One Piece! (1999 film)

The film One Piece! is an animated adventure film released in Japan in 2000, based on the popular manga and anime series One Piece created by Eiichiro Oda. It is the first feature-length film in the One Piece franchise.

The film tells an original story separate from the main manga/anime storyline. The Straw Hat Pirates, led by Monkey D. Luffy, encounter a pirate named Eldorago who possesses the power to turn anything he touches into gold. The Straw Hats become entangled in a quest to find the legendary Woonan's gold, a vast treasure said to be hidden on a mysterious island.

The film features the core crew members of the Straw Hat Pirates as they were at the time of its release, including Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. The animation style reflects the early aesthetic of the One Piece anime series. The plot includes elements of action, comedy, and adventure, characteristic of the broader One Piece universe.

One Piece! (1999 film) was directed by Junji Shimizu and produced by Toei Animation. While not considered canon to the main One Piece narrative, it is a popular and enduring entry in the franchise's history, offering a self-contained adventure for fans of the series.