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There are very few names in the manga world that are as big as Eiichiro Oda. The manga creator’s magnum opus,One Piece, has helped him stay at the top for almost 30 years, and no other mangaka has managed to achieve what Oda has accomplished in his life. He is one of the biggest legends in the game, and his global fanbase proves that.
While there are other projects likeJujutsu Kaisenthat have tried to overtakeOne Piecein terms of manga records and sales, they still can’t reach the level of Oda andOne Piecebecause, even after so long, the manga creator is still giving his best. This is because of his competitive spirit to ensure thatOne Piecestays at the top no matter what.
The manga creator once addressed this issue of new manga creators trying to compete with the likes ofOne Piece. According to him, although he doesn’t understand the recent manga, he makes sure that he doesn’t lose to them and their manga creators.
Eiichiro Oda’s Competitive Spirit is Strong Even After So Many Years
In a 2018 interview, which was translated by@sandman_APon X(Formerly Twitter), theOne Piececreator talked about the newly released mangas that were gaining instant popularity because of their unique storylines, brilliantly written characters, and shocking climaxes. He admitted to the fact that these new manga creators make him feel like an old grandfather.
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Oda stated:
I often feel like an “old granpa” and think, “I don’t understand the recent mangas in Shonen Jump. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to take any countermeasures. Because if my manga loses to them, I will start researching, but so far I am winning.
Considering the timeline of the interview, it is possible that Oda might be talking aboutJujutsu Kaisenand its manga creator,Gege Akutami, who took the manga world by storm.Jujutsu Kaisenwas an instant hit and rose to success in a short period of time. However, Oda’s competitive spirit won’t let him lose to Akutami, as he stated that he would take countermeasures, and so far, he is still winning.
One Piecevs.Jujutsu Kaisen
Recent times have been great forJujutsu Kaisenin terms of manga sales. According toOricon,Jujutsu Kaisensold 4,630,685 copies in the first half of 2024, making it the best-selling manga of 2024 as of yet. The major reason behind the popularity of the series is probably the Culling Games arc of the series.
However, Akutami’s magnum opus still has a lot of work to do if they want to compete withEiichiro Oda.One Pieceis not only one of the best-selling mangas of 2024; it was the best-selling manga series for eleven consecutive years from 2008 until 2018. Also, in August 2022,the manga had reached 516 million copiesin circulation worldwide.
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It is truly commendable thatJujutsu Kaisenis reaching new heights with every chapter and has risen to fame in such a short period of time. ButOne Piecehas reigned supreme for almost 30 years, and considering the current narrative of the series, it does not look like it will go down anytime soon.
You can read theOne PieceandJujutsu Kaisenmanga on Viz Media.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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