One Piece — Season 2002

All 44 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.

1. 01

   January 6, 2002 · 25m

   Ace and Luffy! Warm Memories and Brotherly Bonds8.7

   Ace fights Smoker while the Straw Hats run for their ship. Luffy reunites with his brother, and together take down agents of Baroque Works.

2. 02

   January 13, 2002 · 25m

   The Green City, Erumalu and the Kung Fu Dugongs8.0

   Ace decides to travel with the Straw Hats, as he is hunting for a man known as Blackbeard. The group arrives first at the 'Green City' of Erumalu only to find it abandoned to the desert. Vivi and Nami explain what Dance Powder is and what it has done to Arabasta.

3. 03

   January 20, 2002 · 25m

   Adventure in the Country of Sand! The Demons that Live in the Scorching Earth7.0

   After leaving Erumalu, the Straw Hats plus Vivi & Ace continue through the desert, facing the many dangers of it.

4. 04

   January 27, 2002 · 25m

   Here Come the Desert Pirates! The Men who Live Free7.0

   Nami and Vivi found themselves an easier way to travel in the desert and leave all men behind. While trying to catch up with them, Ace gets lost. Luffy and the rest of the gang find the Desert Pirates, and Vivi meets a figure from her past.

5. 05

   February 3, 2002 · 25m

   Spirit of the Fakes! Heart of the Rebel Army, Kamyu!6.7

   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 are worthy of staying.

6. 06

   February 10, 2002 · 25m

   Rebel Warrior Kohza! The Dream Sworn to Vivi!7.7

   Still trekking through the Arabasta desert, the crew beats up a giant desert scorpion for lunch, while Vivi tells Nami about her past and her friendship with Koza.

7. 07

   February 17, 2002 · 25m

   Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!7.0

   Ace finds out that Blackbeard is not in Arabasta after all, and leaves the group to continue looking for him. He leaves Luffy a mysterious piece of paper, explaining that it 'will let them meet again.'

8. 08

   February 24, 2002 · 25m

   Ruins and Lost Ones! Vivi, Comrades, and the Shape of a Country7.0

   Zoro, Chopper and Luffy manage to get themselves lost and stumble across some huge underground ruins.

9. 09

   March 3, 2002 · 25m

   At Spiders Cafe: The Enemy Ringleaders Meet at 8 o'clock7.7

   Baroque Works plan starts to take effect, and for that, the Number Agents gather to meet Mr. 0. Meanwhile, crew finds out that the Rebel Army has moved out of Yuba and headed to Katorea, and the rebel leader Koza is determined to attack.

10. 10

    March 10, 2002 · 25m

    Luffy vs. Vivi! A Tearful Vow for Comrades9.0

    Vivi and Luffy disagree in how to stop the rebel army and Baroque Works, leading to a fight.

11. 11

    March 17, 2002 · 25m

    The Alabasta War Front! City of Dreams, Rainbase8.3

    The crew travels to the city of Rainbase to take down Crocodile and Baroque Works, but run afoul of Smoker and Tashigi.

12. 12

    March 24, 2002 · 25m

    Trap in a Desperate Situation! Breaking Into Rain Dinners8.7

    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.

13. 13

    April 14, 2002 · 25m

    Operation Utopia Commences! The Wave of Rebellion Begins to Move8.7

    Baroque Works' plan to take over Arabasta is set in motion. The king is kidnapped and framed for a crime, and the rebel army begins to move.

14. 14

    April 21, 2002 · 25m

    The Fearsome Bananawani and Mr. Prince8.7

    Most of the Straw Hats are helplessly trapped, but Crocodile is contacted by "Mr. Prince".

15. 15

    April 28, 2002 · 25m

    The Key to Turning the Tide and a Great Escape! Doru Doru Ball!9.0

    Chopper distracts Crocodile while Sanji frees the rest of the crew, but find themselves trapped yet again. Smoker's view on Luffy changes a little.

16. 16

    May 5, 2002 · 25m

    Merciless Fight to the Death! Luffy vs. Crocodile10.0

    After escaping from Rain Dinners, the Straw Hats and Vivi cross the desert to Alubarne, where the final battle will take place. Crocodile, however, manages to catch Luffy, beginning the first round of their battle.

17. 17

    May 12, 2002 · 25m

    The Miracle Sprint! Alabasta the Animal Land8.3

    Luffy is left for dead by Crocodile, but is helped by the mysteríous Miss All-Sunday. Meanwhile, the rest of the Straw Hats reach Alubarna after encountering the Spot-Billed Duck Squad and dangers of Arabasta's main river.

18. 18

    May 19, 2002 · 25m

    Rebel Army vs. Royal Army! The Battle will be in Alubarna!9.3

    The revolution is on the verge of starting and the crew comes out with a plan that could stop it.

19. 19

    June 2, 2002 · 25m

    Alubarna Grieves! The Fierce Captain Karoo!7.3

    Vivi's attempts to stop the rebel army go to waste, and she is attacked by Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, but manages to escape. Meanwhile, the battle of Usopp and Chopper vs. the Mr. 4 team begins.

20. 20

    June 9, 2002 · 25m

    Swear on Your Comrade's Dream! Battle at Molehill 4th Avenue7.7

    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.

