: In the manga, Luffy meets Alvida on an island base; in the anime, the encounter happens on a cruise ship.
: The story begins with a barrel drifting at sea being brought aboard a cruise ship by its crew. One Piece Episode 1
Episode 1 of the One Piece anime, titled , originally aired on October 20, 1999 . It serves as the series premiere and the beginning of the "Romance Dawn" arc. Plot Overview : In the manga, Luffy meets Alvida on