Luffy Monkey
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SPECIAL
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 106 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 46 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 26, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2017
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Takashi Ootsuka
- Original creator
- Eiichirou Oda
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
1h 46m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Pirates100%Shounen90%Super Power79%Ensemble Cast79%Anachronism79%Achronological Order79%Swordplay79%Male Protagonist73%
SPECIALFINISHED2017 SUMMER7.6 / 10 AniList score
One Piece: Episode of East Blue
ONE PIECE エピソードオブ東の海〜ルフィと4人の仲間の大冒険!!〜• ONE PIECE: Episode of East Blue - Luffy to 4-nin no Nakama no Daibouken
Synopsis
The special will be a completely new work, featuring reanimated scenes from the beginning of the series through when the crew enters the Grand Line. The special is commemorating the manga's 20th anniversary, and will also feature anime versions of the original manga's chapter cover stories as part of the special's ending credits. The staff haven't yet clarified which cover story or stories will be animated. Additionally, the anime will feature a special 20th anniversary commemoration version of the original opening theme song "We Are!". (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch One Piece: Episode of East Blue?
One Piece: Episode of East Blue has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 60% of 6,493 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 12.7K AniList users who started it, 1.0% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 12.1K have finished it.
At about 1 h 46 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially pirates, shounen, super power, ensemble cast.
Filler guide
9% filler — 100 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Eiichirou Oda
- Director
- Takashi Ootsuka
- Character design
- Masayuki Satou
Where it fits in the series
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One Piece: Episode of East Blue FAQ
How many episodes does One Piece: Episode of East Blue have?
One Piece: Episode of East Blue has 1 episodes of about 106 minutes each, roughly 1 h 46 min in total.
Is One Piece: Episode of East Blue finished?
Yes. One Piece: Episode of East Blue has finished airing — the final episode aired August 26, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of One Piece: Episode of East Blue?
No sequel is listed for One Piece: Episode of East Blue as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is One Piece: Episode of East Blue based on a manga?
Yes. One Piece: Episode of East Blue adapts the manga by Eiichirou Oda.
Who animated One Piece: Episode of East Blue?
One Piece: Episode of East Blue was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Takashi Ootsuka.
Where can I watch One Piece: Episode of East Blue?
One Piece: Episode of East Blue is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.