Eiichiro Oda

Eiichiro Oda is a Japanese manga artist renowned for creating One Piece, one of the best-selling manga series of all time.

Inspired by Akira Toriyama's works as a child, Oda aspired to become a manga artist from an early age.

His interest in pirates was likely influenced by the TV series Vicky the Viking.

Oda's early work included submitting a character named Pandaman for the manga Kinnikuman, which later became a recurring cameo in his own works.

One Piece, which began publication in 1997, has become a global phenomenon, showcasing Oda's unique storytelling and artistic style.