One Piece is a manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series has been published in Japan's Shōnen Jump magazine and is still ongoing. The series has also been adapted into anime, OVA, films and video games. The story of One Piece follows a young man named Monkey D. Luffy as he becomes a pirate in search of the mysterious treasure known as "One Piece" in a world of pirates. Luffy faces many challenges and meets various characters along the way and forms a crew called the "Mugiwara Pirates" (Straw Hat Pirates). The difference between anime and manga is that anime is often faster-paced and more action-packed, it also can include more music and sound effects, but manga has more detailed and intricate visuals. Additionally, anime may focus less on the story than manga which tends to have a more detailed and longer story. The anime was first aired in 1999 and is still ongoing, while the manga was first published in 1997 and is still ongoing. One Piece is a very popular series with millions of fans worldwide. One Piece deals with themes such as pirates, adventure, friendship and love, also the series features a large number of characters and each of them has their own unique story. One Piece is also known to have a strong message. The pirate theme makes One Piece unique and original, also the series includes many comedic and action scenes, making it appealing to both children and adults.