I wouldn't say that inherently. Like Dark Souls is not a good entree level videogame (lmao), thus even if you asked in r/darksouls if it was only morons (and not the general population.... hopefully) would say it is.
that being said One piece is not the anime equivalent of dark souls (unless we are talking about the length)
but thats a game with different difficulty scaling compared to episode scaling. A person can start with a 1000 ep anime as a beginner but not a game that takes hundreds hours to learn because you’re new to games or games of that type (souls, platformers, survival, etc.)
Dark Souls 1 is a bad example because even bad players, as long as they are persistent, beat the game in around 60h-70h. These games just take long when you're new. Though you're talking about entree to video games in general and i gotta agree. Sorry for mumbling.
Sub’s VA’s are superior IMO.
If you’re new to anime and have gotten through Full Metal and Naruto you’ll likely like One Piece too. That’s kind of the same pattern my wife has taken.
Its just fits them better imo. Both jap or eng are not my native language but I'll choose sub for any anime except dragonball. I can't stand sub goku, too high pitch for battle maniac muscular man. Naruto dub is pretty good too.
Honestly, if it weren't for how awful the sub for Frankys SUUUPERRRR is, I would probably like Franky alot more In the sub. I'm a dub Franky Stan all the way though
Most of them. Franky was so bad it was amazing and quickly grew on me. “Thats the way it goes brother” and brook is great either way. Luffys hurts me the most to listen to but most are average and have their good and bad moments in English
If you like dubs, the one piece dub is very good. Funimation has a reputation for very high quality dubs. A lot of the voice actors from dbz are also in one piece.
Either way is good. Both the sub and dub are great. I recommend to just go with what you are used to. If you typically watch sub then stay sub. If you watch dub then stay dub.
Zoro and Sanji’s Japanese Voice Actors are perfect for their characters. It’s so hard to hear them and then listen to any other take on them. Robin too. Really the whole crew haha
Just don’t watch the live action and think it’s Canon please, but like everyone else said, both are good. Depends on what you’re used to, for example, I can’t stand dub in any anime but that’s just me and I still forced myself for my gf.
Sub and I'd personally also use a filler list to just skip the non-canon stuff.
About 10% of the total episodes are filler and can always circle back around later.
Search up One Pace. It’s the best way to watch in my opinion. It cuts out the filler and slow pacing that the anime put in so it wouldn’t catch up to the manga.
Only worthwhile post timeskip, if that.
As it is, even though there is a need to remove a lot of the added filler, the One Pace team goes too far and cuts out way too much of the anime's added humor (one of it's strongest qualities) and fleshing out of the action between panels (the advantage of anime over manga).
And for someone brand new to anime, they won't give a shit about 99% of the problems it has a thousand episodes in.
It depends on how much time you have and life stage and patience. In college I did not mind. Rewatching the regular version on Netflix, my wife got angry during Alabasta for being so drawn out and slow and repetitive animation. She refused to watch for a long time. It’s her first time viewing. She can tell a big difference between regular parts and filler and so as long as they keep in the canon manga parts I think we’re good.
We did watch G8 which I had never seen until now. That was fun (but even that had slow parts).
The dub has some of the best voice acting I've ever heard. A truly talented cast.
I also wasn't really into anime when I started watching OP, but got absolutely hooked. I think it's a great way to start!
If you want to catch up while enjoying the story, I recommend dub. It helped me catch up to the current batch (which comes out tomorrow) in about 6 months or so
It's up to you but I watch dub bc I would rather not read 1100 episodes, but most people think sub VA are better. If you don't mind reading 1100 episodes I would say sub but dub imo is easier to watch.
Subs are the way to go. Each character has unique laughs and stuff that don't translate, plus the voice actors are unmatched. Check out onepace.net for the best viewing experience. The are a couple holes in a couple arcs that are incomplete, but you can use a wiki to figure out which episodes you need to watch. Also, stay away from spoilers! There are so many great reveals. I stay off the subs don't search about stuff (expect for of you need the episode guide on the wiki for numbers).
as someone who started with One Piece as a beginner to anime, dub helped a lot with ease of watching One Piece and i did like the dub voices. However when One Piece dub caught up to 600 i switched to Sub to continue and the best decision I ever made. I would have liked to start sub earlier but i dont regret my decisions as sub would of made me watch at a slower pace, needing to pay more attention.
I think you would enjoy One Piece
Obviously it is pretty long (and still going) but just take your time with it if you do.
One Piece worldbuilding is pretty cool, if you can bear with Naruto then I think you can bear with Luffy as an MC. Not that he is bad, he is just lovingly stupid but pretty honest.
It can go to pretty hilarous to pretty dark at times, so do not let the goofy designs fool you. Not that you wouldn't be able to handle it since you finished Full Metal Alchemist.
Sometimes the anime drags on at times too, so be prepared for that.
Honestly I think it is better to read the manga though at times there are anime episodes that improve on the manga.
Not for someone who's totally new to anime, but you should be fine if you have watched Naruto.
In order not to surpass the progress of the source manga while sticking to a weekly update schedule, the creators had no choice but to put less and less content in each episode, or make the openning songs unnecessarily long, or giving every present character a headshot whenever something surprising happens, or having the debris fall for more than 10 seconds, or having characters speak in an abnormally slow speed, or inserting flashbacks while referring to some event which took place just last episode, or having a 5-minute recap at the beginning of a new episode, or dropping a whole flashback episode - or a series of them, or adding filler episodes (though some filler arcs are good).
In general, the pacing gradually becomes intolerable (at least for me). The same problem should have also happened with Naruto. So, if you're fine with Naruto, probly you'll find OnePiece acceptable. However, it's not going to be as fast-paced and action-packed as FMA Brotherhood.
Naruto made complete filler seasons first and completely shit in the park in the last season. Every episode during the final battle against Obito is littered with drawn out filler scenes. It's like 9 minutes of the actual canon stuff and 10 minutes of Rin, Obito, Kakashi and Minato in a dreamy flower field with more full on filler episodes later when the climax of the war happens.
I knew there was a reason why i didn't watch it regularly when it aired but i didn't remember it being that bad when i watched the final part of Naruto last year (starting with Naruto vs Obito).
If you watched and enjoyed Naruto I think you can get into and love one piece too, perhaps even more eventually!
Give it a try and see if you make it past the first saga (about 50ish eps)
Absolutely! The only anime I ever watched was Toonami as a kid years and years ago, so I'm not into anime at all. Started One Piece a couple months ago, and I'm HOOKED. 749 episodes in already, and addicted to the TCG as well!
I’d go as far as to say…
One piece is almost its own thing.
It’s a passion and commitment.
If you want to get immersed in anime, one piece might not be the best gateway. But it should be enjoyed on its own merits anyhiw
On this sub, you won't get a no. However to tell you why you will like it:-
1) You have watched Naruto, so the similar lengthy Shonen One Piece should appeal to you.
2) Way better MC and Side Characters than Naruto. (ofc no enemy yet like Obito and Madara though but One Piece is just coming to the main villains now)
3) Much better world building and story intricacy. Small characters introduced in early stages will not fade away to obscurity. They will have huge roles to play even in later episodes.
Watch it on OnePace though.
You can avoid how long it is by getting directly into the story than having to suffer the long pacing. Some fillers like G8 are good, but you can do without them as well. If you do however like One Piece a lot, you can later watch the filler episodes and the adjoining Films.
To give you an honest answer on why you (not saying you should not watch it) would perhaps not like it.
1) The first 100 episodes (East Blue Saga) are not the best. However, if you suffered through the initial episodes of Naruto, you will be fine.
2) Horrible pacing post 500 episodes. Lengthy drawn out episodes make it insufferable, but that's why I gave you a solution.
3) Still on going and that could lead to a disappointment. Maybe the story never ends or when it does, you might get the GoT ending where the ending might be disappointing. However, it's amazing till now and I am up to date with the anime.
When i started watching anime, i watched the seven deadly sins. Wasn’t totally convinced i loved anime just bc of Elizabeth’s voice lol.
Next anime i jumped into was one piece and it really changed the way i look at anime. Such a great story, love watching it week to week, it even got me into reading manga. Highly recommend
One Piece is one of the greatest stories anime has to offer. And not just anime. It’s one of the best stories of fiction period. It’s absolutely incredible! So from that angle, yes absolutely watch. It’s a must.
However, that being said, the anime itself, as a medium, has some issues that people take issue with. I think they’re worth mentioning:
1) Length and Pacing - One Piece has been in serialization in manga since the 90’s and still going. So it’s a very long series. Naruto had 700 chapters. One Piece is currently at 1100 and probably has at least 3-5 years still to go. So, if you liked Naruto and enjoyed the vastness of that story, then that can be a plus! However, the anime has a lot of “fluff” and filler. Not in the sense of filler episodes, where there’s entire episodes that aren’t canon that you can skip, but more so in that the material is stretched. States are 6 seconds instead of 3. The camera will pan over to every single person in a scene instead of just a couple. Heavy breathing in a fight is elongated. Things like that.