21. 21

    June 16, 2002 · 25m

    Today's Grand Performance! Mane Mane Montage!7.7

    Albeit severely beaten and bruised, Usopp and Chopper have finally defeated the Mr.4 team. However, Mr. 2 has figured out Sanji's weakness.

22. 22

    June 23, 2002 · 25m

    Transforming Into Nami! Bon Clay's Hard-Hitting Ballet Kenpo8.0

    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.

23. 23

    June 30, 2002 · 25m

    Nami's Whirlwind Warning! Clima Tact Explosion8.3

    Nami faces off against Miss Doublefinger and tries to figure out her new weapon that Usopp made, the Clima-Tact.

24. 24

    July 14, 2002 · 25m

    Secret of the Royal Family! The Ancient Weapon, Pluton8.7

    While Crocodile reveals to Vivi about the ancient weapon Pluton, Nami attempts to defeat Miss Doublefinger with her most powerful attack: The Tornado Tempo.

25. 25

    July 21, 2002 · 25m

    Essence of a Mighty Sword! The Power to Cut Steel and the Breath of All Things9.0

    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".

26. 26

    August 4, 2002 · 25m

    The Battle is Over! Kohza Flies the White Flag8.3

    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.

27. 27

    August 11, 2002 · 25m

    Vivi's Voice Goes Unheard! A Hero Descends!8.7

    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.

28. 28

    August 18, 2002 · 25m

    Sand Crocodile and Water Luffy! Death Match: Round 29.0

    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.

29. 29

    August 25, 2002 · 25m

    Smells Like Croc! Run to the Tomb of the Royal Family, Luffy!9.0

    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.

30. 30

    September 1, 2002 · 25m

    The Nightmare Draws Near! Secret Base of the Sand Sand Clan9.0

    Luffy fights with Crocodile by using blood on his fists. Meanwhile Vivi finds the bomb, and calls the Straw Hats together.

31. 31

    September 8, 2002 · 25m

    Magnificent Wings! My Name is Pell, Guardian Spirit of the Kingdom10.0

    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 Arabasta.

32. 32

    September 15, 2002 · 25m

    I Will Surpass You! Rain Falls on Alabasta!9.3

    Luffy defeats Crocodile by punching him through solid bedrock. When Crocodile falls, the rain-drops calm the soldiers.

33. 33

    October 6, 2002 · 25m

    A Farewell to Arms! Pirates and a Little Justice8.3

    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.

34. 34

    October 6, 2002 · 25m

    The Pirates' Banquet and Operation Escape Alabasta!8.3

    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.

35. 35

    October 20, 2002 · 25m

    Everything Began that Day! Vivi Tells of her Adventures!10.0

    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.

36. 36

    October 27, 2002 · 25m

    Beware her Scent! The Seventh One is Nico Robin!9.4

    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.

37. 37

    November 3, 2002 · 25m

    The First Patient! Anecdote of the Rumble Ball9.0

    After their adventures in Arabasta, the crew come upon another deserted island and split up tasks amongst themselves. Chopper is left in charge of guarding the ship, and he reminisces about the day he first made the rumble ball and his first patient, Dr. Kureha, while spending some time with the newest crewmember: Nico Robin.

38. 38

    November 10, 2002 · 25m

    The Navigator's Mutiny! For an Unwavering Dream!8.0

    A weird salesman is fished out of the water and onto the Going Merry, and Nami buys a ton of "1000 year paper" from him to draw her sea maps. However, that's not going to be easy with the rest of the crew goofing off as usual.

39. 39

    November 17, 2002 · 25m

    Inherited Recipe! Sanji the Curry Expert7.0

    The Going Merry runs into several Marine ships in some fog, and the Straw Hats meet a trainee Marine chef named Tajiyo. Sanji helps him out of a bit of cooking trouble.

40. 40

    November 24, 2002 · 25m

    I'll Make it Bloom! Manly Usopp's Eight-Shaku Ball6.5

    The crew stops on an island that's having its annual fireworks festival; Usopp meets a young fireworks-maker named Kodama and helps her achieve her dream.

41. 41

    November 30, 2002 · 25m

    Infamous Pirate Hunter! The Wandering Swordsman, Zoro7.5

    Zoro has a flashback about the time when he first met Johnny and Yosaku, and faced off against Bandits and, Dick.

42. 42

    December 8, 2002 · 25m

    Zenny Lives on Goat Island and There's a Pirate Ship on his Mountain!7.0

    After escaping from several Marine ships, the Straw Hats land on an uncharted island and meet an old man named Zenny. Chopper finds out that, because of his bad heart, Zenny probably only has three days to live.

43. 43

    December 15, 2002 · 25m

    How's That for Profit? Money Lender Zenny's Ambition!7.7

    The Straw Hats help Zenny out, hoping to make his last days good ones; they learn about Zenny's past as a money lender, and his dream of becoming a pirate. But Zoro realizes that Zenny has outlived Chopper's predictions and so the straw hats decide that, after helping him finish his pirate ship, they will leave the island.

44. 44

    December 22, 2002 · 25m

    Where the Island's Treasure Lies! Zenny Pirates Full Charge!7.3

    Zenny decides to follow his dream and become a pirate, despite his age. He helps the Straw Hats out of trouble with the Marines, and then they part ways.