With the creation of One Piece , Eiichiro Oda cemented his place among the greatest mangaka of all time. For a lot of anime fans, One Piece is among the finest pieces of fiction to ever exist, and it is really difficult to argue otherwise.

One Piece manga began serializing in 1997, and even after several decades, it is still going strong. The incredible story of the Straw Hat Pirates continues to capture fans, as they travel through a variety of islands on an epic adventure. For any fans that have watched all of this massive series, there are anime out there with similar stories they are sure to enjoy.

Updated November 13, 2021, by Suzail Ahmad: One Piece is slowly reaching the conclusion of the Wano Country arc, and it won't be long before the series shifts its focus to another arc. It is fair to say that the Wano Country arc is arguably the best arc in One Piece so far. With the show's fanbase increasing over time, a lot of fans have caught up to the series and have to undergo the pain of waiting for an entire week to watch the next episode. However, for those who have caught up, there are many other anime with similar themes that are worth checking out. With that in mind, this list has been updated to include even more recommendations.

15 Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo's Jin, Mugen and Fuu

Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, Samurai Champloo is among the best-known anime series today. The show aired from May 2004 to March 2005, and has a total of twenty-six episodes.

The series follows three individuals Jin, Mugen, and Fuu, who set out to find the samurai that smells of sunflowers. The three travel all over Japan as they try to gain more information about the samurai. Much like One Piece, the show offers a unique sense of adventure to the viewers.

Ed and Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Widely regarded as the best shonen series in existence, there are very few series that can provide the same quality as Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Its sense of brotherly bonds, as well as its emotional weight, separate it from other anime series out there.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood follows the story of the Elric brothers, who are involved in an unfortunate alchemy accident. Edward ends up losing his arm and his leg, while Alphonse loses his entire body. Yet, they stand by each other throughout their struggles, showing their care for one another.

13 Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop's main cast

Heralded as one of the best anime series from the 90s, Cowboy Bebop is the magnum opus of Shinichiro Watanabe. It was released in 1998 and lasted for twenty-six episodes. Still popular to this day, this show is soon to be adapted into a live-action series.

​​​​​​The story is set in the year 2071. A serious accident made the Earth is unlivable, which lead to humans colonizing other planets. The series follows a crew of peculiar individuals, who are brought together by fate. Despite their differences, the members care about each other in their own unique ways.

12 Demon Slayer

demon-slayer-tanjiro-sun-breathing

Demon Slayer took the world by storm with its first season. The excellent production of the series caused the show to come into the spotlight and it paved the way for success. Like One Piece, the series offers an exciting adventure for its fans.

Demon Slayer follows Kamado Tanjiro, a young boy who cares about his family. However, his entire world is turned upside down when almost his entire family is attacked by a demon. The accident leaves Tanjiro devasted; however, one of his younger siblings managed to survive. Tanjiro vows to become stronger and help his younger sister to turn back to normal.

11 InuYasha

InuYasha with his weapon

Written by Rumiko Takahashi, InuYasha is among the most well-known anime series and one of the greatest Isekai around. The anime is over 100 episodes long, so the viewers can enjoy it without being worried about finishing the series within a single day.

InuYasha follows the story of a young girl living in modern-day Tokyo, who ends up falling into a well and she is transported to the Sengoku period. Soon, she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon half-human, and together the two of them travel through Japan.

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10 Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki feeling blue

Written by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto is among the most popular anime series of all time. For a long time, Kishimoto and Oda were rivals as they competed with each other on a weekly basis in Shueisha's Shonen Jump.

The series follows Naruto, an orphan boy, who dreams of becoming the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Like Luffy, Naruto is reckless at times and he makes sure that no harm comes to his friends. The story is very well-written and it makes for a very exciting watch.

9 JoJo's Bizzare Adventure

Jotaro Kujo from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is written by Hirohiko Araki. Each part is unique and it features a different cast of characters. It's also one of the longest-running manga series out there. Notice its similarities to One Piece yet?

