One Piece is undoubtedly one of the best animes ever made, but unfortunately, it has a problem that prevents a large majority from watching. Besides the gigantic number of episodes, it is full of recaps, flashbacks, unnecessary filler, etc. So how can you watch One Piece quickly? Do you know about One Pace?
Despite having few fillers, the anime invents specials and recap episodes that can stress anyone out. Honestly, if One Piece hadn’t been released weekly, the number of episodes could be reduced by more than half.
The purpose of this article is to help you watch One Piece quickly with some interesting tips and by sharing some projects like One Pace that aim to reduce and cut unnecessary things without affecting the experience.
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How I Watched One Piece?
The flashbacks and filler can be useful for those who follow weekly and want to remember what happened last week, but for those who recently binge-watched, it can be complicated.
I started watching One Piece after the Live Action series in January 2024, and I finished Wano on the day I am writing this article, July 1, 2024. It was quick, practically 6 months, but this was possible by skipping all the movies and related episodes and some fillers, specials, and summaries.
I didn’t watch One Piece non-stop; I usually watch 1 to 3 episodes a day, and when it got interesting, I could binge-watch about 10 episodes. I skipped all the openings and recaps, and I also skipped unnecessary flashbacks.
Despite the slowness of some fights, the anime was very comfortable to watch and became one of my favorites, if not my favorite anime (despite the excitement of when you are watching).
How Long Does It Take to Watch One Piece?
Watching “One Piece” is a significant commitment due to its long runtime. The anime series started airing in 1999 and continues to this day. The amount of time needed to watch all the episodes depends on the current number of available episodes and how much time you can dedicate daily. Let’s calculate an estimate based on some common numbers:
The calculation will be made using the average of 1070 episodes. This is enough to finish Wano and up to halfway through EggHead (recent arcs) if you skip the recap episodes, specials, and fillers.
Estimated Time Based on Daily Hours
Considering that each episode is about 19 minutes long excluding openings and recaps, we can conclude that it is possible to watch 3 episodes per hour, leading to the following calculations:
- 1 hour per day: It would take approximately 339 days, or about 11 months.
- 2 hours per day: It would take about 170 days, or approximately 5.5 months.
- 4 hours per day: It would take about 85 days, or approximately 3 months.
- 8 hours per day: It would take about 42 days, or approximately 1.5 months.
One Pace – Fan Project
One Pace is a fan project dedicated to restructuring the anime series “One Piece,” which is known for its long episodes and often filled with additional material not found in the original manga. This project aims to create a version that is more faithful to the manga, removing fillers, recaps, and excessive stretching, resulting in shorter and more concise episodes that closely follow the pace and narrative of the original material.
The main goal of One Pace is to improve the viewing experience of “One Piece” for fans, focusing on the main story without the distractions of fillers (episodes or segments of episodes that are not in the manga) and other extensions that are often used to keep the anime aligned with the manga’s release pace.
How It Works
- Episode Selection: The episodes of the original anime are selected and analyzed.
- Filler Cutting: Segments of fillers and unnecessary recaps are removed.
- Reediting and Restructuring: The remaining parts are reedited and restructured to follow the manga’s narrative more directly.
- Release: The reedited episodes are made available for download on specific platforms, often supported by fans.
The project is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and several other languages. Some languages do not have all episodes available yet.
Is It Worth Watching the One Piece Recap Movies?
Another alternative is to watch the recap movies. These movies condense entire arcs into a feature-length format, providing an overview of the main events. However, there are pros and cons to consider.
I personally do not recommend watching the recap movies without having first watched the anime. They are not suitable for those who want to see the anime from the beginning; they are more of a reminder of what fans watched decades ago. The cut details and changes can ruin the entire experience of watching the anime.
One Piece: Episode of East Blue
- Coverage: Episodes from the beginning of the series until reaching the Grand Line.
- Differences: Condenses several episodes into a movie of about two hours.
