Eiichiro Oda
Eiichiro Oda is a Japanese manga artist renowned for creating One Piece, one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
Inspired by Akira Toriyama's works as a child, Oda aspired to become a manga artist from an early age.
His interest in pirates was likely influenced by the TV series Vicky the Viking.
Oda's early work included submitting a character named Pandaman for the manga Kinnikuman, which later became a recurring cameo in his own works.
One Piece, which began publication in 1997, has become a global phenomenon, showcasing Oda's unique storytelling and artistic style.
