[Discussion] One Piece Movie List + Reviews: 1 - 12

[Listz]

Most One Piece fans tend to overlook OP movies which have been produced by TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. starting in the year of 2000 and counting, prior to its anime series popularity in 1999 under the same company and its well-received manga version published back in 1997 by Shueisha Inc. as well as being serialised on Weekly Shounen Jump magazine ever since to date. However, the latest two movies; Strong World (2009) and Film Z (2012) put a notch up in the ranking compared to the other OP movies, assuming the big success inclined upon the fact Eiichiro Oda was involved in their production.

I've already watched every single one of them, second to hours, err except Vivi's movie :scream:, so hopefully these very brief reviews from me will spark some interests within fellow fans to give them a try before giving any prejudgement ?? Some members may realise this very same thread on other forum :O I just want to deliver several quick information for you guys as well.

1st Movie: One Piece The Movie ぼくらのウォーゲーム！(Our War Game!)​

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It comprises an adventure of Strawhats whom, as usual, get themselves tangle with some people's problems that is supposed to lead them to a place known for having a hidden treasure collected by Woonan the Great Gold Pirate before he went missing. Such rumour attracts a vicious Pirate Captain named El Drago and his crews to find the said mountain of wealth in which eventually been destined to clash with the Strawhats and their newly acquainted friend; Tobio, a grumpy boy whom admires Woonan so much he refuses to stay back and sells oden with his grandfather; Ganzo. The veteran nevertheless, seems to keep a secret from his grandson in regards to the missing well-known pirate. Will they ever get the so-called treasure? Do El Drago pirate gang is kind enough to compromise with everyone upon the conflict arises?​

Year of premiered: 2000年3月4日(土)

[hence, do expect some old animation design for the next few movies including this one. It's quite enjoyable if viewers just wanna have a light entertainment + air-headed timing + nostalgic moment]

2nd Movie: ジャンゴのダンスカーニバル (Clockwork Island Adventure)​

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Another adventure experience for the Strawhats, where some quite powerful foes manage to steal Going Merry and keep her up to a quirky island that shaped similar to a typical plant; the top is way up high to the sky and only supported by a single rocky stem-alike called Clockwork Island. Initially, the Strawhats got distracted by Thief Brothers duo; a young boy Akizu and a male adult Borodo. Despite of claiming they're on a quest to find the great treasure entitled Diamond Clock, they offer the Strawhats an aid to get Going Merry back. Having finally arrived on the island, not only they found a very unique and interesting town in the sky, they also meet the new ruler of the place, Pirate Captain Bear King with his men. The captain falls in love with Nami and abducts her to his palace, leaving his men to finish Luffy and co. off once and for all. Can our heroes save both of their dearest nakama; Nami & Going Merry? What's the real motive of the Thief Brothers for helping them? Is there a catch behind the tranquility of the seemingly non-occupied town?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• The enemy throws harsh words towards Sanji, saying he's not strong enough to protect his nakama

Year of premiered: 2001年3月3日(土)

3rd Movie: 珍獣島のチョッパー王国 (Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals)​

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How awkward can it be? All of a sudden fate brings Chopper to an unknown island after being incidentally separated from the Strawhats. The occupants of the island however, are none other than several groups of animals, and there is only a human boy; Momambi stands within the strange crowds, happily claims that Chopper the newcomer is their new King, based on a legend the animals faithfully believe. The reindeer doctor at some point liking the idea, he has a good services given to him, yet he feels lonely without his nakama and decides to find a way back home. Momambi and the others protest Chopper's decision until the rest of the Strawhats themselves arrive on the island to search for him. Together with them at separate place is another group of humans; Count Butler the so-called genius inventor, genius zoologist and genius treasure hunter with his two men; General Hot Dog and President Snake. Count Butler's objective is to get a special horn among the animals there in order to have a unique power, hence to have it, he needs to eat as much horns as he can until he found it. This develops an insecure feelings among the inhabitants of the island, lastly come down to an inevitable fights including the Strawhats. Do Chopper & Momambi have the courage need to defend their dear ones?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Sanji & Zoro indirectly praising one another in front of their own opponents; Snake & Hot Dog
• Once again, Sanji is told by the enemy that he's too weak to protect his nakama. It makes him mad and enrage.
• Fans agree Zoro's otatsumaki in this movie is the greatest quality it has ever made.
• Nami & Usopp show their best teamwork to solve the problem with the horn eaters, one use intelligent calculation to guide an aim while the other snipes according to the said guidance.

