One Piece is a Pirate story about a legendary treasure lost to time and the multitudes of Pirates in search of it. It is believed that whoever finds One Piece shall also obtain Riches, Fame, and the title of the King of Pirates. It is a story about following your dreams and doing everything you can to achieve them.
The anime is filled with exciting action sequences that will make fans breathless. The unique combination of over-the-top fight sequences with quirky animation and high-octane monologues is the core part of the show.
10. Luffy Versus Arlong
Episode: Episode 42
Arlong Park Arc is still one of the greatest arcs of the show. It gave everyone a taste of how legendary and exciting the show could be. The arc was so popular that the live-action remake decided to use it as an inspiration for their first season. Arlong is also the first ever formidable villain the Straw Hats faced.
The arc was built upon the heartbreaking torture and abuse Nami had to go through by the Arlong Pirates. When the crew found out about this, they decided it was time to take care of Arlong and his crew. They attacked the Fishman and his crew in their home base, the Arlong Park. The fight went on for a long time and ended with Luffy destroying the tower and burying Arlong under it.
9. Luffy Versus Sanji
Episode: Episode 807
The entire Whole Cake saga was a devastation for Sanji’s character and his journey. But this fight was the most heartbreaking of them all. After abandoning the Straw Hats in an attempt to save his previous mentor and father figure Zeff from his blood family, Sanji was pitted against his captain, Luffy.
The fight was pretty one-sided and Sanji beat Luffy until he started bleeding. Luffy, on the other hand, did not even try to fight back but just took the blows from his best friend and cook. The fight was devastating and heartbreaking to watch and made a lot of fans tear up.
8. Whitebeard Versus The Marines
Episode: Episode 457-489
The battle between Whitebeard and the Marines at the Marineford, which is also known as the Summit War of Marineford is one of the most important battles in the One Piece history. It changed everything fans knew about power scaling in the One Piece universe. And it completely altered the character progression of every major character in the show.
The Marine had Portgas D. Ace was arrested and imprisoned in the Marine headquarter at Marineford and Whitebeard along with some more pirates attacked the headquarters to free Portgas D. Ace. As expected Whitebeard did not die silently, but fought till his last breath and died proudly as he decimated all of the marines that attacked him. The battle ended with the death of many pirates, including Whitebeard and Portgas D. Ace.
7. Luffy Versus Magellan
Episode: Episode 435
This was the only fight where Luffy was defeated and did not even try to get a rematch. Magellan is a terrifying villain and the only one who defeated the Straw Hat Pirates. The fight between Luffy and Magellan is still held in high regard by many fans who were shocked watching their favorite pirate fall down and lose.
The Chief Warden of Impel Down was angry at Luffy for being the first person to break into his ultra-secure prison. Out of despise, he unleashed the full might of his Doku Doku No Mi devil fruit. The toxins released by Magellan’s devil fruit left Luffy dead on the ground and the Straw Hats had no option but to retreat with the help of Bon Clay. Thanks to Ivankov’s treatment, Luffy was able to survive the poisoning.
6. Sanji Versus Queen
Episode: Episode 170
The fight between Sanji and Queen was not only a visual spectacle but also a symbolism of philosophical debate. Queen the Plague, a scientist who was enchanted by Vinsmoke Judge’s inventions and a misogynist, acts as a perfect counterpart to Sanji. In this fight, the fans witness Sanji not just fighting an enemy but his past as well.
As he fights the Queen, we can see Sanji question himself and his humanity. There are moments where he is worried that he will become a weapon of science without any morality to guide him through the rights and wrongs. Throughout the fight, Queen urges Sanji to accept his genetic modifications. Sanji finally combines his genetic modifications with his armament Haki and create a new type of attack to defeat not just Queen but his past as well.
5. Zoro Versus Dracule Mihawk
Episode: Episode 24
Zoro had promised his childhood friend, Shimotsuki Kuina that one day, he will become the World’s strongest Swordsman. And with that dream, it was inevitable that he would fight the World’s strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk. Their fight was rather anticlimactic and Zoro was rarely a threat to Mihawk’s sword wielding abilities.
Armed with a small sword, Mihawk absolutely knocked out Zoro without breaking a sweat. During the entirety of the fight, Zoro, even with 3 swords, was unable to land a single blow on Mihawk. The fight did a couple of things, firstly it gave fans a firsthand taste of all types of monsters and demons in the world of One Piece. And secondly it made them excited for the eventual rematch between the two at the end of grandline.