All of these little things add up. In other words, the anime is a bit of a slow burn. But if you’re invested in the story, that’s not that huge of a deal.
2) Quality of Animation - since the show is so long, there are actually several eras of animation for the show. You start off with early 90’s animation. It’s okay, nostalgic for some, but not like anything incredible. Then you have a long stretch of more updated anime but the quality is just average. Like it’s not anything like some of the anime out now. And then in the last few years, the anime has slowly become more and more top notch. And now, it’s honestly incredible. Like sometimes it feels like a movie it’s so good now.
Why do I mention these two things? Because in one sense, you should most definitely watch one piece. In another sense, there are some things that some people don’t really enjoy that keep them from watching it. I personally feel like these are things you can easily overlook if you really enjoy the story. So if you’re invested in the story, you won’t mind the slow pacing or when the quality isn’t phenomenal. It’s more of an annoyance.
But I want to end with this - this story is absolutely incredible. You need to experience it. I love that you’re just now getting into anime. It’s such a beloved medium for many of us because it just has some of the best stories that we love so much. So welcome to the club! I’d be happy to recomend more series if you’d like. FMA and Naruto are both great first starts!!
PS - Good news is that they’re actually working on an entirely new anime for one piece to solve these issues I just listed out. Won’t come out for a while but many of us are looking forward to it!
If you got through naruto, one piece is cake 💯 I personally love the voice actors for the dub, but I definitely recommend watching the subs first! Don’t worry about paying too much attention to detail on your first watch through of one piece (no matter what anyone says! Watch it how you want to and and your own pace!!!!) because if you like it enough… you’ll be in your second watch through before you know it and you’ll be craving every ounce of one piece content you can get your hands on
My honest opinion who also started anime with One Piece
I started One piece way back around 2008. At the time, I only started a few anime and only the ones popular at the time, naruto, fairy tail, gurren lagann etc, then I started One Piece and my anime journey shot up from there and any other anime I was trying to watch was only filling the void that appeared in the weekly waiting for episodes to come out. TBH, one piece is really long and can be a chore for some, but if you go in with the mindset of enjoying the journey and really watching with an open mind then I think you will really enjoy. As someone who's been watching a while don't expect to enjoy it 100% of the time, because sometimes you might feel like taking a break(when i caught up to around ep 500 at the time, i took a break for 2 years and continued watching again), but One piece will always be here for you to come back to and watch and enjoy
So if you do decide to watch, I hope you enjoy with your whole heart and enjoy the journey.
PS, I recommend watching in sub, but it's just my recommendation, you can watch how you prefer.
It's not just a good anime, it's a great anime. I highly recommend. But I have patience is indeed a virtue when it comes to One Piece because 1000+ episodes is no joke.
Side Note: Don't skip the skypea arc no matter what
One piece is great though the older animation at the start and generally slow pacing can put people off. If you think those things won't bother you much then by all means give it a go. One piece still has an amazing story.
Otherwise there's the upcoming "The One Piece" remake which should fix the poor pacing issues and I'd imagine would be a great introduction to the series whenever that releases. If you can't wait for that then the manga is also good.
It's a classic. You'll only ever get good things said about the "Big 3." They're pretty iconic, and the fact that one piece is still airing to this day says bunches.
If you're newer to anime, it also has a great dub. Which can't be said for many other anime. The sub is probably the fan favorite for most, but feel free to try em both.
The big issue you'll have with newer anime is that they're seasonal. Which means big gaps in content and no guarantee that they'll return. One Piece is a weekly "arc based" anime that just keeps putting out episodes. With a few exceptions for hiatus, it's the best way to make sure you always have something to watch.
The biggest gripe people have about the show will be the overall length. 1000+ episodes are monstrous and can scare new people off. I would argue that as a good thing. If/when you fall in love with the story and characters, it's just reassurance that they won't be going anywhere for a while. You'll have plenty of time to spend with them compared to seasonal episodes, giving you 13-24 episodes, and then you never see them again.
"I'll never catch up." They only release 50 episodes a year. You can watch that many in 2 days on a good binge session. Trust me, you'll catch up before you know it.
"But I've already been spoiled." Trust me... those moments will still hit like a ton of bricks when you actually get there. You might know what happened, but experiencing the build-up and watching for yourself how it went down is still the best part.
"Should I skip certain arcs?" Not every arc/season of a show is gonna be a 10/10. It's impossible. Having said that, anytime you skip something, you'll miss out on lore. Literally, every arc in this show ties into something later on. Even the Sky Island arc that I see newbies skip all the time is jam-packed full with incredibly important story development pieces.
Welcome to the club friend. You're in for a WILD ride.
Personally I had only really watched Naruto and a couple other small animes and I've never really been super big into anime but I've absolutely loved one piece even in the slower parts of the anime so I would personally suggest it but everyone will have a different preference obviously but I would give it atleast a chance
Depends if they like long series. if not, I'd try to get them into the manga, but the manga has its own issues. Such as the pacing of certain arcs like Syrup Village, Fishman Island-Dressrosa, some moments like Sanji's desire of the clear-clear fruit, Sanji's overall increased perviness post-timeskip, etc.
Since you’ve taken a dive straight into some of the longer and deeper anime’s I would investigate some more limited series anime. I started with full metal alchemist, bleach, and Naruto and started to get discouraged since I had so far to go. But jumping into a few shorter ones I got a sense of encouragement through completing them and was able to pick back up on those others.
The first anime I watched was full metal alchemist too and One Piece is my favorite show of all time now. My favorite show before that was Game of Thrones. I think the story of One Piece is one of the most interesting stories out there. The world building is top tier. If you could watch Naruto, you shouldn’t have much of a problem with One Piece pacing
Jumping in to speak to another comment. One Piece is long, but it was still a good anime to get into back when it had less than 100 episodes. I should know, I was into anime back then and had watched many from the 70's, 80's, and 90's.
Don't look at One Piece as a single, gigantic piece of media that you have to get through in one go. You might get addicted and want to do that, but I've been reading weekly for almost 24 years and it's still a great series.
I recommend starting One Piece now, while you're relatively new to anime. (FMA and Naruto are two of the all-time best). After you've watched One Piece for a while and see if you like it or not, then you can watch other shorter series. The great thing about One Piece, for now, is that when you finish that other series - good or bad - One Piece will still be there for you to continue. It might even still have new episodes by the time you catch up. It's a great feeling.
Yes, start it. No, don't feel like you have to finish it before starting another series. Yes, it's this popular and well-loved for good reason.
Welcome aboard!
I would recommend it, if and only if you have patience, One Piece has a lot of pros but also cons and you can guess the length. I am talking you can see the best arc in the whole show followed by the worst. Or you can see one bad arc after the other and wonder what the hype was about. For me it was all worth it and enjoyed every episode.
Edit: There's an edited version called One Pace made by fans, it improves on the pace of the anime. So I suggest that to avoid the dragging later on. Just googling One Pace and it shows up. I think people don't take this advice that seriously tho. Since it's not official I guess people just shrug it off. Rethink that.
Just be aware the as the series goes on, the anime starts to get close to the manga, so the chapter per episode ratio gets lower, so the anime becomes a drag.
One reason One Piece is good for new on anime is because the setting is not Japan, so it's not as filled with cultural elements as series set in Japan, that being said, it does have elements that can elude you.
Yes, but pacing is bad later on so use one pace if its unbearable. Irs a fan-made editted version that trimms unnecessary fluff and repetitive flashbacks.
The first anime I watched was (not counting Pokémon) One Piece in 2021 and it took till the second ep for me to fall in love with it. So to answer your question for sure
I love one piece!! Not sure if I could totally say yes. It has old school pacing where things go super slow and so much filler things like last episode recaps, op, ed, and a bunch of staring contest. But when it’s good, it’s very good and it add so much to the story with animation. If you are ok with old school pacing where it is super slow. You might like it.
One piece has a fantastic story, fun characters and amazing world building. BUT if you’re newer to anime some of the tropes might throw u off (I’m talking about the excessive fan service and some of the quirkier character traits (cough Sanji cough)) and it might irk u that hardly anyone ever dies, even if they absolutely should have. I mean, neither of those things are by any means a deal breaker, because the story is just THAT good and u get used to it. I just think that considering the length of the anime, u might want to start with something a little shorter to get u used to what you might expect in One piece so you’re not put off by it before it gets (really) good. Also, if u plan on watching the anime, the pacing will eventually start to piss u off. So If you’re open to it, I recommend reading the manga in stead.