Year of premiered: 2002年3月2日(土)

4th Movie: デッドエンドの冒 (The Dead End Adventure)​

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If you want to watch another evidence on how good Nami is when it comes to bargaining and how intimidating the Strawhats can be in various occasions, this movie is one of the answers. It starts with Luffy keeps on eating their food until they have no money left, thus Nami found a way to gain it again by entering the illegal race between pirates. Lured by the wealthy money, the Strawhats have no idea on what kind of troublesome and tricky the race is. Along the adventure, Luffy meets a pirate hunter; Shuraiya Bascùd, which has a very fast agility and also being praised by the rubber captain. The steady victor of the contestants; General Gasparde, an ex marine, recognise the duo's true strength hence invite them to his ship. Luffy, with his insight, feels hateful towards the cocky man instead of ignoring him. Once they begin the contest, they sail ahead one destiny guided by a log pose given to each pirate team. The outcome of the race nevertheless, is beyond the Strawhats imagination. Will they ever win the illegal race? What is the suspicious scheme lurks around the game? Why are they sailing towards Navarone, the marine base?​

Year of premiered: 2003年3月1日(土)

5th Movie: 呪われた聖剣 (Cursed Holy Sword)​

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After we have Chopper as the main character for the previous movie, this time it is for Zoro to shine. Renders as a gift to Zoro fans, the story revolves around a certain island, where the Strawhats reward themselves a rest and dining time, while Nami cares more on a legend serves there, relating to a sacred sword. During the moment, Usopp and Zoro guard Going Merry. Usopp is fixing the ship and the swordsman is sleeping when a knife with Zoro's name carves on it flies speedily towards the mast close to Zoro's head. He dodges, identified it, and goes missing to find the known source. It leads him to his long lost friend; Saga, a fellow trainee at a dojo in their childhood nostalgia. Zoro is in debt with him, for he used to save his life. Saga, now as a marine swordsman, asks for Zoro's help in return. Although Zoro feels suspicious with Saga's sick appearance and the large sword he yields by his side, Zoro grants his wish, to the point of his behaviour is alike betraying his nakama for joining the attack of the marines on a village where the rest of the Strawhats reach to search for Maya, a villager they found spontaneously. What is the secret of the sacred sword owned by Saga? Why does he wants the three crystal balls hidden in the village so bad? Who is Maya and why she is an important figure in the legend?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. 2004 Box Office: 1.8 billion Yen (11th place)
• Usopp seiyuu; Yamaguchi Kappei predicts that the 5th movie will be about the great Usopp confidentally, bragging with each Strawhat seiyuu in regards to his assumption in which the movie will be entitled as "Usopp: Nagahana Densetsu (Usopp: The Long Nose Legend)". During Jump Fiesta in Japan, when he tells that to everyone however, Odacchi hesitantly states Zoro is the main character for the 5th movie. Usopp barely makes an appearance in it, which leaves Kappei speechless to Oda's words. Luffy's seiyuu (Tanaka Mayumi) comments with Zoro's seiyuu (Nakai Kazuya) in an audio recording, referring Kappei as Y_guchi K_hei san is the one brings up the matter while jokingly laughing.

Year of premiered: 2004年3月6日(土)

