15 Best Anime Tie-In Movies Of All Time

A TV show lasting for over 1000 episodes and still being as popular as One Piece is incredible. The anime is still setting the internet ablaze, with its recent episode 1015 being so well-reviewed that it trended online. With that kind of history, you shouldn't be surprised to see it here.

Often regarded as the best One Piece movie - of which there are many - Film Z goes all out to prove why this is one of the longest-running franchises in anime. It follows Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they battle against the terrifying former Marine Admiral Z, who intends to bring an end to the pirate way of life.

It's got everything you could want from an anime movie, like costume changes, big action spectacles, a compelling villain and a whole host of nostalgic tie-backs. Overall, it's a real good time if you love One Piece.

Emphasis should also be placed on how well the movie builds up Z as a villain. He's given a convincing backstory, and even some time alone with the Pirates, letting you get to know him as a human being before he becomes a terrifying baddie. This makes the conflict all the more engaging.