In the world of anime, One Piece has become an iconic phenomenon over the past 25 years. Its influence and popularity extend far beyond Japan, attracting millions of viewers worldwide every week.
Currently, the anime One Piece is at a highly anticipated stage, as the series is leading up to the Elbaf arc in the manga. This arc marks a significant conclusion to the grand narrative crafted by Eiichiro Oda for Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates.
The anime has been achieving numerous milestones lately, successfully surpassing its own rankings this year.
Previously, in 2011, the anime One Piece set a record with the highest-rated episode on IMDb for a year. As of 2024, the series has reached another milestone, with episode 1115 airing on August 11, achieving a remarkable score of 9.7 on the platform.
Other notable episodes include 1089, 1100, 1112, and 1114, which showcase a continuous streak of achievements for the anime One Piece.
The appearance of Admiral Garp and the intense battles that follow have been particularly beloved by fans. Notably, in episode 1100, viewers witnessed Luffy utilizing Gear 5 for the first time on screen.
After this brief hiatus, One Piece continues to find ways to surpass its own limits. Many new works have been released during Luffy’s journey, with Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen being the latest titles to gain significant acclaim in the anime landscape.
However, there are no titles that can truly compare with One Piece in terms of longevity. Even Dragon Ball has seen a significant gap between GT and Super. One Piece stands out as a unique entity, consistently evolving, evidenced by its recent achievements after 13 years, and it shows no signs of concluding anytime soon.
Just last July, IMDb announced the top 10 animated series for 2024, showcasing the highest average ratings. This list features some of the most acclaimed shows of the year, including The Bear, House of the Dragon, The Boys, and Shogun. Yet, One Piece managed to surpass all with an impressive rating of 9.08.
All the shows in the top 10 are exceptional, which makes One Piece’s triumph even more noteworthy. It highlights how widely recognized the anime is, particularly across Western countries. If any anime can dominate the global scene in such a prominent way, it is undoubtedly One Piece, as we have seen.
