Episode 1 of the One Piece anime, titled , originally aired on October 20, 1999 . It serves as the series premiere and the beginning of the "Romance Dawn" arc. Plot Overview
: In the manga, Luffy meets Alvida on an island base; in the anime, the encounter happens on a cruise ship. One Piece Episode 1
The episode introduces the protagonist, , a young man who dreams of finding the legendary treasure known as the "One Piece". Episode 1 of the One Piece anime, titled