The One Piece — WIT Studio's from-scratch remake of the 1999 anime — just released new key art that recreates the two-page color splash opening the manga's first chapter, Romance Dawn. It's a fitting tease: Netflix streams all seven episodes of season one worldwide in February 2027, adapting the first 50 chapters in roughly 300 minutes with, in the studio's words, tighter pacing and no padding.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, The One Piece is WIT Studio's remake of Eiichiro Oda's series, streaming on Netflix in February 2027 with a 7-episode first season covering the first 50 manga chapters. Masashi Koizuka directs, Taku Kishimoto writes the scripts, Kyoji Asano and Takatoshi Honda handle character designs, and Mayumi Tanaka returns as Luffy. It commemorates 25 years since the original 1999 Toei anime — which you can still watch and rank on SenpaiRanks today.
Why a remake, and what changes
The original Toei series is one of the longest-running anime alive, and that length is exactly what scares off newcomers. WIT's pitch is a lean re-cut: the same East Blue beats, but paced for a binge instead of a decade. The studio says it wants to match the strength of its own catalog while fully respecting Toei's work — a remake, not a replacement. Mayumi Tanaka staying on as Luffy is the signal that this is a continuation of the voice, not a reboot of it.
The Lego detour before the remake
If you can't wait until 2027, One Piece has a lighter side-trip first: a two-part Lego One Piece animated special hits Netflix on September 29, 2026, and its trailer leans into Usopp's tall tales. It's a novelty, but it's on the same platform the remake will call home.
Where to watch One Piece right now (and how it ranks)
Here's the honest part. The original One Piece sits underscored on SenpaiRanks at a provisional 6.50 adjusted — not because the crew fumbled Marineford, but because our voter base is young and a 1,000-plus-episode giant needs its fans to actually weigh in. That's the wedge MyAnimeList's frozen single number can't offer: our board moves when you do. If One Piece is your series, rate it on its ranking page and help set the record straight before the remake reframes the conversation.
Building a watchlist around the big shonen names? See our best shonen anime of 2026, ranked with where-to-watch, and for another long-runner entry guide, our Dragon Ball watch order and where-to-watch breakdown. For a newer shonen picking up a second season, our Elusive Samurai Season 2 where-to-watch and ranking guide.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does The One Piece remake come out?
A: February 2027, when Netflix streams all seven episodes of season one worldwide.
Q: Where can I watch The One Piece remake?
A: Netflix, globally. The original 1999 Toei anime streams on Crunchyroll, Netflix and other services depending on region.
Q: Who is making The One Piece remake?
A: WIT Studio, with Masashi Koizuka directing, Taku Kishimoto on scripts, and Mayumi Tanaka returning as Luffy.
Q: How much of the story will season one cover?
A: The first 50 manga chapters across seven episodes, roughly 300 minutes, with tighter pacing than the original.
Q: Is One Piece worth watching before the remake?
A: The original holds a provisional 6.50 on SenpaiRanks and is widely considered a landmark shonen. Rate it yourself to move it on our dual-axis board.