Title

One Piece

Also known as: 원피스, וואן פיס, One Piece - Большой куш, ワンピース, ONE PIECE～航海王～, วันพีซ

by Eiichirou Oda

Score from AniList: 91/100releasing

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy More like One Piece

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As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... (Source: VIZ Media)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4.5/5

A sprawling adventure that has spent decades proving it can be both hilarious and genuinely moving, filler and all.

Pros

Huge cast with memorable, distinct personalities
Adventure and comedy balance well across arcs
The world keeps widening without losing its warmth

Cons

Long filler stretches drag between major arcs
Its size makes it intimidating to start

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Read the full take

One Piece is the big one, and it still earns the title. Short version: a crew sails the seas chasing a treasure, and every island is a new reason to cheer. The comedy is sharp, the fights are over the top in the best way, and the crew feels like a family you want to keep following. Here is the honest part. The filler is real, and some detours test patience, especially when a pace-breaking stretch runs longer than it should. But the high points are some of the best shonen ever written. The world keeps widening, the villains often get more than one dimension, and the emotional beats hit hard when they come. Start with the early saga and give it time to find its feet. Once the momentum clicks, it is hard to stop. It is long, loud and occasionally slow, yet it has a warmth few series manage.