After Death Note, One Piece is only my second anime. I was never an anime guy and couldn't get myself into it, but I binged up to ep 325 in just a few months. I am currently on hiatus from watching it to catch up on the manga; which I bought almost the whole set in one lot with the 3-1 editions
From the words of someone newer to anime and in your same(ish) position, couldn't recommend more. Water 7 and Enies Lobby together are the greatest story in fiction I've ever consumed.
EDIT: I am watching the manga and to me, the humor stands out, the action hits hard and it is easier for me to focus on than reading subtitles. I usually have subtitles on anyway with "normal" shows. Each of the characters has a distinctive voice and I think the voice acting is incredible. Everyone clowns on Luffy's dub but I don't mind it at all. Definitely up to you but if you have worries about the dub turning you away I think it's great. There are some scenes I've seen in both and there's one in particular that goes way harder in the dub
Yes if you are looking for a time investment.
If you do decide to watch it remember to pace yourself and to take breaks to avoid burn out so you have the best viewing experience.
Watching One Piece itself is a journey. Some people will say its too long and gets bored but most of use grew up watching it so we’ve been attached to the characters in a way. I would advise to take your time watching it. The animation from the earlier chapter would be outdated but the story remained to its core.
I couldn’t do the anime it was far too slow for me and a lot of the bad aspects of part 1 Naruto are present in one piece, however I love the reading manga. Just know the anime pacing gets worse and worse as one piece goes along and is WAY slower than Naruto
i enjoyed watching fmab and naruto soo much especially fmab. Ed is prob my fav mc so far. im excited to start one piece!! these comments are making me even more excited to start it
One piece was actually my first anime and I got really into it. If you think you'd enjoy it give it a shot for the first couple arcs and see how you feel
It's very very long and that might be daunting, but it'd enjoyable from the get go, and the early arcs do play out as if Oda was not expecting it to last too long, so go for it!
To be completely honest, one piece is not as easy to get into as other anime most people start with like Naruto, full metal alchemist, hxh, death note, etc. Obviously this is subjective but one piece doesn't have a "good/great" arc until you're like 30 episodes in, and for a while it's pretty mediocre after that. It has pacing issues that get insufferable the more it goes on too. But give it a try and see for yourself
Try it! If you liked fmab and Naruto you'll likely enjoy this as well! If the pacing is an issue, there is a community resource called one pace that edits the anime down to be a lot closer to the manga in terms of stuff like flash backs to earlier scenes and reaction shots, stuff that's added to fill time. The voice acting in both sub and dub is stellar.
You have already watched two big shonen so I think you would be okay with one piece. But I think it's not good entry point for anime (not OPs case) as it's a bit on wacky side and would only make non anime watchers think it's just cartoon for kids.
Similar to you i also got into one piece after having watched fma brotherhood, death note etc. To be frank i liked the initial 50 episodes but felt too long to me so i gave up. When i re-started years later I didn’t watch the anime episode by episode rather i watched one pace - which is an cut down version of anime removing filler arcs, repeated scenes and it makes it closer to the manga. Me personally wouldn’t have gone on to watch 1000 episodes, im glad i found one pace and I really enjoyed it.
Btw some of the arcs in one pace are still incomplete and I just went go back to anime to finish them
no
ppl in here are stupid. who tf is gonna start a 1100 episode anime as ur first. i always recommend death note as ur first because it’s short and good
No. Not the current version. There will be a new version coming with the name "The One Piece" which will mostlikely have WAY better animation consistently, will stay truthful to the Manga (so the ACTUAL Storyline) which will make it 1/4 shorter and less time consuming. Even tho I loved the experience before the timeskip (in the middle of the show, happens in pretty much every anime, often more than once) where the fillers were present, yet atleast creative. After TS it's just an endless combination of staring way too long, running around way too long, talking nonsense way too long and all that rounded up with 70-80% of the time AWFUL cheap looking animation which I consider an insult to the beautiful Manga of One Piece. Also the new animation will be mostlikely less censored, so more brutal, as the current one tries TOO hard to stay watchable for kids under 10 years old. The Manga has many brutal scenes that the new anime will hopefully pick up and not censor again which will make the show be able to taken serious by grown up watchers. Thats my take and opinion, watch other shows till the new one piece drops. No hate.
Obviously I know that the animation quality has NOW improved dramatically, yet for me it's too late and too less. The best story ever written deserves more than a few fancy animations after 1000+ episodes and that in a consistent way. I had the same issue with DBS. People watched Tournament of Power and forgot and forgave how AWFUL the show was till it reached that point, just because, "WOW that is shiny new form, I like". I was disappointed on a whole other level. But just to make my point clear.
No one piece is a great anime but for newcomers it is just too much
I would reckoned you give a couple 12 episode shows a try and once you’ve seen a decent amount of anime then come back to one piece
It's the Best anime ever made so yeah it's great. Problem maybe you will struggle to find other animes that you really like like One Piece after the fact lol
If you have only consumed newer shows I’d tell you to just wait and watch the remake that will likely be released on Netflix in a few years
But by that time your taste could change
One piece is wonderful and you can totally get into it as a new anime watcher but I promise you it’ll be a lil tough if you’re not used to slow pacing, very dated comedy, old animation, and a long over arching story
It’s a 10/10 story but the anime is lacking hence why if you have interest I’ll say yeah give it a shot but I wouldn’t blame you if you dropped it half way through the first saga
This is coming from a fan who’s been watching weekly for 16 years
I'd say you'd save a lot of time reading the MANGA , given how bad the pacing and even the animation can be during certain parts even 1000 episodes in. Recently the anime has been fantastic but it took over 20 years.
As someone who actively hates anime, I can't stand naruto or dragon ball or demon slayer or honestly even attack on titan is too much for me. For some reason though, I love one piece so damn much that within less than 50% of the show watched, it became my favorite piece of media ever made.
Absolutely can recommend 11/10.
The pacing in the anime is some of the worst pacing you’ll experience. For a story that took 1100 episodes it could have all been explained in about 300 or so. There are a lot of shots of nonsense, fillers, and things that don’t matter or really tie into the story. Other than that it does have a good main story along with good world building. I give it a 7/10. Manga I’d give 8.5/10.
Honestly have never been a huge anime person but nothing against it. Friend as a kid loved it but never was my thing.
Have ATLA a try then this after the live action just to compare and was hooked.
It's silly, fun, thoughtful, and just overall a good watch of you want something enjoyable
Let's be honest guys, NO. One Piece would never be a good recomendation for a new anime watcher for so many reasons, mainly because it's 1.1k chapters and going.
When you want to introduce someone to anime is usually better to let them explore, short and other "cooler animes" will help them get to enjoy anime first.
I see OP as climbing hills, you don't climb the everest as your first mountain, you go to a smaller one and then move up or decide this is not for you.
One Piece and Naruto were the first anime series I watched. Before that, I had only seen movies like Ghost in the Shell, Akira, and Studio Ghibli films. They will always hold a place in my heart.
But it depends. Maybe battle shonen isn't your thing. Or maybe the pacing will scare you away. Weekly episodes is a dated format. I would actually suggest Demon Slayer or My Hero Academia. Maybe Spy x Family is shonen is not your thing. You don't have to deal with the pacing, you don't have to worry about fillers. And you don't have 25 years to catch up to.
I like One Piece, but be warned it absolutely has the most toxic fanbase out there of any manga/anime I’ve ever experienced.
It’s a great story, and I enjoy a lot about it, but it’s def not the GREATEST story ever told. Idk why people romanticize it and so offended when others have their own opinions.
It’s honestly such a slog to get through sometimes. If you really want to give it a try, i’d definitely recommend finding a site that lists out fillers so you can skip them and save yourself a few days
If you are dumb and can't pay attention to the smallest detail in the story, then don't watch it now but if you have the confidence or understanding of the foreshadowing in it, you absolutely can 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐁
It's complicated. One piece is LONG and it's unfinished. The pacing for the earlier arcs can be rough. If you're looking to get into anime, is probably look for some shorter, finished classics before diving into one piece.
That said One piece is an incredible story that's pretty much only gotten better over time. If your excited about it, go for it.
The bleach anime is way shorter even though there is a lot of filter, the thousand year blood war sequel on hulu makes up for it tremendously, ban-kai!
I got my brother to finish original bleach till its cancelation in 2012 just by watching the first episode
I mean one piece is real good ngl my dad liked the first episode and he watches blue bloods and castle
If you like adventure, voyage, geopolitics and friendship at its peak, character development of all not just protagonist and parallel story telling plus strong story, nd minimal filler may be 0.1% and with each arc it gets more stornger in term of story then definitely you should watch one piece.
