One piece is the most favourite anime and manga series among the “Big Three” fans. It has been 20 years since its first episode released in 1999. Fans are just crazy about its storyline, character designs and hilarious but adventurous journey of Monkey D. Luffy and his nakamas.

Even though the majority of the filler episodes do not contribute to the plotline, there are some important filler arcs that give charm to the anime. In this article, we sorted out the best list possible out of the astounding 965 episodes to weed out the important and unimportant Fillers or Anime-only episodes to maximize your One Piece experience!

PLOT

One Piece is the story of Monkey D. Luffy who became a rubber man after accidently eating a Devil Fruit. In his quest, Luffy builds his crew and continues on his adventure to find the mysterious treasure One Piece.

One Piece: Filler Episodes/Anime only arcs

54-61, 98-99, 101-102, 131-143, 196-206, 220-226, 279-283, 291-292, 303, 317-319, 326-336, 382-384, 406-407, 426-429, 457-458, 492, 542, 575-578, 590, 626-628, 747-750, 775, 780-782, 807, 881, 895-896, 907

One Piece: Detailed Filler Episodes/Anime only arcs

One Piece is an ongoing anime series that started in 1999. So far 965 episodes of One Piece have been aired. With a total of 99 reported filler episodes, One Piece has a very low filler percentage of 10%.

OPTIONAL-Episode 54-61: Warship Island / Apis Arc

WATCH-Episode 98-99: These episodes actually add to the story by showing how the people of Alabasta live and are dealing with the current conditions.

SKIP-Episode 101-102: Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!; Ruins and Lost Ways! Vivi, Her Friends and the Country’s Form!

SKIP– Episode 131-143: These 3 fillers arcs are really low quality.

OPTIONAL– Episode 196-206: G-8 Arc

SKIP-Episode 220-226 : Ocean’s Dream & Foxy’s Return

SKIP– Episode 279-283 : These are just recaps of the Straw Hats’ backstories.

OPTIONAL– Episode 291-292: Boss Luffy Historical Special

SKIP– Episode 303: Boss Luffy Historical Special (Continuation)

OPTIONAL– Episode 317-319 : Post-Enies Lobby Arc

SKIP– Episode 326-336: Ice Hunter Arc & Chopper Man Special

SKIP– Episode 382-384 : Spa Island

SKIP– Episode 406-407: Boss Luffy Historical Special (Continuation)

SKIP– Episode 426-429: Little East Blue

SKIP– Episode 457-458 : They are just recaps.

SKIP– Episode 492: Toriko Crossover

SKIP– Episode 542: Toriko Crossover

SKIP– Episode 575-578: Z’s Ambition

SKIP– Episode 590 : Toriko & Dragon Ball Z Crossover

SKIP– Episode 626-628: Caesar Retrieval

SKIP– Episode 747-750: Silver Mine

OPTIONAL– Episode 775: Save Zunisha

SKIP– Episode 780-782: Marine Rookie

OPTIONAL- Episode 807: full of flashbacks

SKIP- Episode 881: Recaps

SKIP- Episode 895-896: Cidre Guild

OPTIONAL- Episode 907: One Piece: Romance Dawn

Not that these anime original episodes should be shunned forever, but it is advisable to watch them at your leisure. I hope this article helps you to enjoy the fullest of the beloved One Piece series. To seek more “how to watch” and “Filler” articles, keep checking in to Animehunch! Till then, mata ne ^-^