One Piece
One Piece is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy whose body gains the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. With his diverse crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the world’s ultimate treasure known as “One Piece” in order to become the Pirate King.
Throughout their journey, the Straw Hat Pirates encounter a wide array of enemies and allies, each with their own unique abilities and backstories. The story is known for its memorable characters, epic battles, and emotional moments, as well as its overarching themes of friendship, determination, and following one’s dreams.
One Piece has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since 1997 and has been adapted into numerous anime series, films, and video games. It has become one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 490 million copies in circulation worldwide as of 2021.
Published: Jul 22, 1997 to ?
