Rank 9: One Piece Film: Red
- Release Year: 2022
- Rating: 6.8/10 (based on 22,905 ratings)
- When does the film take place? During the Wano Kuni arc
What is it about? The Straw Hat crew visits the island of Elegia, where the famous singer Uta is giving her first live concert. It turns out that Uta and Luffy know each other from the past. Uta is actually Shanks’ adoptive daughter.
But during the film, it becomes clear that Uta is pursuing her own plans. She wants to usher in a new era according to her own wishes. Luffy and the others must do their best to prevent her from doing so.
What is special about it? This film places the greatest emphasis on music. With Ado as the voice for Uta, the production team has hired a talented singer you shouldn’t miss.
Rank 8: One Piece – Chopper and the Miracle of the Winter Cherry Blossom
- Release Year: 2008
- Rating: 6.9/10 (based on 1,717 ratings)
- When does the film take place? During the Drum Island arc
What is it about? Nami suffers from a high fever and needs a doctor. To save her friend, the crew sails to Drum Island. There they must find out that Dr. Kuleha is the only doctor on the entire island.
During their visit to Dr. Kuleha, they meet the little reindeer Chopper. He can talk due to a Devil Fruit and proves to be a skilled doctor. But the pirates and the doctor must confront the villain Wapol.
What is special about it? The film takes place in a parallel universe and tells an alternative story for the Drum Island arc. In that arc, Franky, the Thousand Sunny, and Nico Robin are also involved, even though they would normally join later. Additionally, there is a new villain named Musshuru.
Rank 7: One Piece – The Movie
- Release Year: 2000
- Rating: 6.9/10 (based on 8,571 ratings)
- When does the film take place? Shortly after Syrup Village
What is it about? A big mess separates the Straw Hat crew. Luffy and Zoro end up on a restaurant ship owned by Ganzo. His grandson Tobio dreams of meeting Woonan, who is considered a Robin Hood among pirates.
Nami, on the other hand, is on the ship of El Dorago, who is after Woonan’s treasure. Usopp pretends to be Woonan’s friend and deceives El Dorago’s crew. Luffy and Zoro help them out of the mess and must face the pirate captain.
What is special about it? This hand-drawn adventure is the very first film of the Straw Hat crew. Anyone who wants to see the beginnings of One Piece should not be put off by its age.
