Game Rant recently shared a list of six manga series that inspired Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece. This piece explores the creative influences behind one of the most celebrated franchises in gaming and anime. With One Piece content continuously expanding into games, fashion, and publishing, fans are eager to dive into the original material.
The article makes a straightforward claim: these manga inspired Oda’s enduring pirate saga. Unfortunately, we only have access to the page metadata and not the complete list, so we won’t be sharing the titles here. You can find the full rankings and insights on Game Rant.
Why the lineage story keeps drawing readers
Curiosity about One Piece’s origins isn’t confined to just one source. The Portalist also published a piece, 6 Manga to Read for ‘One Piece’ Fans, but from a different angle: it suggests what to read after One Piece instead of what influenced it.
These two lists highlight a trend. Fans of a long-running series want to explore both its foundation and related works.
The brand’s influence goes well beyond manga. AugustMan Singapore has reported that Nike will release a One Piece collection featuring three shoes inspired by Devil Fruits. A franchise that can sell sneakers is definitely one worth exploring.
Where the games fit
For gamers, the latest RPG experience is One Piece Odyssey. Developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, it launched on January 13, 2023, and is priced at $39.99 on Steam.
On Steam, it holds an 80% positive rating from 1,843 reviews. Metacritic doesn’t list a score for it in our data. Currently, it has 24 concurrent players on Steam, a modest number more than three years post-launch. This figure only represents one moment on one platform, not the total player base.
The story progresses in the manga itself. Game Rant has recently highlighted the Elbaph arc and its impact on Haki upgrades for the Straw Hats, keeping the original material in the spotlight.
| Game | One Piece Odyssey (ILCA / Bandai Namco Entertainment) |
| Release date | January 13, 2023 |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (1,843 reviews) |
| Steam price | $39.99 |
| Current Steam players | 24 |
Community Pulse
The community’s response to the game is mostly positive based on the 10 signals we’ve tracked. One Steam reviewer described it as “a pretty fun JRPG that feels like going on another adventure with the Straw Hat crew.” They also mentioned that the turn-based combat is “simple but enjoyable,” with character abilities that “make battles feel very One Piece.”
What To Watch
- Full list reactions: We’ll see if Game Rant’s six titles match up with The Portalist’s recommended reads and how fans react to the selections.
- Elbaph arc developments: Ongoing manga coverage continues to fuel interest in the franchise’s games.
- Odyssey’s Steam numbers: With just a 24-player concurrent count, there’s not much room to drop. Any sale or new One Piece game announcement will likely reflect here first.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