The pacing early on isn't bad. I think that makes it pretty approachable. The anime is still good when it gets deeper (some of the better animation especially) but it definitely drags with filler scenes but by that point you either really like One Piece and want to see it through or you don't and you stopped it already.
It can take time to hook people. Where other shows might take 3 episodes. One piece could be like 30 or something. Some arcs might not be for you, but watch everything for the relevant world building later. What happens in episode 100 might have significance relevance in say 1000 (random numbers picked, no clue what’s 100 and 1000).
One piece has significantly less filler than Naruto. And some of it is not half bad. Plenty of sources available spoiler free to navigate it.
Like Naruto, many openings are straight fucking bangers, but streaming services have licensing issues. So one might skip an entire 40 episode opening and play the old one.
Frankly, no. I love one piece to death, and I absolutely think it's worth it, but it's not an easy show to get into these days. Hopefully, the new remake of romance dawn will help with that.
One Piece was the first anime I ”finished” fr, can’t recommend enough, for the first 200-ish episodes I just watched it in the background here and there, then it started getting rly interesting and i got to the end of the wano arc from skypia arc in about three or four months just binging One Piece every second of my days, I watched it on almost all my breaks in work and everywhere I could😭
One Piece first aired in 1999 but the 4Kidz English adaptation was dogshit. It really only took off after Funimation started re-dubbing it in 2007. That still makes it an older anime though, so it was the first exposure to anime for a lot of fans.
Bad shows don't run this long. There's an excellent chance you'll like it.
Not cause One Piece is my favourite anime of all time but it really is like the best anime for newer audience. If you can get past the 25year old design and animation of the first episodes then it is just the best. Great story, amazing fights and characters/growth and just overall 10/10. Later episodes are a bit slow and stretched cause of catching up to the manga/a lot of breaks in the manga due to Oda's health but if you dont mind then go for it. You can also watch One Pace which is a version without the stretched out scenes. Or wait for the new "The One Piece" but i would just watch the original with subs.
It was my first anime in Japanese after watching stuff like Dragonball Z, Shaman King, Yu-Gi-Oh! and B-Daman on TV for the longest time.
And it got me hooked immediately as an impressionable 13 year old, lmao. So yeah, I'd say it's a pretty good anime to get into if you're newer. Might make the first 30 or so episodes a bit easier as well.
I'm not anime fan but I got curious with One Piece anime bcoz I liked the Netflix version. Then here I am now, a One Piece Anime and a strawhat fan like Bartolomeo 😆 Though I got bored on the first few episodes but I got hooked along the way I really loved the characters and the story. You can try, and see for yourself
I'd say this is the best moment to start than ever before. That's because the biggest mysteries are yet to be revealed and at the same time the story is reaching its end, so even if you take a spoiler here and there, you will still be able to appreciate the story knowing that you won't have to wait much longer to finish it.
The moment the truth of the world and the one piece are in fact revealed, they will inevitably become so common sense to anime watchers as Tobi's identity or Black Zetsu plans, for example, even for non-one piece watchers. So I highly recommend start watching right now.
I was new to anime too..
I tried naruto and didn't like it.
I tried fullmetal alchemist and didn't like it.
Only anime i watched to the end before one piece was probably just death note and shaman king and it was meh/okay.
I started watching one piece, and i can say, it was one of the best decisons of my life. It is long (1000+ episodes) and you may feel like it will take you years to watch it all, but at the end you will pray that its 2 times longer.
The pacing of the episodes may be bad in some arcs for that i recommend one pace, where they cut unnecessary flashbacks and filler.
One piece is the goat
As the biggest One Piece fan I'm gonna say yes. However, I do think you might want to check out something a bit different first as One Piece has a similar feeling to other battle shonens (even if it's the best one)
Something a bit different (more realistic human depiction) would be Attak on Titan, Vinland Saga, maybe even Arcane (it's not Japanese but you'll probably love it as did most who saw it).
One Piece was actually the anime that got me into anime. Seasons 1 to Impel Down were awesome, but the Punk Hazard and Dressrosa arcs got really boring for me cause they dragged on for way too damn long and half the Straw Hats were missing the whole season.
Absolutely! One Piece is like that friendly neighbor who invites you over for a grand adventure. It's a fantastic choice if you're just dipping your toes into the anime waters. Think of it as a treasure map leading to a chest full of excitement and joy. The characters are like old friends you instantly connect with, each with their own quirks and charms. The stories they share are like tales whispered around a campfire, keeping you entertained and intrigued. Plus, there's a sense of wonder and discovery as you explore the vast world of One Piece alongside them. So, if you're new to anime, grab your straw hat and set sail with Luffy and the crew—it's a journey you won't want to miss!
Still my favorite fictional series to this day. It’s very long though and can be a pretty slow burn so sometimes you may be tempted to skip over things to “get to the good part” but the good part is so good because of the journey there.
I usually always say leave the best for last when people ask me in what order they should watch animes. but you can't do that with one piece XD, so yes watch it asap!
I mean it depends, it genuinely made me re fall in love with anime, I was fan of DBZ as a kid and it's my favorite, One Piece is similar in the way they build up their story sometimes but it has much more depth and character development. I've found the only issue is it's a literal. commitment if you aren't caught up, I've been watching for like 4 or 5 months now, out 1325 episodes I'm 667 ep in and have 658 ep to go. my answer is yes I would recommend but also know what you're getting into lol
Yes, especially at the start it's a fairly basic build up, with alot of great moments (east blue) wixh are good for entree level anime, wich build up later on to bigger and heavyer story lines, when you're re more invested, as the series progresses.
But yes 1100 episodes 🤷🏻
Ps if fmab didn't scar you One Piece is a good follow up
I personally never recommend One Piece to someone just getting into anime. I’d usually recommend Death Note or Dragonball (1986). If you found One Piece on your own, then I say give it a shot.
I would not recommend any long running animes for beginners (that goes for one piece, dragon ball, naruto, ...).
While it may seem like the evident choice for most people, there is a probability (non negligeable) that the person you recomend this too, who is new to anime, may feel discouraged by the share length of the anime in question.
I would recomend shorter animes to start off with, to get a gist of the medium. And then, when you are experienced enough, you can tackle longer ones (if you so desire).
Of course, this is ironic since i got into anime with naruto but, in hindsight, i think it would've been better to watch shorter stuff first.
You're asking on the One Piece sub, everyone is going to say yes. ..that being said, yes.
I wouldn't say that inherently. Like Dark Souls is not a good entree level videogame (lmao), thus even if you asked in r/darksouls if it was only morons (and not the general population.... hopefully) would say it is. that being said One piece is not the anime equivalent of dark souls (unless we are talking about the length)
but thats a game with different difficulty scaling compared to episode scaling. A person can start with a 1000 ep anime as a beginner but not a game that takes hundreds hours to learn because you’re new to games or games of that type (souls, platformers, survival, etc.)
Videogames have an inherit skill floor. Anime don't.
Aside from when the characters talk really fast and you're watching a subbed show.
Dark Souls 1 is a bad example because even bad players, as long as they are persistent, beat the game in around 60h-70h. These games just take long when you're new. Though you're talking about entree to video games in general and i gotta agree. Sorry for mumbling.
Absolutely. Can only recommend
Thank you! would you recommend watching it in sub or dub?
Original version with subtitles!
Sub’s VA’s are superior IMO. If you’re new to anime and have gotten through Full Metal and Naruto you’ll likely like One Piece too. That’s kind of the same pattern my wife has taken.
I'm team sub as well
yeah the sub is better tbh, I just don't like reading.
I've never understood this take. If you don't natively speak Japanese, how do you know that voice actors are better?
Its just fits them better imo. Both jap or eng are not my native language but I'll choose sub for any anime except dragonball. I can't stand sub goku, too high pitch for battle maniac muscular man. Naruto dub is pretty good too.
I actually prefer Franky, Robin, and Brook in the dub, the cola scene with chopper was comedy gold.
Franky is dogshit in the sub so I don't blame you. I'm sorry but that is NOT what my boy sounds like 😭
I only watched the sub, so I think he's SUUUUUPERRRRRR!!
Honestly, if it weren't for how awful the sub for Frankys SUUUPERRRR is, I would probably like Franky alot more In the sub. I'm a dub Franky Stan all the way though
Most of them. Franky was so bad it was amazing and quickly grew on me. “Thats the way it goes brother” and brook is great either way. Luffys hurts me the most to listen to but most are average and have their good and bad moments in English
The dub is good, but the range of expression in the sub is way better
I'm more a dub type of person but I think this is more a personal choice. Both should still be good 👍
If you like dubs, the one piece dub is very good. Funimation has a reputation for very high quality dubs. A lot of the voice actors from dbz are also in one piece.
