One Piece Vol. 1–23 Manga Book Set by Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23 by Eiichiro Oda is the perfect starting collection for readers who want to begin one of the most famous manga adventures ever created from Volume 1.

Meet Monkey D. Luffy, a fearless young pirate with one enormous dream:

To become the King of the Pirates.

Years earlier, legendary pirate Gol D. Roger revealed that his greatest treasure, the mysterious One Piece, existed somewhere in the world.

His final words inspired an age of piracy.

Treasure hunters.

Adventurers.

Criminals.

Dreamers.

All take to the seas searching for the treasure that could change everything.

Luffy is one of them.

But he is unlike almost any pirate before him.

After accidentally eating a mysterious Devil Fruit, Luffy gains the ability to stretch his body like rubber.

The power makes him extraordinary.

It also creates one serious disadvantage for someone who wants to spend his life sailing:

He can no longer swim.

That does not stop him.

Luffy sets out to find a crew, cross dangerous seas and eventually discover the legendary One Piece.

Across the One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23, readers witness the beginning of the Straw Hat Pirates, meet unforgettable characters such as Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper and Nico Robin, and journey through the early East Blue adventures before entering the dangerous conflict surrounding Baroque Works and the kingdom of Alabasta.

This official VIZ collection contains all 23 consecutive manga volumes, making it ideal for new readers, anime fans and collectors who want to experience Eiichiro Oda’s original artwork and storytelling from the very beginning.

One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23 – Complete Book  Set 1 Overview

One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23 is officially One Piece Box Set 1: East Blue and Baroque Works.

VIZ identifies it as the first box set in its One Piece collection and confirms that it contains Volumes 1 through 23.

That means there are no gaps.

You begin at Volume 1 and continue directly through Volume 23.

For someone starting One Piece for the first time, this is the correct box set.

Monkey D. Luffy

Luffy is the heart of the story.

He is optimistic.

Impulsive.

Fearless.

Hungry.

Ridiculously loyal.

And completely serious about his dream.

Many characters tell him that becoming King of the Pirates is unrealistic.

Luffy does not care.

He believes dreams are worth pursuing even when everyone else thinks they are impossible.

What Does King of the Pirates Mean?

For Luffy, becoming King of the Pirates is not mainly about ruling other people.

It represents freedom.

Luffy wants to sail wherever he chooses.

Follow his own path.

Protect his friends.

And live without allowing someone else to decide what his life should become.

That theme of freedom becomes one of the most important ideas throughout One Piece.

The One Piece

The legendary treasure known as the One Piece is the great mystery driving the entire series.

Gol D. Roger left behind clues that encouraged an entire generation to search for it.

What exactly is it?

Where is it?

Why does it matter so much?

Those questions gradually become much larger as the series develops.

The first 23 volumes begin laying the foundation.

Devil Fruits

Luffy gains his unusual abilities after eating a Devil Fruit.

Devil Fruits grant supernatural powers.

Different fruits create different abilities.

But there is a shared weakness:

Users lose their ability to swim.

For pirates travelling across oceans, that weakness can be extremely dangerous.

Luffy’s Rubber Powers

Luffy’s abilities initially appear comedic.

He can stretch.

Bounce.

Extend his limbs.

But Oda turns this unusual power into an extremely creative fighting style.

Luffy learns to use his rubber body for:

Punches.

Movement.

Defense.

Unexpected attacks.

One of the joys of early One Piece is seeing how creatively he approaches battles.

Roronoa Zoro

One of Luffy’s first major companions is Roronoa Zoro.

Zoro is a swordsman with his own enormous dream.

He wants to become the world’s greatest swordsman.

His seriousness contrasts perfectly with Luffy’s chaotic personality.

But they share one crucial quality:

Neither is willing to abandon a dream simply because achieving it will be difficult.

Three-Sword Style

Zoro uses an unusual fighting technique involving three swords.

One in each hand.

And one held in his mouth.

It sounds absurd.

In Oda’s world, it becomes iconic.

