Rank 3: One Piece – Strong World
- Release Year: 2012
- Rating: 7.5/10 (based on 7,275 ratings)
- When does the film take place? Shortly after the Thriller Bark arc
What is it about? A new enemy threatens the East Blue, prompting the Straw Hat crew to decide to sail back to their homeland. There, they encounter a flying ship that belongs to the “Golden Lion” Shiki. He is a legendary pirate mentioned in the same breath as Gol D. Roger and Whitebeard.
Shiki kidnaps Nami because he is looking for a navigator for his ship to achieve his goal. Once again, it is up to the Straw Hat crew to save Nami.
What is special about it? The film is based on a story written personally by Eiichiro Oda. Along with the film, chapter 0 was published, which takes place about 20-25 years before the events of One Piece.
Rank 2: One Piece: Stampede
- Release Year: 2019
- Rating: 7.5/10 (based on 8,223 ratings)
- When does the film take place? Shortly after the Reverie
What is it about? During the great pirate festival, all pirate crews that Luffy and his friends have encountered on their adventures come together. They all participate in a competition for a great treasure belonging to Gol D. Roger.
However, there is a completely different plan behind the competition. One of Blackbeard’s former members, Douglas Bullet, suddenly becomes a threat to all pirates.
What is special about it? This film features a variety of characters appearing in one place. Even Sabo, Boa Hancock, and Trafalgar Law meet at this location. The gigantic fan service alone makes the film worth watching.
Rank 1: One Piece Film: Z
- Release Year: 2012
- Rating: 7.7/10 (based on 9,831 ratings)
- When does the film take place? Shortly before arriving at Punk Hazard
What is it about? The former Marine Admiral Zephyr is only known as Z. He collects the Dyna Stones to end the age of pirates once and for all. These stones are said to possess a power similar to that of the Ancient Weapons.
In doing so, the Straw Hat Pirates must confront not only Z himself but also Kuzan, an active Marine Admiral.
What is special about it? Eiichiro Oda was part of the production team. For a film, the story is very well integrated into the actual universe. Hardly any other villain has undergone such an emotional journey as Z.
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