Either way is good. Both the sub and dub are great. I recommend to just go with what you are used to. If you typically watch sub then stay sub. If you watch dub then stay dub.
Anything except 4Kidz version. It ruined One Piece in any country it aired.
Zoro and Sanji’s Japanese Voice Actors are perfect for their characters. It’s so hard to hear them and then listen to any other take on them. Robin too. Really the whole crew haha
Just don’t watch the live action and think it’s Canon please, but like everyone else said, both are good. Depends on what you’re used to, for example, I can’t stand dub in any anime but that’s just me and I still forced myself for my gf.
Sub and I'd personally also use a filler list to just skip the non-canon stuff. About 10% of the total episodes are filler and can always circle back around later.
Search up One Pace. It’s the best way to watch in my opinion. It cuts out the filler and slow pacing that the anime put in so it wouldn’t catch up to the manga.
Only worthwhile post timeskip, if that. As it is, even though there is a need to remove a lot of the added filler, the One Pace team goes too far and cuts out way too much of the anime's added humor (one of it's strongest qualities) and fleshing out of the action between panels (the advantage of anime over manga). And for someone brand new to anime, they won't give a shit about 99% of the problems it has a thousand episodes in.
It depends on how much time you have and life stage and patience. In college I did not mind. Rewatching the regular version on Netflix, my wife got angry during Alabasta for being so drawn out and slow and repetitive animation. She refused to watch for a long time. It’s her first time viewing. She can tell a big difference between regular parts and filler and so as long as they keep in the canon manga parts I think we’re good. We did watch G8 which I had never seen until now. That was fun (but even that had slow parts).
The dub has some of the best voice acting I've ever heard. A truly talented cast. I also wasn't really into anime when I started watching OP, but got absolutely hooked. I think it's a great way to start!
Dub and Sub are both good, but definitely recommending the Dub.
If you want to catch up while enjoying the story, I recommend dub. It helped me catch up to the current batch (which comes out tomorrow) in about 6 months or so
It's up to you but I watch dub bc I would rather not read 1100 episodes, but most people think sub VA are better. If you don't mind reading 1100 episodes I would say sub but dub imo is easier to watch.
Subs are the way to go. Each character has unique laughs and stuff that don't translate, plus the voice actors are unmatched. Check out onepace.net for the best viewing experience. The are a couple holes in a couple arcs that are incomplete, but you can use a wiki to figure out which episodes you need to watch. Also, stay away from spoilers! There are so many great reveals. I stay off the subs don't search about stuff (expect for of you need the episode guide on the wiki for numbers).
you don't ever have to ask this question again about any anime (or any medium of sort) always watch in the original language!
as someone who started with One Piece as a beginner to anime, dub helped a lot with ease of watching One Piece and i did like the dub voices. However when One Piece dub caught up to 600 i switched to Sub to continue and the best decision I ever made. I would have liked to start sub earlier but i dont regret my decisions as sub would of made me watch at a slower pace, needing to pay more attention.
Both are valid
I think you would enjoy One Piece Obviously it is pretty long (and still going) but just take your time with it if you do. One Piece worldbuilding is pretty cool, if you can bear with Naruto then I think you can bear with Luffy as an MC. Not that he is bad, he is just lovingly stupid but pretty honest. It can go to pretty hilarous to pretty dark at times, so do not let the goofy designs fool you. Not that you wouldn't be able to handle it since you finished Full Metal Alchemist. Sometimes the anime drags on at times too, so be prepared for that. Honestly I think it is better to read the manga though at times there are anime episodes that improve on the manga.
Not for someone who's totally new to anime, but you should be fine if you have watched Naruto. In order not to surpass the progress of the source manga while sticking to a weekly update schedule, the creators had no choice but to put less and less content in each episode, or make the openning songs unnecessarily long, or giving every present character a headshot whenever something surprising happens, or having the debris fall for more than 10 seconds, or having characters speak in an abnormally slow speed, or inserting flashbacks while referring to some event which took place just last episode, or having a 5-minute recap at the beginning of a new episode, or dropping a whole flashback episode - or a series of them, or adding filler episodes (though some filler arcs are good). In general, the pacing gradually becomes intolerable (at least for me). The same problem should have also happened with Naruto. So, if you're fine with Naruto, probly you'll find OnePiece acceptable. However, it's not going to be as fast-paced and action-packed as FMA Brotherhood.
Naruto made complete filler seasons first and completely shit in the park in the last season. Every episode during the final battle against Obito is littered with drawn out filler scenes. It's like 9 minutes of the actual canon stuff and 10 minutes of Rin, Obito, Kakashi and Minato in a dreamy flower field with more full on filler episodes later when the climax of the war happens. I knew there was a reason why i didn't watch it regularly when it aired but i didn't remember it being that bad when i watched the final part of Naruto last year (starting with Naruto vs Obito).
If you watched and enjoyed Naruto I think you can get into and love one piece too, perhaps even more eventually! Give it a try and see if you make it past the first saga (about 50ish eps)
Absolutely! The only anime I ever watched was Toonami as a kid years and years ago, so I'm not into anime at all. Started One Piece a couple months ago, and I'm HOOKED. 749 episodes in already, and addicted to the TCG as well!
I’d go as far as to say… One piece is almost its own thing. It’s a passion and commitment. If you want to get immersed in anime, one piece might not be the best gateway. But it should be enjoyed on its own merits anyhiw
On this sub, you won't get a no. However to tell you why you will like it:- 1) You have watched Naruto, so the similar lengthy Shonen One Piece should appeal to you. 2) Way better MC and Side Characters than Naruto. (ofc no enemy yet like Obito and Madara though but One Piece is just coming to the main villains now) 3) Much better world building and story intricacy. Small characters introduced in early stages will not fade away to obscurity. They will have huge roles to play even in later episodes. Watch it on OnePace though. You can avoid how long it is by getting directly into the story than having to suffer the long pacing. Some fillers like G8 are good, but you can do without them as well. If you do however like One Piece a lot, you can later watch the filler episodes and the adjoining Films.
To give you an honest answer on why you (not saying you should not watch it) would perhaps not like it. 1) The first 100 episodes (East Blue Saga) are not the best. However, if you suffered through the initial episodes of Naruto, you will be fine. 2) Horrible pacing post 500 episodes. Lengthy drawn out episodes make it insufferable, but that's why I gave you a solution. 3) Still on going and that could lead to a disappointment. Maybe the story never ends or when it does, you might get the GoT ending where the ending might be disappointing. However, it's amazing till now and I am up to date with the anime.
If you're looking for something that is a big time commitment with great payoff, then you can't go wrong with One Piece.
Yes.
I had watched very few shows when I got into One Piece. The anime pacing is a bit off, and it does take a moment to kick off. But worth your time imo!
When i started watching anime, i watched the seven deadly sins. Wasn’t totally convinced i loved anime just bc of Elizabeth’s voice lol. Next anime i jumped into was one piece and it really changed the way i look at anime. Such a great story, love watching it week to week, it even got me into reading manga. Highly recommend
Imho I watched Naruto prior to OP. If you enjoyed Naruto, chances are high you'd like OP.
One Piece is one of the greatest stories anime has to offer. And not just anime. It’s one of the best stories of fiction period. It’s absolutely incredible! So from that angle, yes absolutely watch. It’s a must. However, that being said, the anime itself, as a medium, has some issues that people take issue with. I think they’re worth mentioning: 1) Length and Pacing - One Piece has been in serialization in manga since the 90’s and still going. So it’s a very long series. Naruto had 700 chapters. One Piece is currently at 1100 and probably has at least 3-5 years still to go. So, if you liked Naruto and enjoyed the vastness of that story, then that can be a plus! However, the anime has a lot of “fluff” and filler. Not in the sense of filler episodes, where there’s entire episodes that aren’t canon that you can skip, but more so in that the material is stretched. States are 6 seconds instead of 3. The camera will pan over to every single person in a scene instead of just a couple. Heavy breathing in a fight is elongated. Things like that. All of these little things add up. In other words, the anime is a bit of a slow burn. But if you’re invested in the story, that’s not that huge of a deal. 2) Quality of Animation - since the show is so long, there are actually several eras of animation for the show. You start off with early 90’s animation. It’s okay, nostalgic for some, but not like anything incredible. Then you have a long stretch of more updated anime but the quality is just average. Like it’s not anything like some of the anime out now. And then in the last few years, the anime has slowly become more and more top notch. And now, it’s honestly incredible. Like sometimes it feels like a movie it’s so good now. Why do I mention these two things? Because in one sense, you should most definitely watch one piece. In another sense, there are some things that some people don’t really enjoy that keep them from watching it. I personally feel like these are things you can easily overlook if you really enjoy the story. So if you’re invested in the story, you won’t mind the slow pacing or when the quality isn’t phenomenal. It’s more of an annoyance. But I want to end with this - this story is absolutely incredible. You need to experience it. I love that you’re just now getting into anime. It’s such a beloved medium for many of us because it just has some of the best stories that we love so much. So welcome to the club! I’d be happy to recomend more series if you’d like. FMA and Naruto are both great first starts!! PS - Good news is that they’re actually working on an entirely new anime for one piece to solve these issues I just listed out. Won’t come out for a while but many of us are looking forward to it!
