The 26-year journey of the Accomplishments that One Piece has achieved
One Piece was first released on July 19, 1997, in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. As of July 19, 2023, One Piece has been running for 25 years. By the present year of 2023, in the Accomplishments that One Piece has achieved the milestone of 1068 chapters with over 104 volumes published, releasing one volume per week. It seemed like One Piece would never end due to the author Oda Eiichiro's dedicated commitment. However, at the end of 2022, he surprised fans by announcing that the series was approaching its conclusion, leaving many readers astonished.
The manga One Piece has achieved the highest sales in history.
In 2012, One Piece officially set a record as the best-selling manga of all time, becoming the first manga to reach 100 million copies sold. Subsequently, it surpassed 300 million copies in 2013 and exceeded 480 million copies in 2021. From 2008 to 2018, for 11 consecutive years, One Piece consistently held the top spot as the highest-grossing manga. As of August 2022, One Piece has sold over 516 million copies worldwide. Moreover, author Oda Eiichiro officially broke the Guinness World Record for "Most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author."
Icons of Japanese anime around the world
One Piece was adapted into an animated series and first aired on Fuji Television in 1999. Over 1,000 episodes have been released for audiences and fans. The series has been licensed and broadcasted on leading television channels and online platforms in many countries worldwide, such as Cartoon Network, FOX, Crunchyroll, etc.
At the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics held in August 2021, Greek athlete Miltiadis Tentoglou even struck a Gear Second pose—a technique created by the character Luffy—before winning his gold medal.
Movie series with high revenue
The franchise also has highly successful films with staggering box office revenue.
The first One Piece film premiered in 2000, and up until One Piece Film: Red in 2022, the iconic brand has a total of 15 films reaching global audiences. Some of the most notable successful films include:
- One Piece: Strong World - the 10th film released in 2009, earned over 4.8 billion yen in Japan (equivalent to 60 million USD) and a total global gross of 61.2 million USD.
- One Piece Film: Gold - the 13th film released in 2016, earned over 5.18 billion yen domestically and a total global gross of 70.84 million USD.
- One Piece Film: Z - the 12th film released in 2012, earned over 6.87 billion yen domestically and a total global gross of 85 million USD.
- One Piece: Stampede - the 14th film released in 2019, continued breaking previous box office records. It earned over 5.58 billion yen in Japan and a total global gross of 93 million USD.
- One Piece Film: Red - the 15th film released in 2022, continued the trend of breaking box office records, earning over 19.7 billion yen in Japan, and even more worldwide.
In 2023, the first live-action One Piece film will be released:
In June 2023, Netflix released the first trailer for the film, revealing some details about One Piece. The film has received positive reviews, promising an impressive return to the small screen.
The spiritual value that One Piece leaves in the hearts of fans
One Piece's greatest value lies in the profound impact it has left on the hearts of fans, including the values of childhood memories, habits, messages, and character images. Luffy's bravery, strength, and kindness as he fights to protect the world, alongside his friends who always support each other through countless challenges, resonate deeply with readers. Additionally, the story features meaningful life lessons from each character's journey.