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: A sprawling epic about monkey D. Luffy and his quest to become the King of the Pirates. As of early 2026, it has surpassed 1,150 episodes , continuing its reign as a cultural titan.

In the early 2000s, three series from Weekly Shōnen Jump rose to such global dominance that they became known as the "Big Three." These shows didn't just define a generation; they saved the industry and brought anime into the Western mainstream. 3 Anime