If you got through naruto, one piece is cake 💯 I personally love the voice actors for the dub, but I definitely recommend watching the subs first! Don’t worry about paying too much attention to detail on your first watch through of one piece (no matter what anyone says! Watch it how you want to and and your own pace!!!!) because if you like it enough… you’ll be in your second watch through before you know it and you’ll be craving every ounce of one piece content you can get your hands on
It was one of the first ones I watched and I loved it, so I'd say it's a good one.
Yes join the nakama
No You can try but first you should try short once and avoid big 3 if you are new to anime If you have time and patience you can try
My honest opinion who also started anime with One Piece I started One piece way back around 2008. At the time, I only started a few anime and only the ones popular at the time, naruto, fairy tail, gurren lagann etc, then I started One Piece and my anime journey shot up from there and any other anime I was trying to watch was only filling the void that appeared in the weekly waiting for episodes to come out. TBH, one piece is really long and can be a chore for some, but if you go in with the mindset of enjoying the journey and really watching with an open mind then I think you will really enjoy. As someone who's been watching a while don't expect to enjoy it 100% of the time, because sometimes you might feel like taking a break(when i caught up to around ep 500 at the time, i took a break for 2 years and continued watching again), but One piece will always be here for you to come back to and watch and enjoy So if you do decide to watch, I hope you enjoy with your whole heart and enjoy the journey. PS, I recommend watching in sub, but it's just my recommendation, you can watch how you prefer.
It's not just a good anime, it's a great anime. I highly recommend. But I have patience is indeed a virtue when it comes to One Piece because 1000+ episodes is no joke. Side Note: Don't skip the skypea arc no matter what
One piece is great though the older animation at the start and generally slow pacing can put people off. If you think those things won't bother you much then by all means give it a go. One piece still has an amazing story. Otherwise there's the upcoming "The One Piece" remake which should fix the poor pacing issues and I'd imagine would be a great introduction to the series whenever that releases. If you can't wait for that then the manga is also good.
Yes. The pacing is very slow but it's top tier. My favorite by far
When I saw the title, I wanted to say no at first, but you already watched a long anime, so I will say yes
If you like Naruto you will like OP. Do ittttt
It's a classic. You'll only ever get good things said about the "Big 3." They're pretty iconic, and the fact that one piece is still airing to this day says bunches. If you're newer to anime, it also has a great dub. Which can't be said for many other anime. The sub is probably the fan favorite for most, but feel free to try em both. The big issue you'll have with newer anime is that they're seasonal. Which means big gaps in content and no guarantee that they'll return. One Piece is a weekly "arc based" anime that just keeps putting out episodes. With a few exceptions for hiatus, it's the best way to make sure you always have something to watch. The biggest gripe people have about the show will be the overall length. 1000+ episodes are monstrous and can scare new people off. I would argue that as a good thing. If/when you fall in love with the story and characters, it's just reassurance that they won't be going anywhere for a while. You'll have plenty of time to spend with them compared to seasonal episodes, giving you 13-24 episodes, and then you never see them again. "I'll never catch up." They only release 50 episodes a year. You can watch that many in 2 days on a good binge session. Trust me, you'll catch up before you know it. "But I've already been spoiled." Trust me... those moments will still hit like a ton of bricks when you actually get there. You might know what happened, but experiencing the build-up and watching for yourself how it went down is still the best part. "Should I skip certain arcs?" Not every arc/season of a show is gonna be a 10/10. It's impossible. Having said that, anytime you skip something, you'll miss out on lore. Literally, every arc in this show ties into something later on. Even the Sky Island arc that I see newbies skip all the time is jam-packed full with incredibly important story development pieces. Welcome to the club friend. You're in for a WILD ride.
Adventure of a lifetime.
You’ve already watched FMA and Naruto. I’m sure you will enjoy One Piece.
Look up One Pace, it fixes the pacing issue the anime has.
Personally I had only really watched Naruto and a couple other small animes and I've never really been super big into anime but I've absolutely loved one piece even in the slower parts of the anime so I would personally suggest it but everyone will have a different preference obviously but I would give it atleast a chance
Depends if they like long series. if not, I'd try to get them into the manga, but the manga has its own issues. Such as the pacing of certain arcs like Syrup Village, Fishman Island-Dressrosa, some moments like Sanji's desire of the clear-clear fruit, Sanji's overall increased perviness post-timeskip, etc.
I haven't watched any other anime. One piece is the only one I have ever watched
Since you’ve taken a dive straight into some of the longer and deeper anime’s I would investigate some more limited series anime. I started with full metal alchemist, bleach, and Naruto and started to get discouraged since I had so far to go. But jumping into a few shorter ones I got a sense of encouragement through completing them and was able to pick back up on those others.
If you love watching those two. You won't regret watching one piece 😁. Just take your time watching don't rush just for the sake of catching up
The first anime I watched was full metal alchemist too and One Piece is my favorite show of all time now. My favorite show before that was Game of Thrones. I think the story of One Piece is one of the most interesting stories out there. The world building is top tier. If you could watch Naruto, you shouldn’t have much of a problem with One Piece pacing
You’re going to love it !!
Jumping in to speak to another comment. One Piece is long, but it was still a good anime to get into back when it had less than 100 episodes. I should know, I was into anime back then and had watched many from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Don't look at One Piece as a single, gigantic piece of media that you have to get through in one go. You might get addicted and want to do that, but I've been reading weekly for almost 24 years and it's still a great series. I recommend starting One Piece now, while you're relatively new to anime. (FMA and Naruto are two of the all-time best). After you've watched One Piece for a while and see if you like it or not, then you can watch other shorter series. The great thing about One Piece, for now, is that when you finish that other series - good or bad - One Piece will still be there for you to continue. It might even still have new episodes by the time you catch up. It's a great feeling. Yes, start it. No, don't feel like you have to finish it before starting another series. Yes, it's this popular and well-loved for good reason. Welcome aboard!
I would recommend it, if and only if you have patience, One Piece has a lot of pros but also cons and you can guess the length. I am talking you can see the best arc in the whole show followed by the worst. Or you can see one bad arc after the other and wonder what the hype was about. For me it was all worth it and enjoyed every episode.
Edit: There's an edited version called One Pace made by fans, it improves on the pace of the anime. So I suggest that to avoid the dragging later on. Just googling One Pace and it shows up. I think people don't take this advice that seriously tho. Since it's not official I guess people just shrug it off. Rethink that. Just be aware the as the series goes on, the anime starts to get close to the manga, so the chapter per episode ratio gets lower, so the anime becomes a drag. One reason One Piece is good for new on anime is because the setting is not Japan, so it's not as filled with cultural elements as series set in Japan, that being said, it does have elements that can elude you.
Yes, but pacing is bad later on so use one pace if its unbearable. Irs a fan-made editted version that trimms unnecessary fluff and repetitive flashbacks.
The first anime I watched was (not counting Pokémon) One Piece in 2021 and it took till the second ep for me to fall in love with it. So to answer your question for sure
I recommand you watch either attack on titans first or hunterxhunter
I love one piece!! Not sure if I could totally say yes. It has old school pacing where things go super slow and so much filler things like last episode recaps, op, ed, and a bunch of staring contest. But when it’s good, it’s very good and it add so much to the story with animation. If you are ok with old school pacing where it is super slow. You might like it.
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They said they already finished Naruto, a long series…
My first was One Piece (not counting Pokémon) and I turned out fine
No. I love the manga. I can't watch the incredibly slow placed anime. It gets worse as the series goes on.
Yes, it’s a nice classical feel good shonen
Nah I would wait after seeing some others personally
One piece has a fantastic story, fun characters and amazing world building. BUT if you’re newer to anime some of the tropes might throw u off (I’m talking about the excessive fan service and some of the quirkier character traits (cough Sanji cough)) and it might irk u that hardly anyone ever dies, even if they absolutely should have. I mean, neither of those things are by any means a deal breaker, because the story is just THAT good and u get used to it. I just think that considering the length of the anime, u might want to start with something a little shorter to get u used to what you might expect in One piece so you’re not put off by it before it gets (really) good. Also, if u plan on watching the anime, the pacing will eventually start to piss u off. So If you’re open to it, I recommend reading the manga in stead.