His swordsmanship gives the Straw Hat crew enormous combat strength.

Nami

Nami becomes the crew’s navigator.

She is intelligent, practical and highly skilled at understanding weather and navigation.

But her early story contains much more emotional complexity than first impressions suggest.

Nami’s history becomes central to one of the most memorable early sections of One Piece.

Navigation Matters

A pirate crew cannot survive through fighting ability alone.

Someone must understand:

Maps.

Weather.

Currents.

Routes.

The ocean.

Nami’s role demonstrates an important idea repeated throughout One Piece:

Every crew member brings something different.

Usopp

Usopp is a storyteller, marksman and dreamer.

He is known for exaggerated stories and dramatic reactions to danger.

But beneath the comedy is a character who wants desperately to become courageous.

Usopp helps demonstrate that courage does not require never feeling fear.

Sometimes the bravest person is the one who is terrified and still decides to act.

Sanji

Sanji joins as the crew’s cook.

For pirates travelling long distances, food is not a luxury.

It is survival.

Sanji is also a powerful fighter with a distinct style that relies heavily on kicks.

His personal dream is connected to finding the legendary All Blue.

Everyone Has a Dream

One reason One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23 becomes emotionally powerful is that Luffy is not the only person chasing something.

Each major crew member has personal ambitions.

Luffy – become King of the Pirates.

Zoro – become the world’s greatest swordsman.

Nami – pursue her own navigational dream.

Usopp – become a brave warrior of the sea.

Sanji – find the All Blue.

Their dreams give the crew purpose beyond simply travelling together.

The Straw Hat Pirates

The crew gradually becomes known as the Straw Hat Pirates, named after Luffy’s distinctive straw hat.

The hat itself carries enormous emotional importance.

It is connected to Shanks, the pirate who inspired Luffy as a child.

Red-Haired Shanks

Shanks plays a crucial role in Luffy’s earliest understanding of piracy.

He shows that being a pirate does not simply mean:

Stealing.

Threatening people.

Seeking violence.

Strength can also mean knowing when not to fight.

Shanks’ influence stays with Luffy long after their paths separate.

Friendship

Friendship is one of the strongest themes in One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23.

Luffy’s crew members do not join because he offers money or authority.

They gradually join because of trust.

Luffy has an unusual ability to recognize what people genuinely care about.

When someone becomes his friend, he treats their dream as something worth protecting.

Loyalty

Luffy can appear foolish.

But his loyalty is absolute.

Threaten his friends and his personality changes quickly.

The contrast between his carefree everyday behavior and his determination when someone he loves is in danger gives the series much of its emotional power.

East Blue

The opening portion of the manga takes place largely across the East Blue.

This section introduces:

Luffy.

The original crew members.

Early rivals.

Important pirate groups.

The basic world of One Piece.

It serves as the foundation for everything that follows.

Romance Dawn

The story begins with Romance Dawn, introducing Luffy’s childhood inspiration, Devil Fruit powers and his decision to begin a pirate journey.

The title captures the spirit of the series.

An adventure is beginning.

Early Pirate Enemies

Luffy and his growing crew encounter many different enemies.

Pirates in One Piece are not all alike.

Some are:

Cruel.

Greedy.

Violent.

Funny.

Ambitious.

Honourable.

Dangerous.

Oda uses these different pirate groups to show that being labelled a pirate does not automatically explain someone’s morality.

Arlong Park

One of the most emotionally important early storylines involves Arlong Park.

This section develops Nami’s story and dramatically strengthens the emotional bond among the early Straw Hats.

It explores:

Oppression.

Fear.

Loss.

Friendship.

Freedom.

Trust.

For many readers, this is the point where One Piece changes from an enjoyable adventure manga into something emotionally much deeper.

Loguetown

Before entering the dangerous Grand Line, the crew passes through Loguetown, a historically important place within the pirate world.

It connects the beginning of Luffy’s journey with the legacy of Gol D. Roger.

The Grand Line

The Grand Line is the legendary sea where Luffy must travel if he wants to find the One Piece.

