Eiichiro Oda
Voice ActorEiichiro Oda is a Japanese manga artist whose ongoing series One Piece became the best-selling manga of all time and forms the basis for the long-running anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Oda has written and illustrated One Piece from its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump, plotting the story, designing every character, and shaping the world that Toei Animation adapts into the anime episode by episode. Beyond authoring the manga, he occasionally lends his voice to the franchise, appearing in cameo recordings credited under the nickname Odacchi. The series has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling comic ever printed in single volumes.
Career and Notable Roles
Oda broke into professional manga with early prizewinning submissions before launching One Piece, and his three-plus decades on the series have made him one of the wealthiest and most influential cartoonists alive. Critics and industry peers regularly credit him with reshaping what a serialized action manga can accomplish, citing his intricate long-form plotting and worldbuilding as a benchmark for the medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest anime creator?
Eiichiro Oda, born in 1975, is regarded as one of the wealthiest and most influential cartoonists alive, a standing built over three-plus decades writing and illustrating One Piece.
Who created One Piece and what does Eiichiro Oda do on the series?
Oda has written and illustrated One Piece since its debut in Weekly Shonen Jump, plotting the story, designing every character, and shaping the world that Toei Animation adapts into the anime episode by episode.
Does Eiichiro Oda voice any characters in One Piece?
Yes. Beyond authoring the manga, Oda occasionally lends his voice to the franchise, appearing in cameo recordings credited under the nickname Odacchi.
How many copies has One Piece sold?
One Piece has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling comic ever printed in single volumes.
How did Eiichiro Oda start his career?
Oda broke into professional manga through early prizewinning submissions before launching One Piece, and critics and industry peers now credit his intricate long-form plotting and worldbuilding with reshaping what a serialized action manga can accomplish.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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