Crunchyroll to Paywall Most of One Piece Episodes Starting December

The first 206 episodes will remain free, but subsequent arcs will require a premium subscription as part of a phased rollout through early 2025.

Crunchyroll announced that most episodes of the popular anime One Piece will move to its premium subscription tiers starting December 23, 2024.
The transition will occur in phases, with arcs from Water 7 to Fishman Island paywalled first, followed by additional arcs through February 2025.
The first 206 episodes, covering the East Blue to Sky Island arcs, will remain free on the ad-supported tier to allow new fans to start the series at no cost.
Crunchyroll offers three premium subscription tiers, with prices starting at $7.99 per month, required to access the full One Piece library.
This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans viewing it as a business move to capitalize on One Piece's growing popularity, while others criticize the increased monetization of anime content.