Manga One Piece has been published since 1997, but it wasn’t until 1999 that the world could watch the anime adaptation on TV. The legacy of Monkey D. Luffy is vast, and over the years, the One Piece anime has delivered many iconic moments that resonate with fans.
Recently, Shueisha announced the official list of the most significant moments in the anime to date. This list was provided during One Piece Day, which took place in Japan.
One Piece Day 2024 updated fans with the latest information regarding the new chapters of the manga, anime adaptations, and spin-offs. As a result, One Piece Day unveiled the latest iconic moments from the anime so far.
Here are the top iconic moments in the One Piece anime:
1. Farewell to Going Merry
2. The Death of Corazon
3. Luffy’s Gift to Nami
4. Sanji’s Collaboration with Luffy on Cake Island
5. Zoro vs. Kuma at Thriller Bark
6. Ace’s Final Words
7. Robin’s Desire to Live
8. Vivi’s Farewell
9. Luffy’s Dream Sequence from Wano
10. The Reveal of Gear 5
As you can see above, the list of the top 10 moments is quite extensive. There are numerous memorable and emotional moments included. These iconic scenes do not only focus on Luffy but also highlight crucial moments for other characters such as Roronoa Zoro and Corazon. Overall, the top 10 list is quite diverse, reflecting the varied interests of the audience.
Of course, the One Piece anime is far from finished. The manga’s original storyline may be nearing its conclusion, but there are still many years left for development. Currently, the anime is progressing through the Egghead Island arc, and the Toei Animation team is working diligently on production. As the anime continues, some spectacular moments are expected to appear on screen, and one of them could potentially top Shueisha’s list of the best One Piece moments ever.
