One Piece

Rating: Average 9.22 / 10
Alternative: One Piece" (ワンピース)
Author(s): Eiichiro Oda
Artist(s): Eiichiro Oda
Genre(s): Shonen manga, Fantasy, Action manga, Comedy
Type: Manga
Release: December 24, 1997
Status: OnGoing
Plot Summary:
Gol D. Roger, a man referred to as the King of the Pirates, is set to be executed by the World Government. But just before his demise, he confirms the existence of a great treasure, One Piece, located somewhere within the vast ocean known as the Grand Line. Announcing that One Piece can be claimed by anyone worthy enough to reach it, the King of the Pirates is executed and the Great Age of Pirates begins. Twenty-two years later, a young man by the name of Monkey D. Luffy is ready to embark on his own adventure, searching for One Piece and striving to become the new King of the Pirates. Armed with just a straw hat, a small boat, and an elastic body, he sets out on a fantastic journey to gather his own crew and a worthy ship that will take them across the Grand Line to claim the greatest status on the high seas.
Reviews
Rating: ★★★★☆
"I’ve been a huge One Piece fan since I was a kid. I think it captures wanderlust and a sense of adventure better than maybe any other work I’ve read. Also how come no one likes Foxy and the Davy Back arc? It’s short, sweet and super fun. Imagine going straight from the titan of Skypeia to Water 7"
Rating: ★★★☆☆
"I'm very 50/50 on the series. Personally, I thought many of the arcs drag on for too long, and the humor is not for me in most cases. Having said that, the Chapters from Thriller Bark until the time skip are probably some of the best I have ever read."