6th Movie: オマツリ男爵と秘密の島 (Baron Omatsuri and The Secret Island)​

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Who says One Piece can't be darker around the moment? This movie is the epitome of the hidden messages about trust, loneliness, psychology, friendship, effort and doubt. With a unique style and design of the animation arts, it succeeds the mission to bring forth these values within the Strawhats and the powerful foes, hardly to determine one's action to be either right or wrong. The Strawhats, as always, randomly enter a few games prepare by the boss of an island they come in contact with; Baron Omatsuri whom used to be a Pirate Captain. The goal of his games, is to separate and crush the close friendship shown among the Strawhats, in which he manages to do it with the help of his friends (crews) at the end of the game. Despite of the funny and enjoyable scenes, our heroes begin to fall apart when throughout the game, slowly but surely they starts to fight each other, all the more when a few of them goes missing without anybody realise it until it is too late. Each of them whole fully blame Luffy for it, putting Luffy into a devastated state. In anger, they split with a feeling of being fed up, also to find the others and leave Luffy alone. Who is the real Baron Omatsuri? Why Baron hates and jealous with the Strawhats' bonds so much? What is a special flower where it can't even bloom Robin have heard of? Whose helps Luffy gets to protect his nakama?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. 2005 Box Office: 1.2 billion Yen (22nd place)
• Sanji strongly pushes the blame on Luffy for their missing nakama, which the rests don't bothered to deny, including the most loyal crew; Zoro.
• Luffy's fight with Baron symbolises his struggle to keep his nakama by his side very badly.
• Fans agree that they have mixed feeling when watching the movie, according to the viewers' feedback Toei had received upon a few weeks of its premier.

Year of premiered: 2005年3月5日(土)

7th Movie: カラクリ城のメカ巨兵 (Karakuri Castle's Giant Mecha)​

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You're going to meet a mommy's boy antagonist, fairly named as Ratchet with his own henchmen; General Maji and Colonel Honki work together as the ruler of a peaceful island called Karakuri Island to shield it over some pirate attacks by using his greatest invention of mechanical robots, a real genius in creating the best self-defense and other tasks. They attack the Strawhats whom slowly approach the island, though they only want to send a granny they have just met back to her home. As it turns out the old woman is Ratchet's mommy, he uses his invention to fly past the Going Merry and takes her away, before commencing attack towards the Strawhats. After a few minutes of battling the weapons throw at them, they decide to sail at other part of the island, while quietly listened to the old folk song hinting to the treasure they heard from the granny earlier about a Golden Crown. Will they ever find it just by a traditional song? Why Ratchet willingly cooperates with the Strawhats in their quest to search for the treasure? What is the secret of the island? Whose voice that seems to call Chopper over and over faintly?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Ratchet's men; Maji and Honki names both mean "Serious" or "Really" in english.
• By luck, Luffy solves all the hints towards the treasure; Golden Crown.

Year of premiered: 2006年7月21日(土)

8th Movie: エピソードオブアラバスタ 砂漠の王女と海賊たち (Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the fellow Pirates)​

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An upgraded animation comprises the arc of Alabasta Kingdom, story leads by a princess known as Nefertari Vivi, the daughter of King Cobra. The Strawhats starts their journey on the sandy island to send Vivi home, for her being too worried about a revolution by a group of revolutionists created by her own best friend; Kohza. A misunderstanding occurs within the kingdom that causes such rebellion, that is in regards to Dance Powder, powders that can stimulate the cloud to initiate rainfalls costing other areas nearby haven't had any in a long period, where people believe the King has been using it for his self-importance and the place he resides. The conflict is secretly planned by Sir Crocodile, a Shichibukai whom lived there as a hero due to his deeds in capturing pirates that threatened the kingdom, and Vivi knows him more than anyone else about the truth. Having traveling together for quite some times, the Strawhats can't let her stops the war on her own, unquestioningly offer their aids. Can they reach their objective and halt the civil war? Will they be able to defeat Sir Crocodile and his Baroque Works?​

Year of premiered: 2007年3月3日(土)

9th Movie: エピソード　オブ　チョッパー　冬に咲く、奇跡の桜 （通常版）(Episode of Chopper: Bloom in the Winter, The Miracle Sakura)​

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Using a unique style of animation art once again, this movie is a recap of the whole arc in Drum Island, specifically revolves around Chopper. The only difference within the story is the appearance of Franky and Nico Robin instead of Vivi, where in the manga, they haven't been introduced yet that time. Hence, the story line is slightly changed when it comes to Robin, Franky and Zoro scenes, also Wapol and his men moments. It still can touch the viewers' hearts, showing Chopper struggles with himself between the past and present, plus a big impact he has after Dr. Hiluluk, his saviour, dies by his careless mistake as he always thought of. Upon meeting the talking reindeer in a castle for the sake of getting treatment for the feverish Nami, Luffy has taken a liking to the small doctor and asks him to join his crews. Will Chopper accept it and leaves the Drum Island and his painful past? What is Wapol's aim to return to the winter island he once had abandoned with his brother?​

