While the One Piece Manga starts with Luffy’s childhood backstory, the anime chose to start with his adult journey to emphasize the pirate theme immediately.
: In the ship's storage, Luffy bursts out of the barrel and meets Koby , a timid chore boy forced into service by Alvida. One Piece Episode 1
The episode introduces the protagonist, , a young man who dreams of finding the legendary treasure known as the "One Piece". While the One Piece Manga starts with Luffy’s
: Luffy and Koby escape in a small boat, heading toward a Marine base where they hope to find the "Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro . Key Differences from the Manga : Luffy and Koby escape in a small
: The ship is suddenly attacked by the Alvida Pirates, led by the iron-club-wielding Captain Alvida .
Episode 1 of the One Piece anime, titled , originally aired on October 20, 1999 . It serves as the series premiere and the beginning of the "Romance Dawn" arc. Plot Overview
: The story begins with a barrel drifting at sea being brought aboard a cruise ship by its crew.