Eiichiro Oda is the genius mind behind One Piece, which is considered to be one of the greatest manga series of all time. The manga started serializing in 1997, and since then it has become an ever-present figure in the Weekly Shonen Jump.

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One Piece has over a thousand chapters, which may be offputting for some people. But fans who have read the manga never want it to end. Another common problem associated with reading the manga is the excruciating wait for the release of the next chapter. In order to avoid that, here are some manga recommendations that every One Piece fan should check out.

8 Kingdom

Li Xin with a cup of water

Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom is one of the first names to pop up whenever One Piece fans look for new manga recommendations. The main protagonist of Kingdom is zealous and driven by his ambition to become the greatest general. Except for the fact that Luffy does not want to become a general, the two characters have a lot in common.

Kingdom has hundreds of chapters, and almost every one of them is fascinating to read. The manga also has many plot twists that leave fans scratching their heads. Kingdom contains many battles, some of which will remind One Piece fans of the Marineford arc and the Wano Country arc.

7 Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki Sad Childhood

Naruto is a shonen manga, and like One Piece, it is a part of Shonen Jump's "Big Three." The two series have a lot in common. Both protagonists have big ambitions that they are not willing to compromise at any cost. The stories are set in big worlds filled with a plethora of characters.

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Naruto follows the story of a young boy who wants to become the Hokage. His goal is filled with all kinds of impediments, but he overcomes them with the help of his friends.

6 Hunter x Hunter

Gon from Hunter X Hunter

Many readers believe that Hunter x Hunter is the closest thing to One Piece in terms of writing and world-building. Gon, the main protagonist of Hunter x Hunter, is a compassionate and friendly person, just like Luffy. Both characters also have a great deal of camaraderie, and they are willing to do anything for their friends.

Hunter x Hunter has a massive world that is still unexplored, but at one point or another, it will be explored by Gon and his friends. Hunter x Hunter also has a unique power system called Nen, which is akin to the concept of Haki from One Piece.

5 Berserk

dragonslayer

Kentaro Miura's Berserk is one of the most important literary works in the world. While the series might not have the sales to match other popular manga, Berserk has served as inspiration for some of the biggest franchises in the world. Berserk and One Piece are set in an expansive world that holds various secrets.

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There is also a great deal of foreshadowing in Berserk, which is something that One Piece is renowned for. Both protagonists gain new members on their journey to achieving their goals. Berserk focuses on Guts and his adventures, which are filled with action and drama.

4 Kubera

Kubera

Kubera is a manhwa, which is similar to One Piece. It follows the story of a girl named Kubera who has a massive responsibility on her shoulders to change the world. It resembles the foreshadowing surrounding Luffy, which suggests that he will turn the world upside down.

The manhwa also offers a sense of great adventure, which will leave the audience hooked and wanting more. The side characters in Kubera are unique in their own right, and they increase the quality of the story further.

3 Steel Ball Run

Steel Ball Run Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli together

Steel Ball Run doesn't have an anime adaptation yet, but it won't be long before an announcement is made. Steel Ball Run might not be as long as One Piece, but it offers just as good a story, if not better. Steel Ball Run is set in the Wild West, where a paraplegic man tries to find the will to live again.

​​​​​​Both series feature unique powers. The Stands in Steel Ball Run are similar to Devil Fruits in the sense that they are rare and offer different abilities to their users. Steel Ball Run also has various characters, each of whom follows a different ideology, which helps to keep the story interesting and fresh.

2 Tower Of God

Tower Of God

Tower of God is another manhwa series that One Piece fans should read at all costs. From its incredible lore to massive world-building, Tower of God has everything that a One Piece could ask for.

Ban and Luffy share some qualities as well. They are both friendly, kind, and willing to risk their lives for the sake of their friends. Above all, the series has incredible plot twists that always take the fans by surprise.

1 Seven Deadly Sins

Lostvayne From Seven Deadly Sins

The anime for Seven Deadly Sins is quite controversial. After a great first season, the quality slowly began to dwindle, and it reached a point where people tried to forget about its existence. The manga, on the other hand, is an absolute joy to read. At the center of the story is a group called the Seven Deadly Sins, which consists of a bunch of characters who are the best of friends.

Together, they try to prevent any harm from coming to their country. Seven Deadly Sins has different races, which have their own unique abilities. Like One Piece, Seven Deadly Sins also has a rich history that remains well hidden until the very end.

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