One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1 -

: It is the only One Piece film to use traditional cel animation , giving it a distinct retro look compared to the modern series. Relationship to "Episode 1"

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)

If you are looking for more recent "Gold" content, you might be thinking of , which is a 120-minute feature involving a high-stakes heist on a massive casino ship called Gran Tesoro. One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1

: 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.

: It takes place early in the East Blue Saga , roughly between the Syrup Village Arc and the Baratie Arc (around Episode 18). : It is the only One Piece film

Released on , this 51-minute film was the first big-screen outing for the Straw Hats.

: The official start of the TV series where Luffy meets Coby and Alvida. The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King

While both feature Luffy's early adventures, they are distinct productions: