Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates.
Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way.
Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Alabasta's Hero and a Ballerina on the Ship! (Episode 1) 7.5
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-12-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Crocodile appears to stop rampaging pirates. Luffy and his crew meet Mr. 2 Bon Clay who shows off his devil fruit power and Vivi sees a shocking sight.
Off to the Desert Kingdom! The Rain-Summing Powder and the Rebel Army! (Episode 2) 7.2
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-12-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy separates from the rest of the crew, right after arriving at Alabasta's port city of Nanohana. The crew dons disguises while Luffy learns of Dance Powder.
The Heroes Reunion! His Name is Fire Fist Ace! (Episode 3) 7.9
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2001-12-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While in Nanohana, the Straw Hats encounter Smoker and Tashigi. A powerful pirate named Portgas D. Ace appears.
Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds! (Episode 4) 7.6
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-01-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ace fights Smoker while the Straw Hats run for their ship. Luffy reunites with his brother, who has joined the Whitebeard Pirates after leaving home, and is searching for a former crewmate named Blackbeard who killed a fellow member.
Erumalu, The City of Green and the Kung Fu Dugongs!! (Episode 5) 7.3
Air date: 2002-01-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ace decides to travel with the Straw Hats, as he is hunting for a man known as Blackbeard.
Adventure in the Country of Sand! The Monsters that Live in the Scorching Land! (Episode 6) 7.3
Air date: 2002-01-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After leaving Erumalu, the Straw Hats plus Vivi & Ace continue through the desert, facing the many dangers of it.
Enter the Desert Pirates! The Men Who Live Freely! (Episode 7) 7.0
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-01-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nami and Vivi found themselves an easier way to travel in the desert and leave all men behind.
False Fortitude! Camu, Rebel Soldier at Heart! (Episode 8) 7.2
Air date: 2002-02-03
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After hearing that a small village has fake Rebel Army bodyguards that have been keeping peace, Vivi asks the men of the crew to test if they're worthy of staying.
Rebel Warrior Koza! The Dream Vowed to Vivi! (Episode 9) 7.4
Air date: 2002-02-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Still trekking through the Alabasta desert, the crew beats up a giant desert scorpion for lunch, while Vivi tells Nami about her past and her friendship with Kohza.
Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion! (Episode 10) 7.0
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-02-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Ace fights against a bounty hunter, who claims to have defeated Blackbeard, although this was a lie to lure Ace out and challenge him in order to inspire his children to follow their dreams.
Ruins and Lost Ways! Vivi, Her Friends, and the Country's Form! (Episode 11) 7.2
Air date: 2002-02-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Zoro, Chopper and Luffy manage to get themselves lost and stumble across some huge underground ruins.
Spiders Café at 8 o'Clock! The Enemy Leaders Gather! (Episode 12) 7.2
Air date: 2002-03-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Baroque Works plan starts to take effect, and for that, the Number Agents gather to meet Mr. 0. Meanwhile, the crew finds out that the Rebel Army has moved out of Yuba and headed to Katorea, and the rebel leader Kohza is determined to attack.
Luffy vs. Vivi! The Tearful Vow to Put Friends on the Line! (Episode 13) 7.8
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-03-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: In Yuba, Luffy learns that Toto was entrusted by Cobra to watch over the land and figures out a way to stop the sandstorm.
The Battlefront of Alabasta! Rainbase, the City of Dreams! (Episode 14) 7.6
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-03-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After the struggle, Vivi decides to go after Crocodile with the Straw Hats. The crew travels to the city of Rainbase, but run afoul of Smoker and Tashigi.
The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners! (Episode 15) 7.7
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-03-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Most of the Straw Hats, along with Smoker, are trapped by Crocodile. Vivi reunites with the royal guardian Pell, but is captured by Miss All-Sunday. Crocodile reveals his invincible Devil Fruit power.
Operation Utopia Commences! The Swell of Rebellion Stirs! (Episode 16) 7.7
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-04-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Baroque Works' plan to take over Alabasta is set in motion.
The Terrifying Banana Gators and Mr. Prince! (Episode 17) 7.5
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-04-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Most of the Straw Hats are helplessly trapped as Vivi tries desperately to get the key to their cage. but fails. Crocodile is contacted by someone known as "Mr. Prince."
The Key to a Great Comeback Escape! The Wax-Wax Ball! (Episode 18) 7.6
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-04-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The identity of "Mr. Prince" is revealed.
Merciless Mortal Combat! Luffy vs. Crocodile! (Episode 19) 7.9
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-05-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After escaping from Rain Dinners, the Straw Hats and Vivi cross the desert to Alubarne, where the final battle will take place.
Dash For a Miracle! Alabasta Animal Land! (Episode 20) 7.6
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-05-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy is left for dead by Crocodile, but is helped by the mysteríous Miss All-Sunday. The rest of the Straw Hats reach Alubarna.
Rebel Army vs. Royal Army! Showdown at Alubarna! (Episode 21) 7.6
Air date: 2002-05-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The revolution is on the verge of starting and the crew comes out with a plan that could stop it.
Alubarna Grieves! The Fierce Captain Karoo! (Episode 22) 7.3
Air date: 2002-06-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Vivi tries to call out to the Rebel Army, but fails because of a Baroque Works infiltrator in the Royal Army interferes.
