The manga "One Piece" is as well-known in Japan as the comics from the series "Thorgal", "Kajko i Kokosz" or the adventures of "Tytus, Romek i A'tomek" written by Papcio Chmiel in Poland.
It is the best-selling manga in history and has won numerous prestigious awards throughout its 11-year run. "One Piece" also holds the 2015 Guinness World Record for the most copies of a series published by a single author.
It's probably no surprise then that cartoon scenes from the adventures of the young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his crew will accompany users of Hobonichi calendars and accessories for 2025.
The manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda consists of over a thousand chapters published for 25 years in the Japanese weekly magazine Syûkan Syônen Jump. The manga's protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy, wearing his distinctive straw hat, travels the world in search of "One Piece" – the treasure of the pirate king Gol D. Roger.
The world our young adventurer inhabits is extraordinary and expansive – composed primarily of seas, divided into four parts by strips of land, and inhabited not only by humans but also by other races, such as dwarves, human-animal hybrids, and cyborgs. This world is also home to "Devil Fruits," which, once eaten, grant the eater extraordinary powers. Just like the manga's protagonist, Luffy, who accidentally ate a gummy gummy fruit, his body acquired the power to transform into gum. This simplifies the many tasks the young hero must complete to fulfill his dream of becoming king of all pirates and claiming treasure.
Monkey D. Luffy isn't alone in his journeys, adventures, and battles, as he's joined by the Straw Hat Pirates—the origin of the name is easy to guess. Their eight core members can also be found on Hobonichi 2025 covers and accessories: swordsman Roronoa Zoro "The Pirate Hunter," thief Nami, tinkerer "Godlike" Usopp, Vinsmoke Sanji "Blackleg"—a brilliant chef and warrior. Tony Tony Chopper—a reindeer who ate the Man-Fruit and gained the power to speak and walk on two legs; archaeologist Nico Robin, nicknamed "She-Devil," cyborg Franky, musician "Soul King" Brook, and shark-man "Sea Wyga" Jinbe. Each brings their own unique skills to the group.
According to critics, "One Piece" is a richly compelling story, anchored by a simple plot and a unique sense of humor. For us, fans of the unique Hobonichi notebooks, calendars, and accessories, it's a perfect opportunity to get to know iconic characters from Japanese culture. Are you familiar with the "One Piece" manga? Perhaps Hobonichi will inspire you to explore this colorful, extraordinary world?