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One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1997 and has grown into a large media franchise. The series has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga series in history. An anime adaptation by Toei Animation has been broadcast since 1999, and the franchise includes films, video games, and other media.

The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate whose body gains the properties of rubber after eating a Devil Fruit. He forms the Straw Hat Pirates and sails the Grand Line in search of the One Piece, the greatest treasure, so he can become the Pirate King. The world combines adventurous islands, magical powers, and a political order led by the World Government and the Marines.

Described as a long-running, character-driven epic, One Piece blends action, humor, and emotional stakes. Its power system includes Devil Fruits and Haki, a discipline that enhances perception and combat. Central themes include freedom, dream-chasing, friendship, and critiques of oppression and inequality. The series is known for extensive world-building and interconnected storylines that culminate in climactic arcs.

Its impact and reception mark One Piece as a landmark work in manga and anime, influencing later series with its scope and serialized storytelling. It maintains a global fanbase and continues to release new chapters and episodes, expanding its world and cast.