- Problems: May cut important details and character development.
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea
- Coverage: Skypiea arc.
- Differences: Summary of the entire arc, focusing on the main battles.
- Problems: May omit world-building elements and detailed interactions.
One Piece: Episode of Alabasta
- Coverage: Alabasta arc.
- Differences: Condenses the arc into a movie of approximately two hours.
- Problems: Some subplots and character development may be left out.
One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus – Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura
- Coverage: Drum Island arc with some changes.
- Differences: Retells the Chopper arc with significant changes.
- Problems: Significant differences from the original story.
One Piece: Episode of Merry
- Coverage: The story of the Going Merry, from its construction to its farewell.
- Differences: Focuses exclusively on the Merry ship and its adventures with the crew.
- Problems: Omits many parallel events to focus on the Merry story.
One Piece: Episode of Sabo
- Coverage: Reunion of Luffy and Sabo in Dressrosa.
- Differences: Focuses on Sabo’s perspective and his story.
- Problems: Reduces the complexity of the Dressrosa arc.
One Piece Filler Episodes
Below we have a list of possible filler episodes and their information and summary so you can read without having to watch:
Apis Adventure Arc (Episodes 54-61)
1. Episodes 54-61: The crew meets a girl named Apis who has the ability to talk to dragons. They help a dragon named Ryuuji return to his homeland, facing the Navy in the process.
Post-Alabasta Arc (Episodes 131-135)
2. Episodes 131-135: Episodes focused on the backstories of each crew member. Although they provide some character development, they do not affect the main plot.
Ruluka Island Arc (Episodes 136-138)
3. Episodes 136-138: The crew arrives at Ruluka Island, where an ex-pirate rules tyrannically. They help the locals free themselves from his rule.
Rainbow Mist Arc (Episodes 139-143)
4. Episodes 139-143: The crew enters the “Rainbow Island” and finds an ancient spaceship. They fight against a group of pirates and try to unravel the mystery of the island.
G-8 Arc (Episodes 196-206)
5. Episodes 196-206: The crew falls into a Navy base called G-8 and needs to find a way to escape without being captured.
Ocean’s Dream Adventure Arc (Episodes 220-224)
6. Episodes 220-224: A strange event causes the crew to lose their memories. They must recover their memories and discover who is behind the incident.
Foxy’s Ambition Arc (Episodes 225-228)
8. Episodes 225-228: The crew encounters Foxy and his pirates again.
Ice Hunter Dream Arc (Episodes 326-335)
11. Episodes 326-335: The crew faces the Ice Hunters, a group of bounty hunters who freeze their prey. They help the locals reclaim their lands and face various ice traps.
Spa Island Arc (Episodes 382-384)
10. Episodes 382-384: The crew arrives at Spa Island, a floating resort. They help two brothers recover their father’s diary and face the Foxy brothers again.
Friend Arc (Episodes 426-429)
12. Episodes 426-429: These episodes are a crossover with “Toriko.” Luffy’s crew and the protagonist of “Toriko” team up to participate in a banquet and face giant creatures.
Silver Mine Arc (Episodes 747-750)
14. Episodes 747-750: Luffy and Bartolomeo are captured by Bill, the leader of the Silver Mine. They need to escape from his fortress and face Bill, who has the ability to manipulate silver.
Fog Island Arc (Episodes 751-752)
15. Episodes 751-752: The crew gets caught in a mysterious fog and ends up on Fog Island, where they face strange creatures and help the locals resolve a conflict.
Rikkai Arc (Episodes 780-782)
16. Episodes 780-782: Luffy’s crew helps protect a village that is being attacked by pirates while taking a break on their journey to Whole Cake Island.
Cidra Arc (Episodes 895-896)
17. Episodes 895-896: Luffy and Hancock join forces to rescue their friends captured by Cidra Guild, a criminal organization that kidnaps people to enslave them.
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