One Piece fans around the world looking to indulge in the dubbed episodes of their favourite anime might find themselves puzzled by the absence of this content on Netflix. The reason behind this gap lies in the distribution rights, with Netflix Japan holding exclusive rights to the One Piece dub and sub.
For avid viewers, Crunchyroll has been a reliable platform to catch up on the adventures of Luffy and his crew in dubbed form. New dub episodes are released only on Crunchyroll for the majority of the international audience. The availability of the One Piece dub on Netflix varies by country. In regions like India, Netflix might not offer a single dubbed episode of One Piece, while in the United States and a few other countries, the dubbing has extended up to around episode 400 or 500.
Previously, the One Piece dub was exclusively on Funimation, but after the merger of Funimation with Crunchyroll, the dynamics shifted. During the Anime Expo in 2023, the long-awaited announcement regarding the availability of One Piece-dubbed episodes on Crunchyroll was made public. This development brought joy to fans, as English-dubbed episodes spanning from 1 to 964, along with episodes 965 to 976 from Season 14 Voyage 7, became accessible on Crunchyroll in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Unfortunately for those seeking the One Piece dub on Netflix, disappointment awaits. The streaming giant couldn’t secure the rights to dub the new episodes. The dubbing for One Piece has been done until episode 400/500 on Netflix, and that too in certain locations only. Consequently, Crunchyroll remains the go-to platform for enjoying the latest dubbed episodes, released in batches every month. The distribution pattern includes an initial release on the Microsoft Store, followed by availability on Crunchyroll after a few weeks.
Currently, Netflix is basking in the success of the One Piece live adaptation. This series, comprising 8 episodes, is available to watch on Netflix in English, Thai, French, German, and several other dub options. Netflix might continue to make more of such live adaptations.