Entering it changes the scale of the adventure.

The islands become stranger.

The enemies become more dangerous.

The world becomes much larger.

Reverse Mountain

Even reaching the Grand Line presents unusual challenges.

Oda constantly transforms geography itself into part of the adventure.

The seas of One Piece do not behave like a completely ordinary world.

This allows every new destination to feel unpredictable.

Tony Tony Chopper

One of the most beloved characters introduced during this collection is Tony Tony Chopper.

Chopper is a doctor with a deeply emotional backstory.

His unusual appearance and abilities make him different even within the already strange world of One Piece.

But his medical knowledge becomes incredibly important.

Every Crew Needs Specialists

Luffy may be captain, but he cannot do everything.

A functioning crew needs:

Navigator.

Cook.

Doctor.

Fighters.

Other specialists.

This creates a useful theme:

Leadership is not about being better than everyone else at every task.

It is about recognizing the people whose abilities the team needs.

Vivi

The Baroque Works portion introduces Vivi, whose personal mission draws the Straw Hats into a much larger conflict involving a kingdom on the edge of disaster.

Through Vivi, the stakes grow beyond individual pirates.

Entire populations can be affected by political manipulation.

Baroque Works

Baroque Works is a secret organization operating behind layers of hidden identities and plans.

Its involvement makes the story more complex.

The Straw Hats are no longer dealing only with obvious pirates.

Now they must confront:

Espionage.

Secret agents.

Political manipulation.

Civil conflict.

Crocodile

One of the major threats of this early saga is Crocodile.

He represents a serious escalation in the strength and influence of Luffy’s opponents.

Crocodile is not simply a pirate looking for treasure.

He is strategic.

Dangerous.

Patient.

And connected to a much larger political plan.

Alabasta

The Alabasta storyline becomes one of the defining adventures included in One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23.

The Straw Hats become involved in a kingdom facing enormous instability.

Their adventure involves:

War.

Deception.

Friendship.

Sacrifice.

Political manipulation.

Powerful enemies.

The scale is much larger than most earlier conflicts.

Nico Robin

Another hugely important character enters the larger story during this stage.

Nico Robin possesses knowledge and abilities that connect with mysteries extending far beyond the immediate events.

Her significance grows enormously as the manga continues.

The World Keeps Expanding

This is one of Eiichiro Oda’s greatest strengths.

A character introduced in one arc may become important much later.

A small clue may matter hundreds of chapters afterward.

A place mentioned casually may eventually become a major destination.

The world feels connected.

Worldbuilding

One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23 introduces only a portion of the full One Piece world, yet already establishes:

Pirates.

Marines.

Devil Fruits.

Different kingdoms.

The Grand Line.

Powerful pirate organizations.

Political systems.

Strange islands.

Ancient mysteries.

This gradual expansion keeps the series accessible even though the overall story becomes enormous.

The Marines

Pirates are not the only major force.

The Marines represent governmental authority across the seas.

However, like pirates, individual Marines vary.

Some are honourable.

Some are corrupt.

Some follow rules rigidly.

This prevents the story from reducing morality to:

Pirates good.

Government bad.

The world is more complicated.

Freedom Versus Control

Freedom appears constantly.

Luffy wants freedom.

Many enemies try to control:

People.

Countries.

Information.

Dreams.

This conflict gives many arcs a common emotional foundation.

Dreams

Perhaps the biggest theme of One Piece is dreams.

Characters are repeatedly asked:

What do you want badly enough to risk failure for?

Some dreams are huge.

Some appear impossible.

The series rarely mocks someone merely for dreaming big.

Never Mock Someone’s Dream

One of the most recognizable ideas within One Piece is that dreams matter.

People may fail.

They may struggle.

They may take years.

But having an ambitious dream is not treated as foolish simply because success is uncertain.

Found Family

The Straw Hats gradually become a found family.

They come from different places.

Different backgrounds.

Different traumas.

Different personalities.

Yet they choose one another.

That choice matters.

