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Since its debut chapter in 1997, One Piece has stood as an enduring titan in Weekly Shōnen Jump, earning its place as one of the longest-running and most cherished manga series of all time. The epic pirate adventure, spanning over 100 books and well beyond 1000 chapters, has captivated audiences for nearly three decades.
With an extensive storyline that would require more than 17 days of continuous viewing to consume, One Piece has given rise to a plethora of imaginative theories over the years. Mangaka Eiichiro Oda, recognizing the sheer volume of content, has organized the series into manageable sagas, each comprising various arcs and volumes.
As of the current writing, there are 107 volumes of One Piece, each contributing to the unfolding narrative. The sagas, with their distinctive arcs, provide thematic cohesion to the overarching journey of Luffy and his intrepid crew. Let’s take a brief journey through the major sagas and their respective arcs:
- East Blue Saga:
- Romance Dawn Arc
- Orange Town Arc
- Syrup Village Arc
- Baratie Arc
- Arlong Park Arc
- Loguetown Arc
- Arabasta Saga:
- Reverse Mountain Arc
- Whisky Peak Arc
- Little Garden Arc
- Drum Island Arc
- Arabasta Arc
- Sky Island Saga:
- Jaya Arc
- Skypiea Arc
- Water 7 Saga:
- Long Ring Long Land Arc
- Water 7 Arc
- Enies Lobby Arc
- Post-EnisLobby Arc
- Thriller Bark Saga:
- Thriller Bark Arc
- Summit War Saga:
- Sabaody Archipelago Arc
- Amazon Lily Arc
- Impel Down Arc
- Marineford Arc
- Post-War Arc
- Fish-Man Island Saga:
- Return to Sabaody Arc
- Fish-Man Island Arc
- Dressrosa Saga:
- Punk Hazard Arc
- Dressrosa Arc
- Whole Cake Island Saga:
- Zou Arc
- Whole Cake Island Arc
- Levely Arc
- Wano Country Saga:
- Wano Country Arc
- Final Saga:
- Egghead Arc (Ongoing)
The Final Saga, still in progress, continues to astound fans, promising a mind-bending culmination. While Oda typically releases around 37 chapters a year, the expansive nature of his sagas, often spanning over 50 chapters, hints at a conclusion that might extend beyond 2025, potentially reaching a finale closer to 2030. One Piece, with its rich lore and compelling characters, remains an enduring masterpiece in the world of manga.