What is this genre all about? Those who take to the high seas (or space) to rob ships or search for treasure.
We present you the list of Pirate anime you should watch right now.
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Top 20 Pirate anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 20. One Piece
- 19. One Piece: Gyojin Tou-hen
- 18. ONE PIECE FAN LETTER
- 17. Black Lagoon
- 16. One Piece Film: Z
- 15. Gekijouban One Piece: Stampede
- 14. One Piece Film: Gold
- 13. One Piece Movie 1
- 12. One Piece Film: Strong World
- 11. One Piece Movie 4: Dead End no Bouken
- 10. Porco Rosso
- 9. One Piece: Episode of East Blue - Luffy to 4-nin no Nakama no Daibouken
- 8. One Piece Movie 3: Chinjuu-jima no Chopper Oukoku
- 7. One Piece Movie 2: Nejimaki-jima no Daibouken
- 6. Fena: Pirate Princess
- 5. Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock
- 4. One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0
- 3. One Piece: Innen no Log! Mugiwara no Ichimi to Cipher Pol
- 2. One Piece 3D2Y: Ace no shi wo Koete! Luffy Nakama Tono Chikai
- 1. One Piece Movie 8: Episode of Alabasta - Sabaku no Oujo to Kaizoku-tachi
20. One Piece
Gol D. Roger was known as the "Pirate King," the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the existence of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece—which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame—and quite possibly the pinnacle of glory and the title of the Pirate King.
Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate ransacking villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder: the thought of an exciting adventure that leads him to intriguing people and ultimately, the promised treasure. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach the most coveted of all fortunes—One Piece.
One Piece is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ONE PIECE, ワンピース
19. One Piece: Gyojin Tou-hen
A condensed and remastered reairing of the Fish-Man Island Saga (episodes 517-574) from ONE PIECE, with updated visuals, a new ending song, and brand-new episode previews.
The Straw Hats reunite at Sabaody! The promised day has arrived. The Straw Hats have made it back to Sabaody Archipelago after two arduous years of separation. In the very same place where they once lost to Pacifista, the Straw Hats have proven themselves to be stronger and ready to begin their journey to the New World. With the Thousand Sunny now equipped to travel underwater, the next stop is the Fish-Man Island. “One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga” is a special edited version of the original arc from “One Piece”, in an abridged 21-episode story with an enhanced contemporary visual look.
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga is currently airing and will have 21 Episodes. It is also Known as: ONE PIECE 魚人島編, One Piece: Gyojin Tou-hen
18. ONE PIECE FAN LETTER
Two years after the Paramount War, the Straw Hats are about to reunite on the Sabaody Archipelago. At the same time, a girl who is head over heels for Nami is trying to hand a fan letter to her before the group leaves the island.
One Piece Fan Letter has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ONE PIECE FAN LETTER
17. Black Lagoon
Within Thailand is Roanapur, a depraved, crime-ridden city where not even the authorities or churches are untouched by the claws of corruption. A haven for convicts and degenerates alike, the city is notorious for being the center of illegal activities and operations, often fueled by local crime syndicates.
Enter Rokurou Okajima, an average Japanese businessman who has been living a dull and monotonous life, when he finally gets his chance for a change of pace with a delivery trip to Southeast Asia. His business trip swiftly goes downhill as Rokurou is captured by a mercenary group operating in Roanapur, called Black Lagoon. The group plans to use him as a bargaining chip in negotiations which ultimately failed. Now abandoned and betrayed by his former employer, Rokurou decides to join Black Lagoon. In order to survive, he must quickly adapt to his new environment and prepare himself for the bloodshed and tribulation to come.
A non-stop, high-octane thriller, Black Lagoon delves into the depths of human morality and virtue. Witness Rokurou struggling to keep his values and philosophies intact as he slowly transforms from businessman to ruthless mercenary.
Black Lagoon has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: BLACK LAGOON, Black Lagoon
16. One Piece Film: Z
The Straw Hat Pirates enter the rough seas of the New World in search of the hidden treasures of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger－One Piece. On their voyage, the pirates come across a terrifying, powerful man, former Marine Admiral Z.
Z is accused of having stolen the "Dyna Stones", weapons believed to have the power to shake up the New World. The Marine Headquarters believes Z is about to use it to end the pirate era, and with it, the lives of many innocent people. In fear of such a phenomenal event, marines start to take action against the former admiral.
Even if it means stumbling upon marines and the navy, the Straw Hat Pirates decided to chase after Z and stop him from causing havoc. As they continue to embark on their ventures, the pirates bump into new and familiar acquaintances.
