Romance Dawn
Monkey D. Luffy sets out on an adventure to form a crew, find the legendary One Piece, and become the pirate king.
Manga Sources: 1-7
Anime Sources: 1-3, 19, 312, Episode of East Blue
01. Romance Dawn, the Dawn of an Adventure
Influenced by the straw-hat-wearing pirate Red-Haired Shanks, an enthusiastic young boy named Monkey D. Luffy dreams of one day becoming King of the Pirates.
Manga Chapter(s): 1
Anime Episode(s): Episode of East Blue, 312 (Intro)
02. They Call Him Straw Hat Luffy
While Alvida and her pirates plunder a cruise ship, they come across a barrel containing a strange boy named Monkey D. Luffy. The timid Koby befriends Luffy, and they share their grand dreams with each other.
Manga Chapter(s): 2
Anime Episode(s): 1
03. The Pirate King and the Master Swordsman
In search of members for his pirate crew, Luffy with his new friend Koby arrive at an island with a Navy stronghold. There, they track down the renowned Pirate Hunter Zoro but run afoul of Helmeppo, son of the infamous Captain Morgan.
Manga Chapter(s): 3-5
Anime Episode(s): 2, 19
04. The First
Luffy convinces the captive Zoro to join his pirate crew, but they must first defeat the tyrannical Captain Morgan.
Manga Chapter(s): 5-7
Anime Episode(s): 3