"One Piece", written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, is a renowned Japanese manga series that has been serialized since July 1997. The epic tale chronicles the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they journey through the Grand Line in search of the legendary treasure, "One Piece", to crown Luffy as the next King of the Pirates. The series has not only been adapted into an anime and films but has also inspired a wide range of merchandise including video games and trading cards. Its English version has been released in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Renowned for its exceptional storytelling, world-building, art, characterization, and humor, "One Piece" has been hailed as one of the greatest manga of all time. As of December 2023, it has distributed over 523.2 million copies worldwide, making it the highest-selling manga series in history and the top-selling comic series in book volume format. The manga has broken several publishing records, including the highest initial print run of any book in Japan, and has been a consistent best-seller for over a decade.