Eiichiro Oda is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime series One Piece. Since its start in 1997, One Piece has become the best-selling manga series in history, with millions of copies in circulation worldwide. Oda was influenced by Akira Toriyama's works and aspired to become a manga artist from a young age.

His dedication to his work has brought him widespread acclaim and numerous awards. Oda's unique style, characterized by its vibrant characters and expansive world-building, has captured the imagination of readers of all ages. Despite the demanding schedule required to produce a weekly manga, Oda remains deeply committed to his craft and his fans.