One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 1997, making it one of the longest-running manga series of all time. The manga follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body gained the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit.

With his diverse crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the world's ultimate treasure known as "One Piece" to become the next Pirate King. The series is known for its compelling storytelling, unique art style, world-building, and extensive cast of characters.

Key Story Arcs in One Piece

The One Piece manga is divided into several major story arcs that follow Luffy and his crew through different islands and adventures:

• East Blue Saga: The beginning of Luffy's journey and the formation of his initial crew.
• Alabasta Saga: The Straw Hats help Princess Vivi save her kingdom from a civil war orchestrated by Crocodile.
• Skypiea Saga: The crew's adventure on a sky island where they face the "God" Enel.
• Water 7/Enies Lobby Saga: Robin is taken by CP9, and the crew fights to get her back.
• Thriller Bark Saga: The Straw Hats encounter the zombie-filled ship of Gecko Moria.
• Summit War Saga: Culminating in the Marineford War where Luffy attempts to rescue his brother Ace.
• Fishman Island/Punk Hazard/Dressrosa Sagas: The New World adventures begin.
• Whole Cake Island Saga: Rescuing Sanji from an arranged marriage with one of Big Mom's daughters.
• Wano Country Saga: The Straw Hats ally with samurai to liberate Wano from Kaido and Orochi.