One Piece Manga Reaches an Unbelievable Milestone in Latest Update!

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has reached yet another historic milestone: the manga has now been actively serialized for over 10,000 days. This incredible achievement cements its place as one of the longest-running and most influential manga in history.

The series, which first began publication on July 22, 1997, in Weekly Shonen Jump, has been captivating readers for almost 30 years. At its inception, One Piece was accompanied in the same magazine issue by notable manga like Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, which was in its Part 5 arc, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, highlighting the longevity and consistency of Oda’s work compared to other series that have come and gone.

Oda’s journey to creating One Piece is as impressive as the series itself. At just 17 years old, his one-shot manga Wanted! garnered multiple accolades, including second place in the prestigious Tezuka Award.

This early success led to him working as an assistant for established manga creators, such as Shinobu Kaitani (Suizan Police Gang), Masaya Tokuhiro (Jungle King Tar-chan), and Nobuhiro Watsuki (Rurouni Kenshin). These experiences honed his skills and prepared him for his own monumental project.

Before One Piece began serialization, Oda tested his pirate-themed ideas in two one-shot stories, one of which, Romance Dawn, introduced a prototype of Luffy, the series' eventual protagonist. Published in Akamaru Jump in 1996, this concept laid the groundwork for what would become the best-selling manga of all time.

Since its debut, One Piece has consistently shattered records. It holds a Guinness World Record for having over 500 million copies in circulation, a feat achieved in 2022. With 110 collected volumes and counting, it is currently ranked as the 20th longest manga series ever published. Despite its massive success, Oda has remained dedicated to storytelling and the fans, constantly pushing the narrative forward without compromising on quality.

Through its near-30-year run, One Piece has witnessed the manga industry evolve while maintaining its spot as a cultural phenomenon. From its humble beginnings in 1997 to achieving this 10,000-day milestone, the series shows no signs of slowing down, solidifying Eiichiro Oda’s legacy as a legend in the manga world.