Comedy

Despite the serious themes, One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23 is frequently hilarious.

Oda uses:

Exaggerated reactions.

Ridiculous powers.

Strange character designs.

Running jokes.

Crew arguments.

Luffy’s appetite.

The humor prevents the adventure from becoming relentlessly heavy.

Emotional Storytelling

Then, sometimes without warning, the comedy gives way to deeply emotional moments.

One Piece can move from absurd humor to:

Grief.

Sacrifice.

Loneliness.

Hope.

within the same storyline.

That emotional range is one reason the manga has remained so popular.

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Action

The set contains extensive battles, but combat is rarely only about physical strength.

Different Devil Fruits and fighting styles create unusual matchups.

Characters need to understand:

Abilities.

Weaknesses.

Environment.

Timing.

Strategy.

Eiichiro Oda’s Artwork

Reading the manga allows fans to experience Eiichiro Oda’s original visual storytelling.

His style is highly distinctive.

Characters can look exaggerated and comedic.

Then the same artwork can become intense during battle or highly emotional during dramatic scenes.

Manga Versus Anime

Many readers discover One Piece through the anime.

The manga gives you the original source material.

Benefits include:

Oda’s original artwork.

Original panel composition.

The creator’s intended manga pacing.

Cover illustrations.

No anime filler.

Readers control the reading speed themselves.

Is One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23 the First Box Set?

Yes.

One Piece Box Set Volumes 1 to 23 is Book Set 1 and is the correct starting point.

You do not need to read anything before Volume 1.

VIZ officially labels this collection One Piece Book  Set 1: East Blue and Baroque Works.

Correct One Piece Book  Set Reading Order

The official box-set sequence begins:

Box Set 1 – Volumes 1–23: East Blue and Baroque Works

Box Set 2 – Volumes 24–46: Skypiea and Water Seven

Box Set 3 – Volumes 47–70: Thriller Bark to New World

Box Set 4 – Volumes 71–90: Dressrosa to Reverie

VIZ’s current box-set catalogue confirms these collections.

After finishing this set, continue with Volume 24 or One Piece Box Set 2.

Does This Include Volumes 1 and 23?

Yes.

The range is inclusive.

You receive all volumes from 1 through 23.

That is 23 individual manga volumes.

Does It Include the Complete One Piece Manga?

No.

This is the first One Piece box set.

One Piece continues far beyond Volume 23.

Do not market this as the complete manga series.

It is the complete Box Set 1 / opening collection.

Does It Include East Blue?

Yes.

The official publisher describes Box Set 1 as collecting the early East Blue and Baroque Works material.

Is This the Correct Starting Point?

Absolutely.

Start with Volume 1.

No prequel manga is required.

The story introduces the world naturally from Luffy’s beginning.

Is One Piece Difficult to Start?

The overall series is very long, but new readers should not let that discourage them.

You do not need to think about the entire series.

Begin with:

Volume 1.

Then Volume 2.

This box set gives you the first 23 volumes already arranged in order.

Is It Suitable for Teen Readers?

One Piece is published under VIZ’s SHONEN JUMP line and is generally aimed at teen manga readers.

Parents should expect fantasy combat, injuries, weapons, deaths, some crude humor, alcohol and smoking references, and occasional suggestive humor.

Content Considerations

One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23 contains material including:

• Fantasy and pirate violence
• Fighting with swords, guns and supernatural powers
• Blood and injuries
• Character deaths and grief
• Childhood trauma
• Oppression and abuse of power
• War and civil conflict
• Kidnapping and threats
• Alcohol and smoking references
• Some crude or suggestive humor
• Emotional character backstories

The series balances these darker themes with adventure, friendship, comedy, hope and perseverance.

Official Book  Set Details

Official Title: One Piece Box Set 1: East Blue and Baroque Works
Creator: Eiichiro Oda
Contents: Volumes 1–23
ISBN-13: 9781421560748
Publisher: VIZ Media
Format: Paperback manga box set
Total Length: 4,720 pages
Publication Date: November 5, 2013

Your procurement records use the same ISBN 9781421560748, so the product identification is consistent with the official set.

