Thriller Bark Saga

The Thriller Bark Saga (スリラーバーク編) is the fifth saga in the manga and anime, One Piece. It follows the Straw Hat Pirates, namely Monkey D. Luffy, after their departure from Water 7.

The Straw Hat Pirates travel to the ghost island of Thriller Bark, where they encounter the Shichibukai Gekko Moriah. Using his Devil Fruit abilities and the surgical skills of his subordinate, Dr. Hogback, Moriah uses Luffy's shadow to revive a legendary giant, Oars. With the help of a skeleton named Brook the Straw Hats fight and defeat Moriah and Oars. Brook also reveals himself to be the former captain of the Rumbar Pirates and longtime friend of Laboon, a whale who the Straw Hats met at Reverse Mountain. After Moriah's defeat, Brook joins the Straw Hat Pirates as their musician.

Story Arcs

 * Thriller Bark Arc: (Manga: 2007-2008) (Anime: 2008)

Filler Arcs

 * Lovely Land Arc (2007)
 * Spa Island Arc (2008-2009)

Trivia

 * Thriller Bark Saga is the shortest saga in the manga yet, running through only 5 volumes and 48 chapters. It is also the only saga with one arc.