Sworn on a Friend's Dream! The Battle of Molehill, Block 4! (Episode 23) 7.4
Air date: 2002-06-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Things look hopeless for Usopp & Chopper as they continue to suffer from every attack that the Mr.4 team makes. However, the tides may be beginning to turn as Usopp learns what it truly means to be a man.
Big Opening Day Today! The Copy-Copy Montage! (Episode 24) 7.3
Air date: 2002-06-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Albeit severely beaten and bruised, Usopp and Chopper have finally defeated the Mr.4 team. However, Mr. 2 has figured out Sanji's weakness.
Overview: Though Mr. 2 discovers Sanji's weakness, Sanji still defeats his opponent after an evenly-matched fight. Meanwhile, before Vivi could give the word to blow up the palace, Crocodile appears.
Overview: Nami faces off against Miss Doublefinger and tries to figure out her new weapon that Usopp made, the Clima-Tact.
Secret Passed Down in the Royal Family! The Ancient Weapon Pluton! (Episode 27) 7.4
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-07-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Crocodile reveals to Vivi about the ancient weapon Pluton, Nami attempts to defeat Miss Doublefinger with her most powerful attack: The Tornado Tempo.
Secret of Powerful Swordplay! Ability to Cut Steel and the Rhythm Things Have! (Episode 28) 8.1
Air date: 2002-07-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Miss. Doublefinger's fight with Nami was challenging, Zoro is having an even more difficult time fighting Mr.1: A man who can change his entire body into steel - something that Zoro cannot cut. As Zoro nears death, he must discover the secret to "the breath of all things".
The Battle is Over! Koza Raises the White Flag! (Episode 29) 7.5
Air date: 2002-08-04
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: When Vivi reveals Crocodile's plan to Koza, he attempts to stop the fighting, but is shot. Crocodile reveals that he has set up a massive bomb in the city.
Where Vivi's Voice Gets Heard! The Hero Descends! (Episode 30) 7.6
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-08-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: As Koza tries to stop the Rebel Army, both sides are once more fighting due to the intervention of Baroque Works. Vivi is thrown to her certain death when Luffy saves her and challenges Crocodile to a second round.
Sand Croc and Water Luffy! The Second Round of the Duel (Episode 31) 7.8
Air date: 2002-08-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy fights Crocodile with more success this time by using water, but still loses this round. Meanwhile, the other Straw Hats hurry to locate the bomb before it goes off. Nico Robin forces the king to take her to the tomb where the Pluton Poneglyph is hidden.
That Looks Croc-ish! Luffy, Run to the Royal Tomb! (Episode 32) 7.6
Air date: 2002-08-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Crocodile joins Robin in the tomb, and orders her to translate the Poneglyph. Robin tells him that Pluton was not mentioned and that it was only about history, but Crocodile figures out that she was lying and stabs her in response. When Luffy recovers from the last round of fighting, he chases after Crocodile into the tomb.
The Nightmare Draws Near! This is the Sand-Sand Clan's Secret Base! (Episode 33) 7.5
Writer: Michiru Shimada
Air date: 2002-09-01
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy fights with Crocodile by using blood on his fists. Meanwhile Vivi finds the bomb, and calls the Straw Hats together.
Magnificent Wings! My Name is Pell, Guardian Deity of the Country! (Episode 34) 7.7
Air date: 2002-09-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Vivi finds the bomb inside of the clock tower, but the Mr. 7 pair of Baroque Works are there to protect it. Vivi defeats them, but she realizes the bomb cannot be stopped so easily. It has a timer, and right before it blows up, Pell shows up and takes it into the atmosphere, where he sacrifices himself to save Alabasta.
I Will Surpass You! Rain Falls in Alabasta! (Episode 35) 8.4
Air date: 2002-09-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy defeats Crocodile by punching him through solid bedrock. When Crocodile falls, the rain-drops calm the soldiers.
A Farewell to Arms! Pirates and Different Ideas of Justice! (Episode 36) 7.6
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
Air date: 2002-10-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Now that the battle has ended, the outcome is tallied. Igaram appears with proof of Cobra's innocence, as well as Koza telling everything. Tashigi and Smoker both are rewarded for taking on Crocodile, but neither one of them believes that is right, considering the Straw Hat pirates did all the work.
The Pirates' Banquet and Operation Escape from Alabasta! (Episode 37) 6.7
Air date: 2002-10-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Luffy is rescued from the collapsed tomb where he fought Crocodile and brought into Cobra's palace to rest. When he awakens, a magnificent banquet is thrown for the pirates, then, the Straw Hats are invited to enjoy the hot spring steam room inside the palace.
It All Started On That Day! Vivi Tells the Story of Her Adventure! (Episode 38) 8.0
Air date: 2002-10-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: It's the day for Vivi's speech and her decision whether or not to continue to be with the Straw Hats. Meanwhile, Bon Kurei and his crew attempt to protect the Straw Hats from Hina.
Scent of Danger! The Seventh Member is Nico Robin! (Episode 39) 7.5
Air date: 2002-10-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Marines fail again to catch the Straw Hats. After escaping from Marines, Nico Robin (Ms. All Sunday) appears from inside of Straw Hats ship. She manages to persuade the crew to let her join. Pell is seen at the end standing over his own grave.