4. Luffy Versus Rob Lucci
Episode: Episode 302
Enies Lobby arc is held with high regard among the fans of the show. The arc had many fantastic and great fight scenes. But none of them came close to the impact Luffy vs Rob Lucci had. The match between the two formidable opponents was exciting and held a lot of narrative weight.
Rob Lucci almost annihilated the entire Strawhat crew halfway through his journey. Not only was he powerful but also extremely intelligent and always caught Luffy off guard during the battle. But this fight helped Luffy awaken his gear 2 & 3 powers and defeat the menace of a villain. They had another rematch during the Egghead arc which Luffy again won.
3. Luffy Versus Usopp
Episode: Episode 236
Usopp might not be the bravest character on the show but he is one of the best crewmates Luffy ever came across. And when the two stood against each other, it became one of the most devastating and heartbreaking scenes in the show. Luffy and Usopp fought each other to decide the fate of their beloved ship, “Going Merry.” Not wanting to part ways with the ship, Usopp stood up to his captain even though he and everyone including fans knew he would lose.
Even after giving his best, Usopp was no match to Luffy’s physical prowess as well as combat experience. The match ended with Usopp on the ground completely destroyed by one of his closest friends. While the fight might not be as visually appealing as other fights on the show, its emotional impact is incomparable to anything else. A lot of fans were left heartbroken watching their favorite marksman beaten down by his best friend.
2. Luffy Versus Charlotte Katakuri
Episode: Episode 858-861
Luffy;s fight with Charlotte Katakuri is still one of the greatest fight sequences in the series. This fight really humbled the Strawhat Pirates and showed them how formidable some of their enemies are. Luffy was no match for Big Mom’s second son and would have died. The fight went on for twelve hours and three episodes. And it ended with both the characters learning to respect one another.
Charlotte Katakuri’s Mochi Mochi no Mi powers are very similar to Luffy’s Hito Hito No Mi’s abilities which made the fight twice as intense as it already was. And Katakuri’s advanced foresight Haki was an obstacle Luffy was unable to overcome. The fight was full of ups and downs and twists and turns that had the audience hold their breath.
1. Luffy Versus Kaido
Episode: Episode 1069
The Wano Country arc came to an end with an epic showdown between Kaido and Luffy. Kaido, who is also called World’s strongest creature, fought Luffy in his Gear 5 upgrade. In this fight we saw Luffy combine his Advanced Conqueror Haki with his Hito Hito No Mi devil fruit abilities.
When the fight began, Luffy was getting absolutely decimated by Kaido. Kaido defeated him twice in the same match and almost killed him. And just when it seemed like it was over for Luffy, he was able to awaken his Devil fruit, Hito Hito No Mi and turn into Joyboy. With these newfound Gear-5 abilities, Luffy defeated Kaido and became the World’s strongest creature in the One Piece universe.
Conclusion
One Piece has one of the greatest fight sequences in anime. It has over the top fight sequences that are not just fillers to add to the run time but also helps in elevating the storyline and add emotional depth to the characters.
Every battle that the audience has witnessed in One Piece has been crucial to the development of a character and adds a lot of new things to the plot. But most importantly, they’re beautiful to behold and bring chills to the watchers.
Top 10 Best One Piece Fight Scenes – FAQs
1. What is the saddest scene in One Piece?
When Ace died in Luffy’s hands at the end of the Summit Saga it became one of the saddest scenes in any anime. It was one of the most heartbreaking sequences in One Piece not only for Luffy but for the audience as well.
2. What is the best episode in One Piece?
Episode 1071 is the best episode in the series. The audience finally gets to witness Luffy in his gear 5 avatar. And we are introduced to Joyboy.
3. Who is the most evil character in One Piece?
When the world is full of deadly pirates it is hard to choose the most evil person but in One Piece, Donquixote Doflamingo doesn’t leave much room for guessing. He is the most evil character in the show.
4. Is Shanks a bad guy?
While the show and the mangas have portrayed Shanks as a good guy. His recent meeting with the Five Elders and his knowledge of the location of One Piece has made fans suspicious of his character. Many fans are praying that Oda doesn’t reveal that Shanks was the bad guy all along.
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