This one gets 10s across the board. The absolute best manga I am reading right now and I hope it never ends tbh. KEEP GOING (G)ODA SENSEI!

I will not ruin anything and I'm sure I am not really adding to any of these reviews because so many people adore this series, but honestly: no other manga makes me laugh more than this one, nothing!! I've actually burst out laughing in the middle of quiet public places (like the library) and I've laughed so hard that I've cried. There are also times where the story is so moving and touching that I'll cry in the middle of public places (like Borders Cafe). There's something really special about this manga, the way it so easily evokes emotions. I have literally enjoyed every single arc in this manga so far, not even a wasted page! Also, the stories are endlessly re-readable. I've read One Piece first volume to most recent volume about 8 times already and I find even more things I like about it each time I re-read it.

All of the characters are so interesting and likable. And by that I mean, of course, all the Straw Hats, but I also mean all the villains and even the minor characters! I love the artwork too; every character is completely different. And they are all drawn so cleverly and uniquely! And batshit insane things happen to all of them, hahahha. Oda puts so much thought and creativity into each character, no matter how minor a role they play, so I'm always sad to see ANY character get killed off. Thank goodness that doesn't happen too often.

This is not an "overrated" manga despite it being one of the big three. There is a real reason why it is the best-selling manga in Japan. It's a fantastic series and I urge everyone to try it. Also incredibly quote-worthy and inspirational. I have had many WWLD (What Would Luffy Do?) moments.