Year of premiered: 2008年3月1日(土)

10th Movie: ストロングワールド (Strong World)​

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Another living legend; Golden Lion Shiki, whom comes from the same era as Gol D Roger as well as a rival to the said Pirate King, has finally returned to wreck havoc to the world, basically towards the WG and marines. Shiki is about to carry out his 20 years long-awaited plan, when the week before his official meeting with fellow pirates, he meets the Strawhats while sailing in the sky, with them kindly warn Shiki to steer the ship away because of the incoming rapid cyclone, in spite of Shiki's own navigator/weather reporter hasn't predicted it at the moment until it is too late. Finally escaping from the storm, Shiki takes a liking towards Nami's precise forecasting secretly, hence he agrees to bring them to East Blue as their wish, due to the shocking news they receive related to a few villages there have been mysteriously attacked by unidentified beasts. Once they arrive on Marville area, a place where several islands are floating and also Shiki's base, he quickly abducts Nami and scatters the rest of the Strawhats towards indefinite directions. Can they save Nami from Shiki's clutch? What is preventing Nami from refusing the offer of becoming Shiki's nakama? Who is behind the ruthless attack happens in East Blue? What makes Luffy so mad with Nami and Shiki?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. 2010 Box Office: 4.8 billion Yen (4th place)
• Fans agree this event possibly takes place between Thriller Bark arc and Sabaody Archipelago arc.
• It is said that this movie gives more impact based on the viewers' supports before, during, and after the premier show.
• Oda had overseen the movie, since the character designs and backstories are all his.
• There's a prequel manga by Oda; Volume 0, describing Shiki's history with Pirate King, the years of him being imprisoned, Shiki's disappointment when Roger was announced to be caught and executed, as well as other few details. Later on, an animated episode was made, dedicating the whole said story under the title Episode 0.
• Two characters are added with an appearance of Strong World outfits; Portgas D Ace and Shanks, later shown for One Piece Gigant Battle game:

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Year of premiered: 2009年12月12日(土)

11th Movie: One Piece 3D 麦わらチェイス (Mugiwara Chase)​

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Wanna watch some full computer-generated animation? Do enjoy this one hour movie, where the animation art is akin to its Kaizoku Musou game, well of course, since one of the production teams involved is game-related. This mini-story features Schneider and his loyal dog Buzz, former pirates. Their crew is dismissed under Schneider's order as the captain, due to the fact he's going to die after having bloody sickness within a certain period. Since Buzz insists to stay by his side, Schneider states he will permit it with one condition; steals the infamous Mugiwara no Luffy's precious hat and brings it to him. Initially, Schneider knows it's impossible and he hopes Buzz will give up, he wants to set his buddy free and not being there to witness his death which seems drawing near. However, his expectation goes down into the drain when Buzz actually manages to steal the hat and drives Luffy in panic as well as crazily chases after the old dog. The Strawhats meet various kind of obstacles while pursuing the devil fruit user Buzz, such as marines in patrol and gigantic Sea Monsters. They found Schneider along the way, whom is looking for Buzz. In the end, Luffy tries to catch Buzz on his own and ends up falling in a marine base accidentally, where there are lots of marine officers, also three Giant-race marines. Can Luffy get his hat back in the midst of chaos? What will the Strawhats do to save their captain? Where is Zoro by the way?​

Year of premiered: 2011年3月19日(土)

12th Movie: Film Z​

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Having an ex-admiral with the same side but different goal is quite complex to handle by the marines. Zephyr, or rather he wants to be known as Z, creates his own marine fleet named Neo Navy/ New Navy to eliminate every pirate exists in the world. Together with his two executives; Ain and Binz as well as other subordinates, they steal Dyna Stones which under Marine protection that have the equal destructive power as ancient weapon, in order to be used to destroy 3 end points of New World. The said end points are acknowledged by the whole world as a fake theory regarding the total destruction of NW if it ever happens to be disturbed, unknowingly the World Government are the one that deem it as a false information. One thing leads to another, the Strawhats found an injured Z floating in the middle of the sea, bring him into the ship and treat him. Z has a good conversation with Luffy and Chopper until Luffy claims he's a pirate, in which Z attacks them all and their ship. The executives arrive soon after, and battle with the Strawhats. Not only they lose the first fight, Z adds the fire by provoking Luffy for his dream, calling him Pirate King sinisterly. Why Z changes his stand and hate the Marine? Can Luffy proves to the veteran his dream is not to be made fun of? What the Strawhats will do to support Luffy? Is New World going to be erased from the map?​