One Piece Film: Z has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース フィルム Ｚ, One Piece Movie 12
15. Gekijouban One Piece: Stampede
The world's greatest exposition of the pirates, by the pirates, for the pirates - the Pirates Festival. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Crew receive an invitation from its host Buena Festa who is known as the Master of Festivities. They arrive to find a venue packed with glamorous pavilions and many pirates including the ones from the Worst Generation. The place is electric.
One Piece: Stampede has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 劇場版 ONE PIECE STAMPEDE, Gekijouban One Piece: Stampede
14. One Piece Film: Gold
Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew have finally arrived on Gran Tesoro, a ship carrying the largest entertainment city in the world. Drawn in by the chances of hitting the jackpot, the crew immediately heads to the casino. There, they quickly find themselves on a winning streak, playing with what seems to be endless luck.
When offered a special gamble by Gild Tesoro—the master of the city himself—the crew agrees, choosing to believe in their captain's luck. However, when they find themselves as victims of a despicable scam, the crew quickly realize that there is something darker happening beneath the city's surface.
Left penniless and beaten down, the Straw Hat Crew are forced to rely on another gamble of a plan. With the help of a new friend or two, the group must work to reclaim what they've lost before time, and what remains of their luck, runs out.
One Piece Film: Gold has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ONE PIECE FILM GOLD, One Piece Movie 13
13. One Piece Movie 1
Woonan is the legendary Great Gold Pirate, earning the nickname after accumulating about 1/3 of the gold available in the world. Even after his disappearance, the tales of his gold being stashed away in a remote island continue to persist, a juicy target that other pirates lust for.
One of the pirates going to great lengths to attain the treasure is El Drago. He and his crew have hunted down Woonan's former crew members one by one, and along the way, they find the map that will take them to the hidden island.
The map is not all they come across; they also manage to come into contact with the straw hat pirates. After a short battle, Luffy and company are robbed and separated from one another. Now they must find a way to make it to the island before El Drago does and take the legendary treasure for themselves.
One Piece Movie 1 has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ONE PIECE, One Piece: The Movie
12. One Piece Film: Strong World
20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the legendary pirate Shiki "the Golden Lion" reappears causing massive upheaval to the Marines. During his long seclusion, he was able to come up with a scheme to bring the World Government to its knees. On his way to execute the plan, Shiki crosses paths with the Straw Hat Pirates and becomes so impressed with Nami's knowledge of meteorology that he abducts her to forcedly enlist her into his crew. Luffy and the gang end up on a strange land populated with monstrous beasts as they desperately search for Shiki and Nami.
One Piece Film: Strong World has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース フィルム ストロングワールド, One Piece Movie 10
11. One Piece Movie 4: Dead End no Bouken
Luffy and crew arrive at the harbour of Anabaru. The local casino is holding a competition in which the winner will obtain a huge monetary reward if he reaches the finishing line first. Nami is elated and decides to participate in the competition. However, there is a conspiracy going behind the competition and the mastermind is an ex-military commander, Gasparde. His plan is to lure all the pirates to the military base and send them to their deaths. Luffy and gang have to overcome the numerous tests and tribulations along the way to complete this dead-end adventure.
One Piece: Dead End has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース デッドエンドの冒険, One Piece Movie 4: Dead End no Bouken
10. Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso is a veteran WWI fighter pilot turned bounty hunter, who has been transformed into an anthropomorphic pig through a rare curse. He was once known as Marco Pagot while still in his human form, but took up a new alias which suits his current image better, "Red Pig."
At the beginning of Kurenai no Buta, Porco is reunited with his long-time friend Gina at a hotel, and unexpectedly falls in love with her. Despite his strange form, Gina shows him all the affection that she can muster. But Porco has a love rival to deal with. An American ace fighter named Curtis is also after Gina's heart, and although she rejects his proposals, he is not about to let her go so easily. During his return flight to Milan, Curtis sneaks up behind Porco's plane and shoots him down. The plane is completely destroyed and Porco is proclaimed dead, but due to a stroke of luck, he barely managed to survive the crash, unbeknownst to others.
Porco must now continue his journey back by train, and suddenly discovers that there has been a warrant issued for his arrest in Italy. Not only does he need to find Gina, but he must also get his revenge and also deal with the oncoming war that threatens the whole of Europe.
Porco Rosso has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kurenai no Buta, 紅の豚, The Scarlet Pig
9. One Piece: Episode of East Blue - Luffy to 4-nin no Nakama no Daibouken
The special will be a completely new work, featuring reanimated scenes from the beginning of the series through when the crew enters the Grand Line.
The special is commemorating the manga's 20th anniversary, and will also feature anime versions of the original manga's chapter cover stories as part of the special's ending credits. The staff haven't yet clarified which cover story or stories will be animated. Additionally, the anime will feature a special 20th anniversary commemoration version of the original opening theme song "We Are!".
