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One Piece, due to how incredibly long the show is, can be difficult to watch at times. With arcs that take way longer than they should, and large groups of episodes that are incredibly slow and don’t advance the plot, at times, the anime can be a bit hard to get through. In fact, one of the biggest reasons potential viewers give for not wanting to watchOne Pieceis its length.
Due to this, sometimes it’s better to go in with a certain strategy to tacklethe adventure ofOne Piece. Between changing mindsets into watching the show, or skipping certain aspects that are considered to be fluff, there are multiple ways to watch the show that may be a bit easier to digest compared to just watching it. This leaves the question that many potential fans have wondered before starting the show; what is the best way to watchOne Piece?
One Piece Manga Current Length
1133 Chapters
TheOne Pieceanime is well over 1,000 episodes long. At around 20 minutes an episode, a non-stop watch-through of the show would take well over 400 hours. This is especially concerning sinceOne Pieceseems to be far from over, despite entering its Final Saga.
Although the show is well over 400 hours long, plenty of fans have discovered ways to deal with the show without wasting too much time. One Pace is a project by the community that cuts down the fluff of the show, especially post-time skip, saving hours' worth of time. At the same time,One Pieceis also releasing its owncondensed version of Fishman Islandduring the anime’s six-month-long hiatus. Despite saving time, these two methods aren’t the best for watchingOne Piecein its entirety.
Skipping Content Is Viable But Not Recommended To Watch One Piece
One Viable Way To Watch
Overall,skipping the content ofOne Pieceis a completely viable option for fans who don’t have 400+ hours to invest in the show. While someone who skips content may come to regret it later, it’s never too late to go back and rewatch the parts of the show that were skipped. Mainly, fans should only consider skipping filler arcs as they hold no relevance to the overall story and make up around 10% of the show, saving 40 hours already.
However, for the full experience ofOne Piece, one of the best ways to watch the show is as a “second monitor show.” Listening tothe Dub ofOne Pieceand watching the show on a second monitor while working on other things, is a great way to save time without missing out on the entireOne Pieceexperience. Plus, with this method, it’s easier to focus and watch the more impactful scenes, while letting the fluff ofOne Pieceplay out in the background.
The Best Way To Watch One Piece Is Slowly Overtime
Enjoy The Journey
Despite the other methods saving tons of time, thebest way to watchOne Pieceoverallis to just watch it. While this may seem daunting, tackling an episode or two every night is a fun way to experience the show without burning out. Having a specific goal in mind, like wanting to see Gear 2, or meeting Doffy for the first time, can also help with motivation when tackling the show. Although this method may take a while before it catches up to modernOne Piece, watching such an amazing show shouldn’t be about getting to the end. As the audience has learned time and time again throughout the series, it’s the journey that makesOne Pieceso special.
Everyone has things they can do and things they can’t do. Right now, I need you to do what I can’t. - Sanji to Usopp
In the end, it’s up to the viewer to decide how they want towatch a show likeOne Piece. No matter what way they want to watch, whether they watch every minute of every episode, or they skip straight to the end, each fan’s experience withOne Pieceis their own. Though in reality, the best way to experience the story ofOne Piecein its entirety is through the manga. Although it’s more inaccessible than the anime, reading the manga is superior to watching the anime in almost every way.