Trivia/Highlight:

• Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. 2013 Box Office: 6.87 billion Yen (2nd place)
• Alike Strong World movie, Oda also oversees this one, all the character designs and backstories are his.
• A short, animated prequel entitled Gorgious Island which only available in phone app was launched in Japan, featuring the Strawhats antics a little moment before the start of the movie. It was dubbed as Nami and Robin fan services story.
• Amani Exchange suggests some attire designs to be used in the film, which Oda personally choose them one by one in return for their collaboration.
• Unlike other OP movies, they put two songs during the credit panel, all by Avril Lavigne, one of Japan's favourite international artists.
• In the anime, a promotion is made in form of filler episodes happen in between Fishmen Island arc and Punk Hazard arc. Unfortunately, this event doesn't fit anywhere in the manga, since after the Strawhats enter New World, it leads them straight to Punk Hazard.

Year of premiered: 2012年12月15日(土)

Feel free to discuss if you want. It's fine either way, since initially i made this just for a quick information. Any additional detail or correction is welcome with open hands :ugh: And... well, you know where to go if you want more trivia

PS: mine would be the 4th, 6th, 10th, 11th, and 12th :3

 

[Hexuze]

Film Z was awesome and probably the best movie. I liked it mainly because it was more serious than the others. It felt more focused on Z & the marines than the SH's themselves. Strong World would come in second, I never really gave the other movies a chance mainly because Oda wasn't really involved in them. Thanks for the list, I will definitely check out the others when I have time. I hope this thread gets stickied.

I bet the zorotards will love movie #5 -_- .

 

[Zorø]

Film Z iz the best.

 

[Azu]

This should be stickied.

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My favorite movies are the last three along with 4th one.

 

[Listz]

Film Z was awesome and probably the best movie. I liked it mainly because it was more serious than the others.

If you want another conflict-based OP movie, then you should try the 6th movie first You'll get used with its art and comedy, but what will make you mind-blowing is the dark message hidden in the plot. In all seriousness, i highly recommend you to watch it.

Film Z iz the best.

Then try the 5th movie, bro. Since you're Zoro fan, he has more timescreens there, which Luffy's seiyuu declares in an audio recording that the movie is specially made for Zoro fans and the seiyuus hope people will be happy to watch it. I specially like the soundtrack for Zoro & his old childhood friend moment, it's pretty nostalgic and wonderful to listen to.

Also, in 3rd movie, Zoro's otatsumaki is the best it has ever being animated so far.

This should be stickied.

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My favorite movies are the last three along with 4th one.

Thanks, hun
Woah, nice to know there's another fan who loves 4th movie just like me,,,

 

[Zorø]

Then try the 5th movie, bro. Since you're Zoro fan, he has more timescreens there, which Luffy's seiyuu declares in an audio recording that the movie is specially made for Zoro fans and the seiyuus hope people will be happy to watch it. I specially like the soundtrack for Zoro & his old childhood friend moment, it's pretty nostalgic and wonderful to listen to.

Also, in 3rd movie, Zoro's otatsumaki is the best it has ever being animated so far.

Yhhh I know ive seen the 5th movie it was epic. but I still think Z was the best overall.

 

[Beyonce]

Honestly should be stickied, looks great!
Except might you add in the latest movie 3D2Y?

The best for me was Strong World. And the Alabasta recap

 

[Listz]

Honestly should be stickied, looks great!
Except might you add in the latest movie 3D2Y?

The best for me was Strong World. And the Alabasta recap

3D2Y is a special episode actually, alongside with Nami's special: Navigator's Tears & Bond and Luffy's special: Hand Island no Bouken. Because those three were only aired on TV, while Chopper's recap and Alabasta's recap were premiered in cinemas so the last two had been considered as OP movie franchises.

But yeah, perhaps i should add them somewhere... hmm

 

[Gintõki1]

If i had to list them it would be for me:

Film Z
Strong World
The Dead End Adventure
Karakuri Castle's Giant Mecha