It has provided the anime community with some of the most iconic moments in anime and manga history and one would hope that it will continue to do so. Its over-the-top antics, iconic poses, and interwoven storyline are things fans of One Piece are sure to enjoy.

8 Hunter x Hunter

Gon and Killua from Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter is the work of Yoshihiro Togashi. It follows the adventure of a young boy, Gon, who sets out on an adventure to find his father. On his journey, Gon finds many new allies who help him to take down strong foes such as the Phantom Troupe.

Hunter x Hunter's popularity is only matched by a handful of other series. It features an incredibly diverse cast of characters, some of which have left a lasting impression on the fans. Hunter x Hunter's concept of Nen is akin to One Piece's system of Haki and Devil Fruits.

7 Toriko

Toriko, the main character of Toriko anime

Toriko is an epic adventure manga that follows Toriko, a Gourmet Hunter, who wants to achieve his dream of eating the best food in the world. But, the path to accomplishing this task isn't easy and so Toriko faces several challenges on his quest.

Not many characters can boast the same level of appetite as Monkey D. Luffy, but Toriko is among the select few who can give Luffy a run for his money. The two series also had crossover episode, which was well-received by the fans.

6 Gintama

Kagura and Gintoki from Gintama

Gintama is easily one of the most outlandish anime that exists — but fans of One Piece will appreciate its unique style. It focuses on Sakata Gintoki and his friends, who always run into some trouble.

Gintama makes a lot of references to other anime including One Piece, which alone makes it worth watching. Gintama's story is complex yet entertaining, which makes it one of the best shonen series of all time.

5 Dragon Ball

Young Goku with a dragon ball

Very few anime can boast the same level of popularity as Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball has laid the foundation for the shonen genre. Akira Toriyama began serializing this ultimate classic in manga form back in 1984 and it remains a mainstay of anime to this day.

Dragon Ball follows Son Goku, whose goal is to collect all the seven Dragon Balls. He meets new friends and enemies, which make him go beyond his limits as a fighter. Goku and Luffy are very similar as both of them wear their hearts on their sleeves.

4 Seven Deadly Sins

Seven deadly sins, Arthur and Elizabeth

Written by Nakaba Suzuki, Seven Deadly Sins is a shonen series that has made a name for itself over the years. Seven Deadly Sins' world consists of magic, knights, and demons, which are more than enough to grab the attention of any anime watcher.

The story revolves around Meliodas and his group of disbanded knights, who were forced to disperse after they were wrongly framed. Both Meliodas and Luffy are affable individuals who don't care about many things in the world except for their friends.

3 Black Clover

Yuno from Black Clover looks surprised

Black Clover's rise to popularity took a lot of time. Many viewers tipped the series to flop massively but it managed to defy all odds and carve a name for itself. Black Clover's story follows Asta, a young boy who has no innate magic ability.

Asta's resolve takes a blow when his friend awakes his magical powers. However, he decides to train even more and this leads to the start of a fantastic rivalry. Asta's straightforward goal of becoming the next Wizard King is similar to Luffy's dream of becoming the Pirate King.

2 One Punch Man

Saitama with his serious face

One Punch Man broke onto the scene with an incredible first season and many believed that it would go on to dislodge some of the all-time greats. One Punch Man's second season was pale in comparison to the first, which was a massive let-down.

However, One Punch Man is filled with gut-busting humor combined with serious action. The action-filled series follows Saitama, a superhuman who can defeat any baddie with just a single punch. The comedic stylings of the series along with intense moments are incredibly reminiscent of One Piece.

1 Bleach

Ichigo from Bleach

Bleach is a part of the Shonen 'Big Three' along with Naruto and One Piece. It has been written by Tite Kubo. Bleach's story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, who becomes a Soul Reaper. Ichigo gains new powers and therefore, he faces the gargantuan task of protecting mankind from the lurking evil.

Bleach offers a distinctive story that is different from the majority of the Shonen series. Above all, the story gives the viewers a fascinating experience, which is filled with dark humor and action.

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