One Piece season 14
Luffy fights to save his brother Ace at Marineford.
The fourteenth season of the *One Piece* anime, produced by Toei Animation and helmed by director Hiroaki Miyamoto, aired on Fuji Television between June 27, 2010, and September 25, 2011. It comprises two story arcs: "Marineford," which adapts material from manga volumes 56 through 59, and "Post-War," covering volumes 59 through 61. The season follows Monkey D. Luffy, along with escaped prisoners from Impel Down and Whitebeard’s pirate crew, as they infiltrate Marineford to rescue his adoptive brother, Portgas D. Ace, from execution. The narrative centers on the war between the Marines and Whitebeard’s forces, concluding with Luffy’s decision about whether to train for two years or reunite with his friends at Sabaody. The first DVD compilation was released on October 5, 2011. Three opening themes were used: "Kaze o Sagashite" by Mari Yaguchi with the Straw Hats (episodes 1–2), "One Day" by The Rootless (episodes 459–492), and "Fight Together" by Namie Amuro (episodes 493–516). In North America, Funimation Entertainment recategorized this season as the majority of "Season Eight" for DVD release, while Australian sets were renamed Collections 38 through 42. Episode 492, a *Toriko* crossover, was omitted from English home video releases.
- producer
- Toei Animation
- director
- Hiroaki Miyamoto
- broadcast_start
- June 27, 2010
- broadcast_end
- September 25, 2011
- network
- Fuji Television
- story_arcs
- Marineford, Post-War
- manga_volumes_adapted
- 56–61
Lore & Background
The season focuses on Monkey D. Luffy as he, Impel Down's escaped prisoners, and Whitebeard's pirates go to Marineford to save his adoptive older brother Portgas D. Ace from execution. It contains two story arcs: 'Marineford', adapting volumes 56–59, and 'Post-War', adapting volumes 59–61. The season deals with the war between the Marines and Whitebeard's pirates, and Luffy must decide whether to continue training for two years or return to Sabaody to see his friends.
Reader's Guide
This season is significant as it adapts the climactic Marineford War arc from the One Piece manga, a pivotal event that reshapes the series' world. It introduces the conflict between the Marines and Whitebeard's pirates, and explores Luffy's determination to save his brother. The season also includes the Post-War arc, which sets up the two-year time skip. The first DVD compilation was released on October 5, 2011. In North America, the season was recategorized as the majority of 'Season Eight' for its DVD release by Funimation Entertainment.
Did You Know?
- The season used three opening themes: 'Kaze o Sagashite', 'One Day', and 'Fight Together'.
- Episode 492, the Toriko crossover, was omitted from the English home video releases.
- The Australian Season Eight sets were renamed Collection 38 through 42.
- The season adapts manga volumes 56 through 61 by Eiichiro Oda.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Piece season 14?
It is the fourteenth season of the One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation under director Hiroaki Miyamoto. The season ran on Fuji Television from June 27, 2010, through September 25, 2011.
Which story arcs are covered in One Piece season 14?
The season adapts two arcs: Marineford, drawn from manga volumes 56–59, and the shorter Post-War arc, covering volumes 59–61.
What is the main plot of One Piece season 14?
Luffy, joined by escaped Impel Down prisoners and Whitebeard's crew, launches a full assault on Marineford to stop the execution of his adoptive brother, Portgas D. Ace. The conflict escalates into a massive war between the Marine military and the allied pirate forces.
How does One Piece season 14's story end?
The season wraps up with the Post-War arc, which focuses on the immediate political and personal fallout following the Marineford battle. Luffy and his crew must deal with the shifting power landscape while the world reels from the war's outcome.
Why is One Piece season 14 considered a turning point in the series?
It delivers one of the most emotionally devastating sequences in the entire franchise and permanently reshapes the balance of power across the Grand Line. The events of Marineford set the stage for the post-war era and redefine the relationships between the Marines, the World Government, and the pirate world.
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