In 2024, the One Piece fandom reached new heights with the stunning adaptation of the Egghead arc. Toei Animation brought some of the best animation in recent memory, completely reconfiguring what seasonal anime can do.
Every week Egghead delivered great episodes with amazing action, and it’s certainly a banner year to be a fan of One Piece. Even with this current hiatus, anticipation is relatively high, and the episodes that came up most mint in 2024 thus far were those that stood out.
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Top 5 One Piece Episodes of 2024: Unforgettable Battles and Moments
Shanks vs. Eustass Kid: A Fight for the Ages
Episode 1112 gets a little political with an epic battle between Shanks and Eustass Kid. Even with Kid’s powerful devil fruit powers, Shanks takes him down in a single, crushing blow. The cinematic shots and impeccable choreography make this fight one of the most memorable of 2024, earning an IMDb rating of 9.7.
Garp vs. Blackbeard: A Legendary Showdown
Monkey D. Garp vs Blackbeard (Episodes 1114, 1115, 1121, 1122) In a saga, the fight against Blackbeard shows the power of the “Hero of the Marines.” Like the rest of the crew, fans who doubted Garp’s abilities are left in awe as the animation team delivers some of the most action-packed sequences of the arc. These episodes sport an IMDb rating of 9.6, Attesting to the quality of this clash.
Luffy vs. Lucci: Gear 5 Unleashed
With Episodes 1100 and 1101, the Lightning Tarot packs a punch as Luffy’s Gear 5 form is on full display as he rematches Rob Lucci. Expectations for the highly anticipated battle are exceeded as the animation team impeccably translates the unrestricted power of Luffy’s new abilities. Each of those episodes was given an IMDb rating of 9.6 and 9.5, respectively, further testament to how these episodes affected the fanbase.
Imu Erases Lulusia Kingdom: A World-Altering Event
The final saga has started, episode 1089, and here comes the great and terrifying Imu. The annihilation of Lulusia Kingdom is an absolute visual treat and is paired with an intense accompanying track. Thus, it turns into one of the scariest and most epic scenes from One Piece history with an IMDb rating of 9.6.
A Ruthless Showdown: Law vs. Blackbeard
In addition to exploring the world of combat in the video game series with various fighters at his disposal, Episode 1093 sees Trafalgar Law taking on Blackbeard, revealing just how strong the Ope Ope no Mi, Yami Yami no Mi, and Gura Gura no Mi devil fruits are during their showdown. The episode shines with inventive animation styles, which should help this moment stand out early in the Egghead arc. With an IMDb rating of 9.4, its appeal extended to fans.
FAQs
What is the best One Piece episode of 2024?
The best episode is “Clash! Shanks vs Eustass Kid” (Episode 1112), with an IMDb rating of 9.7.
Which episode features Luffy’s Gear 5 rematch with Lucci?
Luffy’s rematch with Lucci takes place in Episodes 1100 & 1101, with IMDb ratings of 9.6 and 9.5.
