Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece

Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece

A series of original works by the mastermind behind the worldwide hit One Piece.

See another version of Luffy in the original short story that launched a legend. The creator of One Piece presents this unique collection of his earliest works. From Western to fantasy to ghost story, this special volume has it all—including “Romance Dawn,” the one-shot that would become the international megahit One Piece!

Biographical Notes:

Eiichiro Oda began his manga career at the age of 17, when his one-shot cowboy manga “Wanted!” won second place in the coveted Tezuka manga awards. Oda went on to work as an assistant to some of the biggest manga artists in the industry, including Nobuhiro Watsuki, before winning the Hop Step Award for new artists. His pirate adventure One Piece, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1997, quickly became one of the most popular manga in Japan.

Title Notes:

This collection showcases Eiichiro Oda’s early illustrations and stories, offering fans a glimpse into the formative years of one of the most influential manga artists.

Featuring unpublished works, sketches, and anecdotes, this book is a treasure trove for fans eager to see the behind-the-scenes process of a legendary creator.

Readers can explore the evolution of Oda’s storytelling and artistic style, understanding the roots of the creativity that eventually led to “One Piece.”