By Johan Liebert 
Introduction
If you’ve been on the internet or talking to anime fans, you’ve heard of One Piece. It is one of the most adventurous anime to ever get released and has tons of unique and emotional battles. One Piece has loads of memorable characters and moments. However, every anime has filler episodes, and One Piece is no different. This has been, and continues to be, of annoyance to
- One Piece fans – One Piece Fillers.
- Some fillers are fun and worth watching.
- Some fillers are slow and skippable.
- Some fillers are downright skippable.
However, some fillers are surprisingly important for character development.
Fortunately, you can spend your time watching One Piece while avoiding the fillers.
Hat pirates!
Definition of fillers: What are One Piece fillers?
Before discussing fillers, some initial groundwork needs to be laid – What even are fillers?
One Piece fillers are containment consisting of filler episodes. Anime studios add fillers for a very simple reason.
Total episodes of a certain anime are capped, and failing to reach the cap can result in the cancellation of a show, or at least, the continuation of said show, at least for some time. In anime, studios are constantly advance of the written source material.
If they are to adapt a planned episode for the anime, but the source material is, for whatever reason, not complete, they either not animate it, or just add fillers to buy time.
So instead of stopping the anime, the studio adds side stories.
These fillers don’t affect the main story but give you extra content like:
- Funny side stories
- Character bonding moments
- Extra villains
- New islands (not in manga)
- Some fans skip fillers.
- Some fans love fillers.
But either way, knowing about them helps you watch smarter.
Why One Piece Fillers Exist – And Why They’re Actually Helpful
Let’s be honest—many anime fans dislike fillers.
But in the case of One Piece, fillers actually bring:
- More screen time for side characters
- Better pacing when the main story is too intense
- Fun mini-arcs for entertainment
- Extra comedy and emotional moments
- One Piece Filler
Before fights are major, characters take a break, and during that break, One Piece has an interesting take on fillers.
One Piece has fillers that are watchable, and during some arcs that are skippable, some are essential.
One Piece Filler List – Suggested Filler to Skip
This is an attempt to explain all fillers in One Piece in the simplest and most straightforward manner we can manage. Look at the tables below.
One Piece East Blue Saga Filler Zebras East Blue Saga Fillers:
Warship Island Arc (Episodes 54-61)
The very first filler in One Piece. Nice and simple. Great for first timers.
- Can you skip it? Yes
- Is it any good? Moderately.
One Piece Alabasta Saga Fillers
Post Alabasta Arc (Episodes 131-135)
Very little to the main plot line in these episodes, and focus more on characters and their backstories.
- Can you skip it? Yes
- Definitely, as it is really character-driven.
One Piece Skypiea Saga Fillers
Goat Island Arc (Episodes 136–138)
An odd and comical odyssey, the plot of which revolves around goats.
The points about filler episodes will be covered next.
Ruluka Island Arc (Episodes 139–143)
- Skippable? Yes
- Fun? Light and easy to watch
Filler episodes in the Water 7 Saga
Ocean’s Dream Arc (Episodes 220-224)
Characters lose their memories. Interesting concept.
Foxy’s Return Arc (Episodes 225-226)
A short but funny comeback from Foxy.
- Skippable? Yes, but kind.
- Skippable? Yes
One Piece Fillers in Dressrosa Saga
Caesar Retrieval Arc (Episodes 629–639)
This is one of the better filler arcs.
- Skippable? Yes
- But enjoyable? Definitely!
One Piece Fillers in Whole Cake Island Saga
Mostly recaps
There are very few fillers here.
- Skippable? Absolutely
One Piece Fillers in Wano Saga
Limited fillers
Most episodes follow the manga closely.
- Skippable? Yes, but they are rare
Best One Piece Fillers You SHOULD Watch Not all fillers are boring—some are actually amazing!
Here are the must-watch:
G-8 Arc (Episodes 196-206)
Most fans preach this one as the best One Piece filler.
Very creative and comical.
Foxy Return Arc (Episodes 225-226)
Funny and short.
Caesar Retrieval Arc (Episodes 626-628)
Good action, smooth pacing.
Ice Hunter Arc (Episodes 326-335)
Complete story revolving a villain group.
These filler sagas are way more rewarding as they feel like extra adventures instead of interruptions.
One Piece Fillers to Skip
If you want to finish One Piece quickly, skip these:
- Goat Island Arc
- Ruluka Island Arc
- Ocean’s Dream Arc
- Spa Island Arc
- Most recap episodes
They don’t add value to the main journey.
How Many One Piece Fillers Are There?
One Piece has over 1100 episodes, but only around 90–100 are filler.
This is very low compared to other long-running anime.
This proves how dedicated the One Piece team is to the story.
Are One Piece Fillers Canon?
No, fillers are not canon because they don’t exist in the manga.
However…
Some fillers are supervised by Oda himself and feel very natural.
Why You Can Still Enjoy One Piece Fillers
Even if fillers don’t continue the main story, they give you:
- More bonding moments with the Straw Hats
- More comedy and emotional scenes
- More world-building
- Relaxing breaks between intense arcs
- Fun adventures are like a bonus game
If you love One Piece for its characters, fillers will still feel enjoyable.
How to Watch One Piece Without Getting Bored
Here’s a simple guide:
- Watch the main arcs
- Watch the best filler arcs (G-8, Caesar retrieval)
- Skip long recaps
- Use filler guides to save time
- Watch fillers only when you need a break
This keeps your journey balanced—fun + fast.
Conclusion
One Piece is a legendary anime, and fillers are just small side roads in a huge adventure. Some fillers are skippable, some are funny, and some are really worth watching.
The great thing is—you get to choose your own journey.
Whether you want to watch everything or finish the story faster, this guide gives you all the
clarity you need.
So grab your hat, raise your sails, and enjoy the One Piece world your way!