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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

: In the manga, Luffy meets Alvida on an island base; in the anime, the encounter happens on a cruise ship. One Piece Episode 1

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. Episode 1 of the One Piece anime, titled