One Piece: Episode of East Blue has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース エピソードオブ東の海[イーストブルー] ~ルフィと4人の仲間の大冒険~, One Piece: Episode of East Blue - Luffy to 4-nin no Nakama no Daibouken
8. One Piece Movie 3: Chinjuu-jima no Chopper Oukoku
The crew comes upon Crown Island where the animals can talk and they makes Chopper their new king. But there are human hunters there also looking for the legendary horns that will give the person who consumes it immense power. Luffy and friends must stop them from destroying this animal kingdom.
One Piece: Chopper Kingdom of Strange Animal Island has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース 珍獣島のチョッパー王国, One Piece: Chinjou Shima no Chopper Oukoku
7. One Piece Movie 2: Nejimaki-jima no Daibouken
Informed by the Thief Brothers his ship has been stolen by the Trump Kyoudai (Trump Siblings) who have set up base on Clockwork Island. Monkey D. Luffy, Captain of the Going Merry and aspiring Pirate King works with his crew - Ussop, Zoro, Sanji and Nami to battle their way up Clockwork Island to reclaim their ship.
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース ねじまき島の冒険, One Piece: Nejimakijima no Bouken, One Piece: Nejimaki Shima no Bouken
6. Fena: Pirate Princess
Fena Houtman is a young orphan girl that has been raised on an Island where there is no hope of becoming anything more than a chattel, to be used and discarded by soldiers of the British Empire. But Fena is more than just another powerless orphan. When her mysterious past comes knocking, Fena will break the chains of her oppressors. Her goal: forge a new identity, free of bondage, and search for a place where she can truly belong and find out the true mysteries behind a keyword, "Eden." It is the story of a lifetime adventure she and her crew of misfits and unlikely allies will have, in pursuit of her goals!
Fena: Pirate Princess has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kaizoku Oujo, 海賊王女, Fena: Pirate Princess
5. Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock
It is 2977 AD and mankind has become stagnant. Robots do all the work, the masses are kept tranquil by subliminal messages, and government officials are lazy, caring only about recreational activities like golf and horse racing. Captain Harlock has defied this insipid mentality, leading a group of like-minded rebels to a more adventurous life aboard the spaceship Arcadia.
A mysterious force known as the Mazone has invaded the Earth, taking the form of mysterious cloaked women that kill anyone who suspect their nefarious doings, such as Tadashi Daiba who is now on their hit-list. After his scientist father is ignored by the government and killed by the Mazone, he joins Captain Harlock and his ragtag group of pirates to assist them as they try to save humanity from the impending alien threat.
Space Pirate Captain Harlock has finished airing and it has 42 Episodes. It is also Known as: 宇宙海賊・キャプテンハーロック, Harlock TV, Albator 78
4. One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0
Set over 20 years prior to the main One Piece story, this limited release OVA chronicles the confrontation between Gold Lion Shiki and Gold Roger as well as other events around the world around the time of the Pirate King's execution.
One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0 has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース フィルム ストロングワールド エピソードゼロ, One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0
3. One Piece: Innen no Log! Mugiwara no Ichimi to Cipher Pol
The second recap special of Egghead arc that covers the battle history between the Straw Hats and CP9.
One Piece: The Log of the Rivalry! The Straw Hats vs. Cipher Pol has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 因縁の記録[ログ]! 麦わらの一味とCP[サイファーポール], One Piece Recap, One Piece Special
2. One Piece 3D2Y: Ace no shi wo Koete! Luffy Nakama Tono Chikai
This new TV special tells the two years of Luffy's training with Silvers Rayleigh in Rusukaina Island after the Battle of Marineford, which has never been told in the manga or TV anime. It also features a new villain named Burndy World who is known as "The Destroyer of the World" and has the power of the MoaMoa Fruit (its ability is still unknown). Luffy has to protect Boa Hancock from the new enemy who escaped from the level 6 of Impel Down. He is newly designed by the original creator of the manga, Eiichiro Oda.
One Piece 3D2Y: Overcome Ace’s Death! Luffy’s Vow to his Friends has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ワンピース〝3D2Y〟 エースの死を越えて！ ルフィ仲間との誓い, One Piece Special 15th Anniversary
1. One Piece Movie 8: Episode of Alabasta - Sabaku no Oujo to Kaizoku-tachi
A retelling of the Alabasta arc.
One Piece The Movie: Episode of Alabasta - The Desert Princess and the Pirates has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 劇場版ワンピース エピソードオブアラバスタ 砂漠の王女と海賊たち, One Piece Movie 8: Episode of Alabasta - Sabaku no Oujo to Kaizoku-tachi
