One Piece: 5 Best Arcs from the Series That Deserve More Love Than Marineford Arc
When it comes to One Piece, each arc deserves its own place. Standing at the crux is the Marineford arc, the most beloved arc, as hailed by One Piece fans. The arc introduced a series of events that stunned the viewers- Ace’s death, Blackbeard stealing Whitebeard’s powers, Akainu appearing for the first time. All of these scenes make this arc an epic watch from beginning to end. However, among the 32+ arcs, some have left a lasting impression on the fans.
Listed below are the 5 best arcs from One Piece that certainly deserve more love than Marineford Arc.
No. 5- Whole Cake Island Arc
The Whole Cake Island Arc is one of the longest arcs in anime history, with almost 100 episodes. The arc is foreshadowed from the moment Monkey D. Garp utters the name of the Emperor of the Sea.
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Luffy faces an even greater threat in the form of Charlotte Linlin, better known as Big Mom, one of the four Emperors of the Sea. The arc finally gives the much-awaited backstory of Sanji and his duel with Luffy. From depicting the terrific power of Yonko and its army, to Nami saving Luffy and standing by his side, this arc gave its all. What makes this arc so interesting is the culmination of all the drama and humor that makes One Piece so loved among its fans.
No. 4- The Skypiea Arc
The Straw Hat Pirates’ journey to the City of Gold is made much more interesting with the foreshadowing throughout the previous arc. As the Straw Hat Pirates arrive on the Sky Island Skypiea, they learn about its connection with Jaya and Mont Blanc Noland’s tale of a lost city of gold.
The arc thrusts the pirates into a new world that almost seems detached from the main narrative due to the introduction of a brand-new location with new rules. But what makes Skypiea Arc so memorable is the villain in the form of Enel, the lightning God.
No. 3- Dressrosa Arc
The Dressrosa Arc was all the more fascinating due to the presence of one of the greatest villains in anime history, Donquixote Doflamingo. Even before appearing as the main villain in the Dressrosa Arc, he appears quite a few times in the series and plays a major role.
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Doflamingo’s tumultuous relationship with Trafalgar D. Law is also explored in the Punk Hazard Arc, where he firmly steps into his role. With the fans eager to watch his role, the scene where Doflamingo clashes with D. Law and Monkey D. Luffy definitely does not disappoint.
No. 2- The Enies Lobby Arc
It is in the Enies Lobby Arc that Nico Robin’s backstory is fully explored. This arc also stresses the friendship among the pirates when Nico Robin is hauled to the World Government’s island, Enies Lobby, but the Pirates refuse to abandon her.
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As exciting as this is, Luffy also introduces Gear 2 and 3 forms, defeats Rob Lucci, and the crew declares war on the World Government. The fans are also blessed with Usopp’s return to the Straw Hat Pirates, and Chopper’s transformation. All of this pays off at the end of the arc where Nico Robin tearfully declares that she intends to live.
No. 1- The Wano Country Arc
The Wano Country Arc has been teased for longer than any other arcs in the series. The island of samurai is mentioned in the Thriller Bark arc, and it takes 500 more episodes for the Straw Hat Pirates to reach Wano. There was an intense build-up leading up to the moment when Luffy clashes with Kaido, the World’s Strongest Creature.
But the arc exceeds all expectations with Luffy activating Gear 5 form and defeating Kaido in a thrilling climax. It is no wonder that the Wano Country Arc gets as close to perfect as it can with its countless mind-boggling fights, the introduction of new characters like Kin’emon and Yamato, and the defeat of Big Mom at the hands of Eustass Kid and Trafalgar Law.
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Although the Marineford Arc is in a league of its own, it would be a crime to disregard the other arcs that paved the way to the greatest anime ever produced in history.
