Released on , this 51-minute film was the first big-screen outing for the Straw Hats.
The title appears to be a mix of two separate entries. "The Great Gold Pirate" (also known as One Piece: The Movie ) is the franchise's first theatrical film, while "Episode 1" refers to the series premiere, I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King! . One Piece: The Movie (2000) One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1
: A standalone "filler" story that does not affect the main plot but features the core early crew: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp. Released on , this 51-minute film was the
: The crew is robbed of their treasure and meets a young boy named Tobio, who is obsessed with finding the legendary hoard of the "Great Gold Pirate" Woonan. They must face El Drago, a villain with the Scream-Scream Fruit powers who is also hunting the gold. The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King
While both feature Luffy's early adventures, they are distinct productions: