One Piece, Chapter 1046.5 - One Piece Manga Online

Synopsis:

After narrowly escaping a deadly whirlpool in a barrel, Monkey D. Luffy finds himself on a ship under attack by ruthless pirates. Despite his seemingly carefree nature, Luffy is a determined and powerful young man with a singular goal: to find the legendary One Piece treasure and become the King of the Pirates.

The late King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, revealed the location of his treasure before his death, sparking a new era of piracy as countless individuals set sail in search of the fabled treasure, only to vanish without a trace. Luffy, equipped with incredible strength and an unwavering resolve, sets out on his own adventure, determined to follow in Roger’s footsteps.

Despite lacking a crew and a proper ship, Luffy’s journey is marked by his ability to attract unique and loyal companions who share his dreams. Together, they face countless challenges, dangerous foes, and incredible wonders as they sail the seas in pursuit of their shared destiny.

Background:

One Piece has inspired a wide range of media adaptations, including several anime-original arcs that have been adapted into light novels. The series has also spawned over 50 video games, showcasing its enduring popularity.

In North America, One Piece was originally licensed by 4Kids Entertainment in June 2004. However, due to the show’s unsuitability for their target audience, 4Kids Entertainment censored the series. In April 2007, Funimation took over the licensing and released an uncut version of the series that remained faithful to the original.

In Japan, the anime’s first 574 episodes were released exclusively on DVD by Avex Pictures between February 21, 2001, and December 4, 2013. Blu-ray releases began on January 8, 2014. In North America, Viz Media released the anime on DVD from February 28, 2006, to June 26, 2007. Funimation has since re-released and continued the series, including Blu-ray releases starting from March 23, 2021.