zpostcode
One Piece (manga)
Mar 15, 2026 2:46 AM

  One Piece (manga) Japanese manga series Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/One-Piece Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A Quiz, was written from memory. Sanat has cofounded Quizarre, which provides quiz, crossword,... Sanat Pai Raikar Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 5, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " When did One Piece debut in Weekly Shu014Dnen Jump? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "One Piece debuted in Weekly Shu014Dnen Jump in 1997." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the main plot of One Piece? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The main plot follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as the former seeks the legendary treasure u201COne Pieceu201D to become the king of the pirates." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What unique power does Luffy have? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Luffy has the ability to stretch his body like rubber, which he gained after eating the gum-gum devil fruit." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How was the Netflix live-action adaptation received? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The Netflix live-action adaptation was well-received overall but faced some criticism for its pacing, as it tried to compress over a hundred manga chapters into an eight-episode season." } } ] } Top Questions When did One Piece debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump? One Piece debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1997.

  What is the main plot of One Piece? The main plot follows Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as the former seeks the legendary treasure “One Piece” to become the king of the pirates.

  What unique power does Luffy have? Luffy has the ability to stretch his body like rubber, which he gained after eating the gum-gum devil fruit.

  How was the Netflix live-action adaptation received? The Netflix live-action adaptation was well-received overall but faced some criticism for its pacing, as it tried to compress over a hundred manga chapters into an eight-episode season.

  One Piece (manga), Japanese manga series created, written, and illustrated by manga artist Oda Eiichiro. It debuted in the Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1997 and has been serialized in the magazine since then. One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as he seeks the titular legendary treasure. The widely popular manga has spawned a media franchise, including a long-running anime series, several films, and a live-action adaption on Netflix, along with merchandise and video games. One Piece is considered by several readers and critics to be one of ...(100 of 874 words)

  Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

Comments
Welcome to zpostcode comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Recommend >
World Cup
     Carlos Alberto Torres Captain Carlos Alberto Torres holding the Jules Rimet trophy aloft after Brazil's triumph at the 1970 World Cup. (more) World Cup football tournament Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual...
limited liability company (LLC)
     Building a protective wall. © DNY59––iStock/Getty ImagesA limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that combines the legal protections of a corporation with the flexibility and pass-through taxation of a partnership. Owners of an LLC are called members. There can be one member or many.   Formation and ownershipLLCs are formed at the state level by filing articles of...
James Michener
     Michener, James James Michener. (more) James Michener American author Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style...
sedentism
     Sedentary societies The construction of monumental buildings like those of the Inca site of Machu Picchu are usually associated with a sedentary culture. (more) sedentism sociology Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/sedentary-society Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires...
Information Recommendation
National Lampoon’s Animal House
     Animal House Movie poster for the 1978 comedy film National Lampoon's Animal House. (more) National Lampoon’s Animal House film by Landis [1978] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-Lampoons-Animal-House Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select...
S corporation (S corp)
     The money passes through to the shareholders.© kv_san/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncA corporation is a legal form of business organization, chartered by a state, that exists as a separate entity from its owners. A corporation with S corp status is not a separate type of legal business entity—it is a special tax status available to certain U.S. corporations...
Who Owns the Oceans?
     The world's exclusive economic zones The ocean within 200 nautical miles of a country's seashore is that country's exclusive economic zone. (more) Who Owns the Oceans? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Who-Owns-the-Oceans Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires...
Yellowstone
  Yellowstone American television series Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yellowstone Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for...
acromion
     Bones of the shoulder Anterior view of the bones of the right shoulder, showing the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone). (more) acromion anatomy Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/acromion Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this...
sole proprietorship
     Open for business as a sole proprietor© monkeybusinessimages—iStock/Getty ImagesA sole proprietorship is the most common and simplest form of business ownership. You own and run the business yourself, and there is no legal separation between you and the business.   If you begin selling goods or services without forming a separate legal entity, you are a sole proprietor by default....
Gini coefficient
     Balancing wealth in an unequal world When wealth tips the scales, the Gini coefficient tells us by how much. (more) Gini coefficient economics Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gini-Coefficient Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type...
rya rug
     Swedish rya rug from the parish of Segerstad, in Hälsingland, 18th century; in the Röhss Museum of Arts and Crafts, Göteborg, Sweden. (more) rya rug textiles Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual...