Highlights
- One Piece hit a record 600 million copies in circulation with the debut of Volume 114.
- Sales surged due to the God Valley flashback and the reveal of the legendary Rocks Pirates.
- The series has reclaimed its #1 sales rank for 2026, awaiting the result of a global character poll.
Eiichiro Oda’s legendary pirate epic, One Piece, has officially done the unthinkable. With the highly anticipated release of Volume 114 on March 4, 2026, the series has shattered world records, surpassing 600 million copies in circulation worldwide. Achieving this with a single, continuous storyline over nearly three decades is a historic victory that firmly establishes Oda's masterpiece as an untouchable pillar of Shonen Jump, proving the unmatched global power of the manga industry.
The data behind this milestone is nothing short of breathtaking. Publisher Shueisha proudly confirmed the 600 million figure on the new volume's obi strip, marking a massive leap from the 510 million copies reported back in August 2022 with the release of Volume 103. Of the total copies currently in circulation, over 450 million belong to the Japanese market alone, while more than 150 million copies have been sold overseas.
Volume 114 itself is an absolute retail juggernaut. In fact, within just four weeks, Volume 114 became the highest-selling manga volume in Japan in 2026 and the only one to cross the one-million mark so far. For context, the second-highest-selling volume of the year, Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo Volume 2, hasn't even crossed 400,000 copies in circulation, as per GameRant.
God Valley Flashback and the Rocks Pirates Drive Sales
This explosive sales surge isn't just a coincidence; it is largely thanks to the exciting events unfolding in the manga's Final Saga and the Elbaph arc. Interestingly, Volume 114 marks a rare release that does not feature protagonist Monkey D. Luffy on the cover. Instead, it steps away from the present-day Straw Hat crew to dive deep into the long-awaited God Valley flashback, putting the infamous Rocks Pirates front and center.
Fans rushed to grab this volume to get their first finalized look at legendary figures like Rocks D. Xebec in action. The chapters explore earth-shattering historical events, including Gol D. Roger and Monkey D. Garp teaming up against the Rocks crew, the childhoods and ultimate fates of Blackbeard and Shanks, and even a surprise appearance by the enigmatic Imu. With so much crucial lore finally being revealed, it is no wonder Japanese fans cleared the shelves.
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A Real-World Treasure Hunt and the WT100 Global Poll
To celebrate this world-record milestone, Oda pulled off an unforgettable real-world stunt that feels ripped straight from the Grand Line. The author penned the long-awaited secret of the actual "One Piece" treasure on a sheet of paper and tore it in half. The top half was proudly displayed in newspapers, while the bottom half was sealed in a literal chest and sunk to the ocean floor, where it will wait to be revealed at the story's end.
Alongside this wild event, the franchise has launched its second global character popularity poll, the "WT100 World Top 100." Fans around the world are currently casting their votes for their favorite pirates, marines, and revolutionaries using the official app, website, and the physical postcards bundled with the new volume.
With this massive success, One Piece is comfortably on track to reclaim its throne as the best-selling manga series for the year 2026. After a brief gap starting in 2019 when series like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen took the crown, One Piece officially took back the top spot in 2025. Now, it is poised for a back-to-back victory—a trend that could continue for a long time with no other massive series currently on the rise.
While international fans might have to wait over a year for the English release of Volume 114, the hype train isn't slowing down. The anime made its highly anticipated return this April 2026, perfectly fueling excitement for Volume 115, which already has a scheduled release date of June 6, 2026, in Japan (with an expected English release in 2027). Fans can also look forward to the upcoming One Piece Day '26 event in August, where the final results of the massive character poll will be unveiled alongside fresh illustrations from Eiichiro Oda himself.