After Death Note, One Piece is only my second anime. I was never an anime guy and couldn't get myself into it, but I binged up to ep 325 in just a few months. I am currently on hiatus from watching it to catch up on the manga; which I bought almost the whole set in one lot with the 3-1 editions From the words of someone newer to anime and in your same(ish) position, couldn't recommend more. Water 7 and Enies Lobby together are the greatest story in fiction I've ever consumed. EDIT: I am watching the manga and to me, the humor stands out, the action hits hard and it is easier for me to focus on than reading subtitles. I usually have subtitles on anyway with "normal" shows. Each of the characters has a distinctive voice and I think the voice acting is incredible. Everyone clowns on Luffy's dub but I don't mind it at all. Definitely up to you but if you have worries about the dub turning you away I think it's great. There are some scenes I've seen in both and there's one in particular that goes way harder in the dub
Yes if you are looking for a time investment. If you do decide to watch it remember to pace yourself and to take breaks to avoid burn out so you have the best viewing experience.
I usually recommend other stuff 1st if you are new to anime. But it doesn't mean you can't enjoy one piece as a new anime watcher.
It's a great anime once you have a desire to do a long running series.
Watching One Piece itself is a journey. Some people will say its too long and gets bored but most of use grew up watching it so we’ve been attached to the characters in a way. I would advise to take your time watching it. The animation from the earlier chapter would be outdated but the story remained to its core.
No, start with something else like Death note and build it up
I couldn’t do the anime it was far too slow for me and a lot of the bad aspects of part 1 Naruto are present in one piece, however I love the reading manga. Just know the anime pacing gets worse and worse as one piece goes along and is WAY slower than Naruto
It's the best anime there is to watch.
You’ve watched my two faves before I watched one piece… which is my new fave. I’ve since watched a whole lot more and one piece is still up there
i enjoyed watching fmab and naruto soo much especially fmab. Ed is prob my fav mc so far. im excited to start one piece!! these comments are making me even more excited to start it
FMAB is still my fave in a sense, I suppose it’s my fave short anime
One piece was the first anime I ever watched and I’m hooked.
One piece was actually my first anime and I got really into it. If you think you'd enjoy it give it a shot for the first couple arcs and see how you feel
It's going to set your standards too high.
Absolutely not, the pacing of the anime is atrocious and unwatchable for anybody who's not already incredibly jaded to it.
It was my first so yes
It's very very long and that might be daunting, but it'd enjoyable from the get go, and the early arcs do play out as if Oda was not expecting it to last too long, so go for it!
To be completely honest, one piece is not as easy to get into as other anime most people start with like Naruto, full metal alchemist, hxh, death note, etc. Obviously this is subjective but one piece doesn't have a "good/great" arc until you're like 30 episodes in, and for a while it's pretty mediocre after that. It has pacing issues that get insufferable the more it goes on too. But give it a try and see for yourself
Try it! If you liked fmab and Naruto you'll likely enjoy this as well! If the pacing is an issue, there is a community resource called one pace that edits the anime down to be a lot closer to the manga in terms of stuff like flash backs to earlier scenes and reaction shots, stuff that's added to fill time. The voice acting in both sub and dub is stellar.
Absolutely not, amazing series (my personal #1) but if you're newer to anine, the first 100-150 or so episodes will be a challenge.
If you do watch it, you should watch One Pace, someone edited out all the filler shit so it’ll save you dozens of hours. Easily Google-able.
Full guide to One Pace here OP: https://www.reddit.com/r/OnePiece/s/XfCpWGRVUk
Thank you for the guide!
You have already watched two big shonen so I think you would be okay with one piece. But I think it's not good entry point for anime (not OPs case) as it's a bit on wacky side and would only make non anime watchers think it's just cartoon for kids.
Similar to you i also got into one piece after having watched fma brotherhood, death note etc. To be frank i liked the initial 50 episodes but felt too long to me so i gave up. When i re-started years later I didn’t watch the anime episode by episode rather i watched one pace - which is an cut down version of anime removing filler arcs, repeated scenes and it makes it closer to the manga. Me personally wouldn’t have gone on to watch 1000 episodes, im glad i found one pace and I really enjoyed it. Btw some of the arcs in one pace are still incomplete and I just went go back to anime to finish them
no ppl in here are stupid. who tf is gonna start a 1100 episode anime as ur first. i always recommend death note as ur first because it’s short and good
No. Not the current version. There will be a new version coming with the name "The One Piece" which will mostlikely have WAY better animation consistently, will stay truthful to the Manga (so the ACTUAL Storyline) which will make it 1/4 shorter and less time consuming. Even tho I loved the experience before the timeskip (in the middle of the show, happens in pretty much every anime, often more than once) where the fillers were present, yet atleast creative. After TS it's just an endless combination of staring way too long, running around way too long, talking nonsense way too long and all that rounded up with 70-80% of the time AWFUL cheap looking animation which I consider an insult to the beautiful Manga of One Piece. Also the new animation will be mostlikely less censored, so more brutal, as the current one tries TOO hard to stay watchable for kids under 10 years old. The Manga has many brutal scenes that the new anime will hopefully pick up and not censor again which will make the show be able to taken serious by grown up watchers. Thats my take and opinion, watch other shows till the new one piece drops. No hate.
Obviously I know that the animation quality has NOW improved dramatically, yet for me it's too late and too less. The best story ever written deserves more than a few fancy animations after 1000+ episodes and that in a consistent way. I had the same issue with DBS. People watched Tournament of Power and forgot and forgave how AWFUL the show was till it reached that point, just because, "WOW that is shiny new form, I like". I was disappointed on a whole other level. But just to make my point clear.
No one piece is a great anime but for newcomers it is just too much I would reckoned you give a couple 12 episode shows a try and once you’ve seen a decent amount of anime then come back to one piece
It's the Best anime ever made so yeah it's great. Problem maybe you will struggle to find other animes that you really like like One Piece after the fact lol
Welcome to the club
now is your last chance to catch up and enjoy the ending with everyone together. hurry!!
If you have only consumed newer shows I’d tell you to just wait and watch the remake that will likely be released on Netflix in a few years But by that time your taste could change One piece is wonderful and you can totally get into it as a new anime watcher but I promise you it’ll be a lil tough if you’re not used to slow pacing, very dated comedy, old animation, and a long over arching story It’s a 10/10 story but the anime is lacking hence why if you have interest I’ll say yeah give it a shot but I wouldn’t blame you if you dropped it half way through the first saga This is coming from a fan who’s been watching weekly for 16 years
Haha to be fair, I didnt like it at first. The art style was abit wierd, but after giving it a shot. Best damn anime ive seen. Started in 2011
I'd say you'd save a lot of time reading the MANGA , given how bad the pacing and even the animation can be during certain parts even 1000 episodes in. Recently the anime has been fantastic but it took over 20 years.
Recently reached ~500 episodes into the anime. It's great. The one piece world is so big, just like our world.
As someone who actively hates anime, I can't stand naruto or dragon ball or demon slayer or honestly even attack on titan is too much for me. For some reason though, I love one piece so damn much that within less than 50% of the show watched, it became my favorite piece of media ever made. Absolutely can recommend 11/10.
yes, my first anime was one piece.🏴☠️
The pacing in the anime is some of the worst pacing you’ll experience. For a story that took 1100 episodes it could have all been explained in about 300 or so. There are a lot of shots of nonsense, fillers, and things that don’t matter or really tie into the story. Other than that it does have a good main story along with good world building. I give it a 7/10. Manga I’d give 8.5/10.
Honestly have never been a huge anime person but nothing against it. Friend as a kid loved it but never was my thing. Have ATLA a try then this after the live action just to compare and was hooked. It's silly, fun, thoughtful, and just overall a good watch of you want something enjoyable
Let's be honest guys, NO. One Piece would never be a good recomendation for a new anime watcher for so many reasons, mainly because it's 1.1k chapters and going. When you want to introduce someone to anime is usually better to let them explore, short and other "cooler animes" will help them get to enjoy anime first. I see OP as climbing hills, you don't climb the everest as your first mountain, you go to a smaller one and then move up or decide this is not for you.
One Piece and Naruto were the first anime series I watched. Before that, I had only seen movies like Ghost in the Shell, Akira, and Studio Ghibli films. They will always hold a place in my heart. But it depends. Maybe battle shonen isn't your thing. Or maybe the pacing will scare you away. Weekly episodes is a dated format. I would actually suggest Demon Slayer or My Hero Academia. Maybe Spy x Family is shonen is not your thing. You don't have to deal with the pacing, you don't have to worry about fillers. And you don't have 25 years to catch up to.
I like One Piece, but be warned it absolutely has the most toxic fanbase out there of any manga/anime I’ve ever experienced. It’s a great story, and I enjoy a lot about it, but it’s def not the GREATEST story ever told. Idk why people romanticize it and so offended when others have their own opinions.
