Buckle in, Straw Hats. Netflix has an epic adventure awaiting with its live-action adaptation of One Piece.
The series is based on Eiichiro Oda’s hit manga series, which contains over 100 volumes, and has inspired an ongoing anime series with 20 seasons, 15 movies, and 13 television specials – many of which are part of the streaming giant’s growing catalog.
Created by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, the show follows young dreamer Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he leaves his small village in search of treasure. Over eight episodes, he assembles a talented pirate crew to help him on his dangerous journey to become King of the Pirates.
While chatting with Decider at a June event, Emily Rudd, who stars as Nami in the adaptation, told us, “I have never wanted anything more in my entire life. To actually be able to live it is… I truly can’t put it into words. I feel like I’m done. What could possibly be next?”
She continued, “I’m really proud of the show we made. We made a nerd show — a good nerd show. A show made by nerds, for nerds.
Curious about when One Piece will premiere? Here’s everything you need to know about streaming the series.
One Piece premieres all episodes on August 31, 2023.
The first season of One Piece consists of eight hour-long episodes. The first two episodes are directed by Marc Jobst. The debut episode is written by co-creators Matt Owens and Steven Maeda.
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All eight episodes of One Piece will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 AM ET/12 AM PT on August 31, 2023. Can’t find the series at that time? Don’t stress out, sometimes new content takes a minute to load on the platform. Try refreshing your browser or app.
Newcomer Iñaki Godoy leads the series as Monkey D. Luffy, along with Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.
The cast continues with Jeff Ward as Buggy, McKinley Belcher III as Arlong, Celeste Loots as Kaya, Aidan Scott as Helmeppo, Langley Kirkwood as Axe-Hand Morgan, Peter Gadiot as Shanks, Michael Dorman as Gold Roger, Ilia Paulino as Alvida, Steven Ward as Mihawk, Alexander Maniatis as Kuro, Tamer Burjaq as Higuma, Milton Schorr as Don Krieg, and Ian McShane as the narrator.
Additional cast includes Vincent Regan, Morgan Davies, Craig Fairbrass, Chioma Umeala, Colton Orsorio, Maximilian Lee Piazza, Lily Fisher, Kevin Saula, and Christian Convery.
Episode 1: “Romance Dawn”
Directed by: Marc Jobst
Teleplay by: Matt Owens and Steven Maeda
Description: Monkey D. Luffy, an optimistic young pirate with dreams of finding the One Piece, sets off in search of the loyal crew he need s to navigate the vast oceans. His journey begins when he helps Koby, a deckhand forced into servitude, escape an undesirable situation. While in Shells Town, Luffy meets Roronoa Zoro, a famed pirate hunter, and Nami, a master thief – and the three form a tenuous alliance.
Episode 2: “The Man in the Straw Hat”
Directed by: Marc Jobst
Written by: Ian Stokes
Description: Luffy, Zoro, and Nami find themselves imprisoned on an island overtaken by the deranged clown pirate, Bugg y. Koby joins the marines and proves his mettle.
Episode 3: “Tell No Tales”
Directed by: Emma Sullivan
Written by: Matt Owens and Damani Johnson
Description: Luffy, Zoro, and Nami land in Syrup Village where they meet Usopp, a local who introduces the group to Kaya, a sickly shipyard heiress under the care of a trio of over- bearing house staff. With the help of Koby, Vice Admiral Garp, a powerful Marine, sets off in search of Luffy.
Episode 4: “The Pirates Are Coming”
Directed by: Emma Sullivan
Written by: Tiffany Greshler and Tom Hyndman
Description: Luffy, Zoro, and Nami fight their way through Kaya’s mansion, which has now become a prison. Usopp enlists the help of Koby, Helmeppo and the Marines. Luffy finally gets the ship of his dreams as Garp closes in.
Episode 5: “Eat At Baratie!”
Directed by: Tim Southam
Written by: Laura Jacqmin
Description: Luffy and the gang are tested in their ability to fight together on the high seas. They arrive at Baratie, a floating restaurant, where they encounter Sanji, a young chef with a love of fine dining. A duel on the docks shocks the group .
Episode 6: “The Chef and the Chore Boy”
Directed by: Tim Southam
Written by: Steven Maeda and Diego Gutierrez
Description: The group is ambushed by a threat no one saw coming. After a hard-fought battle at Baratie, Sanji finally follows his dreams, while another crew member shows their true colors.
Episode 7: “The Girl with the Sawfish Tattoo”
Directed by: Josef Wladyka
Written by: Tiffany Greshler, Ian Stokes, Allison Weintraub, and Lindsay Gelfand
Description: The crew comes to the aid of a member in dire need of family.
Episode 8: “Worst In the East”
Directed by: Josef Wladyka
Written by: Matt Owens and Steven Maeda
Description: A new pirate crew is born.
One Piece is streaming exclusively on Netflix, therefore the series will only be available on that platform. Need a subscription? No problem, Netflix has plans starting at $6.99 per month.
Watch the trailer for One Piece in the video above.