Man, it keeps going.
Summary:
- One Piece is really…REALLY long.
- Some viewers may find the duration of the series repelling.
- It’s still an iconic anime that's enjoyed by thousands of fans.
One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with the ability to stretch his body like rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. Luffy sets out on a journey to find the King of the Pirates’ treasure known as "One Piece" and become the Pirate King, accompanied by his crew, or better say his nakama.
Is it really THAT long?
A simple google search of “How many episodes are there in One Piece” will leave you with “... currently consists of 1081 Episodes (ongoing), 6 OVAs, 14 TV specials and 15 movies”, and it’s a good enough reason for some to close the browser tab and never ask any questions about One Piece again.
Let’s have a quick math lesson: 1081 episodes with about 24 minutes each leave us with 430+ hours of watch time. 430, Carl! And these are just the episodes. But why would it be this long, if it wasn’t any good? Maybe it just means it’s one of those anime that you have to watch?
It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it
People with jobs or ADHD (or both) would probably think it’s not worth it, but if a story is good, nothing can stop you from enjoying it. Fans say that if you’re truly involved in One Piece, your hyperfixation strikes and you fail to notice how you’ve finished half of the anime. A number of viewers admit finishing about 400 episodes in a month, and call the unwillingness to watch the series because of its duration a weak excuse. Some shows are easy to get obsessed with, and it seems like One Piece is one of such series.
Despite being one of the anime classics, One Piece has also got its issues. With a series this big, a proper pacing is incredibly crucial, and fans say that this is exactly the area where One Piece lacks quality. They mention the horrible pacing, and say that sometimes they wish to keep watching without a break for hours, and sometimes a fight feels like it’s dragged on for 15 episodes. Fans add that the manga is much better when it comes to the pacing.
It’s impossible to deny that One Piece has become an iconic anime series, and it’s so loved and popular for a reason. Come on, they wouldn’t be releasing this many episodes, if no one was watching the show. So if you’re one of the brave ones, or if you’re confident in your ADHD triggering your hyperfixation, it’s time for you to finally try it out.