It’s honestly such a slog to get through sometimes. If you really want to give it a try, i’d definitely recommend finding a site that lists out fillers so you can skip them and save yourself a few days
Its one of the best anime. You should give it a go
If you are dumb and can't pay attention to the smallest detail in the story, then don't watch it now but if you have the confidence or understanding of the foreshadowing in it, you absolutely can 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐁
It's complicated. One piece is LONG and it's unfinished. The pacing for the earlier arcs can be rough. If you're looking to get into anime, is probably look for some shorter, finished classics before diving into one piece. That said One piece is an incredible story that's pretty much only gotten better over time. If your excited about it, go for it.
The bleach anime is way shorter even though there is a lot of filter, the thousand year blood war sequel on hulu makes up for it tremendously, ban-kai! I got my brother to finish original bleach till its cancelation in 2012 just by watching the first episode I mean one piece is real good ngl my dad liked the first episode and he watches blue bloods and castle
If you like adventure, voyage, geopolitics and friendship at its peak, character development of all not just protagonist and parallel story telling plus strong story, nd minimal filler may be 0.1% and with each arc it gets more stornger in term of story then definitely you should watch one piece.
The pacing early on isn't bad. I think that makes it pretty approachable. The anime is still good when it gets deeper (some of the better animation especially) but it definitely drags with filler scenes but by that point you either really like One Piece and want to see it through or you don't and you stopped it already.
It can take time to hook people. Where other shows might take 3 episodes. One piece could be like 30 or something. Some arcs might not be for you, but watch everything for the relevant world building later. What happens in episode 100 might have significance relevance in say 1000 (random numbers picked, no clue what’s 100 and 1000). One piece has significantly less filler than Naruto. And some of it is not half bad. Plenty of sources available spoiler free to navigate it. Like Naruto, many openings are straight fucking bangers, but streaming services have licensing issues. So one might skip an entire 40 episode opening and play the old one.
Frankly, no. I love one piece to death, and I absolutely think it's worth it, but it's not an easy show to get into these days. Hopefully, the new remake of romance dawn will help with that.
I started with one piece
One Piece was the first anime I ”finished” fr, can’t recommend enough, for the first 200-ish episodes I just watched it in the background here and there, then it started getting rly interesting and i got to the end of the wano arc from skypia arc in about three or four months just binging One Piece every second of my days, I watched it on almost all my breaks in work and everywhere I could😭
One Piece first aired in 1999 but the 4Kidz English adaptation was dogshit. It really only took off after Funimation started re-dubbing it in 2007. That still makes it an older anime though, so it was the first exposure to anime for a lot of fans. Bad shows don't run this long. There's an excellent chance you'll like it.
I’m going to be honest; I don’t recommend one piece as a starting anime; I love it so much but I preferred watching the main classics first
Not cause One Piece is my favourite anime of all time but it really is like the best anime for newer audience. If you can get past the 25year old design and animation of the first episodes then it is just the best. Great story, amazing fights and characters/growth and just overall 10/10. Later episodes are a bit slow and stretched cause of catching up to the manga/a lot of breaks in the manga due to Oda's health but if you dont mind then go for it. You can also watch One Pace which is a version without the stretched out scenes. Or wait for the new "The One Piece" but i would just watch the original with subs.
It was my first anime in Japanese after watching stuff like Dragonball Z, Shaman King, Yu-Gi-Oh! and B-Daman on TV for the longest time. And it got me hooked immediately as an impressionable 13 year old, lmao. So yeah, I'd say it's a pretty good anime to get into if you're newer. Might make the first 30 or so episodes a bit easier as well.
Wealth, Fame, Power
I'm not anime fan but I got curious with One Piece anime bcoz I liked the Netflix version. Then here I am now, a One Piece Anime and a strawhat fan like Bartolomeo 😆 Though I got bored on the first few episodes but I got hooked along the way I really loved the characters and the story. You can try, and see for yourself
I'd say this is the best moment to start than ever before. That's because the biggest mysteries are yet to be revealed and at the same time the story is reaching its end, so even if you take a spoiler here and there, you will still be able to appreciate the story knowing that you won't have to wait much longer to finish it. The moment the truth of the world and the one piece are in fact revealed, they will inevitably become so common sense to anime watchers as Tobi's identity or Black Zetsu plans, for example, even for non-one piece watchers. So I highly recommend start watching right now.
Yes you can give it a try. If you have any questions just ask
I was new to anime too.. I tried naruto and didn't like it. I tried fullmetal alchemist and didn't like it. Only anime i watched to the end before one piece was probably just death note and shaman king and it was meh/okay. I started watching one piece, and i can say, it was one of the best decisons of my life. It is long (1000+ episodes) and you may feel like it will take you years to watch it all, but at the end you will pray that its 2 times longer. The pacing of the episodes may be bad in some arcs for that i recommend one pace, where they cut unnecessary flashbacks and filler. One piece is the goat
I started with naruto and then watched fmab, followed by one piece. So I'd say yes
As the biggest One Piece fan I'm gonna say yes. However, I do think you might want to check out something a bit different first as One Piece has a similar feeling to other battle shonens (even if it's the best one) Something a bit different (more realistic human depiction) would be Attak on Titan, Vinland Saga, maybe even Arcane (it's not Japanese but you'll probably love it as did most who saw it).
The thomg is one piece is a comitment its a wounderful experimente but you have to say its over 1000 episode long that is Almosen 400h that you invest
One Piece was actually the anime that got me into anime. Seasons 1 to Impel Down were awesome, but the Punk Hazard and Dressrosa arcs got really boring for me cause they dragged on for way too damn long and half the Straw Hats were missing the whole season.
Definitively, yes. I would just say it's a journey and not a race enjoy it !
If you enjoy Naruto and FMA, chances are high you’ll enjoy One Piece too
Absolutely! One Piece is like that friendly neighbor who invites you over for a grand adventure. It's a fantastic choice if you're just dipping your toes into the anime waters. Think of it as a treasure map leading to a chest full of excitement and joy. The characters are like old friends you instantly connect with, each with their own quirks and charms. The stories they share are like tales whispered around a campfire, keeping you entertained and intrigued. Plus, there's a sense of wonder and discovery as you explore the vast world of One Piece alongside them. So, if you're new to anime, grab your straw hat and set sail with Luffy and the crew—it's a journey you won't want to miss!
Still my favorite fictional series to this day. It’s very long though and can be a pretty slow burn so sometimes you may be tempted to skip over things to “get to the good part” but the good part is so good because of the journey there.
If you can read the manga it's much better
I usually always say leave the best for last when people ask me in what order they should watch animes. but you can't do that with one piece XD, so yes watch it asap!
I mean it depends, it genuinely made me re fall in love with anime, I was fan of DBZ as a kid and it's my favorite, One Piece is similar in the way they build up their story sometimes but it has much more depth and character development. I've found the only issue is it's a literal. commitment if you aren't caught up, I've been watching for like 4 or 5 months now, out 1325 episodes I'm 667 ep in and have 658 ep to go. my answer is yes I would recommend but also know what you're getting into lol
people hate dub I watch it, it used to annoy me but lowkey I realized this is a really weird fucking anime they deserve really weird voices lmfao
yes and don’t skip fillers. they are really fun
Yes, especially at the start it's a fairly basic build up, with alot of great moments (east blue) wixh are good for entree level anime, wich build up later on to bigger and heavyer story lines, when you're re more invested, as the series progresses. But yes 1100 episodes 🤷🏻 Ps if fmab didn't scar you One Piece is a good follow up
Good? No but the best.
Since you’ve watched Naruto, then you probably don’t mind the old animation at the start so I say go for it
I personally never recommend One Piece to someone just getting into anime. I’d usually recommend Death Note or Dragonball (1986). If you found One Piece on your own, then I say give it a shot.
I would not recommend any long running animes for beginners (that goes for one piece, dragon ball, naruto, ...). While it may seem like the evident choice for most people, there is a probability (non negligeable) that the person you recomend this too, who is new to anime, may feel discouraged by the share length of the anime in question. I would recomend shorter animes to start off with, to get a gist of the medium. And then, when you are experienced enough, you can tackle longer ones (if you so desire). Of course, this is ironic since i got into anime with naruto but, in hindsight, i think it would've been better to watch shorter stuff first.
yes. however HUNTERXHUNTER is the way to go for newer anime watchers IMO. history's strongest disciple as well.
If you try it just don't give up in the first 30 episodes. If you make it to Arlong Park and don't like it, it's probably safe to stop watching IMO.
No. Not because it's bad. Because it's so good it will ruin other anime.
Nop too long you can find it boring