Yes, you read that right. After over two decades, 1,000+ episodes, and countless arcs, One Piece has technically just finished Season 1.
If that sounds insane — that’s because it kind of is.
Let’s break down what that actually means, why fans are laughing about it, and why the end of One Piece finally feels real.
What Does “Season 1” Even Mean for One Piece?
Unlike most anime, One Piece didn’t operate with clearly defined “seasons” like modern shows. Instead, it ran continuously from 1999 onward, broken into story arcs and sagas rather than seasons.
Recently, Toei Animation announced a structural reorganization of the anime:
- Everything up through Wano Country is now considered one massive saga
- That saga covers Luffy’s journey from a kid in a barrel to a Yonko-level pirate
In other words…
👉 East Blue → Alabasta → Enies Lobby → Marineford → Dressrosa → Wano
👉 All of that = “Season 1”
So yeah — after 1,000+ episodes, the tutorial is officially over
Why This Matters
This isn’t just a funny technicality. It signals a new era for the anime.
- The story is now entering the Final Saga
- The pacing, visuals, and production style are shifting
- The world’s biggest mysteries are finally being addressed
For longtime fans, this feels like:
- Leaving the open-world tutorial
- Unlocking the final map
- Starting endgame content
Is One Piece Really Ending Soon?
Short answer: Yes… but not “soon” soon.
Long answer: Creator Eiichiro Oda has confirmed that One Piece is in its final saga, but that still likely means several years.
Manga Timeline (The Real Progress Bar)
The One Piece is currently:
- Deep into the Final Saga
- Actively resolving endgame mysteries:
- The One Piece itself
- Joy Boy
- The Void Century
- Imu and the World Government
- The final war
At Oda’s current pace, the manga likely ends around:
📅 2027–2029 (give or take)
Anime Timeline (Always a Bit Behind)
The anime typically trails the manga by 1–1.5 years, meaning:
- Final anime arcs may run into 2030 or beyond
- Expect breaks, higher-quality arcs, and more “season-style” releases
So yes — One Piece is ending.
But no — we’re not emotionally prepared.
Anime vs Manga: Where Each One Stands
| Version | Status |
|---|---|
| Manga | Final Saga, endgame lore dumping |
| Anime | Wrapping up Wano / transitioning to new structure |
| Fans | Denial |
The manga is sprinting toward answers.
The anime is setting the stage to tell that ending cleaner and more intentionally than ever before.
After All This Time… What Is the One Piece?
That’s the question that’s driven the story for 25+ years.
Gold?
Knowledge?
Freedom?
A prank left by Joy Boy?
Something so ridiculous it makes the world laugh?
Whatever it is, Oda has promised:
- It’s real
- It’s not “the friends we made along the way”
- It will change the world
Your Turn
After 1,000+ episodes, countless theories, and now the end in sight…
What do you think the One Piece is?
👇 Comment below and let us know your theory — no matter how wild.