Introduction to One Piece

June 6, 2010 Posted by K.C.

 

One Piece (ONE PIECE(ワンピース), Wan Pīsu) is a long-running shōnen manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, that has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since August 4, 1997. One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who gained incredible abilities by eating a magical fruit, and his ragtag crew of heroic pirates, named the Straw Hats. Luffy's greatest ambition is to obtain the world's ultimate treasure, One Piece, and thereby become the next Pirate King.

Luffy follows the path of the deceased King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, from island to island on his way to the great treasure One Piece. On his way his crew grows to have a swordsman – "Pirate Hunter" Zoro, a navigator – "Cat Thief" Nami, The sharpshooter – "Sogeking" Usopp, a cook – "Black Leg" Sanji, a doctor – "Cotton Candy Lover" Tony Tony Chopper, an archaeologist – "Demon Child" Nico Robin, a shipwright – "Cyborg" Franky,and a musician – "Dead Bones" Brook.