Complete Guide to One Piece: Filler Episodes and Arcs You Can Skip

One Piece has been captivating audiences since its debut in 1999, amassing over 1000 episodes. Watching every episode can be a daunting task, especially with many filler episodes that don’t add to the main storyline. If you’re looking to save time while enjoying the series, consider skipping these filler episodes.

Regarded as one of the most successful Shonen anime series, One Piece is based on the manga created in 1997. Despite running for more than two decades, it features significantly fewer filler episodes than other long-running Shonen series, such as Naruto and Bleach. Filler episodes were often included in anime adaptations to ensure that the storyline remained in sync with the manga.

Therefore, studios typically ensure there’s enough manga content to adapt into episodes. If you prefer watching One Piece without the distractions of filler content, this guide on One Piece filler episodes will be helpful.

One Piece Filler Guide: All Episodes

Episode No.	Episode/Arc Title
54-60	Warship Island Arc
98	Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely
99	False Fortitude! Camu, Rebel Soldier at Heart!
102	Ruins and Lost Ways! Vivi, Her Friends, and the Country’s Form!
131-135	Post-Arabasta Arc
136-138	Goat Island Arc
139-143	Ruluka Island Arc
196-206	G-8 Arc
220-224	Ocean’s Dream Arc
225-226	Foxy’s Return Arc
279-283	Straw Hat’s Backstories
291, 292, 303	Boss Luffy Historical Specials
317-310	Post-Enies Lobby Arc
326-335	Ice Hunter Arc
336	Chopperman to the Rescue! Protect the TV Station by the Shore!
382-384	Spa Island Arc
406-407	Boss Luffy Historical Specials
426-429	Little East Blue Arc
457-458	A Special Retrospective Before Marineford
492	The Strongest Tag-Team! Luffy and Toriko’s Hard Struggle!
542	A Team Is Formed! Save Chopper
575-578	Z’s Ambition Arc
590	History’s Strongest Collaboration vs. Glutton of the Sea
626-628	Caesar Retrieval Arc
747-750	Silver Mine Arc
780-782	Marine Rookie Arc
895-896	Guild Arc Cider
907	20th Anniversary Special! Romance Dawn
1029-1030	Uta’s Past Arc

How Much of One Piece is Filler?

One Piece filler character Apis — Crunchyroll

Currently, only 9% of One Piece is made up of filler episodes. The series has aired 1096 episodes, with just 94 classified as filler. On average, each One Piece episode adapts one or one-and-a-half manga chapters, which helps the anime align closely with the manga’s progression. Additionally, recap episodes are released periodically to minimize the need for fillers.

How Much of One Piece is Canon?

With 9% of One Piece being filler, the remaining 91% is canon material. This puts One Piece in a favorable light compared to Naruto (approximately 41% fillers) and Bleach (about 45% fillers). Notably, there are 21 episodes of filler that are considered anime canon, making them worth watching even if they don’t directly adapt manga content. Here’s a list of One Piece anime canon episodes.

Episode No.	Episode Title
50	Usopp vs. Daddy the Parent! Showdown at High!
51	Fiery Cooking Battle? Sanji vs. the Beautiful Chef!
93	Off to the Desert Kingdom! The Rain-Summoning Powder and the Rebel Army!
213	Round 3! The Round-and-Round Roller Race!
214	A Seriously Heated Race! Into the Final Round!
215	Screaming-Hot Bombardment! Pirate Dodgeball!
216	Showdown on the Cliff! Red Light, Green Light!
418-420, 453-456	The Friends’ Whereabouts!
497	Leaving the Dadan Family for Good? The Kids’ Hideout Has Been Built!
498	Luffy Becoming an Apprentice?! A Man Who Fought Against the King of the Pirates!
499	The Battle Against the Big Tiger! Who Is Going to Be Captain?!
506	Straw Hats in Shock! The Bad News Has Reached Them!
737	The Birth of the Legend! The Adventures of the Revolutionary Warrior Sabo!
775	Save Zunesha! The Straw Hat’s Rescue Operation!
1084	Time to Depart – The Land of Wano and the Straw Hats

Should You Skip the One Piece Filler Episodes?

An image of Luffy in One Piece — Crunchyroll

While many One Piece filler episodes are entertaining, it’s a personal choice whether to watch them. Some fillers add humor and engaging side plots despite being non-manga material. For instance, the Warship Island Arc features the Straw Hats rescuing a girl named Apis, who is on the run from the Marines and is linked to a Millennial Dragon.

Similarly, the G-8 Arc is a fan-favorite that includes many laugh-out-loud moments immediately after the Skypiea Arc, where the crew faces a series of entertaining challenges at a Marine base.

Additional highlights include crossover episodes with Toriko and Dragon Ball, which are special treats for fans, though they may not advance the main storyline.

Not All One Piece Filler Episodes are Worth Watching

One Piece Straw Hats shocked — Crunchyroll

While various filler episodes provide enjoyable content, some do not meet expectations. For instance, the Straw Hats’ backstories merely recap previous events, and filler arcs like Boss Luffy Historical Specials and the Spa Island Arc are not particularly memorable.

The Boss Luffy Historical Specials, featuring races during the Edo period, lacks engaging narrative elements and can be skipped without missing much. Similarly, crossover episodes with Toriko and Dragon Ball have limited appeal unless you’re already a fan of those series.

Several fillers also relate to One Piece films, such as the Little East Blue Arc, the Silver Mine Arc, and the Cidre Guild Arc, allowing you to choose whether to watch them based on your interest in those films.

How Long Would It Take to Watch All of One Piece?

If you’re set on watching every episode of One Piece, prepare to invest a considerable amount of time, as there are currently 1118 episodes. Each episode runs for about 22 to 24 minutes. Taking the average of 23 minutes, the total viewing time amounts to approximately 27,514 minutes of adventures at sea, translating to over 428 hours, or roughly 18 days of non-stop watching.

How Much Time Would I Save by Skipping Filler Episodes?

Now that you know the total time required to watch all of One Piece, consider how much you might save by skipping filler episodes. Using the average episode time mentioned earlier, skipping filler episodes could reduce your total watch time by approximately 2162 minutes, or about a day and a half. Whether this saving aligns with your viewing preferences is up to you.