Who created the One Piece manga series?
Eiichiro Oda created the One Piece manga series. He began writing the series in 1996 while working as an assistant to Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Questions about One Piece
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did One Piece start serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
One Piece started serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in July 1997. The first tankōbon volume was released on the 24th of December 1997.
What are Devil Fruits in the One Piece universe?
Devil Fruits are supernatural objects that grant consumers transformative powers at the cost of becoming weakened in bodies of water. Users lose the ability to swim after consuming these mysterious fruits.
How many volumes of One Piece were released by March 2026?
By the 4th of March 2026, a total of 114 volumes have been released. Shueisha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes.
What is the main goal of Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece?
Monkey D. Luffy seeks to find the deceased King of the Pirates Gold Roger's ultimate treasure known as the One Piece. He aims to take over Roger's prior title as the next King of the Pirates.
When did One Piece reach its thousandth chapter?
One Piece reached its thousandth chapter on the 4th of January 2021. The series has been serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 1997.