Eiichiro Oda (b. 1975)

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Biography

Eiichiro Oda is a Japanese manga artist and the creator of the series One Piece, the best-selling manga in history and the best-selling comic series printed in volume. With more than 600 million tankōbon copies of One Piece in circulation worldwide, Oda is one of the best-selling fiction authors. The series' popularity resulted in Oda being named one of the artists who changed the history of manga.

Timeline

The story of Eiichiro Oda, told in moments.

1997 Event

One Piece begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump. Chapter 1 introduces Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who ate a Devil Fruit and wants to be King of the Pirates. The series will still be running 27 years later.

Chapter 1, still running 27 years later. Did you plan that longevity? Did Luffy arrive fully formed or evolve on the page?

2010 Event

One Piece breaks the Guinness World Record for most copies published by a single author. The count passes 260 million. Oda's work schedule is brutal: he reportedly sleeps three hours a night during production weeks.

Three hours of sleep during production weeks. Is that sustainable? 260 million copies. Does the number feel real?

2015 Event

Guinness certifies One Piece as the best-selling manga series in history with over 320 million copies. It surpasses every other comic series worldwide, including anything from Marvel or DC.

Surpassing Marvel and DC combined. Did Western comics ever inspire you? Do you see yourself in Guinness records, or just the next chapter?

2022 Event

One Piece celebrates its 25th anniversary. Total circulation exceeds 500 million copies across 62 countries and territories. Oda says he's entering the final saga. Fans have heard that before.

The 'final saga' keeps expanding. Will you know when to stop? 500 million copies. What would four-year-old you think?

Artifacts (15)

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2006-01-01/2006-01-01 · Hobbies (OU 523)

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One Piece, Vol. 4: The Black Cat Pirates

Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas...until he vanished. Most people believe he's dead, but only his crew knows the truth: Captain Kuro has been...

2010

Works Read Talk

Roger and Rayleigh. (One Piece, Vol. 52)

In his effort to save Camie from being sold to the highest bidder, Luffy attacks an exalted Celestial Dragon, which gives the Navy the green light to send the Admirals in after him. But the Straw Hats...

2010

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 25: The 100 Million Berry Man

Talk about impossible! Luffy and the Straw Hats have to find a way to sail to an island in the sky, and the only one who can show them the way is known to be a greater liar than Usopp! It won't be...

2011

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 11: The Meanest Man in the East

After almost drowning at the hands of "Saw-Tooth" Arlong, captain of the nasty Fish-Man pirates, Luffy bounces back with a few tricks up his sleeve. The fate of Coco Village, if not the rest of the...

2011

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 33: Davy Back Fight!!

After exploring the newest island, Long Ring Long Land, the Straw Hats meet the Foxy Pirates. Led by Foxy the Silver Fox, these new foes waste no time in challenging Luffy to a high stakes Davy Back...

2011

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 37: Tom

As the true identities of the CP9 assassins are revealed, so is their real motive--to get their hands on the blueprints for the Pluton, the most destructive weapon of the ancient world! With Robin...

2011

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 73: Operation Dressrosa S.O.P.

Trouble is everywhere in the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. As his crew searches for a way to stop the island’s tyrant, Doflamingo, Luffy continues his quest to win back the Flame-Flame Fruit. But...

2015

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 86: Emperor Assassination Plan

The full plan to take down Big Mom is finally revealed, but can Luffy’s team actually pull off this tremendous challenge? The Straw Hats will need to work with some allies they don't even trust if...

2018

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 90: Sacred Marijoa

The Straw Hats' flag floats on the water... Have they fallen at last to the relentless assault of Big Mom's deadly pirates?! Or can they escape and finally make their way to the mysterious country of...

2019

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 95: Oden's Adventure

Kaido is already the strongest creature in the world—and he’s about to form an alliance that would make his Animal Kingdom pirates even more powerful!! Meanwhile, Luffy and the Straw Hats continue to...

2020

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 99: Straw Hat Luffy

As Luffy heads to the top of Onigashima for a direct confrontation with Kaido, the rest of the Straw Hats fight their own battles. The numbers aren’t on their side, but perhaps some surprise allies...

2022

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 110

With the help of the Giant Pirates, Luffy and crew may be able to escape Egghead alive, but they’ll still have to get by the seemingly immortal Five Elders. Meanwhile, Dr. Vegapunk’s broadcast may...

2025

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 109

As Bonney learns the truth of what happened to her father and who was responsible, she burns with the fires of vengeance. But she’ll need the help of Luffy and others if she wants to get the justice...

2025

Works Read Talk

One Piece, Vol. 108

As Luffy and crew try to escape Egghead, the Navy’s armada surrounds the island. Leading the charge are Admiral Kizaru and a member of the mysterious Five Elders. Can the Straw Hats survive as the...

2025

Works Read Talk

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