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The official VIZ edition is marketed as Volumes 1–23 with Premium.

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Important Themes

One Piece Book  Set Volumes 1 to 23 explores:

• Adventure
• Pirates
• Friendship
• Dreams
• Freedom
• Found family
• Loyalty
• Courage
• Leadership
• Sacrifice
• Justice
• Oppression
• Personal identity
• Ambition
• Teamwork
• Hope
• Exploration
• Political conflict
• Perseverance
• Protecting the people you love

7 Epic Reasons to Own One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23

1. You get the first 23 One Piece volumes together. There is no need to search for the opening manga individually, and the collection keeps the correct reading order from Volume 1 through Volume 23.
2. It is the proper starting point for Luffy’s journey. Readers meet Luffy before the Straw Hat crew exists and watch the team gradually come together.
3. It contains unforgettable early adventures. East Blue, Arlong Park, the Grand Line journey and the Baroque Works/Alabasta storyline establish many of the characters and themes that define One Piece.
4. You experience Eiichiro Oda’s original artwork. Anime fans can read the source manga exactly as Oda originally illustrated and structured it.
5. The Straw Hat crew has incredible chemistry. Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and the characters who join later bring completely different personalities, skills and dreams to the adventure.
6. The story balances comedy with powerful emotional moments. One Piece can be ridiculous and hilarious before suddenly delivering deeply moving stories about friendship, loss, freedom and sacrifice.
7. It begins one of manga’s greatest long-form adventures. When Volume 23 ends, readers can continue directly with Volume 24 and Box Set 2.

Why Read One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23?

One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23 is an excellent choice for readers interested in manga, anime, pirates, adventure, Shonen Jump, found-family stories, fantasy action, long-form worldbuilding and unforgettable characters.

It is especially suitable for someone who has watched the anime and wants to begin collecting the manga properly.

Instead of asking:

“Which volume should I start from?”

the answer is simple:

Who Should Read This Book Set?

One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23 may especially appeal to:

• One Piece anime fans
• Manga beginners
• Manga collectors
• Shonen Jump fans
• Teen readers
• Adventure fans
• Pirate-story fans
• Readers who love found-family stories
• Readers who enjoy long character arcs
• Fans of fantasy battles
• Eiichiro Oda fans
• Gift buyers shopping for a One Piece fan
• Collectors beginning the full One Piece manga

One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23 – Every Great Adventure Has a Beginning

One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23 begins with one boy, one straw hat and an almost impossible dream.

Luffy does not have a huge ship.

He does not have a crew.

He does not have a map leading directly to the treasure.

He simply knows what he wants.

Freedom.

Adventure.

And eventually:

The One Piece.

From there, everything grows.

One companion becomes two.

Then three.

Each new crew member brings a completely different dream.

Zoro does not abandon his ambition when Luffy becomes captain.

Nami does not stop being a navigator with her own goals.

Sanji has his dream.

Usopp has his.

That is what makes the Straw Hats special.

Luffy does not collect followers who exist only to make him more important.

He builds a crew of people whose dreams matter just as much as his own.

Then the world becomes larger.

The East Blue becomes the Grand Line.

Local enemies become international threats.

Simple pirate fights become conflicts involving entire kingdoms.

Yet the emotional foundation stays surprisingly simple:

Protect your friends.

Do not let powerful people destroy someone else’s freedom.

And never abandon a dream merely because other people laugh at it.

For readers who have wondered why One Piece has inspired such a passionate worldwide fandom, this is where to begin.

Not hundreds of volumes later.

Not halfway through the anime.

Start with Luffy pushing out to sea.

Watch the crew form.

Learn why each person joins.

Then follow them toward a world none of them fully understands yet.

For new readers, anime fans and collectors alike, One Piece Book Set Volumes 1 to 23 is an ideal first collection and the beginning of Eiichiro Oda’s enormous pirate adventure.