One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1 →

: It is the only One Piece film to use traditional cel animation , giving it a distinct retro look compared to the modern series. Relationship to "Episode 1"

While both feature Luffy's early adventures, they are distinct productions: One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1

: A standalone "filler" story that does not affect the main plot but features the core early crew: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp. : It is the only One Piece film

: The official start of the TV series where Luffy meets Coby and Alvida. One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1