'One Piece' Filler List: Every Episode You Can Skip

There's no shortage of "One Piece" filler episodes, but that doesn't make the show any less fun to watch. Nicole Antonio / DALL-E

With over 1,000 episodes and counting, the "One Piece" anime is a high seas odyssey with plenty of action — and a fair share of filler.

Whether you're a new fan catching up or a long-time viewer revisiting the series, this "One Piece" filler list helps you spot which arcs and episodes you can skip without missing key storylines.

Filler episodes are anime-only content not based on the original manga by Eiichiro Oda. While some are skippable, others offer entertaining side adventures with your favorite Straw Hat pirates.

Contents

Warship Island Arc (Episodes 54–61)
Post-Arabasta Arc (Episodes 131–135)
Goat Island Arc (Episodes 136–138)
Ruluka Island Arc (Episodes 139–143)
G-8 Arc (Episodes 196–206)
Ocean's Dream Arc (Episodes 220–224)
Foxy's Return Arc (Episodes 225–226)
Ice Hunter Arc / Lovely Land Arc (Episodes 326–335)
Spa Island Arc (Episodes 382–384)
Little East Blue Arc (Episodes 426–429)
Crossovers (Episodes 492, 542, 590)
Z's Ambition Arc (Episodes 575–578)
Caesar Retrieval Arc (Episodes 626–628)
Silver Mine Arc (Episodes 747–750)
Marine Rookie Arc (Episodes 780–782)
Cidre Guild Arc (Episodes 895–896)
Special Retrospective Episodes
Mixed Canon and Filler Arcs
Should You Skip All Filler?

1. Warship Island Arc (Episodes 54–61)

The first filler arc in the series, set after the East Blue saga. The Straw Hats help a girl named Apis and uncover the legend of the "dragon's nest."

2. Post-Arabasta Arc (Episodes 131–135)

These episodes focus on short character backstories and moments after the Arabasta arc. They're considered canon filler (meaning they remain true to the original manga) but don't affect the main plot.

3. Goat Island Arc (Episodes 136–138)

Here's a lighthearted arc where the crew meets an old man and his goats — fun but totally skippable.

4. Ruluka Island Arc (Episodes 139–143)

This arc follows directly after Goat Island, exploring a town under the rule of a greedy mayor (not tied to the main story).

5. G-8 Arc (Episodes 196–206)

Set after the Sky Island saga, this is one of the most beloved filler arcs. The Straw Hats infiltrate a Marine base. It's well-written and worth watching.

6. Ocean's Dream Arc (Episodes 220–224)

Based on a PlayStation game, this arc involves memory loss among the crew. The premise is unique, but it's still filler.

7. Foxy's Return Arc (Episodes 225–226)

The return of the Davy Back Fight and the goofy Foxy pirates is entirely skippable.

8. Ice Hunter Arc / Lovely Land Arc (Episodes 326–335)

This one features bounty hunters and the mysterious "Lovely Land." Not from the manga.

9. Spa Island Arc (Episodes 382–384)

Another light-hearted break, the crew visits a floating resort — minimal stakes, minimal relevance.

10. Little East Blue Arc (Episodes 426–429)

A prequel to the "Strong World" movie. It's designed to promote the film but not essential to the show.

11. Crossovers (Episodes 492, 542, 590)

There are a handful of special crossover episodes with the anime "Toriko" (episodes 492 and 542), and a "One Piece" x "Toriko" x "Dragon Ball Z" crossover episode (episode 590). They're fun but completely separate from the canon timeline.

12. Z's Ambition Arc (Episodes 575–578)

This handful of episodes ties into "One Piece Film: Z" and introduces the Neo Marines. The arc offers some context for the movie but is optional.

13. Caesar Retrieval Arc (Episodes 626–628)

This series of episodes happens after Punk Hazard, bridging to Dressrosa. It's slightly more relevant than most filler but still skippable.

14. Silver Mine Arc (Episodes 747–750)

This sets up "One Piece Film: Gold." The Straw Hats are captured by the Silver Pirates, but it's not from the manga.

15. Marine Rookie Arc (Episodes 780–782)

Luffy and crew infiltrate a Marine base in search of food. Not essential.

16. Cidre Guild Arc (Episodes 895–896)

Another prelude to a movie, this time for "One Piece: Stampede." Watch only if you're checking out the film.

17. Special Retrospective Episodes

These are sprinkled throughout the anime and often include flashbacks, character recaps, or celebrations of key moments. While not technically filler arcs, they don’t advance the story and can be skipped.

Mixed Canon and Filler Arcs

Some arcs include both manga content and anime-original scenes, often referred to as "canon filler." These usually expand on scenes from the manga without changing outcomes. Examples include:

Post-Enies Lobby (Episodes 313–325)
Wano Country Arc (some non-canon scenes mixed in)

Should You Skip All Filler?

Not necessarily. Some filler arcs, like the G-8 arc, are fan favorites. Others serve as fun, low-stakes breaks from the intense pacing of the Grand Line adventures.

But if you're focused on the story from the original manga, this filler list helps you trim the high episode count.

We created this article in conjunction with AI technology, then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor.