Sky Island Saga | Davy Back Fight |
| Davy Back Fight | eps. 207-219 | Water 7 | Water Seven |
| Water Seven | eps. 229-263 | Water 7 | Enies Lobby |
| Enies Lobby | eps. 264-312 | Water 7 | Post-Enies Lobby |
| Post-Enies Lobby | eps. 313-325 | Water 7 | Thriller Bark |
| Thriller Bark | eps. 337-381 | Thriller Bark | Sabaody Archipelago |
| Sabaody Archipelago | eps. 385-405 | Summit War | Amazon Lily |
| Amazon Lily | eps. 408-421 | Summit War | Impel Down |
| Impel Down | eps. 422-452 | Summit War | Marineford |
| Marineford | eps. 457-489 | Summit War | Post-War |
| Post-War | eps. 490-516 | Summit War | Return to Sabaody |
| Return to Sabaody | eps. 517-522 | Fish-Man Island Saga | Fish-Man Island |
| Fish-Man Island | eps. 523-574 | Fish-Man Island Saga | Punk Hazard |
| Punk Hazard | eps. 579-625 | Dressrosa | Dressrosa |
| Dressrosa | eps. 629-746 | Dressrosa | Zou |
| Zou | eps. 751-779 | Whole Cake Island | Whole Cake Island |
| Whole Cake Island | eps. 783-877 | Whole Cake Island | Reverie |
| Reverie | eps. 878-889 | Whole Cake Island | Wano — Acts I to III |
| Wano — Acts I to III | eps. 890-1085 | Wano Country | Egghead |
| Egghead | eps. 1086-1155; vols. 105-111 | Finale | Elbaf |
| Elbaf | anime since April 2026, ep. 1156+; manga since vol. 111 — ongoing | Finale | — current arc |
Episode numbers refer to the anime. The manga follows the same arc chronology, with a different division by volume: the section how One Piece is organized explains the relationship between the two.
In what order should I watch One Piece? Do I really need to see everything?
The order is simple: the order of release. One Piece tells a single continuous story—start at episode 1 (or volume 1) and follow the path; this guide serves as your map. Three navigation tips:
- Fillers are optional. The anime contains about a hundred non-manga episodes, noted in any good guide (G-8 is the only one almost universally recommended). Skipping them won't make you miss anything from the story. The same surgical selection exists for another legend: our list of Naruto episodes without fillers.
- The manga is faster. If the pace of the pre-Wano anime slows you down, reading is the express option—and starting from Wano, the anime becomes an animation showcase that deserves to be seen.
- Movies are bonuses. None are essential to the main plot; Film Red and Stampede are the most appreciated by fans. The next one, One Piece Film God Valley (2027), promises to be an exception: it focuses on a central event of the canon.
Once Grand Line is charted, the same orientation work awaits you elsewhere: our "what order to watch Chainsaw Man" guide avoids the same pitfalls for a much shorter series.
And if you don't know where to start in terms of collection, every saga in this guide has its heroes in our One Piece figurine collection—from the entry-level piece to the large-format statue.
🗺️ To visualize this whole route at a glance, explore our interactive One Piece world map—every island is clickable.
The Elbaf arc is currently airing: it is included in our top anime 2026, with a shortcut to hop into One Piece without being 1,100 episodes behind.
Sources: the official One Piece website and the chapter list for volume-by-volume correspondences.
Frequently asked questions about One Piece arcs
How many sagas and arcs are in One Piece?
One Piece has 11 major sagas, comprising about thirty canonical arcs (plus a dozen filler arcs specific to the anime), for more than 1,100 episodes and 110 volumes published to date.
What is the longest arc in One Piece?
The Wano arc is the longest in the series: nearly 200 episodes (890 to 1085) and fifteen volumes. It surpasses Dressrosa, the former record holder.
What are the 5 best One Piece arcs?
The five arcs most cited by fans are Enies Lobby (Water 7 saga), Marineford (Summit War saga), Whole Cake Island, driven by the Luffy-Katakuri duel, Wano for its sheer scale, and Water 7, inseparable from Enies Lobby. The rankings vary from one reader to another, but this core group almost always reappears.
What is the last One Piece arc?
Elbaf, in both the manga and the anime. The anime started it in April 2026 at episode 1156, after Egghead concluded at episode 1155; the manga has continued it since volume 111. It belongs to the final saga of the series.
Can you skip One Piece fillers?
Yes, without losing anything from the story: fillers are original episodes of the anime, outside of the manga. Many fans only keep G-8 (episodes 196-206), considered the best of them.
What is the status of One Piece in 2026?
Both the manga and anime are currently in the Elbaf arc: the anime began it in April 2026 (episode 1156, with a new seasonal pace of 26 episodes per year) after concluding Egghead at episode 1155, and the manga has been covering it since volume 111. Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that the story is approaching its conclusion.
Should I watch the anime or read the manga?
Both follow the same story. The manga is faster-paced and filler-free; the anime shines through its music and, since Wano, its spectacular animation. Many fans read the manga and then watch the major highlights in the anime.
What are the One Piece arcs?
There are around fifty arcs, grouped into eleven sagas: East Blue (Romance Dawn, Orange Town, Syrup Village, Baratie, Arlong Park, Loguetown), Alabasta (Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, Drum, Alabasta), Sky Island (Jaya, Skypiea), Water Seven (Long Ring Long Land, Water Seven, Enies Lobby), Thriller Bark, Summit War (Sabaody, Amazon Lily, Impel Down, Marineford), Fish-Man Island, Dressrosa (Punk Hazard, Dressrosa), Whole Cake Island (Zou, Whole Cake, Reverie), Wano Country, and finally the Final Saga (Egghead, Elbaf). Details including episode numbers can be found in the article.
What are the 11 One Piece sagas?
East Blue, Alabasta, Sky Island (Skypiea), Water Seven, Thriller Bark, Summit War, Fish-Man Island, Dressrosa, Whole Cake Island, Wano Country, and the Final Saga which began with Egghead — this is the breakdown used in this article. Depending on the source, Zou, Whole Cake, and the Reverie are sometimes grouped under the name "Four Emperors Saga".
Which is the most hated One Piece arc?
In fan polls, three names keep coming up: Long Ring Long Land (the Davy Back Fight, deemed hollow), Fish-Man Island (a long lull right after the time skip), and, in the anime, the stretched-out segments of Dressrosa and Wano. None should be skipped, however: each introduces elements that reappear later — Aokiji in Long Ring Long Land, the history of Joy Boy on Fish-Man Island.
How are the One Piece arcs ranked?
The ones best rated by readers, in the usual order of debate: Enies Lobby, Marineford, Water Seven, Wano, Alabasta, and Whole Cake Island — the breaking-point arcs, where the crew loses something. The article provides our opinion saga by saga, and the question of the "best arc" has its own dedicated answer above.
Looking for a gift for someone who is currently in one of these arcs? Our One Piece gift guide tells you which figure to offer without revealing spoilers.
From map to display case
Eleven sagas, one road — and at every stage, characters who have become legends. That is the magic of One Piece: you don't just emerge as a viewer, you emerge as a collector of moments. At Manga Horizon, we have transformed them into display pieces: our One Piece figurine collection follows this saga-by-saga guide, from the unkillable Buggy of Orange Town to the Katakuri statue of the Mirror World. And to ensure your pieces stand the test of time just like the series, our guide on how to display and maintain your manga figurines is waiting for you. Have a safe journey on the Grand Line. 🏴☠️
